User guide Xperia™ XA Ultra F3211/F3213/F3215
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 6 About this User Guide......................................................................... 6 Overview............................................................................................. 6 Assembly............................................................................................ 7 Screen Protection...............................................................................
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................41 Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 42 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................42 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................42 Basic settings...............................................................................44 Accessing settings............................................................
Messaging and chat.....................................................................70 Reading and sending messages....................................................... 70 Organizing your messages................................................................ 71 Calling from a message.....................................................................71 Messaging settings........................................................................... 72 Instant messaging and video chat....................
Transferring Video Content to Your Device ..................................... 101 Managing video content.................................................................. 101 Movie Creator................................................................................. 101 Connectivity............................................................................... 103 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable............ 103 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV...........
Getting started About this User Guide This is the Xperia™ XA Ultra 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 121 page. 1 2 To check the current software version of your device From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
1. Charging/Notification light 11. Charger/USB cable port 2. Headset jack 12. Main loudspeaker 3. Proximity/Light sensor 13. Main camera lens 4. Ear speaker 14. Main camera light 5. Front camera lens 15. Second microphone 6. Front camera light 16. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area 7. Power key 17. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 8. Volume/Zoom key 18. NFC™ detection area 9. Camera key 10. Main microphone Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards.
1 2 3 4 Either turn off the device, or unmount the memory card under Settings > Storage next to SD card, and then open the & memory > > Advanced > Storage > cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots. Push the memory card inward, then release it quickly. Drag out the memory card fully and remove it. Close the cover. Screen Protection Before using your device, remove the protective film by pulling up on the protruding tab.
• • • • • • Download and install applications from Google Play™. Synchronize your email, contacts, and calendar using Gmail™. Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application. Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser. Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion. Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™ Device Manager services.
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 Your device includes several security options strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. These options are as follows: • • • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device. For more information, see Screen Lock on the 11 page. Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or wiped.
– 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.
Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices. 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, such as 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 Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lockscreen & 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 Homescreen, 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 Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lockscreen & 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 > Lockscreen & 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 the PIN every time you restart the device. 1 2 3 4 To Remove a SIM Card Lock From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lockscreen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the left.
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, be sure you are logged in as the owner. Make sure you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Google > Security. Drag the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to the On position. 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. 20 This is an Internet version of this publication.
Swiping • • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
• To lock the screen When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Homescreen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Homescreen can have up to 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 Homescreen Pane Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, and then tap in the top-left corner. 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 1 2 To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Tap Sort apps, then select an option. To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, and then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Homescreen opens. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen, and then release your finger.
• To open a menu in an application While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. 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 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 Homescreen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Homescreen. In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets > 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 Homescreen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. 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.
• The app has not shown a notification for more than 12 hours. This feature is enabled by default and is recommended for best performance. However, if you wish to make exceptions for certain applications, see To make specific applications exempt from optimization on page 28 . To make specific applications exempt from optimization 1 2 3 4 5 You can make applications exempt from being optimized by Doze and App Standby. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Battery usage.
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 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 Noise canceling is on Screenshot captured New Hangouts™ chat message Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application Smart Connect is activated A song is playing The radio is on The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full—tap to transfer da
Use the Email application to send and receive email through both private and corporate accounts. 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.
Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions.
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. 1 2 3 4 To browse with Google Chrome™ From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
1 2 3 4 To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings From your Homescreen, 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, you can 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 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 To Enable Wi-Fi® Network Notifications Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on. From your Homescreen, tap .
1 2 3 4 5 To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS PIN From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on. Tap > Advanced > WPS PIN Entry. On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device. Sharing your mobile data connection • • • 1 2 3 4 5 6 You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways: USB tethering – share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Use Your Device as a Portable Wi-Fi® Hotspot From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. Tap , and drag the slider beside Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to the right. If prompted, tap OK to confirm.
1 2 3 4 5 To Set a Cellular Data Usage Limit Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Drag the slider beside Set mobile data limit to the right, then tap OK. To set the cellular data usage limit, drag the data limit line to the desired value. Once your cellular data usage reaches the set limit, cellular data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically.
Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are traveling. VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the 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 Homescreen, tap .
1 2 3 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Homescreen, 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 Homescreen, 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 Homescreen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync.
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. 1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Homescreen, tap . Tap Settings. 1 2 To view information about your device From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To Set a Ringtone From your Homescreen, 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 on your device. To confirm, tap Done. To Select the Notification Sound From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Notification sound. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 To Allow Exceptions in Do Not Disturb Mode From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Drag the slider beside the desired option. To Associate Exceptions with Specific Contact Types From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Tap Calls or Messages. 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 Homescreen, 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 Allow Critical Permissions To allow a permission, tap Continue > App info > Permissions. Find the critical permission you need. Drag the slider to the right. 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 4 5 To manage app links from the Settings menu From your Homescreen, tap .
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.
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 . Find and tap Settings > Display > Image enhancement. Tap the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 radio button if it is not already selected.
• Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your device temporarily. Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™. About the Regular User Account By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different homescreens, wallpapers, and general settings. They also get separate access to applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos.
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 . Find and tap Settings > Users. Tap beside Guest, then drag the slider beside Turn on phone calls to the right. 1 2 3 4 5 To clear the guest session data Make sure you are logged in to the guest account. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users. Find and tap Remove guest. Tap Remove.
Typing text On-Screen Keyboard SwiftKey® is the default text entry provider. You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwitfKey® flow feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. You can personalize SwiftKey® settings by accessing SwiftKey® Keyboard from the Application screen. 1 Delete a character before the cursor. 2 Tap to access smileys, or touch and hold to enter a carriage return. 3 Enter punctuation.
Editing text You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing options by double-tapping the entered text. The editing options then become available via an application bar. Application bar • • • • • The following actions are available on the selected text: Cut Copy Paste Share Select all The Paste option only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard. 1 2 1 2 • To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text.
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 Homescreen 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 Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. 1 2 3 To Enable Automatic Answering From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine. Drag the slider beside Answering Machine to the right. If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used.
1 2 3 4 To Edit the Text Message Used to Reject a Call From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Quick Responses. Tap the message 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. Ringer off: place the device face down.
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. 3 To add a number from the call log to your contacts Touch and hold a number displayed in the call log, then tap Add to Contacts.
1 2 3 4 To enable or disable fixed dialing From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers. Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing. Enter your PIN2 and tap OK. 1 2 To access the list of accepted call recipients From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To change the SIM card PIN2 From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2.
1 2 3 4 5 To Make a Conference Call During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. To display the dialpad, tap . Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on hold temporarily. To add the second participant to the call and start the conference, tap . To add more participants to the call, repeat the relevant steps as described above. 3 To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.
1 2 3 To Make an Emergency Call While the Device Is Locked To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . Swipe left or up and tap the Emergency icon . Enter the emergency number and tap . 62 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device. Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. 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 Homescreen, 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 Homescreen, 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 Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap . If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to. Alternately, tap 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 Homescreen, 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 Homescreen, 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 35 . 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 Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap . . 5 To Forward a Message From your Homescreen, 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 Homescreen, 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 Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap , and then tap Settings.
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. 1 2 3 To set up an email account From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap 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 Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message you want to read. To Create and Send an Email Message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Email.
1 2 3 4 5 To Search for Emails From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox. Tap . Enter your search text, and 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, tap , and then find and tap Help. 76 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, and then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Managing files using a computer on the 123 page. You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device. To learn more and to download Xperia™ Companion, go to www.
Music Homescreen 1 2 3 4 1 Tap 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 Return to the music player screen in the top-left corner to open the Music menu To Play a Song Using the Music Application From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap . Select a music category. Tap a song to play it. . You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.
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 all folders 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 1 2 To Open the Music Menu From your Homescreen, tap Tap . • • To Return to the Music Homescreen When the Music menu is open, tap Home.
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 Create an online TrackID™ profile 2 View current music charts 3 View TrackID™ options 4 View the history of your previous searches 5 Check out what others are tracking 6 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 Homescreen, tap . Tap Settings > Location. Drag the slider to the On position. Activate the camera. Tap . Find Save location. Drag the slider to the On position. General camera settings Capturing Modes Superior auto Optimize your settings to suit any scene.
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. 21MP 5312×3984(4:3) 21-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio.
ISO You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Also, if you want to take a bright image even in dark conditions, you can set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 50 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50. 100 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100. 200 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.
Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo. Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually. Soft skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect. Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background.
Video camera settings overview Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using preprogrammed video scenes. Each scene setting is designed to produce the best quality video possible in a specific recording environment. Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds. Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1 2 3 To Play a Video In Album, find and tap the video you want to play. Tap . If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. 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.
Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera. For example, you can change the light effects. After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device. • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 To edit a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 To Trim a Video In the Album, find and tap the video you want to edit. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, and then tap . If prompted, select Video Editor, and then tap Trim. To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline, touch and hold the edge of the trim frame and drag it to the desired position, and then tap Apply. To save a copy of the trimmed video, tap Save. To Adjust the Speed of a Video In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play.
1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service 2 Return to the Album application homescreen to view all content 3 View your favorite photos and videos 4 View all videos saved to your device 5 View your photos on a map or in Globe view 6 View photos and videos 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 th
1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 Search a location on the map 3 View menu options 4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map 5 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location 6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, .
Videos The Video Application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The application also serves as a TV program guide with the option to show detailed program information and related content, including social media posts about the program you are interested in. You can use the application as a fully functioning remote controller with your compatible home device.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 To Change Settings From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Video. Tap to open the homescreen menu, and then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To Play a Video From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Video. Find and tap the video you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, tap to open the homescreen menu, and then find and tap the video you want to play. To display or hide the controls, tap the screen. To pause playing, tap .
highlight-style movie is ready, you get notified. You can then edit it as desired. For example, you can edit the title, delete scenes, change the music, or add more photos and videos. You can create Highlight Movies by selecting photos and videos manually. 1 2 To Open Movie Creator From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. 1 2 3 To turn off Movie Creator notifications From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Movie Creator. Tap , then tap Settings and deactivate Notifications.
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 Homescreen, 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.
Play Files from Your Device on Home Network Devices Before you can view or play media files from your device on other home network 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 a client device. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access permission 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 Homescreen, 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 Wallet You can use your device to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet and manage all payment services in one place. When making a payment, remember to turn on the NFC function before you touch your device to a card reader. For more information about NFC, see NFC on page 106 . Mobile payment services may not be available in all regions. 1 2 3 To Manage Payment Services From your Homescreen, tap .
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.
Using data traffic when traveling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you may need to access the Internet using mobile data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your device. You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate data roaming.
watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. 1 2 3 To Turn on Airplane Mode From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings. Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the On position. 114 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.
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. • To Turn Off an Alarm When It Sounds Drag to the right.
1 2 3 1 2 3 To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm Find and tap Clock, and then tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Save. To Set the Side Keys Behavior Find and tap Clock, and then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, and then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. 117 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 Homescreen, 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 disable TalkBack From your Homescreen, double-tap . Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. 119 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. 1 2 To access the Support application From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap , and then select the required support item. For the best available support, we recommend connecting to the Internet when using the Support application.
Updating your device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually. The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download.
1 2 3 To Update your Device Using a Computer Make sure you have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on your PC or Apple® Mac® computer. Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer. Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates. When you connect the device to the computer via a USB cable, you are prompted to install the software, or cancel, unless you have previously selected Do not show again.
1 2 3 To Clear the Cache Memory for All Applications From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , then tap Advanced > Storage > Internal storage, and then find and tap Cached data > OK. When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 To Transfer Media Files to the Memory Card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory > Transfer data.
Using Backup & Restore, you can make a quick online backup of basic settings and data with your Google™ account. It is very important that you remember the password that you set when you make a data backup. If you forget the password, it may not be possible to restore important data, such as contacts and messages. Backing up Data to a Computer Use the Xperia™ Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Back Up Content to an Online Account From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. To enable the automatic backup function, tap Automatic backup, then tap the onoff switch. To enable the manual backup function, tap More > Manual backup. Under Where to store files, tap Select storage > Online account.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To Restore Backed-Up Content If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, ensure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are restoring content from an SD card, ensure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. If you are restoring content from an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google™ account. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
1 2 3 To Run all Diagnostic Tests From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Diagnostics > Test > Run all. Follow the instructions and tap Yes or No to confirm if a feature works. 1 2 To View Details about Your Device From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Diagnostics > Facts. Restarting and resetting your device You can force your device to restart or shut down in situations where it stops responding or won't restart normally.
1 2 3 4 5 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. Tap Reset phone. If required, draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock password or PIN to continue. To confirm, tap Erase everything. Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android™ when you perform a factory data reset. If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern, you can use the device repair feature in Xperia™ Companion to erase the security layer.
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