User guide Xperia™ X Performance F8132
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 6 About this User guide........................................................................ 6 Overview............................................................................................ 6 Assembly........................................................................................... 7 Screen protection..............................................................................
Controlling data usage.....................................................................42 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic................................................ 43 Selecting mobile networks...............................................................43 Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................44 Synchronising data on your device..............................................46 Synchronising with online accounts...............................
Favourites and groups..................................................................... 72 Sending contact information............................................................73 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 73 Backing up contacts........................................................................ 73 Messaging and chat.....................................................................75 Reading and sending messages.....................................
Transferring video content to your device .................................... 105 Managing video content................................................................ 105 Movie Creator................................................................................ 105 Connectivity............................................................................... 107 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV................. 107 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.......................
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ X Performance 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 in the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 124 . 1 2 To check the current software version of your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
1. Headset jack 10. Main loudspeaker 2. NFC™ detection area 11. Charger/USB cable port 3. Front camera lens 12. Main microphone 4. Ear speaker 13. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 5. Charging/Notification light 14. Main camera lens 6. Proximity/Light sensor 15. Main camera light 7. Power key/Fingerprint sensor 16. Second microphone 8. Volume/Zoom key 17. GPS antenna area 9. Camera key 18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 19. Wi-Fi antenna area Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards.
To remove the memory card 1 2 3 4 Either turn off the device, or unmount the memory card under Settings > Storage & memory > > Advanced > Storage > next to SD card. With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover. Drag out the nano SIM/Memory card holder using your fingernail. Remove the memory card, then gently push the holder into the slot until it fits into place. Screen protection Before using your device, remove the protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab.
Why do I need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account.
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 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 11 . 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. 1 2 3 To create a screen lock pattern From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern. Follow the instructions on your device.
• To unlock the device using your fingerprint With the lock screen active, place your finger on the power key so that the device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Make sure that you use a finger that you have registered in Fingerprint Manager. If you fail to unlock the screen using your fingerprint after five attempts, you can use your backup pattern, PIN or password instead.
1 2 3 To delete a registered fingerprint From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Tap the registered fingerprint, then tap Delete > Delete. 1 2 3 4 To rename a registered fingerprint From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Tap a registered fingerprint on the list and then enter a fingerprint name. Tap OK.
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, for example, Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 To add your home location Make sure location is turned on and 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 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 .
1 2 3 4 5 To remove a custom place 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.
1 2 3 4 5 To set up a SIM card lock 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. 1 2 3 4 5 To remove a SIM card lock From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Select a SIM card.
1 2 3 To switch between SIM cards manually Make sure that both SIM cards are enabled. From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM > Calls & messaging, then select a SIM card. The currently active SIM card is indicated by an icon displaying the SIM card number (1 or 2) in the status bar. Setting the phone to switch between SIM cards automatically You can set the phone to switch SIM cards automatically at a set time.
Finding a lost device If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your device, you can: • • • • Locate your device on a map. Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode. Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone who finds it. Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To activate Android™ Device Manager If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner. Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap 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. 22 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 twenty panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in.
1 2 1 2 1 2 To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap . To add a pane to your Home screen 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 .
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 Home screen On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it becomes selected, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.
• To close all the recently used applications Tap and then tap . You may have to scroll down for the • icon to appear. 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.
1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications 1 2 3 To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen. • To move an item on the Home screen Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to the new location.
1 2 To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. 1 2 3 To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your 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.
Power saving modes There are several power saving modes available for you to use if you want to make your battery last longer: STAMINA mode Disables Wi-Fi® and mobile data when the screen is turned off, and restricts hardware performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect. Ultra STAMINA mode Limits your device’s functionality to core tasks such as making phone calls and appears in the status bar once this mode is activated. sending SMS messages.
To open or close the Notification panel 1 2 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards. • To take action on a notification in the Notification panel Tap the notification. • To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. • To expand a notification on the Notification panel Drag the notification downwards. Not all notifications are expandable.
will be visible on your lock screen 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 lock screen when sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an incoming email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lock screen.
Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled but there is no Internet connection. This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi® network. After a successful login, the exclamation mark disappears.
New email message Downloading data Uploading data Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates Ultra STAMINA mode is active Noise cancelling is on Screenshot captured New Hangouts™ chat message Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application Upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage i
Use the Chrome web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, text and images. Use the Clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses and other information related to your contacts. Create, edit and collaborate with others on documents. Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both personal and work accounts.
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. Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album and other information. Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends. Search content on the web using your voice. Use the Weather application to view weather forecasts.
Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions.
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. 1 2 3 4 To browse with Google Chrome™ From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
1 2 3 4 5 To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. 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 emails.
• • • Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point. Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. 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 To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS PIN From your Home screen, 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 Home screen, 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 To set a data usage warning Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Select a SIM card. To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set. To set a mobile data usage limit Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
• • • One LTE network and one GSM network One WCDMA network and one GSM network Two GSM networks For each SIM card, you can set your device to switch automatically between mobile networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode for each SIM card, for example, WCDMA or GSM. Different status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or mode of network that you are connected to.
1 2 3 4 5 To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. 1 2 To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. 45 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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™ and Flickr™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronise each account manually. 1 2 3 To set up an online account for synchronisation From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option. To remove an EAS account From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & 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 Home screen, tap . Tap Settings. 1 2 To view information about your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To set your device to vibrate for incoming calls From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the slider beside Also vibrate for calls to the right. To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done. To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap .
• • • • Events and reminders Calls Messages Alarms 1 2 To allow exceptions in Do not disturb mode From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Drag the slider beside the desired option. 3 1 2 3 4 To associate exceptions with specific contact types From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option.
pin the screen 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. 1 2 3 4 To activate screen pinning From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning.
1 2 3 To allow critical permissions To allow a permission, tap Continue > App info > Permission. Find the critical permission you need. Drag the slider to the right. You can also manage permissions in Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions as desired. 1 2 3 To configure applications From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps > . Select a configuration option, for example App permissions, then choose an application that you want to configure.
1 2 3 To clear the application default setting From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS. The option to clear the application default setting is not available for all applications or services. 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To set the time manually 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. 1 2 3 4 5 To set the time zone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Drag the slider beside Automatic time zone to the left. Tap Select time zone. Select an option.
1 2 3 To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings. Drag the slider beside Dynamic normaliser to the right. 1 2 3 To upgrade the quality of compressed music files From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings. Drag the slider beside DSEE HX to the right. This setting is only for wired headphones that support High-resolution Audio.
applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add up to three regular user accounts on your device. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To add a regular user account Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user. Tap OK. The new account is created. Tap SET UP NOW. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top right corner.
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. You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are logged in to the guest account. Just drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Remove guest.
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 To select text Tap and hold a word to highlight it.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that appear. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device.
1 2 3 4 To add a direct dial number to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > 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.
You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to answer them. And you can access messages left on your answering machine directly from your device. Before using the answering machine, you must record a greeting message. 1 2 3 4 5 To record a greeting message for the answering machine From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions.
2 3 To reject a call with a text message when the screen is active When an incoming call arrives, tap the upper part of the floating notification window where the phone number or the name of the contact appears. Tap Response options. Select a predefined message or tap Write new message. 1 2 To reject a second call with a text message When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Response options. Select a predefined message or tap Write new message.
• To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls 1 2 To open the call log From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . and dialled calls . . 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, then select a SIM card. 1 , received calls appears in the status bar.
1 2 3 4 To enable the Dual SIM reachability function From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings > Dual SIM reachability. Under Dual SIM reachability, drag the slider to the right. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it, check that you have entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card. In some cases, the numbers are detected automatically during setup.
Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call. 1 2 3 4 5 To activate or deactivate call waiting From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Additional settings. To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.
Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To enter your voicemail number From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Voicemail > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number. Enter your voicemail number. Tap OK.
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device. Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can access from within the Xperia™ Companion computer program, supports mobile devices that run on iOS/iCloud and Android™.
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar 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 1 2 3 4 5 To add a contact 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.
1 2 3 4 To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap SAVE. Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts application.
1 2 3 4 5 To add a new ICE contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap No backup if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are finished, tap SAVE.
1 2 3 4 To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. Tap SAVE. Sending contact information 1 2 3 4 To send your business card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. 1 2 3 4 5 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 38 . 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 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap either of the buttons according to which SIM card you wish to use. To forward a message 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.
1 2 3 4 To save a sender's number as a contact From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. Messaging settings 4 5 To change your message notification settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , then tap Settings.
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. 1 2 3 To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, 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 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
1 2 3 4 5 To search for emails From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, 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. 81 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 126 . 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 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 home screen menu To play a song using the Music application From your Home screen, tap , 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 2 • • 1 2 3 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 home screen menu From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap . .
1 2 3 1 2 To add songs to a playlist 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 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 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.
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 .
1 2 3 4 To record a video using the camera key 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To record a video Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. Swipe the screen to Video mode. To start recording, tap . To pause when recording a video, 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To turn on geotagging From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Location. Tap the on-off switch. Activate the camera. Tap . Find Save location.
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.
1 2 3 To download camera applications Open the camera application. , then tap . Swipe the screen to go to Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Save location Add geographical location (geotag) information to your photos when you take them. Touch capture Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Launch and capture When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Launch and record video When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
5984×3366(16:9) 20 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. 8MP 3264×2448(4:3) 8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 8MP 3840×2160(16:9) 8 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. 3MP 2048×1536(4:3) 3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio.
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. 3200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
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 Colour and brightness You can adjust colour and brightness manually when the colour and brightness settings icon is displayed. This setting is only available in Superior auto capturing mode and in Video mode. 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.
Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. Smile Shutter™(video) Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video. SteadyShot™ When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps by compensating for the small movements of your hand. Intelligent active Activate to remove the overall and detailed camera shakes.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1 2 3 To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. Tap . If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. 1 2 To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . 1 2 To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
1 2 3 To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it is highlighted. Tap other items that you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all. Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items. Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera.
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. After you save the edited video, the original unchanged version of the video remains on your device. 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 that you want to edit. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Video Editor then tap Trim.
photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods such as Bluetooth® wireless technology and email to share content.
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.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 To change settings 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 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 .
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. 1 2 To open Movie Creator From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. 1 2 3 To turn off Movie Creator notifications From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Movie Creator. Tap , then tap Settings and deactivate Notifications.
Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct® technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device using the TV's speakers.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 To play a shared video on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Album. Tap , then tap Home network. Select a device from the list of connected devices. Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to play.
1 2 3 4 To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server. Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name. Enter a new name for the device, then tap OK. 1 2 3 4 To change the access level of a registered device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server. Select a device from the Registered devices list. Tap Change access level and select an option.
NFC may not be available in all countries or regions. Using certain apps, some NFC functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To turn on the NFC function From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More. Tap the on-off switch beside NFC. 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To share a photo or video with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view photos and videos on your device, go to your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Album. Tap the photo or video that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the photo or video appears.
1 2 3 To turn on the Bluetooth® function From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth so that the Bluetooth® function is turned on. Your device is now visible to nearby devices and a list of available Bluetooth® devices appears. Naming your device You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth® function and your device is set to visible.
1 2 3 4 To unpair a Bluetooth® device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device that you want to unpair. Tap Forget. Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth® technology Use Bluetooth® technology to share items with other Bluetooth® compatible devices such as phones or computers.
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 109 .
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.
1 2 3 4 To activate data roaming From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Drag the slider beside Data roaming to the right. You can’t activate data roaming while mobile data traffic is turned off. Using your device with a car infotainment system Connect your device to a MirrorLink™ certified car infotainment system using a USB cable to, for example, use a navigation app or play music from your device while driving.
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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.
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 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 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, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Save. To set the side keys behaviour Find and tap Clock, then select the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Side keys behaviour, then select the desired behaviour of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. 120 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Accessibility Magnification gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. 1 2 3 To enable or disable Magnification gestures From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch. 1 2 To magnify an area and pan across the screen Make sure that Magnification gestures is enabled.
1 2 3 To disable TalkBack From your Home screen, double-tap . Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. TTY (Teletypewriter) mode The TTY (Teletypewriter) feature on your device allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate using a TTY device or a relay service. 1 2 3 To enable TTY mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Accessibility > TTY mode.
Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. 1 2 To access the Support application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. For the best 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.
1 2 3 4 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. Open Xperia™ Companion, if it is not automatically launched. Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.
1 2 3 To clear the cache memory for all applications 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. 1 2 3 4 5 To transfer media files to the memory card 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.
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 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To restore backed up content 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.
1 2 3 To run all diagnostic tests 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. 1 2 To view details about your device 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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