User guide Xperia™ XA Ultra F3212/F3216
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 6 About this User guide........................................................................ 6 Overview............................................................................................ 6 Assembly........................................................................................... 7 Screen protection...............................................................................
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic................................................ 43 Selecting mobile networks...............................................................43 Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................43 Synchronising data on your device.............................................. 45 Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 45 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................
Backing up contacts........................................................................ 71 Messaging and chat.....................................................................73 Reading and sending messages......................................................73 Organising your messages.............................................................. 74 Calling from a message................................................................... 75 Messaging settings........................................
Videos.........................................................................................104 The Video application.................................................................... 104 Transferring video content to your device..................................... 105 Managing video content................................................................ 105 Movie Creator................................................................................ 105 Connectivity..................................
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 page 125. To check the current software version of your device 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version. Overview 6 This is an Internet version of this publication.
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.
To remove the nano SIM card 1 2 3 4 With the screen facing down, open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots. Using your fingernail or a similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder. Remove the nano SIM card (or cards) from the relevant nano SIM card slot (or slots) in the holder, then re-insert the holder. Close the cover.
1 2 3 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. . Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap Wait a while for the device to start. Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap . To turn off the device 1 2 Press and hold down the power key In the options menu, tap Power off. until the options menu opens.
To set up a Google™ account on your device 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Alternatively, you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts. To remove a Google™ account 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap .
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 outwards. Make 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 page 12. Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or wiped.
accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices. Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market. To change screen lock type 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. Follow the instructions on your device. To create a screen lock pattern 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
To reset the screen lock using Protection by my Xperia 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 that 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.
devices that you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home entertainment system, a 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.
To add your home location 1 2 3 4 Make sure location is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home. Tap Turn on this location. To edit your home location 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap .
To remove a custom place 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place that you want to remove. Tap Delete.
To set up a SIM card lock 1 2 3 4 5 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Select a SIM card. 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. To remove a SIM card lock 1 2 3 4 5 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Select a SIM card.
To select the SIM card that handles data traffic 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM > Mobile data. Select the SIM card you want to use for data traffic. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, for example, 3G. Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. In your device, this number is referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity).
• • 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. If you’ve cleared the internal memory of the device using the “Protection by my Xperia” web service, you must sign in to a Google™ account that was previously synced on this device the next time you turn on the device. The “Protection by my Xperia” service may not be available in all countries or regions.
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • • • Open or select an item. Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • • • Move an item. Activate an item-specific menu. Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. 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. 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 . Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane 1 2 Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap in the top-left corner. To add a pane to your Home screen 1 2 Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
To arrange applications on the Application screen 1 2 When the Application screen is open, tap . Tap Sort apps, then select an option. To add an application shortcut to the Home screen 1 2 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, 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.
• To close all the recently used applications Tap and then tap . • To open a menu in an application While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens.
1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen. In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets > Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available.
To change your Home screen wallpaper 1 2 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery.
Doze is cancelled when you resume using the device. The mode is also paused periodically when the device is being updated. 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 optimisation on page 29. App Standby App Standby suspends the network activity of unused applications in the background, thus preserving battery life for the activities that are important to you.
• To view your screenshot Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view. You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application. Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads.
Managing notifications on the lock screen You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lock screen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide sensitive content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at all. To select the notifications to display on the lock screen 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked. Select an option.
To enable the notification light 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification . Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
The Hearing aid function is activated Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To manage status bar icons 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display> System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.
To block an application from sending notifications 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification> App notifications. Select an application. Drag the slider beside Block all to the right. Applications overview Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30 seconds in length using existing photos and videos. Use the Lifelog application to automatically log events about your daily life. For example, you can set goals and track your progress in achieving them or bookmark special moments. Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.
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. To browse with Google Chrome™ 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
To add Internet and MMS settings manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names > . Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is required, contact your network operator for more details. When you're done, tap , then tap SAVE.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced options and then edit the options as desired. Tap Save. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
WPS WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of wireless security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords. Use one of these methods to enable WPS: • • Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router.
To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device 1 2 3 4 5 6 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®.
Controlling data usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic Either of the two SIM cards inserted in your device can handle data traffic, but only one SIM card can be selected to handle data at any given time. You can select the SIM card to use for data traffic during the initial setup of your device, or you can select or change it later via the Settings menu. To change the SIM card used for data traffic 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM > Mobile data.
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 travelling. VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device.
Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronise each account manually. To set up an online account for synchronisation 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
To change the settings of an EAS account 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option. To remove an EAS account 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, 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. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings. . To view information about your device 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone.
To set a ringtone 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone. Select a SIM card. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done. To select the notification sound 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > 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.
• • Messages Alarms To allow exceptions in Do not disturb mode 1 2 3 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. Drag the slider beside the desired option. To associate exceptions with specific contact types 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option.
to the Camera application so that the person can't easily use other apps such as Email. Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from unpinning a screen and accessing your device. To protect your data, you should set up your device to request a screen lock PIN, password or pattern before someone can unpin the screen. To activate screen pinning 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning.
To configure applications 1 2 3 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. To allow critical permissions 1 2 3 To allow a permission, tap Continue > App info > Permission. 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.
Daydream Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle. On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual Daydream settings. To activate the Daydream screen saver 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. To select content for the Daydream screen saver 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap .
To set the time manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Drag the slider beside Automatic date & time to the left. Tap Set time. Select the relevant values for the hour and minute. Tap OK. To set the time zone 1 2 3 4 5 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.
To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser 1 2 3 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings. Drag the slider beside Dynamic normaliser to the right. 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.
About the Guest User account If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest account for this user. In guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the pre-installed apps. Once your guest is finished using your device, you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh. The guest user account is pre-installed and cannot be deleted.
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. To select text 1 2 Enter some text, then double-tap the text.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that appear. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device.
Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them. To show or hide your phone number 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Additional settings > Caller ID. Receiving calls If you receive an incoming call when the device is in sleep mode or the screen is locked, the phone application opens in fullscreen format.
• To forward an incoming call to the answering machine When a call comes in, drag Response options upwards, then select Reject with Answering Machine. When a call comes in, you can also just wait until the preset time delay elapses so that the answering machine picks up the call automatically. To set a time delay for automatic answering 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card, then tap Xperia™ Answering Machine. Tap Pick up after.
Ongoing calls 1 End a call 2 Make a second call 3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold 4 Enter numbers during a call 5 Mute the microphone during a call 6 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call • To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. • To activate the screen during a call Briefly press . Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and dialled calls .
Forwarding calls You can direct calls to a different recipient, such as another phone number, another device or to an answering service. You can also forward calls that come in on SIM card 1 to SIM card 2 when SIM card 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. To forward calls 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Call forwarding and select an option.
To access the list of accepted call recipients 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialling numbers > Fixed dialling numbers. To change the SIM card PIN2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Fixed dialling numbers > Change PIN2. Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.
To make a conference call 1 2 3 4 5 During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. To display the dialpad, tap . Dial the number of the second participant and tap . 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. To have a private conversation with a conference call participant 1 2 3 During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked 1 2 Tap Emergency call. Enter the emergency number and tap . 65 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 downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts.
Adding and editing contacts To add a contact 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap No backup if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are finished, tap SAVE.
To create a new contact from a text message 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap SAVE. Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts application.
To add a new ICE contact 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap No backup if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are finished, tap SAVE.
To assign a contact to a group 1 2 3 4 In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. Tap SAVE. Sending contact information To send your business card 1 2 3 4 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 all contacts to a memory card 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card. Tap OK. 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 6 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts. Select a 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 37. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
To reply to a message 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap either of the buttons according to which SIM card you wish to use. To forward a message 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
Calling from a message To call a message sender 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Tap a conversation, then tap , then find and tap . . To save a sender's number as a contact 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. Messaging settings To change your message notification settings 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
To read your email messages 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read. To create and send an email message 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
To search for emails 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox. Tap . Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard. The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message that you want to open.
• 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To learn more about Gmail™ When the Gmail application is open, tap , then find and tap Help. 79 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 page 127. 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 home screen 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 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap Tap . Select a music category. Tap a song to play it. , then find and tap . You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.
1 Return to the Music home screen 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 To open the Music menu 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Tap . , then find and tap . To return to the Music home screen • • When the Music menu is open, tap Home.
To add songs to a playlist 1 2 3 From the Music home screen, 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 to which you want to add the album or song. The album or song is now added to the playlist. To remove a song from a playlist 1 2 In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song that you want to delete. Tap Remove 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 that you are listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers. 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 favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the audio to the speaker, if desired.
To switch the radio sound to the speaker 1 2 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. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ 1 2 3 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 Save location 8 Take photos or record videos 9 Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings To take a photo from the lock screen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
To record a video using the camera key 1 2 3 4 Activate the camera. Video mode. Swipe the screen to To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video 1 2 3 4 5 Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. To start recording, tap . To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap To stop recording, tap .
When appears on the camera screen, Saving location is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, Saving location is turned on and the geographical location is available, so the geographical location can be added to your photo. When neither of these two symbols appears, Saving location is disabled. To turn on geotagging 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Location. Drag the slider to the On position. Activate the camera. Tap . Find Save location.
AR effect You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos or videos and make them more fun. When using the camera, this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos or videos. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder. 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 the eyes.
To use Multi camera mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 To adjust the still camera settings 1 2 3 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.
HDR Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light 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.
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 self-timer to avoid blurred photos. Torch 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 To adjust the video camera settings 1 2 3 4 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 to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed video scenes. Each scene setting is designed to produce the best quality video possible in a specific recording environment.
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message. Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. SteadyShot™ When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. 97 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 that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
To play a video 1 2 3 In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. Tap . If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To pause a video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . To fast forward and rewind a video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
To work with batches of photos or videos in Album 1 2 3 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it is highlighted. Tap other items that you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all. Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items. Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera.
To set the saturation level of colours in a photo 1 2 3 4 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. Editing videos with the Video editor application You can edit videos that you’ve taken with your camera. For example, you can trim a video to the desired length or adjust the speed of a video.
Album home screen menu From the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your photo albums, including photos and videos taken with your device's camera using special effects, as well as content that you have shared online via services such as PlayMemories Online, Picasa™ and Facebook. Once you are logged in to such services, you can manage content and view online images.
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 programme guide with the option to show detailed programme information and related content, including social media posts about the programme you are interested in. You can use the application as a fully functioning remote controller with your compatible home device.
To change settings 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Tap to open the home screen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To play a video 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, tap to open the home screen menu, then find and tap the video that you want to play. To display or hide the controls, tap the screen. To pause playing, tap .
outing or from a weekly, monthly, even a yearly period and create a movie for you. When this 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. To open Movie Creator 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. . To turn off Movie Creator notifications 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
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. To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input 1 2 Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.
To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen 1 2 3 4 5 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 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 client devices. 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 accessories 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.
To share a contact with another device using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 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. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
To scan an NFC tag 1 2 Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active. Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected. 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.
device passcode. You 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 Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
Smart apps and features that save you time Using your device as a wallet Use your device as a wallet to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet. All of your installed payment services are put together to be viewed and managed. Note that when making a payment, you must first turn on the NFC function before your device touches a card reader. For more information about NFC, see NFC on page 110.
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi® function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can determine your location using your mobile network.
Using data traffic when travelling 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.
music, 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. To turn on Airplane mode 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings. Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the On position. 118 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronised 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 home screen 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 To set a new alarm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Home screen, 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 set a recurring alarm 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Repeat. Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap OK. Tap Save. To activate the vibrate function for an alarm 1 2 3 Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Save. To set the side keys behaviour 1 2 3 Find and tap Clock, then select the alarm that you want to edit.
Accessibility Magnification gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification gestures 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch. To magnify an area and pan across the screen 1 2 Make sure that Magnification gestures is enabled.
To disable TalkBack 1 2 3 From your Home screen, double-tap . Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. 123 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. To access the Support application 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. For the best support available, 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.
To update your device using a computer 1 2 3 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.
To clear the cache memory for all applications 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , then tap Advanced > Storage > Internal storage, then find and tap Cached data > OK. When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings. To transfer media files to the memory card 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have a memory card inserted into your device. From your Home screen, 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.
To back up content to an online account 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. To enable the automatic backup function, tap Automatic backup and then tap the on-off switch. To enable the manual backup function, tap More > Manual backup. Under Where to store files, tap Select storage > Online account. If prompted, read the relevant terms and provided you agree, tap I agree, then follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Google™ account.
To restore backed up content 1 2 3 4 5 6 If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. If you are restoring content from an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google™ account. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
To run all diagnostic tests 1 2 3 From your Home screen , 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. To view details about your device 1 2 From your Home screen , 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 Home screen, 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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