User guide Xperia™ XA1 Plus G3412/G3416/G3426
Contents Getting started.............................................................................. 6 About this User guide.......................................................................6 Overview........................................................................................... 7 Assembly...........................................................................................8 Screen Protection..............................................................................
Downloading Applications from Other Sources............................ 48 Internet and networks................................................................ 49 Browsing the web...........................................................................49 Internet and MMS settings ............................................................ 49 Wi-Fi................................................................................................ 50 Sharing your cellular data connection.....................
Video Chat....................................................................................... 78 Setting Up Email..............................................................................78 Music and FM Radio.................................................................... 79 Transferring music to your device.................................................. 79 Listening to music...........................................................................79 Listening to the radio..................
Support and Legal......................................................................114 Support Application....................................................................... 114 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................ 114 Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines...........................................115 Legal information...........................................................................
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ XA1 Plus User Guide for the Android™ 7.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected in an update. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on the 41 page.
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1. Charging/Notification light 12. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 2. Headset jack 13. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth® antenna area 3. Front camera lens 14. Main camera lens 4. Auxiliary microphone 15. Flashlight 5. Ear speaker 16. NFC™ detection area 6. Proximity/Light sensor 17. Diversity antenna area 7. Volume key/Camera zoom key 18. Nano SIM/Memory card cover 8. Power key/Fingerprint sensor 19. Main antenna area 9. Camera key 10. Main loudspeaker 11.
To remove the nano SIM card 1 2 With the screen facing down, open and drag out the nano SIM card tray using your fingernail. Remove the nano SIM card, then gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place. To remove a memory card 1 2 3 Turn off your device. With the device facing down, open the nano SIM/memory card slot cover. Gently push and remove the memory card, then gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place.
1 2 3 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. Enter your PIN for SIM card 1 and SIM card 2 when requested, then tap Wait a while for the device to start. . Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your service provider, 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.
Device security Ensuring your device is protected Your device includes security options—strongly recommended in case of loss or theft: • • • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device. Add a Google account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or wiped. Activate the Android Device Manager web service. Using this service, you can remotely locate, lock, or clear a lost device.
To change your screen lock type 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. Confirm your current screen lock, choose an option, and then follow the onscreen instructions. To create a screen lock pattern 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern. Draw your pattern, then tap CONTINUE. Re-draw your pattern, then tap CONFIRM. If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before trying again.
Fingerprint Manager registers fingerprint information that can be used as an additional security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases. You are allowed to register a maximum of 5 fingerprints on your device. Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture. To register a fingerprint for the first time 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
To Enable Smart Lock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Set a pattern, PIN, or password as a screen lock if you have not already done so. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents. Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function. Tap . Find and tap Smart Lock. Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. You need to enter these credentials to change your Smart Lock settings. Select a Smart Lock type. To set up or remove Trusted face 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock.
To enable or disable On-body detection 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your pattern, PIN, or password. Tap On-body detection. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap CONTINUE. To use Smart lock, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password screen lock.
feature to work, you must have an internet connection and allow your device to use your current location. To set up trusted places, make sure that high accuracy location mode or batterysaving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations. The dimensions of a trusted location are estimated and may extend beyond the physical walls of your home or other areas that you have added as a trusted location.
To remove a custom place 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. Tap Trusted places Select the place that you want to remove. Tap Delete. SIM Card Protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device.
To select which SIM card handles data traffic 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM > Mobile data traffic. Select the SIM card you want to use for data traffic. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest cellular network, for example, 4G. Finding the Identification Number of Your Device Your device has a unique identification number. This number is referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this number.
For additional information about Android Device Manager, go to https://www.support.google.com/. Android Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or does not have an internet connection. The Android Device Manager service may not be available in all countries or regions. To activate Android Device Manager 1 2 3 4 5 6 If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner.
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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. 21 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
• Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching in and out • Pinch in and out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping • • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. Swipe left or right to reveal more options. 22 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 dims to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means you have to swipe left or upward on the screen to unlock it.
• To lock the screen When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Homescreen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It’s similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Homescreen can have up to twenty panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Homescreen panes is represented by a series of dots on the lower part of the Homescreen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that is currently displayed.
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 . When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Home screen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see Google Feed on page 107. To add a pane to your Home screen 1 2 Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download. To view all applications on the Application screen 1 2 Tap . Flick left or right on the Application screen. To Enable or Disable the Recommended Apps Listings The first time you access the application screen, you get the option to enable or disable recommended apps listings.
To Move an Application on the Application Screen 1 2 3 When the Application screen is open, tap . Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps. Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, and then drag it to the new location. To disable or uninstall an application from the Application screen Whether an app can be uninstalled or disabled depends on the app, and if it was preinstalled on your device or downloaded. Downloaded apps can be uninstalled.
• To open the recently used applications window Press . • To quickly switch between recently used applications Quickly press twice. • To Close All the Recently Used Applications Tap and then tap CLEAR ALL. • To Open a Menu in an Application While using the application, tap . Menus are not available in all applications. Split Screen Mode Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time.
To use split-screen mode 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are open and running in the background. Open the application that you would like to use in split screen mode, then tap and hold . The application will be assigned to the first part of the split screen. Select the second desired application from the thumbnail list. If you want to resize the split screen windows, drag the split screen border in the center.
Shortcuts and folders overview 1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.
Themes can include a wallpaper, a screensaver, title bars, and a sound scheme that all fit together to create a unique look and feel for your device. To change your wallpaper 1 2 3 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers. To set the same wallpaper for the Lock and Home screens, select the wallpaper and tap APPLY. To set different wallpapers, first tap the Lock or Home screen preview. Choose a wallpaper for that screen and tap SELECT > APPLY.
To Open or Close the Notification Panel 1 2 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply double-tap it. To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upward. After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging the status bar down again. • To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel Tap the notification. You can directly reply to chat or email messages in the Notification panel.
• To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen Drag the notification downward. Not all notifications are expandable. Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen Notification display options on the lockscreen Don't show notifications at all You won't get any notifications on the lockscreen. Show all Get all notifications on the lockscreen.
Icons in the status bar Status icons No SIM card Signal strength No signal Roaming Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading HSPA+ data Cellular data is disabled 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.
Notification icons New text message or multimedia message Ongoing call Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Cellular data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Screenshot captured Video chat with friends using the Duo™ app
Use the Album application to manage, view, and edit your photos and videos. Use the Amazon Shopping application to browse, search, and buy thousands of products right from your device. Use the Amazon Kindle application to explore, shop, and read books on your device. Use the AVG Protection PRO application to protect your device against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing attempts, and online exploitation. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
Use the Google Play Movies & TV application to watch movies and TV shows purchased or rented on Google Play. Discover and play thousands of songs with the Google Play Music application. Use the Play Store application to find applications to buy or download for free. Stay connected with your gaming friends and the games you love to play, shop on the PlayStation® Store, and more. Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.
Battery and Maintenance Charging your device Always use an original Sony charger and USB Type-C™ cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model. Other chargers and cables may increase charging time, not charge at all, or may even damage your device. Make sure all USB ports and connectors are completely dry before inserting the USB Type-C™ cable. If the battery is depleted, it may take up to 30 minutes for your device to respond to the charging.
1 2 3 Connect one end of the USB Type-C™ cable to the charger (or to the USB port of a computer). Connect the other end of the cable to the USB Type-C™ port on your device. The notification light illuminates when charging begins. When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight out. Be sure not to bend the connector. It is important to use the USB Type-C™ cable provided, as other types of USB cables can damage your device.
• • • • • • • • • • • Lower the screen brightness level, see Screen settings on page 60. Turn off Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and location services when you don't need these features. Turn off your device or use Airplane mode if you are in an area with no or low network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. Use a Wi-Fi network instead of roaming when abroad.
Ultra STAMINA Mode Your battery time is extensively prolonged, but available apps are limited, and mobile data and Wi-Fi are disabled. Calling and SMS are still available. Your Home screen is changed and appears in the status bar. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode. To activate Ultra STAMINA mode 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap Ultra STAMINA mode and then tap Activate.
To check for new software 1 2 If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. If no new software is available, it’s possible that you may not have enough free memory on your device. If your Xperia™ device has less than 500 MB of free internal memory available, you do not receive any information about new software. In this case, you receive a warning in the Notification panel: “Storage space running out.
Maintenance Using a Computer Xperia™ Companion Xperia™ Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia™ Companion, you can: • • • • • Update or repair your device’s software. Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer. Back up and restore content on your computer. Sync multimedia content—photos, videos, music, and playlists—between your device and computer.
Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument apps. To change USB connection mode 1 2 3 Attach a USB connector to your device. Drag down the Status bar, and then tap USB charging this device. Tap either Transfer files or Use device as MIDI as desired. Storage and memory • • • Your device has several different storage and memory options: The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data.
To stop applications and services from running 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, and then tap FORCE STOP > OK. To format the memory card 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , then tap Advanced > Storage > SD Card > , then tap Storage settings > Format > Erase & format. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Be sure you first make backups of all data you want to save. To back up your content, you can copy it to a computer.
To back up your data using a computer 1 2 3 4 Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB Type-C cable. Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to select Transfer files mode on your device. Click on Backup on the Xperia™ Companion main screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.
To back up content manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, be sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted into your device. If you are backing up content to an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google account. Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More.
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, be sure that you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges. For more information, see Updating your device on page 41. To use Google Play, you need to have a Google™ account.
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 the web 1 2 3 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 view downloaded internet and MMS settings 1 2 3 4 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. Wi-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Increasing Wi-Fi Signal Strength • • • There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception: 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.
Use one of these methods to enable WPS: • • Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router. PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you enter on the WPS-supported device. To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a WPS button 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on. Tap , then tap More features > WPS Push Button, then press the WPS button on the WPS-supported device.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable hotspot settings > Configure 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 tap the Portable hotspot slider to enable the function. If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar when the portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active.
To set a cellular data limit 1 2 3 4 Make sure that cellular data traffic is turned on. Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap Billing cycle and tap the slider beside Set data limit, then tap OK. To set the data usage limit, tap Data limit, enter the desired data limit and tap SET. Once your cellular data usage reaches the set limit, cellular data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically. To control the data usage of individual applications 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps.
To select another network manually 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Network operators > Search mode, then select Manual. Select a network. If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network. To activate automatic network selection 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Service providers > Search mode > Automatic.
Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, and Flickr™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronize each account manually.
To remove an EAS account 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap Remove account. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. 57 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 Find and tap Settings. • To view information about your device Find and tap Settings > About phone. • To Access the Quick Settings Panel Drag the status bar downward using two fingers.
To set a ringtone 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Sound > 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 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Sound > 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. Some applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the application settings.
Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness manually regardless of lighting condition 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Display and tap the Adaptive brightness slider to disable this function, if it is not already disabled. Tap Brightness level. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Lowering the brightness level helps the battery last longer. To enable or disable vibrate on touch 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Other sounds. Tap the Vibrate on tap slider to enable or disable the function.
To enable or disable screen-pinning 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. To unpin your screen, touch and hold and at the same time. A pattern, PIN, or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work. To Pin a Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure screen pinning is activated on your device. Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin. Tap . To display the screen pinning icon , swipe upward. Tap .
To Allow Critical Permissions 1 2 3 To allow a permission, tap Continue > APP INFO > Permissions. Find the critical permission you need. Tap the relevant slider to adjust permissions. You can also manage permissions in Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions as desired. Allowing or Denying Automatic Application Updates If the automatic update feature is enabled, your applications get updated without you being asked, so you may not realize that large volumes of data are being downloaded.
To clear application cache 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, and then tap Storage > CLEAR CACHE. The option to clear the application cache is not available for every application or service. To clear the application default setting 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, and then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS. The option to clear the application default setting is not available for every application or service.
To set the time manually 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set time. Select the relevant values for the hour and minute. Tap OK. To set the time zone 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Disable the Automatic time zone function by tapping the slider. Tap Select time zone. Select an option.
• • Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your device. Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your device temporarily. Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™. About the Regular User Account By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different homescreens, wallpapers, and general settings.
Switching between Multiple User Accounts To switch between multiple user accounts 1 2 To view the list of users, drag the status bar downward, then tap . Select the user account you want to switch to. The lockscreen for that user account appears. When you switch to the guest account, tap Start over if you want to wipe the previous session or tap Yes, continue to continue the previous session.
Typing text On-Screen Keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. SwiftKey® keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwiftKey® flow feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words.
To enter text character by character 1 2 • To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character. To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é," touch and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on the keyboard, drag to and select "é." To enter a period After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log. 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 Duo™ video chat application on your device.
To make an international call 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . The call log is displayed. Tap to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a "+" sign appears. Enter the country code and the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number. Then tap . Select a SIM card in the select account dialog. To add a direct dial number to your Home screen 1 2 3 In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial.
• To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call, press the volume key. Rejecting a Call with a Text Message You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact. You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you can create a new message. You can also create your own personalized message by edit the predefined ones.
Restricting Calls You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. If your subscription includes a voicemail service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail. FDN is not supported by all service providers. Contact your service provider to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature.
Contacts Adding and editing contacts To add a contact 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . Tap . If you synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add the contact to. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are done, tap SAVE.
To delete contacts 1 2 3 4 5 Find and then tap . Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. Tap , then tap Delete. Tap DELETE to confirm. To edit contact information about yourself 1 2 3 4 Find and tap . Tap ME, then tap . Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap SAVE. To create a new contact from a text message 1 2 3 4 Find and tap .
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts.
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messages application shows your messages as conversations, which means all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. The number of characters you can send in a single message varies depending on the provider and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which includes the size of added media files, is also provider-dependent. Contact your service provider for more information.
To read a received message 1 2 3 Find and tap . Tap the desired conversation. If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap it. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. To reply to a message 1 2 3 Find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap buttons according to which SIM card you wish to use. To forward a message 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the desired message. Touch and hold the desired message, then tap .
Messaging settings To change your message notification settings 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . Tap , then tap Settings. If you have two SIM cards in your device, tap General. To set a notification sound, tap Notification sound, and then select an option or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap DONE. To adjust additional notification settings, tap the sliders. To enable or disable delivery reports for outgoing messages 1 2 3 4 Find and tap . Tap , then tap Settings.
Music and FM Radio Transferring music to your device • • There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: Connect your device to a computer using a USB Type-C cable. Select Transfer files on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer. See Managing files using a computer on page 43. You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device.
12 Tap to go to the next song, touch and hold to fast-forward the current song 13 Play or pause a song 14 Tap to go to the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song 15 Shuffle songs in the play queue 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 to open the Music menu To play a song using the Music application 1 2 3 4 Find and tap . Tap .
• To Minimize the Music Application When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application keeps running in the background. To Open the Music Application when it is Playing in the Background • • While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downward and tap the Music application. Alternatively, find and tap . Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio.
To listen to the FM radio 1 2 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. Find and tap . The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel. To Move between Radio Channels • • Drag the frequency band left or right.
Camera Getting to know your camera 1 Front camera lens 2 Select the capturing mode 3 Switch between the front and main camera 4 Zoom in or out 5 Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos, or record videos 6 Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos and videos 7 Save your location 8 Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos 9 Go back or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings Basic camera tips • • • • Be sure the lens is clean.
• To select a capturing mode When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video, or camera apps modes. Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimized Video Record videos Camera apps Use photo and video apps • To switch between the main and front camera When using the camera, tap to switch between the main and front camera.
Self-timer Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoid blurred photos. To use the self-timer with the main camera 1 2 3 4 When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap . Tap Self-timer and select the delay time. Close the settings menu. The Self-timer setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.
To view, share, or edit photos and videos 1 2 3 When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Tap the screen to edit a photo or video. Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application. See Viewing Photos and Videos on page 97 for more options. Exposure, color, and light conditions Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. The camera automatically detects and adjusts to ambient light conditions.
To adjust the exposure value 1 2 3 4 When using the camera, tap . Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust the exposure value. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode. Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to how long the shutter is open and the camera sensor is exposed to light.
To adjust toward a strong backlight 1 2 3 4 When using the camera, tap . Tap the HDR or HDR video slider to enable the function. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode. White balance In Superior auto and Video modes, white balance adjustments are automatic. You can adjust the white balance manually in Manual mode. To adjust the white balance 1 2 3 4 When using the camera, tap .
Metering settings Face Measures the amount of light on a face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark nor too bright Center Determines the center of the image, and sets the exposure based on the brightness of the object Spot Adjusts the exposure for a very small part of the object Touch Allows you to touch the screen to determine the object or area where exposure should be optimized Setting the right focus The camera automatically sets the focus and detects faces in all capturing mod
Taking photos and videos of people • • • Consider the camera orientation. Use portrait for close-up photos, to fill the frame. Use landscape for close-up group photos, or to capture an object in the background. Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer to prevent blurred photos. To focus on another face Before taking a photo or recording a video, tap one of the white frames to select a face to focus on. To take a photo when someone smiles 1 2 3 4 When using the camera, tap .
• Consider changing the exposure to a faster shutter speed or a higher ISO to freeze motion. To track an object 1 2 3 4 5 When using the camera, tap . Tap More and tap the Object tracking slider to enable. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Select an object to track by touching it in the viewfinder. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video. To record a steady video 1 2 3 4 5 . When using the camera, swipe the screen to select Tap .
To take a photo or record a video with a creative effect 1 2 3 4 5 6 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . Tap . Swipe to browse filters, or tap a filter to preview the effect. Tap to apply the filter and return to the camera screen. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video. Tap to switch filters. Sound photo Record a background sound and take a photo at the same time with the Sound Photo app. To record a background sound with a photo 1 2 3 .
23MP 5520×4144 (4:3) 23 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 20MP 5984×3376 (16:9) 20 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. 12MP 4000×3008 (4:3). 12 MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 12MP 4624×2608 (16:9). 12 MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.
HD 1280×720 (16:9). HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio. VGA 640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio. MMS 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. Diagnosing your camera If your camera isn't working properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, flash, or camera key.
The geographical position has not been found. Grid lines With Grid lines, you can apply the "Rule of Thirds" and place important objects along the grid lines or their intersections. By not always having the object in the middle of the frame, you can make your photos and videos more interesting. To activate or deactivate the grid lines 1 2 When using the camera, tap . Tap More and tap the Grid lines slider to enable or disable. The setting is saved.
To activate or deactivate sound 1 2 When using the camera, tap . Tap More and tap the Sound slider to enable or disable. The setting is saved. 96 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
To Watch a Slideshow of Your Photos 1 2 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. To Play a Video 1 2 3 In Album, find and tap the video you want to play. Tap . If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To Pause a Video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap .
6 View your favorite photos and videos 7 View photos and videos that you have hidden from view 8 Open the settings menu for the Album application 9 Open web support 10 View photos from online services To view photos from online services in Album 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Album, then tap . Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed.
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’s highlighted. Tap other items 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. Hiding photos and videos You can hide any photos and videos from the Album homescreen.
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 favorite 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.
To disconnect a USB mass storage device 1 2 3 4 To open the Notification Panel, drag the status bar downward. Tap the drop-down arrow beside Android System. Tap EJECT in the drop-down list. Detach the USB Type-C™ host adapter from your device. If the notification does not appear, tap Settings > Storage & memory > > Advanced > Storage > next to Portable storage.
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. To enable or disable the NFC function 1 2 Find and tap Settings > More. Tap the slider to enable or disable NFC. 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 and unlocked. To view contacts, find and tap .
To share a photo or video 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 and unlocked. To view photos and videos on your device, 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. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
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. To give your device a name 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure that the Bluetooth function is turned on. Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap > Rename this device. Enter a name for your device. Tap RENAME.
To send items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Be sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on for the receiving device, and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Open the application on the sending device that contains the item that you want to send. Scroll to the item. Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press . Select Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth if prompted.
Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time Google Feed Use the Google app to search the internet. You can also enable a feed for regular updates, for example, you can get traffic information before commuting to work, find popular restaurants in your area, see your favorite team's current score, and more. The app can be accessed by tapping in the application list, or you can reserve a pane on your Home screen for quick access and easy reading.
To activate Good night actions 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Assistant > Xperia™ Actions. Tap Good night. Tap the time span to edit it. Select the desired values for the days and time span. Tap and mark the checkboxes as desired. Tap Save. You can also add your location for a more accurate experience. To activate Focus actions 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Assistant > Xperia™ Actions. Tap Focus. Tap the time span to edit it. Select the desired values for the days and time span.
Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ 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. When an appointment time approaches, your device plays a notification sound to remind you.
1 Access the alarms tab 2 Access the world clock tab 3 Access the stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function 5 View option for the current tab 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 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 Delete an Alarm 1 2 Find and tap Clock, and then touch and hold the alarm you want to delete. Tap Delete alarm, and then tap YES. To Set the Sound for an Alarm 1 2 3 Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Alarm sound and select an option, or tap and select a music file. Tap DONE, and then tap SAVE. For more information about how to adjust the alarm volume levels, see Volume settings on the 58 page.
Accessibility Magnification Gesture Magnification gesture allows 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 gesture 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gesture. Tap the slider under Magnification gesture. To Magnify an Area and Pan Across the Screen 1 2 3 4 Make sure Magnification gesture is enabled. To temporarily magnify an area, tap it three times.
To enable TalkBack 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback, and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, tap , then tap the screen twice. To disable TalkBack 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap Settings, then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
Support and Legal Support Application Use the Support application on your device to browse User Guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find information about software updates and other product-related information. • To access the Support app Find and tap . Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing You can force your device to restart or shut down if it stops responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. You can also reset your device to its original factory settings.
the repair feature, you reinstall software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process. If you can’t turn off your device before performing a software repair, force it to shut down. When you receive a new Google™ account username or password, you might not be able to use them to log in to and recover your device for 24 hours. To Repair the Device Software Using Xperia™ Companion Before performing a software repair, make sure you know your Google™ account username and password.
