User guide Xperia™ XZ Premium G8142
Contents Getting started.............................................................................. 7 About This User Guide...................................................................... 7 Overview........................................................................................... 8 Assembly...........................................................................................9 Screen Protection.............................................................................
Internet and networks.................................................................56 Browsing the web........................................................................... 56 Internet and MMS settings ............................................................ 56 Wi-Fi.................................................................................................57 Sharing your cellular data connection........................................... 59 Controlling Data Usage...........................
Contacts...................................................................................... 88 Searching and viewing contacts.................................................... 88 Adding and editing contacts..........................................................89 Transferring contacts...................................................................... 90 Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information................... 91 Favorites.................................................................
Editing photos with the Photo editor application........................ 125 Editing videos with the Video editor application......................... 126 Hiding photos and videos............................................................. 127 Viewing your photos on a map..................................................... 127 Videos........................................................................................ 130 The Video & TV SideView application...........................................
Help in Menus and Applications................................................... 152 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................152 Help Us Improve Our Software......................................................153 Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.......................................... 154 Recycling your device....................................................................154 Legal information................................................................
Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ XZ Premium User Guide for the Android™ 7.1.1 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 may change how features in your device are presented. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on the 47 page. To Check the Current Software Version of Your Device 1 2 From your Home screen, tap .
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1. Charging/Notification light 11. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 2. Headset jack 12. Main camera lens 3. Front camera lens 13. Laser AF sensor 4. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 14. RGBC-IR sensor 5. Second microphone 15. Flashlight 6. Proximity/Light sensor 16. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® antenna area 7. Volume/Zoom key 17. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 8. Power key/Fingerprint sensor 18. NFC detection area 9. Camera key 19. Main cellular antenna area 10. Main loudspeaker 20.
To insert two nano SIM cards or a nano SIM card and a memory card Using two SIM cards and a memory card at the same time is not possible. Tray 2 allows you to use either a second SIM card or an additional memory card. Do not cut your SIM cards, as this may damage your device. 1 2 3 4 Drag out tray 1 and tray 2. Place the main SIM card securely in tray 1, as shown in the illustration. Place either the second SIM card or the memory card securely in tray 2, as shown in the illustration.
To remove a memory card 1 2 3 4 Turn off your device. With the device facing down, open the nano SIM/memory card slot cover. Remove the memory card from the tray. Close the nano SIM/memory card slot cover. Screen Protection Before using your device, remove the protective film by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model.
1 2 3 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and 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 Making sure 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.
organization to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices. When you have a screen lock selected, tap beside Screen lock for additional settings. To change your screen lock type 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. Confirm your current screen lock, choose an option, and follow the instructions on your device. To Create a Screen Lock Pattern 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
Fingerprint Manager Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market. 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 4 From your Home screen, tap .
To Enable Smart Lock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Set a pattern, PIN, or password as a screen lock if you have not already done so. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents. Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function. Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents. Find and tap Smart Lock. Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. You need to enter these credentials whenever you want to change your Smart Lock settings. Select a Smart Lock type.
Connecting to trusted devices If you have a device that you connect to regularly using Bluetooth® or NFC, for example, a home entertainment system or a fitness tracker, you can add it as a trusted device and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a secure place when you use this device. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected.
can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters. Also be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialized equipment could unlock your device. To Add Your Home Location 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home. To enter the desired location type the address in the search bar. Your device searches for the entered location.
To Remove a Custom Place 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place you want to remove. Tap Delete. 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 Rename a SIM Card 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM. Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it. Tap OK. To select which SIM card handles data traffic 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM > Cellular data. 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, 3G or LTE.
To view your IMEI numbers via the device settings 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information. Finding a lost device using Android™ Device Manager Google™ offers a location and security web service called Android Device Manager. If you lose your device, you can use Android Device Manager to: • • Find and show where your device is located. Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lock screen.
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. 22 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Touching and holding • • • Move an item. Activate an item-specific menu. Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. 23 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Pinching in and out • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you're taking photos or shooting videos. 24 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Swiping • • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. Swipe left or right to reveal more options. 25 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 darkens 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.
• To activate the screen Briefly press the power key • 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.
To browse the Home screen Homescreen Panes You can add new panes to your Homescreen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Homescreen pane. 28 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set a pane as the main Homescreen pane 1 2 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, then tap . When Google Search & Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Homescreen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see Google Search & Now on page 142.
1 2 3 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse the panes. All applications that can be disabled or uninstalled are indicated by . Tap the relevant application, then tap Disable if the app came pre-installed on your device or OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it. To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen 1 2 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap .
To Search for an Application from the Application Screen 1 2 When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications. Enter the name of the application you want to search for. To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen 1 2 When the Application screen is open, tap Tap Sort apps, then select an option. . To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen 1 2 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, and then drag the icon to the top of the screen.
1 Clear all – Close all the recently used applications 2 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application 3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar 4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen 5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application • To open the recently used applications window Press . • To Quickly Switch Between Recently Used Applications Quickly press twice.
1 Application 1 in upper window 2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows 3 Application 2 in lower window 4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application 5 Home key – Go back to the Homescreen 6 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support split screen mode. To Use Split-Screen Mode 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are open and running in the background.
To Resize a Widget 1 2 3 Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, and then release it. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen. • To Move a Widget Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, and then drag it to the new location.
• To Remove an Item from the Homescreen Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to Remove from home screen at the top of the screen. • To Create a Folder on the Homescreen Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until the device vibrates, and then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut. • To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen Touch and hold an item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to the folder.
To View Your Screenshot 1 2 Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. Tap the screenshot. You can also view your screenshots in the Album application. Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress, such as file downloads.
• 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 Dismiss a Notification from the Notification Panel Swipe the notification left or right. Not all notifications can be dismissed. To change settings for notifications, simply drag the notification slowly to the left or right, then tap .
Setting the Notification Level for an App Block all Never receive notifications from the selected app. Sounds and vibrations off Receive notifications but without sound, vibration, or peeking into view. Interrupts Priority only Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to Priority only. To Set the Notification Level for an App 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Notifications. Select the desired app.
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 successful login, the exclamation point disappears. If Google™ is blocked in your area, the exclamation point may appear even when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and there is a working internet connection.
Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Battery Care is activated Noise canceling is on Screenshot captured Video chat with friends using the Duo™ application A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full—tap to transfer data to a memory card Warning More undisplayed notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here.
Create, edit, and collaborate with others on documents. Save your documents and files for easy access from any device, share them with your friends, and collaborate with coworkers. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both personal and work accounts. Use the Facebook™ application for social networking with friends, family members, and coworkers around the world. Use the Gmail™ application to read, write, and organize email messages.
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. Use the What's New application to discover new games, apps, and media content. Use YouTube™ to watch videos from users around the world, and share your own. 42 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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. Be sure that 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.
To charge your device 1 2 3 4 Connect one end of the USB Type-C™ cable to the port on your device. 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.
Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery. To get the most use from it, keep track of the power consumed by different apps and features. You can also use Battery Care to increase the battery's lifetime. Background power saving features are activated by default to help you further reduce battery consumption, and additional power saving modes are available to help you reduce battery consumption when necessary.
To Make Exceptions to Power Saving Features for Apps 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap and select Battery optimization. You will see a list of applications that are not optimized. To add or remove applications from this list, tap APPS and select or deselect an application from the list to edit its optimization settings. The list of applications that are not optimized will get updated according to your settings.
Battery Care Use Battery Care to increase the lifespan of your battery. This feature detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end times of your regular charging period. The rate of charging is controlled so that your battery reaches 100% just before you disconnect the charger. Battery Care will not control the charging rate until it detects a regular charging cycle of at least 4 hours over a period of several days.
To Install a System Update 1 2 3 4 If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. If a system update is available, tap CONTINUE, then tap INSTALL NOW. To Schedule a System Update 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update.
• • Microsoft® Windows® 7 or later Mac OS® X 10.11 or later Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows or Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia-companion/. Managing Files Using a Computer Use a USB Type-C™ cable connection between a Windows® computer and your device to transfer and manage your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can choose if you want to charge your device, transfer files, use it as a power supply, or use it for MIDI input.
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. You can use a removable memory card to get more storage space. Media files and some apps, along with their associated data, can be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage. Some apps, like the Camera app, can save data directly to a memory card. The dynamic memory (RAM) cannot be used for storage.
To Stop Applications and Services from Running 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, and then tap FORCE STOP > OK. To format the memory card 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , tap Advanced > Storage > SD Card > settings > Format > Erase & format. , and then tap Storage All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you first make backups of all data you want to save.
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 7 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. If you are backing up content to an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google ™ account. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More.
To Enable or Disable Automatic Restore when you Reinstall an Application 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™ Backup & restore, tap the Automatic restore slider. 54 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 47. 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 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
To View Downloaded internet and MMS Settings 1 2 3 4 5 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. 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.
To Enable Auto-Network Switch 1 2 3 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Auto network switch > ENABLE. To Find the MAC Address for Your Device 1 2 3 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap . The MAC address is displayed in the list. WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a wireless networking standard that helps you to establish secure wireless network connections.
To share your cellphone connection by One-touch tethering 1 2 3 4 5 Be sure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap the Portable hotspot slider to enable the function. Tap One-touch portable hotspot. Hold the devices together so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch, then tap CONNECT. This function only works with devices that also support NFC Wi-Fi tethering.
Controlling Data Usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your cellular data or Wi-Fi connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your cellular data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. If you are using a device that has multiple users, only the owner (that is, the primary user) can adjust data usage settings.
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic Either of the two SIM cards inserted in your device can handle data traffic, but only one SIM card can be selected to handle data at any given time. You can select the SIM card to use for data traffic during the initial setup of your device, or you can select or change it later via the Settings menu. To change the SIM card used for data traffic 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM > Cellular data.
example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are traveling. VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device.
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 Set Up an Online Account for Synchronization 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
To Remove an EAS Account 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account you want to remove. Tap , then tap Remove account. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. 65 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 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. . To View Information About Your Device 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone. • To Access the Quick Settings Panel Drag the status bar downward using two fingers.
To Set Your Device to Vibrate for Incoming Calls 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Tap the Also vibrate for calls slider to enable the function. To Set a Ringtone 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . 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 4 From your Home screen, tap .
Setting Exceptions for Do Not Disturb Mode You can select which types of notifications are allowed to sound in Do not disturb mode and you can filter exceptions based on who the notifications come from. The most common types of exceptions include: • • • • Events and reminders Calls Messages Alarms To associate exceptions with specific contact types 1 2 3 4 From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option.
Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting. To Enable or Disable the Smart Backlight Control Function 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. Glove mode Using glove mode, you can wear gloves and still navigate the screen on your device.
• To Unpin a Screen On the pinned screen, touch and hold until the screen is unpinned. If you selected a security option when you activated the screen pinning function, you have to enter your pattern, PIN, or password to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned. Application settings Some apps will ask for permissions once you start using them. You can allow or deny permissions individually for each app, either from the Settings menu or from the Permission confirm dialog.
To Enable or Disable Automatic Updates for All Applications in What’s New 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap , then tap Settings > Auto-update apps. Select the preferred option. . Application linking Your device can determine the default app to handle a particular web link. This means that if the link is set, you don’t need to select an app each time you open a link. You can change the default app any time you want.
To Enable or Disable the Screen Saver 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. To Select Content for the Screen Saver 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver. Tap the slider to enable the function. Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active. To Start the Screen Saver Manually 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap .
X-Reality™ for mobile Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of videos, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. X-Reality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption. To enable or disable X-Reality™ for mobile 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Video image enhancement. Tap the slider to enable or disable.
Noise cancellation Your device supports noise canceling headsets. By using a noise canceling headset with your device, you can get much clearer audio quality when listening, for example, to music in a noisy environment, such as on a bus, a train or a plane. You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read. To ensure optimal performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended.
To Add a Regular User Account 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 now created. Tap SET UP NOW. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top-right corner. Unlock the screen by swiping upwards. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user.
Settings for Multiple User Accounts There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users: • • • Settings that can be changed by any user and affect all users. Examples include language, Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, NFC, and Bluetooth®. Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper. Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings.
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.
1 Tap to delete a character before the cursor. 2 Tap to enter a hard return, access smileys, or search the content. Functionality may depend on text field type. 3 Tap to enter punctuation. 4 Tap to insert space. 5 Tap to enter a comma. 6 Tap to display numbers and symbols. 7 Tap to switch between lower case, upper case, and all caps. • To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field.
Text editing bar • • • • • After selecting text by double-tapping on a word, an editing bar appears with several tools available: Cut Copy Paste Share Select all The Paste option only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard. To Select Text 1 2 Double-tap a word to highlight it. You can drag the tabs on both sides of the highlighted word to select more text. To Edit Text 1 2 • Double-tap a word to make the application bar appear.
Calling Making calls Making calls overview You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, or use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Duo™ video chat application on your device. 1 Back to call log 2 Delete 3 Dialpad 4 Call button To Open the Dialpad 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . If the dialpad does not appear, tap . To Dial a Phone Number 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap .
To Make a Call Using Smart Dial 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . If the call log appears, tap to display the dialpad. Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches appears. Tap the contact that you want to call. Select a SIM card. To make an international call 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . The call log is displayed. Tap to display the dialpad.
• To Answer an Incoming Call When the Screen is Active When a call comes in, in the heads-up notification that appears at the top of the screen, tap ANSWER. Instead of answering the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the heads-up notification window. Using this method, you get more options to manage the call. For example, you can decide to reject the call with a message. • • To Reject a Call When the Screen Is Inactive When a call comes in, drag to the left.
To Turn On Smart Call Handling 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Smart call handling. Tap the slider under Smart call handling. Ongoing Calls • 1 End a call 2 Make a second call 3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold 4 Enter DTMF digits during a call 5 Mute the microphone 6 Turn on the loudspeaker To change the volume during a call Press the volume key up or down.
To view your missed calls 1 2 When you have missed a call, bar downwards. Tap Missed call. appears in the status bar. Drag the status To call a number from your call log 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . The call log is displayed. To call a number directly from the call log, tap the beside the number, and select a SIM card. To edit a number before calling, touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.
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. If you want to block a certain number, you can go to Google Play™ and download applications that support this function.
To Activate or Deactivate Call Waiting 1 2 3 4 5 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. To Answer a Second Call and Put the Ongoing Call on Hold 1 2 When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Tap Hold call. • To Reject a Second Call When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right. to the left. To Make a Second Call 1 2 3 During an ongoing call, tap .
To Enter Your Voicemail Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 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. To Call Your Voicemail Service 1 2 Open the dialpad. Touch and hold 1, then select a SIM card. The first time you call your voicemail number, your service provider’s voicemail system normally prompts you to set up your voicemail.
Contacts Searching and viewing contacts 1 Search for contacts 2 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information 3 View more options 4 Favorites and All contacts tabs 5 View contact details 6 Use the slider to jump to contacts starting with the selected letter 7 Add a contact To Search for a Contact 1 2 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap and enter a phone number, name or other information in the Find contacts field. The results list is filtered as you enter each character.
Adding and editing contacts To Add a Contact 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then 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 From your Home screen, tap , 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 contact. Tap DELETE to confirm. To Edit Contact Information About Yourself 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ME, then tap . Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are finished, tap SAVE.
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.
4 Medical and personal information To Enter Your Medical Information 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap Tap . Edit the desired information. , then tap . To add a new emergency contact 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap , then tap CONTACTS > Add contact. Tap the contact that you want to use as an emergency contact. The emergency contact must have at least a phone number that emergency personnel can call.
To Send All Contacts 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Import/export > Share all contacts to start exporting all your contacts. Drag the status bar downward. When the export is complete, tap the notification. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To Export All Contacts to Internal Storage 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Import/export > Export to SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). Tap > Show internal storage. Tap , then tap your device’s model number beside . Select a destination folder or simply tap SAVE. 94 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging 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 Create and Send a Message 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap . Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient’s number manually. If you want to send a group message, repeat the procedure described above to add more recipients. After adding the recipient or recipients, tap . Tap to select the SIM card you wish to use, then enter your message text.
To Search for Messages 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap . Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list. Calling from Messaging To Call a Message Sender 1 2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap a conversation and tap , then select a SIM card. To Save a Sender’s Number as a Contact 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap ADD CONTACT.
Email Setting Up Email Use the email application on your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To Set Up an Email Account 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
• To download new email messages When the email inbox is open, swipe downward on the message list. Before trying to download new email messages, make sure you have a working data connection. For more information about ensuring successful data connections, see Internet and MMS settings on page 56. To Read Your Email Messages 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap and select the account you want to check.
To Search for Emails 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap and select Combined inbox. Tap . Enter your search text. The search results appear in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message you want to open. To View All Folders for One Email Account 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
• 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 feedback. , then find and tap Help & 101 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Music 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 49. You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device.
8 Add a song to a playlist 9 Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 10 Total length of current song 11 Repeat all songs in the current play queue 12 Tap to go to the next song in the play queue, touch and hold to fast-forward within the current song 13 Play or pause a song 14 Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue, touch and hold to rewind within the current song 15 Shuffle songs in the current play queue Music Homescreen 1 Tap 2
• To Find Song-Related Information Online While a song is playing in the Music application, tap the Album art, then tap More about this. Online resources related to the song can include videos on YouTube™, song lyrics, and artist information on Wikipedia. To Edit Music Information and Download Album Art 1 2 3 4 From the Music application, tap the Album art, and then tap Edit music info. Edit the information as desired. To set or download album art, tap , then select an option.
5 Browse all albums 6 Browse all songs 7 Browse all genres 8 Browse all folders 9 Play a shared music file on another device 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application To Open the Music Menu , then find and tap . 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Tap . • To Return to the Music Homescreen When the Music menu is open, tap Home or simply tap on the screen to the right of the menu.
To Delete a Playlist 1 2 3 4 Open the Music menu, then tap Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete. Tap Delete from storage. Tap DELETE to confirm. You cannot delete smart playlists. Sharing music To share a song 1 2 3 From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to share. Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share. Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists in the same way.
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.
Superior auto optimizes settings automatically for many different scenarios. Manual mode is useful when you want more creative control. Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected. • To select a capturing mode When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video, or camera apps modes.
• To take a photo when recording a video When recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as you release the shutter button. 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.
Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected. 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 122 for more options. Exposure, color, and light conditions Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light.
Color, brightness, and exposure value Your camera automatically adjusts the color, brightness, and exposure value by detecting the light conditions and estimating the color temperature of ambient light. Digital cameras can only estimate the color temperature, so you may need to adjust the settings to get it correct. If you experience yellow-colored photos in indoor environments or bluish photos when using the flash, try adjusting the color in Superior auto mode.
To adjust the ISO value 1 2 3 4 When using the camera, tap . Tap ISO and select an ISO value. Close the settings menu. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. Strong backlight (HDR) In Superior auto and Video modes, strong backlight is automatically adjusted and indicated with . You can adjust for strong backlight manually in Manual mode. To adjust toward a strong backlight 1 2 3 4 When using the camera, tap .
To adjust the exposure with metering 1 2 3 4 When using the camera, tap . Tap More > Metering. Select an exposure option and close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take your photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode.
You can choose to change Focus only or to change Focus and brightness. The default setting is Focus only. To change the focus area 1 2 If you want to change focus and brightness at the same, tap More > Touch to adjust > Focus and brightness. Tap an area on the screen. then tap This setting is only available in Superior auto mode for the main camera. To set the focus distance 1 2 3 4 5 Tap Tap Focus. Tap the slider to adjust the focus distance. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
To take a selfie 1 2 3 4 When using the camera, select a photo or video capturing mode for your selfie. Tap to activate the front camera. Tap if you want to use the self-timer. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a selfie. Turn on the Soft skin effect to soften skin tones when taking selfies. To activate the selfie timer with the palm of your hand 1 2 3 4 5 When using the camera, tap to activate the front camera. Tap . Tap Auto capturing > Hand Shutter and close the settings menu.
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 6 . When using the camera, swipe the screen to select Tap . Tap More > SteadyShot™.
To add slow motion effect after recording a video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . Tap to enable slow motion. Tap . Select Slow motion mode > Slow motion. Close the settings menu. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video. Tap to stop recording. Drag the blue circles to where you want the slow motion effect to appear. Tap to save the video(s). Tap to exit.
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 .
Front camera: 13MP 4160×3120 (4:3). 13 MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 10MP 4192×2358 (16:9). 10 MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. Video resolutions HD refers to high definition, while fps refers to frames per second. A higher fps rate provides a smoother video, at the cost of a larger file size.
To run a diagnostics test of your camera 1 2 3 4 Be sure you are connected to the internet. When using the camera, tap Tap More. Tap Help and select Camera, Front camera, Flash or Camera button. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. . Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken— this is called geotagging. The option to geotag your photos and videos requires a wireless network and that the GPS function is enabled.
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. Previewing photos You can choose to preview photos as soon as you take them. To activate or deactivate previewing 1 2 When using the camera, tap . Tap More > Auto photo preview and select an option. The setting is saved.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos taken with your camera, or saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
• To change the size of the thumbnails When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. To zoom a photo • When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. 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.
1 Return to the Album application homescreen to view all content 2 View all photos and videos taken with your device's camera 3 View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders 4 View all videos saved on your device 5 View your photos on a map or in Globe view 6 View your favorite photos and videos 7 View photos and videos on other devices in the same network 8 Open the settings menu for the Album application 9 Open web support 10 View photos from online services To V
To Share a Photo or Video 1 2 3 In Album, find and tap the photo or video you want to share. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . Tap the application you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps to send it. To Use a Photo as a Contact Picture 1 2 3 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Use as > Contact photo. Select a contact, then edit the photo as desired. Tap SAVE.
To Crop a Photo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap > Crop. Tap Crop to select an option. To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the circles at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame. To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the four corners. When the circles at the edges disappear, drag the corner accordingly.
To Adjust the Speed of a Video 1 2 3 4 5 In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Video Editor, and then tap Speed. Select an option, touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to the desired position, and then tap Apply. To save a copy of the edited video, tap SAVE. To Capture a Photo from a Video 1 2 3 4 In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play.
1 Tap to view geotagged photos in Globe view 2 Search a location on the map 3 Tap to view menu options 4 Double-tap or pinch to zoom in, or drag to scroll through the map 5 A group of photos with the same geotag 6 Tap a thumbnail to view in full screen To Add or Edit the Geotag of a Photo 1 2 3 4 5 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars. Tap , then tap Add geotag or Edit geotag to open the map screen. Tap on the map to set the location for the photo.
To View Geotagged Photos on a Globe 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. Tap , then tap Places > . Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe. To change the geotag of a photo 1 2 When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map. Tap OK. To Change the Map View • When viewing the map in Album, tap Satellite view.
Videos The Video & TV SideView application Use the Video & TV SideView application to play movies and other video content that is saved on or downloaded to your device. You can use the application as a fully functioning remote controller with your compatible home device. You can also play your movies that are stored on other devices if they are connected to the same network or saved in the cloud. Some video files may not be playable in the Video & TV SideView application.
To change settings 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video & TV Sideview. Tap to open the home screen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To play a video 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video & TV Sideview. 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 you want to play. To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.
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. If you log in to a Facebook account, you can create Highlight Movies from your Facebook events, featuring photos from the event, friends’ names, and more. To Open Movie Creator 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. .
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.
To play a shared video on your device 1 2 3 4 5 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 or . 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 you want to play.
To Change the Name of a Registered Device 1 2 3 4 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. To Change the Access Level of a Registered Device 1 2 3 4 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.
and USB mice. If the USB accessory has a USB Type-C connector, a USB Type-C host adapter is not necessary. USB Type-C host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. This device has a capless USB Type-C port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that the port is completely dry before connecting a USB Type-C cable.
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 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More. Tap the NFC slider. To Share a Contact with Another Device Using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active and unlocked.
To Share a Music File With Another Device Using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Make sure both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on and both screens are active and unlocked. To open the Music application, tap , then find and tap . Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share. Tap the track to play it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused. Make sure the track is displayed on full screen.
Connecting to an NFC-Compatible Device You can connect your device to other NFC-compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User Guide of the compatible device for more information. You may need to have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® activated on both devices for the connection to work.
To Pair Your Device with Another Bluetooth® Device 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth® function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. From your device’s Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable the function. A list of the available Bluetooth® devices appears. Tap the Bluetooth® device you want to pair with. Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.
To receive items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time Google Search & Now 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 favourite 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 Homescreen for quick access and easy reading.
Lifelog Lifelog is a health and fitness tracking application. You can automatically log your daily activities, calories burned, sleep patterns and other activities. You can also set personal goals and track your progress. To create a Lifelog account 1 2 From your Home screen, tap > . Follow the instructions on your device to set up an account or sign in with your current Google™ account or Sony Entertainment Network™ account.
To keep track of your activities 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap > . Tap the activity icon you want to keep track of, then tap Enter the desired value and tap SET. . Xperia™ Actions Use Xperia™ Actions to customize notifications for different circumstances. You can select and schedule separate notification modes for night time, specific days, hours or locations, and when you travel abroad.
Travel and maps Using Location Services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your cellphone or Wi-Fi network as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function. And if you're not within range of a network, your device can determine your location using your cellphone network.
The Google Maps™ application requires an internet connection when used online. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your device. To get more detailed information about how to use this application, go to http://support.google.com. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every market, country, or region. To Use Google Maps™ 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Google > Maps.
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 7 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Clock. Tap . Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap SAVE. • To Snooze an Alarm When It Sounds Tap SNOOZE.
• To Turn an Alarm On or Off Find and tap Clock, and then tap the slider for the alarm you want to turn on or off. 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, then tap SAVE.
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 3 From your Home screen, tap . 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 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider under TalkBack 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 6 From your Home screen, tap , 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 Application 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. Connect to the internet when using the Support application for the best available support.
To Force the Device to Restart or Shutdown 1 Press and hold down the power key and the volume up key at the same time for 6 seconds. 2 Your device vibrates once. Depending on whether you wish to force the device to restart or shut down, proceed as follows. • If you wish to force restart the device: Release the keys at this point. The device restarts. • If you wish to force shut down the device: Continue pressing the keys. After a few more seconds, the device vibrates three times and turns off.
To Allow the Sending of Usage Info 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Usage info settings. Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked. Tap Agree. Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines For information about warranty, SAR (Specific Absorption Rate), and safety guidelines, please read the Important information provided under Settings > About phone > Legal information on your device.
