User guide Xperia™ XA F3111/F3113/F3115
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 7 About this User Guide......................................................................... 7 Overview............................................................................................. 7 Assembly............................................................................................ 8 Screen Protection...............................................................................
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................42 Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 43 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................43 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................43 Basic settings...............................................................................45 Accessing Settings............................................................
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 70 Backing up Contacts.........................................................................70 Messaging and chat.....................................................................72 Reading and sending messages....................................................... 72 Organizing your messages................................................................ 73 Calling from a message............................................
Videos........................................................................................ 103 Watching videos in the Video application.........................................103 Transferring video content to your device ....................................... 104 Managing video content.................................................................. 104 Movie Creator................................................................................. 104 PS Video Service..................................
Limitations to services and features.................................................130 Legal information.............................................................................131 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting started About this User Guide This is the Xperia™ XA User guide for the Android™ 6.0 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 123 page. 1 2 To check the current software version of your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version. Overview 7 This is an Internet version of this publication.
1. Charging/Notification light 11. Charger/USB cable port 2. Headset jack 12. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area 3. Proximity/Light sensor 13. Main camera lens 4. Ear speaker 14. Main camera light 5. Front camera lens 15. Second microphone 6. Power key 16. Nano SIM/memory card slot cover 7. Volume/Zoom key 17. NFC™ detection area 8. Camera key 9. Main loudspeaker 10. Main microphone Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards.
1 2 3 4 Turn off the device and open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slot. Push the memory card inward, then release it quickly. Drag out the memory card fully and remove it. Close the cover. You can also remove the memory card without turning the device off in step 1. To use this method, you must first unmount the memory card. Tap Settings > Storage & memory > > Advanced settings > Storage, then tap beside SD card, then follow the rest of the instructions above.
application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to: • • • • • • Download and install applications from Google Play™. Synchronize email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™. Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application. Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser.
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. Be sure not to bend the connector.
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.
– enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device. It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type to only a PIN or password.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. Go to myxperia.sonymobile.com using any Internet-connected device. Sign in using the same Google™ account you have set up on your device. Click the picture of your device under Your devices. Select Lock or Change PIN2 to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN code.
the added security of a lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected. It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted devices, for example, Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 To Add Your Home Location Make sure location is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home. Tap Turn on this location. To Edit Your Home Location Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 4 5 To Remove a Custom Place Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place you want to remove. Tap Delete.
1 2 3 4 To Set Up a SIM card Lock From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the right. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device. 1 2 3 4 To Remove a SIM Card Lock From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
1 2 To View Your IMEI Number via the Device Settings From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information. 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.
For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com. Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the Internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all countries or regions. 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.
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. 21 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.
• To lock the screen When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Homescreen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Homescreen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Homescreen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Homescreen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in.
1 2 1 2 1 2 To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap . To add a pane to your Homescreen Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
1 2 To add an application shortcut to the Home screen On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it becomes selected, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger. 1 2 3 To Move an Application on the Application Screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps.
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™. 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.
1 2 3 To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap 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 Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available.
Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption and see how much power applications are using. You can remove apps and activate Battery saver to get more out of your battery. You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and adjust your settings to improve performance and make your battery last longer. 1 2 3 1 2 3 To view your battery consumption and estimated battery time From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Battery usage. Tap the and select Battery optimization. You will see a list of applications that are not optimized. To add or remove applications from this list, tap Not optimized > All apps and select an application from the list to edit its optimization settings. The list of applications that are not optimized will get updated according to your settings. These settings are valid for both Doze and App Standby.
To open or close the Notification panel 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 Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel Drag the notification downward. Not all notifications are expandable.
visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive content in the App notifications settings menu. 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 lockscreen 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 lockscreen.
Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading cellular 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 also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi® network. After a successful login, the exclamation point disappears.
Downloading data Uploading data Cellular 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 Screenshot captured New Hangouts™ chat message Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application Upcoming calendar event A song is playing The radio is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full.
Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends, family members, and co-workers around the world. Browse and listen to FM radio stations. Use the Album application to view and work with your photos and videos. Use the Gmail™ application to read, write, and organize email messages. Search for information on your device and on the web. View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using Google Maps™.
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.
1 2 3 4 To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button . Wi-Fi® Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive email.
• Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration). Wi-Fi® settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
• 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 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 . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on. Tap > Settings > WPS Push Button, then press the WPS button on the WPSsupported device. To Connect to a Wi-Fi® Network Using a WPS PIN From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
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®.
data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. 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. Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off.
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.
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 such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronize each account manually. 1 2 3 To Set Up an Online Account for Synchronization From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 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. 1 2 3 4 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. 1 2 3 4 To Remove an EAS Account From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Account sync .
Basic settings Accessing Settings You can view and change settings for your device from the Settings menu, which is accessible from both the Homescreen and the Notification 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. • To Open or Close the Quick Settings Panel To open the Quick settings panel, drag the status bar downward.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 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 then 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 . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Notification sound. Select an option from the list or tap then tap and select a music file that is saved to your device. To confirm, tap Done.
1 2 3 1 2 3 To Allow Exceptions in Do Not Disturb Mode From the Homescreen, tap . Tap > Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Drag the slider beside the desired option. To Associate Exceptions with Specific Notifications From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Select an option. Screen settings 1 2 3 To Adjust the Screen Brightness From your Homescreen, tap .
1 2 3 4 To Activate Screen Pinning From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning. Drag the slider to the right. If you haven't set up a pattern, PIN, or password screen lock on your device, drag the slider beside Lock device when unpinning to the right, then select an option. If you already have a screen lock enabled, then drag the slider to activate the relevant security option after you activate screen pinning.
1 2 3 To configure applications From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps > . Select a configuration option, for example App permissions, then choose an application that you want to configure. Application linking Your device can determine the default app to handle a particular web link. This means that if the link is set, you don’t need to select an app each time you open a link. You can change the default app any time you want.
1 2 3 To Activate the Daydream Screen Saver From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. 1 2 3 4 To Select Content for the Daydream Screen Saver From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active. 1 2 3 4 5 To Set when the Daydream Screen Saver Starts From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.
1 2 3 4 5 To Set the Time Zone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Drag the slider beside Automatic time zone to the left. Tap Select time zone. Select an option. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® ENGINE technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos, giving you clearer, sharper, and more natural images. To reduce battery consumption, Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned off by default. 1 2 3 To turn on Mobile BRAVIA® Engine From your Home screen, tap .
Multiple User Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to the device and use it. Multiple user accounts work well in situations where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to someone to use for a while. The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device. Only the owner can manage the accounts of other users.
1 2 3 To Activate the Guest User Account Make 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 > Guest. You can also activate the guest user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Add guest. 1 2 3 4 To Allow the Guest User to Make Phone Calls Be sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Homescreen, tap .
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 Change the Gesture Input Settings When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, drag the slider beside Gesture input to the on or off position. 1 2 3 To use the one-handed keyboard Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap . Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard. To move the one-handed keyboard to the left or right side of the screen, tap accordingly.
Entering text using voice input When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words. Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To Enable Voice Input When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. Drag the slider beside Google™ voice typing key to the right. Tap to save your settings.
most basic settings to get you started quickly. You can select to use other keyboards and switch between keyboards. For example, you can select the Xperia™ Chinese keyboard or the Xperia™ Japanese keyboard. 4 To access the on-screen keyboard settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired. To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes. Tap OK to confirm.
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 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 Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. 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 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 . 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.
1 2 3 4 To Edit the Text Message Used to Reject a Call From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Quick Responses. Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. Tap OK.
• To View Call Log Options When the call log is open, tap . You can also access general call settings using the instruction 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 Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Call forwarding and select an option. Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To Send Incoming Calls from a Specific Contact Directly to Voicemail From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . Select the contact which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to voicemail for. Tap > . Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail. Tap SAVE. Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.
• To end a conference call During the call, tap . Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. 3 4 To Enter Your Voicemail Number From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Voicemail >Voicemail settings > Voicemail number. Enter your voicemail number. Tap OK.
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. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can access from within the Xperia™ Companion computer program, supports mobile devices that run on iOS/iCloud and Android™.
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts.
Adding and editing contacts 1 2 3 4 5 To Add a Contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 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 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 done, tap SAVE.
1 2 3 4 To Create a New Contact from a Text Message From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap SAVE. Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts application.
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 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 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 done, 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 you want to add the contact to. 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 36 . 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 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 . Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward. Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
1 2 3 4 To Save a Sender's Number as a Contact From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, and 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 . 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 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 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 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 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. 78 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: For Windows® only: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable, then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Managing files using a computer on the 126 page. If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony to organize your music files, create playlists, 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 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 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. .
1 2 • • 1 2 3 1 Return to the Music homescreen 2 View the current play queue 3 Browse all artists 4 Browse all albums 5 Browse all songs 6 Browse your music library and filter by artist, album, or song name 7 Browse all playlists 8 Play a shared music file on another device 9 Open the settings menu for the Music application 10 Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music homescreen menu From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen
1 2 3 1 2 To Add Songs to a Playlist From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist. Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist. Tap the name of the playlist you want to add the album or song to. The album or song is now added to the playlist. To remove a song from a playlist In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song that you want to delete. Tap Delete from playlist.
1 Search for tracks, albums, and artists 2 Create an online TrackID™ profile 3 View current music charts 4 View TrackID™ options 5 View the history of your previous searches 6 Check out what others are tracking 7 Identify the music you’re listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers. TrackID™ can be connected to music streaming services available in your country.
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 Select capturing mode 3 Switch between the front and main camera 4 Zoom in or out 5 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 6 View photos and videos 7 Take photos or record videos 8 Go back a step or exit the camera 9 Capturing mode settings icon 10 Flash settings To Take a Photo from the Lockscreen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
1 2 3 4 To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to Video mode. 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 . To pause when recording a video, tap To stop recording, tap . • .
on and the geographical location is available, so the geographical location can be added to your photo. When neither of these two symbols appears, Saving location is disabled. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To Turn on Geotagging From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Location. Tap the on-off switch. Activate the camera. Tap . Find Save location. Drag the slider to the right. General camera settings Capturing Modes Superior auto Optimize your settings to suit any scene. Manual Adjust camera settings manually.
Style Portrait You can use the Style Portrait feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as you take them to ensure the best results. You can also use the Magic beam setting to add a spotlight pattern for eyes. 4 5 To use the Style portrait feature Activate the camera. , then select . Swipe the screen to go to To display all styles, tap the style name that is currently selected, for example, Bubble. To add more styles, tap More. Select the style that you want to apply, then tap to take a photo.
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. Swipe the screen to go to , then select . On the screens of both devices, tap . Touch the NFC detection areas of each device to one other. Both devices should now connect using Wi-Fi Direct™ technology.
Use the volume key to take photos. Sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound. Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. Quick Launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.
Still camera settings 1 2 3 To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired. Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. 13MP 4128×3096(4:3) 13-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio.
HDR Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. ISO You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity.
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. Use the selftimer to avoid blurred photos. Flashlight The flash light is turned on when you take photos. Scene Selection Use the Scene Selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes.
Video camera settings 1 2 3 4 To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Swipe to . To display settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Scene Selection The Scene Selection feature helps you quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed video scenes. Each scene setting is designed to produce the best possible video quality in a specific recording environment.
Object Tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. Smile Shutter™(video) Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video. SteadyShot™ When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. 96 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
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. • To adjust the volume of a video Press the volume key. Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos You can share photos and videos that you’ve saved on your device. You can also manage them in different ways.
• To edit a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 8 9 To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap > Crop. Tap Crop to select an option. To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the circles at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.
1 2 3 To capture a photo from a video In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Photo Capture. To move the position marker to another part of the timeline, drag the progress bar marker to the desired position, then tap Save. Hiding photos and videos You can hide any photos and videos from the Album homescreen. Once photos and videos are hidden from the Album homescreen, they can only be viewed from the Hidden folder.
6 View photos and videos you've hidden from view 7 View all photos and videos taken with your device's camera using special effects 8 View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders 9 View photos and videos on devices on the same network 10 Open the settings menu for the Album application 11 Scroll up or down to view content 12 Open web support The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries and regions.
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 done, 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 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. Transferring video content to your device • • Before you start using the Movies application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV shows and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a computer.
PS Video Service Use the PS Video service to buy and rent movies or TV shows that you can view not only on your Android™ device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®), PlayStation® 3, PlayStation® 4, or PlayStation® Vita. Choose from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories. You need to create a Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent movies through the PS Video service.
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 appears in your device's 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. Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the functionality to work.
Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™ devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices.
Connecting Your Device to USB Peripherals You can use a USB host adapter to connect your device to USB accessories such as USB mass storage devices and USB mice. If the USB device has a micro USB connector, a USB host adapter is not necessary. This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure the USB port is completely dry before inserting a USB cable. USB host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
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 share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that 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 of the contact appears.
1 2 To scan an NFC tag Make sure 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. Tap the content of the tag to open it. Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone.
do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth® device. Some Bluetooth® devices, for example, most Bluetooth® headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device. You can pair your device with several Bluetooth® devices, but you can only connect to one Bluetooth® profile at the same time.
To receive items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
Smart apps and features that save you time Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™ You can use your device with health and fitness products that also support ANT+™ technology. For example, if you go running with an ANT+™ compatible heart rate monitor and a foot pod (to measure pace and distance), you can collect all the data from the run on your device. You can then analyze your performance and see how you can improve.
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 of 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 > Airplane mode. Drag the Airplane mode slider to the right. 117 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 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.
1 Access the alarm homescreen 2 View a world clock and adjust settings 3 Access the stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function 5 View options 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 Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Clock. Tap . Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze.
1 2 3 4 To Set a Recurring Alarm Open the Alarm & Clock application, then tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Repeat. Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap OK. Tap Save. 1 2 3 To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm Open the Alarm & Clock application, then tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Save. 1 2 3 To Set the Side Keys Behavior Open the Alarm & clock application, then select the alarm you want to edit.
Accessibility Magnification Gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in on 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 Ensure Magnification gestures is enabled. Tap an area three times, and then hold and drag your finger across the screen.
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 button twice. 1 2 3 To disable TalkBack From your Home screen, double-tap . Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack.
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 the best available support, we recommend connecting to the Internet when using the Support application.
For more information about software updates, go to www.sonymobile.com/update. If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to update the device. Insufficient remaining storage capacity may prevent updates. Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update. 1 2 3 To check for new software If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap .
is about 2 GB and cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system. You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Read more about the use of memory in Android™ devices by downloading the white paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support. Improving Memory Performance The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage.
1 2 3 To format the memory card From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , then tap Advanced settings > Storage > SD Card > , then tap Settings > Format > Erase & format. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Be sure to make a back up of all data you want to save before formatting a memory card. To back up your content, you can copy it to a computer.
1 2 3 4 5 To restore your data using a computer Make sure that the Xperia™ Companion software is installed on the PC or on the Apple® Mac® computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the Xperia™ Companion software. Click Restore. Select a backup file from the backup records, then tap Restore and follow the onscreen instructions to restore data to your device.
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, be 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 To force the device to restart or shut down Press and hold down the power key and the volume up key at the same time for 10 seconds. Your device vibrates once. Depending on whether you wish to force the device to restart or shut down, proceed as follows. • If you wish to force restart the device: Release the buttons at this point. The device restarts. • If you wish to force shut down the device: Continue pressing the buttons. After a few more seconds, the device vibrates three times and turns off.
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