User guide Xperia™ M4 Aqua E2303/E2306/E2353
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 6 About this User Guide......................................................................... 6 Overview............................................................................................. 6 Assembly............................................................................................ 7 Starting your device for the first time...................................................
Basic settings...............................................................................40 Accessing settings............................................................................ 40 Sound, Ringtone, and Volume ..........................................................40 Managing Notifications...................................................................... 41 SIM card protection ......................................................................... 42 Screen settings.....................
Instant messaging and video chat..................................................... 69 Email.............................................................................................70 Setting up email................................................................................ 70 Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 70 Organizing your email messages....................................................... 71 Email account settings...........................
Connectivity............................................................................... 102 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV..................... 102 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................... 102 NFC................................................................................................ 105 Bluetooth® wireless technology...................................................... 106 One-Touch Setup................................................
Getting started About this User Guide This is the Xperia™ M4 Aqua User guide for the Android™ 5.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating Your Device on the 118 page. 1 2 To check the current software version of your device From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version. Overview 6 This is an Internet version of this publication.
1. Charging/Notification light 11. Main camera lens 2. Proximity/Light sensor 12. Camera light 3. Ear speaker 13. GPS antenna area 4. Front camera lens 14. NFC™ detection area 5. Nano SIM card slot cover 15. Headset jack 6. Power key 16. Second microphone 7. Volume/Zoom key 17. Charger/USB cable port 8. Camera key 18. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 9. Loudspeaker 19. Memory card slot cover 10. Main microphone Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards.
To remove the nano SIM card 1 2 3 4 Detach the nano SIM card slot cover. Push the nano SIM card inward until it makes a clicking sound, then release it immediately. Draw the nano SIM card fully outward and remove it. Re-attach the cover. To remove the memory card 1 2 3 4 Turn off the device and detach the memory card slot cover. Push the memory card inward, then release it immediately. Draw the memory card fully outward and remove it. Remove the memory card from the slot and re-attach the cover.
1 2 3 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. . Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap Wait a while for the device to start. 1 2 To Turn off the Device 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™.
After immersing your device in water or after getting the USB port wet, make sure the USB port is dry before you insert a USB cable into the port, for example, to charge your device or connect it to a computer. After exposure to water, the USB port dries out naturally after a number of hours. If you don't want to wait for the port to dry naturally, you can shake any excess moisture from the USB port and then use a microfiber cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture.
To charge your device 1 2 3 4 Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging begins. When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outward. Make sure not to bend the connector.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To Add a Regular User Account Be sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user. Tap OK > Set up now. The screen locks, and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top-right corner. Unlock the screen, for example by swiping or entering your PIN. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
Switching between Multiple User Accounts 1 2 3 To Switch between Multiple User Accounts To view the list of users, drag the status bar downward using two fingers, then tap the user icon at the top right of the screen. Tap the icon representing the user account you want to switch to. If a password has been set for the account, enter this password to log in. Otherwise, just unlock the screen.
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. 14 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 • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 15 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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. 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 upward on the screen to unlock it.
represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in. • To go to the Home screen Press . To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane. 1 2 1 2 To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
1 2 To delete a pane from your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap . Homescreen Settings Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Homescreen. For example, you can set your Homescreen to auto-rotate and adjust the size of icons.
1 2 3 4 To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. Make sure Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS. On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, 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 your finger.
• To open the recently used applications window Press . • To Close All the Recently Used Applications Tap and then tap . • To open a menu in an application While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Small apps Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen, to enable multi-tasking.
1 2 3 4 To add a widget as a small app To make the favorites bar appear, press . Tap > > . Select a widget. Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK. 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. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
Shortcuts and Folders Overview 1 2 3 1 Access an application by using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Homescreen.
1 2 To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. 1 2 3 To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 Minimize/Resume the record screen window 2 Record your screen 3 Record your screen when the front camera is activated 4 Access the screen recording settings 5 Close the screen recording window To record your screen Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. Tap . After the screen recording window opens, tap . The record screen function starts and a timer button is displayed. To stop the recording, tap the timer button, then tap .
1 2 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward. To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upward. • To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel Tap the notification. • To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. • To Clear all Notifications from the Notification PanelS Tap . • To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen Double-tap the notification.
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. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually. When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent. 1 2 3 To Enable the Notification Light From your Homescreen, tap .
Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. 1 2 3 To manage status bar icons From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Status bar icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.
More (undisplayed) notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. 1 2 3 4 To Block an Application from Sending Notifications From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > App notifications. Select an application. Drag the slider beside Block to the right. Application overview Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album and other info. Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world. The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30 seconds in length using existing photos and videos. The application automatically determines the timeline to create its movie.
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 that 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. 1 2 3 4 To browse with Google Chrome™ From your Homescreen, 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names > . Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is required, contact your network operator for more details. When you're done, tap , then tap SAVE.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To Add a Wi-Fi® Network Manually From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired. Tap Save. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
1 2 3 4 To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap , then tap Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. WPS WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a computing standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of wireless security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption to secure your network.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To Share Your Cellular Data Connection with Another Bluetooth® Device Be sure your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that cellular data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and then drag the slider beside Bluetooth tethering to the right. Bluetooth® device: Set up the device so it obtains its network connection using Bluetooth®.
amount of data sent and received (megabytes or gigabytes), and it can be charged peruse or as part of a data package. 1 2 3 To turn data traffic on or off From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off. When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi®, NFC and Bluetooth® connections. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To Set a Data Usage Warning Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
1 2 3 4 To select another network manually From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Service providers. Tap Search mode, then select Manual. Select a network. If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network. 1 2 3 To Activate Automatic Network Selection From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Service providers.
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™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronize each account manually.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Homescreen, tap . Tap Mail, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Homescreen, tap . Tap Mail, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option. To Remove an EAS Account From your Homescreen, tap > Settings > Accounts.
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. 1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Homescreen, tap . Tap Settings. 1 2 To view information about your device From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone. • To open the Quick settings panel Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward.
1 2 3 To Enable Touch Tones From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds. Drag the sliders beside Dialpad tones and Touch sounds to the right. Managing Notifications You can select which types of notifications are allowed to interrupt you and filter interruptions based on who they come from. You can set time intervals for both priority interruptions and silent mode.
1 2 3 To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked. Select an option. Notification Display Options on the Lockscreen Show all notification content Get all notifications on the lockscreen.
1 2 3 4 To remove a SIM card lock From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To change the SIM card PIN From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Tap Change SIM PIN. Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. 1 2 3 To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code .
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 screen or application. For example, you can lend your phone to somebody to make a phone call and pin the screen to the Phone application so that the person can't easily use other apps such as Messaging or Email. Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from unpinning a screen and accessing your device.
Screen Lock There are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest: • • • • Slide – no protection, but you have quick access to the Homescreen Pattern – draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device PIN – enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device Password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password.
1 2 3 4 To change the language From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language. Select an option. Tap OK. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the language you want. Date and time You can change the date and time on your device. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To Set the Date Manually From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
1 2 3 To Minimize Volume Differences Using the Dynamic Normalizer From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings. Mark the Dynamic normalizer checkbox. 47 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Typing text On-Screen Keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed keyboard instead. You can select up to three languages for text input.
1 2 3 To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced. If the word that you want does not appear, tap to see other options and select accordingly.
• • • 1 2 To enter text using the Phonepad When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep tapping this button until the desired character is selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.
1 2 1 2 • To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text. To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to make your desired changes.
To Change the Smart Language Detection Settings Smart language detection may not be available for all writing languages. 1 2 3 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. To activate or deactivate the Smart language detection function, mark or unmark the Smart language detection checkbox. To Select a Keyboard Layout Variant Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages.
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 view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device. See Instant messaging and video chat on the 69 page.
1 2 3 4 To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number. Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them.
1 2 3 To Record a Greeting Message for the Answering Machine From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. 1 2 3 To Enable Automatic Answering From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine. Drag the slider beside Answering Machine to the right. If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used.
Ongoing calls 1 Enter numbers during a call 2 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call 3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold 4 Make a second call 5 Mute the microphone during a call 6 End a call • To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. • To activate the screen during a call Briefly press . Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls 1 2 To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, downwards.
1 2 3 To view call log options From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed. Tap . You can also access general call settings using the instructions above. Forwarding Calls You can direct calls to a different recipient, such as to another phone number, another device, or an answering service. 1 2 3 4 To Forward Calls From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Call forwarding and select an option.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 To change the SIM card PIN2 From the Homescreen, 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 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap . Select the contact for which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to voicemail. Tap > .
1 2 3 4 5 To Make a Conference Call During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. To display the dialpad, tap . Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on hold temporarily. To add the second participant to the call and start the conference, tap . To add more participants to the call, repeat the relevant steps as described above. 3 To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.
1 2 3 4 To make an emergency call while the device is locked To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . Touch and hold the phone icon , then drag it to the right. The call log is displayed. Tap to display the dialpad. Enter the emergency number and tap . 60 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device. Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device.
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.
1 2 3 To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account. Adding and editing contacts 1 2 3 4 5 To add a contact From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap .
1 2 3 4 To edit contact information about yourself From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap . Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap Done. 1 2 3 4 To create a new contact from a text message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap . Tap > Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Done.
1 2 3 4 5 To Add a New ICE Contact From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap . If you have 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 this contact to. Alternately, 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 Done.
1 2 3 4 To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to. Tap Done. Sending contact information 1 2 3 4 To Send Your Business Card From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself. 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 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 31 . The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
1 2 3 To read a received message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the desired conversation. If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 To Reply to a Message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap . . To Forward a Message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap .
Calling from a message 1 2 1 2 3 4 To Call a Message Sender From your Homescreen, tap Tap a conversation and tap , then find and tap , then tap . . To save a sender's number as a contact From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap . Tap > Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Done. Messaging settings 4 5 To change your message notification settings From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , then tap Settings.
Email Setting up email Use the email application in 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. 1 2 3 To set up an email account From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Mail. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 To Read Your Email Messages From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Mail. If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.
1 2 3 4 5 To Search for Email From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Mail. If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, 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.
• 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, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, and then find and tap Help & feedback. 73 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Music Transferring music to your device • • • There are different ways to get music from a computer onto your device: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Managing files using a computer on the 124 page. If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organize your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more.
Music homescreen 1 2 3 4 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music homescreen menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right. Select a music category. Tap a song to play it. . You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.
• • To return to the Music homescreen When the Music homescreen menu is open, tap Home. When the Music homescreen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of the menu. 1 2 To update your music with the latest information From the Music homescreen, tap . Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads the latest available album art and song information for your music. The SensMe™ channels application is activated when you download music information.
1 2 3 4 To delete a playlist Open the Music homescreen menu, then tap Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. You cannot delete smart playlists. Sharing music 1 2 3 To share a song From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to share. Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share. Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists in the same way.
1 Create an online TrackID™ profile 2 View current music charts 3 View TrackID™ options 4 View the history of your previous searches 5 Identify the music that you are listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. 1 2 3 To Identify Music Using TrackID™ Technology From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device close to the music source. Tap .
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the audio to the speaker, if desired.
1 2 To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. 1 2 3 To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™. A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If identification is successful, you are presented with a result or a list of possible results.
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Front camera lens 2 Zoom in or out 3 Main camera screen 4 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 5 View photos and videos 6 Take photos or record video clips 7 Go back a step or exit the camera 8 Capturing mode settings icon 9 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons To Take a Photo from the Lockscreen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
• When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen. 1 2 3 4 5 To record a video Activate the camera. 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 . • To take a photo when recording a video To take a photo when recording a video, tap you release your finger. .
Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks or GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged.
Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos. Add a Nostalgic effect to make photos look older, or a Sketch effect for a more fun image. Sweep Panorama You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical direction in an easy press-and-sweep motion. 1 2 3 4 To take a panoramic photo Activate the camera. Tap , then select . To select a shooting direction, tap .
1 2 3 4 To use the Magic beam feature Activate the camera. Tap , then tap . To enable the Magic beam feature, tap , then drag the slider beside Magic beam to the right. To apply an inside eye spotlight effect, select a customized pattern. Downloading camera applications You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play™ or other sources. Before you start downloading, make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.
White balance This function adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. The white balance setting icon is available on the camera screen. Auto Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions. Incandescent Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky.
Self-Timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. On (10 sec.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (2 sec.) Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (0.5 sec.
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. 400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. 800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600. 3200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Center Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image.
Auto The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash. Fill flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This setting removes unwanted dark shadows. Red-eye reduction Reduces the red color of eyes when taking a photo. Off The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand.
Document Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast. Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their glory. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Video camera settings 1 2 3 4 To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Tap one of the settings icons on the screen. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.
Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp. Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face.
Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed video scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video. Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds. Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.
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.
1 2 3 To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. Tap , then tap Movies > Just once. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. 1 2 To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . 1 2 To fast forward and rewind a video 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.
Analyzing photos with faces in Album You can analyze any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analyzed as they are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder. 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 To turn on the photo analysis feature From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Faces.
Editing videos with the Movie Creator 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. 1 2 3 1 2 3 To trim a video > While the video is playing, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Trim.
1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service 2 Return to the Album application homescreen to view all content 3 View your favorite photos and videos 4 View all videos saved to your device 5 View your photos on a map or in Globe view 6 View photos and videos that you've hidden from view 7 View all photos and videos taken by your device's camera using special effects 8 View all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders 9 View all photos with faces 10 View
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 Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network. Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application.
1 2 1 2 To change the sound settings while a video is playing While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap > Sound settings, then change the settings as desired. To share a video When a video saved under Movies or TV shows is playing, tap , then tap Share. Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.
Movie Creator The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30 seconds in length using existing photos and videos. The application automatically determines the timeline to create its movie. For example, it could take a selection of photos and videos from a Saturday afternoon outing or from a random three-day period and create a movie for you. When this highlight-style movie is ready, you get notified. You can then edit it as desired.
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.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 To Play a Shared Music Track on Your Device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap . Drag the left edge of the Music homescreen to the right, then tap Devices. Select a device from the list of connected devices. Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to play. Once selected, the track starts playing automatically.
1 2 3 4 To set access permissions for a pending device From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings. Select a device from the Pending devices list. Select an access permission level. 1 2 3 4 To change the name of a registered device From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings. Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name. Enter a new name for the device.
NFC Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a video, photo, web page address, music file, or contact. You can also use NFC to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device. NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Share a Web Address with Another Device Using NFC Be sure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and both screens are active. From your Homescreen, tap . To open the web browser, find and tap . Load the webpage you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail appears. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
To Give Your Device a Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 Be sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap > Rename this device. Enter a name for your device. Tap Rename. Pairing with another Bluetooth® device When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your device to a Bluetooth® headset or a Bluetooth® car kit and use these other devices to share music.
To send items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to send, and scroll to the item. Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press . Other ways to send an item may exist. Select Bluetooth.
Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™ Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset. You can also set Smart Connect™ to read out incoming text messages. Or you can use the application to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To Create a Smart Connect™ Event From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap . If you are opening Smart Connect™ for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. On the Events tab, tap . If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the introduction screen. Add conditions you want to trigger the event under. A condition could be the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both. to continue.
1 2 3 4 To Adjust the Settings for a Connected Accessory Pair and connect the accessory with your device. Start the Smart Connect™ application. Tap Accessories, then tap the name of the connected accessory. Adjust the desired settings. Using your device as a wallet Use your device as a wallet to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet. All of your installed payment services are put together to be viewed and managed.
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi® function. In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location services.
Using data traffic when traveling When you travel outside of your home cellular network, you might need to access the Internet using cellular data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming on your device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate data roaming.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time 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.
• To zoom the calendar view When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. 1 2 3 4 To display national holidays in the Calendar application From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. 1 2 3 To Display Birthdays in the Calendar Application From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings > Birthdays. Drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right.
6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm Alarms are always set as priority interruptions. However, if you use the Silent or No interruptions settings for notifications, your alarms won't be audible. If you need to use an alarm, be sure to allow either all interruptions or priority interruptions. For more information about how to set interruptions, see Managing Notifications on page 41 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Set a New Alarm From your Homescreen, tap .
Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. 1 2 To access the Support application From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. Make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit data traffic charges when using the Support application.
Media Go™ for Microsoft® Windows® The Media Go™ application for Windows® computers helps you transfer photos, videos, and music between your device and a computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC Companion application. To read more about how to use the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. To use the Media Go™ application, you need one of these operating systems: • • • Microsoft® Windows® 8/8.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 To Download and Install a System Update If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. If a system update is available, tap Download to download it to your device. When the download is finished, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To Activate the Protection by my Xperia Service on Your Device Make sure you have an active data connection. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate. If you are activating the service for the first time, mark the checkbox to agree with the terms and conditions of using the Protection by my Xperia service, then tap Accept. If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new one if you don’t have one.
1 2 3 4 To Deactivate Protection by my Xperia From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia. Tap Deactivate, then confirm deactivation. To complete the procedure, sign in using the Google™ account that was used to activate the Protection by my Xperia service. Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. On your device, this number is referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity).
Power-saving modes There are several power-saving modes available for you to use if you want to make your battery last longer: STAMINA mode Disables Wi-Fi® and mobile data when the screen is turned off, and restricts hardware performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect. Ultra STAMINA mode Limits your device’s functionality for core tasks such as making phone calls and sending SMS messages. appears in the status bar once this mode is activated.
• • • • The internal storage is about 3/11 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data. Some examples of data stored to the internal storage are alarm, volume and language settings; email; bookmarks; calendar events; photos; videos and music. You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of up to 128 GB to get more storage space. Media files and some apps (with their data) can be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage.
1 2 3 4 5 To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card. Mark the file types you want to transfer to the memory card. Tap Transfer. 1 2 3 To move apps to the memory card From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select the app that you want to move, then tap MOVE TO SD CARD. Some apps cannot be moved to the memory card.
1 2 3 4 To change USB connection mode From your Homescreen , tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity > USB connection mode. Tap Media transfer mode (MTP) or Mass storage mode (MSC). Tap OK. 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 something should happen to the hardware, or if your device is lost or stolen, the data stored on its internal memory is gone forever.
Backing Up Data with the Backup & Restore Application Depending on the version of the Backup & Restore application that’s installed on your device, you may not be able to back up and restore data between different Android versions, for example, when updating from Android version 4.4 to version 5.0. However, if you are running version 2.0 (or later) of the Backup & Restore application, you can restore your data between such updates.
Running diagnostic tests on your device The Xperia™ Diagnostics application can test a specific function or run a full diagnostic test to check if your Xperia™ device is working properly. Xperia™ Diagnostics can: • • • • Assess potential hardware or software issues on your Xperia™ device. Analyze how well applications perform on your device. Log the number of dropped calls during the previous 10 days. Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device.
1 2 Remove the cover of the memory card slot. Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press and hold down the OFF button until the device shuts down. Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button. To Perform a Factory Data Reset To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway.
Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the Internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information. Legal information Sony E2303/E2306/E2353 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. or its local affiliated company, without any warranty.
