User guide Xperia™ Z5 Premium E6853
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 7 About this User guide........................................................................ 7 Overview............................................................................................ 7 Assembly........................................................................................... 8 Starting your device for the first time.................................................
Controlling data usage.....................................................................44 Selecting mobile networks...............................................................45 Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................46 Synchronising data on your device..............................................47 Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 47 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................
Favourites and groups..................................................................... 75 Sending contact information............................................................76 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 76 Backing up contacts........................................................................ 76 Messaging and chat.....................................................................78 Reading and sending messages.....................................
Album home screen menu............................................................. 109 Viewing your photos on a map...................................................... 110 Videos........................................................................................ 112 Watching videos in the Video application......................................112 Transferring video content to your device .................................... 113 Managing video content..................................................
Updating your device.....................................................................138 Memory and storage......................................................................139 Managing files using a computer...................................................141 Backing up and restoring content................................................. 141 Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................144 Resetting your applications..............................................
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Z5 Premium User guide for the Android™ 5.1 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 page 138 . 1 2 To check the current software version of your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
1. Charging light/Notification light 10. Strap hole 2. Front camera lens 11. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 3. Ear speaker 12. Main camera lens 4. Proximity/Light sensor 13. Camera light 5. Power key/Fingerprint Sensor* 14. GPS antenna area 6. Volume/Zoom key 15. Second microphone 7. Camera key 16. Headset jack 8. Main microphone/Speaker 17. Second Wi-Fi antenna area 9. Charger/USB cable port 18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 19.
1 2 3 4 5 To insert a memory card Turn off the device. Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slot. Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the holder for the nano SIM card and memory card. Place the memory card in the memory card slot in the holder, then re-insert the holder. Close the cover. If you drag out the holder for the nano SIM and memory card when the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
To turn on the device 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™.
1 2 3 4 5 To remove a Google™ account From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts > Google. Select the Google™ account that you want to remove. Tap > Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. If you remove your Google™ account, any security features that are linked to your Google™ account will no longer be available. If you are lending your device to someone to use for an extended period, it is recommended to remove your Google™ account from the device.
1 2 3 4 Using a micro-fibre cloth, wipe away any excess moisture from your device. With the device held firmly and the USB port facing downwards, shake the device vigorously at least 15 times. If moisture is still visible in the USB port, shake the device again several times. Use a micro-fibre cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture from the USB port. 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).
Device security Making sure your device is protected You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™ account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure that your device is protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™ account on your device.
• Fingerprint – place your registered finger on the power key to unlock your device It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password.
1 2 3 4 • To enable or disable Fingerprint unlock From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Fingerprint Manager. If needed, follow the instructions in your device to verify your PIN or password. Drag the slider beside Unlock device to the right or left. To unlock the device using your fingerprint With the lock screen active, place your finger on the power key so that the device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen.
example, when it’s connected to a Bluetooth® device or when you’re carrying it with you. • • • • To prepare your device to unlock automatically, you first need to perform the following steps in the order given: Make sure you have an active Internet connection, preferably a Wi-Fi® connection to limit data traffic charges. Make sure that all your apps are updated using the Play Store™ application in order to ensure that the Google Play™ services app is updated.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 To add a trusted Bluetooth® device Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that you want to add as a trusted device. In the Smart Lock menu, tap Trusted devices. Tap Add trusted device > Bluetooth. Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices. Only paired devices appear in this list. Depending on the security of your connection, you may need to manually unlock your device before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To edit your home location Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select your home location. Tap Edit. In the search bar, enter the location that you want to use as your home location. If your home has multiple buildings at the same address, the trusted place that you want to add might be different from the actual address.
Keeping your device unlocked while you’re carrying it Using the On-body detection feature, you can have your device stay unlocked when you have it on you, for example, if you're carrying it in your hand, pocket or bag. The accelerometer in your device keeps your device unlocked when it senses that it's being carried. The device locks when the accelerometer detects that the device has been put down. The On-body detection feature can't distinguish whose body is connected.
1 2 3 4 To remove a SIM card lock From the Home screen, 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 Home screen, 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. Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. 1 2 3 To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code .
Finding a lost device If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your device, you can: • • • • Locate your device on a map. Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode. Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone who finds it. Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To activate Android™ Device Manager If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner. Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Google > Google Settings > Security. Drag the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to the right. If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate.
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • • • Open or select an item. Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • • • Move an item. Activate an item-specific menu. Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. 23 This is an Internet version of this publication.
Swiping • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 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.
Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is 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.
1 2 To delete a pane from your Home screen Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap the top right corner of the pane. 1 2 To uninstall an application from the Home screen Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse the panes. All uninstallable applications are indicated by . Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap OK.
1 2 1 2 3 To arrange applications on the Application screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Tap Sort apps, then select an option. To move an application on the Application screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Make sure that Own order is selected under Sort apps. Touch and hold the application until it becomes selected, then drag it to the new location.
it and perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favourites bar. To download more small apps, go to Google Play™. 1 2 To open a small app To make the favourites bar appear, press Tap the small app that you want to open. . You can open several small apps at the same time. • To close a small app Tap on the small app window. 1 2 To download a small app , then tap and tap .
1 2 1 2 3 To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets & Apps. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
1 2 3 1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen. In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available.
1 2 3 To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen 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. Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power.
STAMINA mode feature overview STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimise your battery performance: Extended standby Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi-Fi® and mobile data when the screen is off. You can exclude some applications and services from being paused when this feature is active. STAMINA clock Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the power key to check the time.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 Minimise/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 .
To open or close the Notification panel 1 2 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards. • 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 expand a notification on the Notification panel Drag the notification downwards. Not all notifications are expandable.
Hide sensitive notification content You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lock screen when sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an incoming email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lock screen. Don't show notifications at all You won't get any notifications on the lock screen.
Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled but there is no Internet connection. This icon can also appear when you are trying to connect a secured Wi-Fi® network. After successful login, the exclamation mark disappears.
New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Noise cancelling is on Screenshot captured A new Hangouts™ chat message has arrived Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application Upcoming calendar event A small app is running Smart Connect is activateded
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips. Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses and other information related to your contacts. Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts. Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends, family members and colleagues around the world. Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
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 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.
7 To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen, 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 To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually From your Home screen, 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.
Access (WPA) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords. Use one of these methods to enable WPS: • • 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router. 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 From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 4 5 6 To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Home screen, 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 that it obtains its network connection using Bluetooth®.
your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can adjust data usage settings. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. 1 2 3 To turn data traffic on or off From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
1 2 3 To select a network mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode. 1 2 3 4 To select another network manually From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators. 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.
Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise 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 synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronise each account manually.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email, 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 Home screen, tap . Tap Email, 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 Home screen, 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 Home screen, tap . Tap Settings. 1 2 To view information about your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone.
Do not disturb mode setting options No end time Keep the device silent until you manually turn the sound back on. For one hour Keep the device silent for one hour. You can tap the minus and plus icons to adjust the duration. 1 2 3 4 5 To schedule Do not disturb mode time intervals Press the volume key down until appears. Tap . Find and tap Days and mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap Done. To adjust the start time, tap Start time and select a value, then tap OK.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To set your device to vibrate for incoming calls From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the slider beside Also vibrate for calls to the right. To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved to your device. To confirm, tap Done. To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap .
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 minimised. 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.
1 2 3 4 5 To set when the Daydream screen saver starts From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately, tap , then tap Start now. To set automatic activation options, tap , then tap When to daydream and select an option. 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.
1 2 3 To turn on X-Reality™ for mobile From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement. Tap the X-Reality for mobile radio button if it is not already selected. Super-vivid mode Super-vivid mode enhances the colour brightness and saturation of your photos and videos while you view them on your device. 1 2 3 To turn on Super-vivid mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement.
1 2 3 4 To use a noise cancelling headset Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device. From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification > Accessory settings > Noise cancelling, then drag the slider beside Noise cancelling to the right. If you want Noise cancelling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active, drag the slider beside Power saver mode to the right.
1 2 3 4 To allow a regular user to make phone calls and use SMS Make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users. Tap beside the name of the relevant user, then drag the slider beside Allow phone calls and SMS to the right. 1 2 3 4 To delete a regular user account from your device Make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users.
Settings for multiple user accounts There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users: • • • Settings that can be changed by any user and affect all users. Examples include language, Wi-Fi®, Airplane mode, NFC and Bluetooth®. Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper. Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings.
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. to see other options and If the word that you want does not appear, tap 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 and hold the candidates row 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 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 select a keyboard layout variant Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages. You can select different keyboard layouts for each writing language. 1 2 3 4 5 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. Tap Writing languages, then tap beside a writing language. Select a keyboard layout variant. Tap OK to confirm. 1 To select a keyboard When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap of the screen.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling 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 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.
1 2 3 4 To add a direct dial number to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation 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.
to answer them. And you can access messages left on your answering machine directly from your device. Before using the answering machine, you must record a greeting message. 1 2 3 To record a greeting message for the answering machine From your Home screen, 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 Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 4 To edit the text message used to reject a call From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Reject call with message. Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. Tap OK. Smart call handling • • • You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function. Once activated, you can handle calls in the following way: Answer: bring the device to your ear. Reject: shake the device.
1 2 3 To open the call log From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . If the call log does not appear, tap 2 To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, downwards. Tap Missed call. • To call a number from your call log Tap the number. 1 . appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar To edit the number before calling, touch and hold the number in the call log, then tap Edit number before call.
1 2 3 4 To block incoming or outgoing calls From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Call Barring, then select an option. Enter the password and tap Enable. When you set up call barring for the first time, you need to enter a password to activate the call barring function. You must use this same password later if you want to edit call barring settings. 1 2 3 4 To enable or disable fixed dialling From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialling numbers.
• • To reject a third call When the third call comes in, tap Decline incoming call. To switch between multiple calls To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this call. Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons. For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator. 1 2 3 4 5 To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap .
Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. 1 2 To make an emergency call 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.
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 downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downwards. 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 Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation 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 Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap .
1 2 3 4 To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap . Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are finished, tap SAVE. 1 2 3 4 To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap SAVE.
1 2 3 4 5 To add a new ICE contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap No backup 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 finished, tap SAVE.
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 to which you want to add the contact. Tap SAVE. Sending contact information 1 2 3 4 To send your business card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts. Tap Export.
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 40 . 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 Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the desired conversation. If the message is not yet downloaded, tap the message. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. 1 2 3 To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap . . 5 To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Calling from a message 1 2 To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation and tap , then tap . 1 2 3 4 To save a sender's number as a contact From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. . Messaging settings 4 5 To change your message notification settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
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 Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. 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 Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that 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 emails From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that 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 that you want to open.
Gmail™ If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and write email messages. • 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, then find and tap Help. 84 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Music Transferring music to your device • • • There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Managing files using a computer on page 141 . If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more.
Music home screen 1 2 3 4 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music home screen 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 Home screen, 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.
Music home screen menu The Music home screen menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device. From here you can manage your albums and playlists, and you can organise your music by mood and tempo using SensMe™ channels.
Playlists On the Music home screen, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device. 1 2 3 To create your own playlists From the Music home screen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist. In the menu that opens, tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK. You can also tap the album art and then tap Add to playlist to create a new playlist.
1 2 To turn on the Surround sound feature Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Settings > Audio settings > Sound effects > Surround sound (VPT). Flick left or right to select a setting, then tap OK to confirm. Recognising music with TrackID™ Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a song you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds.
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 favourites. 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 Main camera screen 3 Zoom in or out 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 Change capturing mode settings 9 Access camera settings and shortcuts To take a photo from the lock screen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . To activate the camera, touch and hold the camera icon left.
To use the zoom function • • When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down. When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen. 1 2 3 4 5 To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Tap , and select . If the video camera is not selected, tap . To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. 1 2 3 4 5 To record a video Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. To start recording, tap .
1 2 3 1 2 3 To turn on Smile Shutter™ Activate the camera. Tap , then tap Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level. To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically. If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.
Sweep Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos. Sticker creator Create unique stickers from your favourite photos or from your camera viewfinder. To learn more about how to take better photos, go to support.sonymobile.com. Superior auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions in which you are shooting and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible. Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking photos and videos.
You can set up Multi camera mode using NFC, which launches the pairing of the two devices using Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To use Multi camera mode Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect. Activate the camera on your device. Tap , then select . On the screens of both devices, tap . Touch the NFC detection areas of each device to each other. Both devices should now connect using Wi-Fi Direct™ technology.
1 2 3 To download camera applications Open the camera application. Tap , then tap DOWNLOADABLE . Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Quick launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked. Launch only When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
brightness or decrease the overall exposure by tapping the plus or minus controls accordingly when the white balance setting icon is displayed. Auto Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions. Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky.
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (2 s.) Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (0.5 s.) Set a half-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. Off The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen. Smile Shutter™ Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo.
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. Centre Measures the centre of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon on the camera screen: 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 colour of eyes when taking a photo. Off The flash is turned off.
Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Sports Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring. Document Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast. Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their splendour. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Smile Shutter™(video) Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video. 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 auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
On The preview of the video appears after you shoot it. Edit The video opens for editing after you shoot it. Off The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. Flashlight Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen. Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lighting conditions are poor.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that 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 Video > 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.
1 2 3 To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it is highlighted. Tap other items that you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all. Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items. Analysing photos with faces in Album You can analyse any photos on your device that feature people's faces.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap , then select an option. Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save. To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 To hide a photo or video In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to hide. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . Tap Hide > OK. To view your hidden photos and videos In Album, drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Hidden. Tap a photo or video to view it. Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video.
12 Scroll up or down to view content 13 View photos and videos on Facebook™ The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions. 1 2 3 4 5 To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album, then drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right. Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started with it. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed.
1 2 3 4 5 To add a geotag to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars. Tap , then tap Add geotag to open the map screen. Tap on the map to set the location for the photo. To reset the location for the photo, tap the new location on the map. When you are finished, tap OK. 1 2 3 4 To view geotagged photos on a map From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places.
Videos Watching videos in the Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Video 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 Video application.
1 2 3 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 > Audio settings, then change the settings as desired. When you're finished, tap OK. To share a video When a video 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 seven-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.
1 2 To get started with PS Video From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then follow the on-screen instructions to get started with PS Video. 115 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable You can connect your device to a compatible TV set using an MHL cable and mirror the screen of your device on the TV screen. MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all types of MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are supported by your device. 1 2 To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.
1 2 3 4 5 To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. Your device: From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring. Tap Start. Tap OK and select a device. When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device. Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the functionality described above to work.
1 2 3 4 5 To view a shared photo 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 Home screen, tap , then find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, and tap Home network. Select a device from the list of connected devices. Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
1 2 3 To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server. Tap and then tap Help. Displaying files on another device using Throw Using DLNA™ technology, you can push or “Throw” media content from your device to another device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The receiving device must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device and play content received from your device.
1 2 3 To connect a USB accessory using a USB host adapter Attach the USB Host adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to the USB accessory. From your Home screen , tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. Additional steps or software may be required to set up game controllers, USB audio and USB Ethernet accessories. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimetre, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active. NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To turn on the NFC function From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More. Tap the on-off switch beside NFC.
Scanning NFC tags Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags. For example, it can scan embedded tags on a poster, on a billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store. You can receive additional information, such as a web address. 1 2 To scan an NFC tag Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active. Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected.
Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth® device, your device remembers this pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth® device, you may need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth® device.
To receive items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
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 Home screen, tap , then find and tap Other > . 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 under which you want to trigger the event. 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 fitness hub with ANT+™ You can use your device with health and fitness products that also support ANT+™ technology.
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and 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. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can determine your location using your mobile network.
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 with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate data roaming. 1 2 3 To activate data roaming From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Drag the slider beside Data roaming to the right.
1 2 3 To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings> More. Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the right. 130 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and sychronised 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 Home screen, 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 Home screen, 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & 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 turn off a snoozed alarm, you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tap .
1 2 3 To set the side keys behaviour Open the Alarm & clock application, then select the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Side keys behaviour, then select the desired behaviour of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. 134 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Accessibility Magnification gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. 1 2 3 To enable or disable Magnification gestures From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch. 1 2 To magnify an area and pan across the screen Make sure that Magnification gestures is enabled.
1 2 3 To enable TalkBack From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the on-off switch and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, tap the Exit and then double-tap Exit. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To disable TalkBack If you are in an application, tap , then double-tap to go to the Home screen.
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 Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. For best support available, we recommend connecting to the Internet 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® 10 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 Home screen, 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.
Improving memory performance The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following: • • • • • • • Always have more than 500 MB of free internal storage available. Close down running applications that you are not using. Clear the cache memory for all applications. Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use. Move applications to the memory card if the internal storage is full.
you can copy it to a computer. For more information, see Managing files using a computer on page 141 . Managing files using a computer Use a USB cable connection between a Windows® computer and your device to transfer and manage your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag and drop content between your device and the computer, or between your device's internal storage and SD card, using the computer's file explorer.
1 2 3 4 5 To restore your data using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. Click Start to start the Backup & Restore application.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 To back up content manually 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. If you are backing up content to an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google ™ account. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
1 2 3 To enable automatic restore when you reinstall an application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™ Backup & Restore, drag the slider beside Automatic restore to the right. 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.
1 2 3 To clear application cache From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps and then swipe over to the All tab. Select an application or service, then tap CLEAR CACHE. The option to clear the application cache is not available for all applications or services. 1 2 3 To clear the application default setting From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps and then swipe over to the All tab. Select an application or service, then tap CLEAR DEFAULTS.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Before you start, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal memory. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. To delete information such as music and pictures from your internal storage, mark the relevant checkbox. Tap Reset phone. If required, draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock password or PIN to continue.
Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines For information about warranty, SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) and safety guidelines, please read the Important information provided under Settings > About phone > Legal information in your device. Recycling your device Got an old device lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will help us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too! Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www.sonymobile.com/recycle.
