User guide Xperia™ XZs G8231
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 6 About This User Guide........................................................................ 6 Overview............................................................................................. 6 Assembly............................................................................................ 7 Screen Protection...............................................................................
Internet and networks.................................................................. 45 Browsing the web............................................................................. 45 Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................45 Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 46 Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection.............................................. 48 Controlling Data Usage.................
Contacts.......................................................................................73 Searching and viewing contacts........................................................ 73 Adding and editing contacts..............................................................74 Transferring contacts.........................................................................75 Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information........................ 76 Favorites..................................................
Videos.........................................................................................106 The Video Application..................................................................... 106 Transferring Video Content to Your Device.......................................107 Managing video content.................................................................. 107 Movie Creator................................................................................. 107 Connectivity.............................
Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ XZs 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 37 page. To Check the Current Software Version of Your Device 1 2 From your Home screen, tap .
1. Charging/Notification light 12. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 2. Headset jack 13. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 3. NFC™ detection area 14. Main camera lens 4. Front camera lens 15. Laser AF sensor 5. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 16. RGBC-IR sensor 6. Second microphone 17. Flashlight 7. Proximity/Light sensor 18. GPS antenna area 8. Power key/Fingerprint sensor* 19. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 9. Volume/Zoom key 20. Main microphone 10. Camera key 11.
1 2 3 4 Using your fingernail, drag out the SIM/Memory card tray. Firmly place the SIM card in the correct orientation in position (1) as shown in the illustration. Firmly place the memory card in the correct orientation in position (2) as shown in the illustration. Gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place. To Remove the Nano SIM Card 1 2 3 With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover. Drag out the nano SIM/Memory card tray using your fingernail.
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 several security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. These options are as follows: • • • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device. Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or wiped. Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web service.
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data, such as contacts and messages. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your network administrator specifies a lockscreen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise security reasons.
• To Unlock the Device Using Your Fingerprint With the lockscreen active, place your finger on the power key so that the device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Be sure to use a finger that you have registered in Fingerprint Manager. If you fail to unlock the screen using your fingerprint after five attempts, you can use your backup pattern, PIN, or password instead.
To Rename a Registered Fingerprint 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Tap a registered fingerprint in the list and then enter a fingerprint name. Tap OK. Unlocking Your Device Automatically The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to unlock automatically in certain situations.
• • • After you get into a car, bus, train, or other land vehicle, your device can take between 5 and 10 minutes to lock. Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or another non-land-based vehicle), your device may not lock automatically, so be sure to lock it manually if needed. When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle, just unlock it once and your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you.
Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection is secure from someone trying to imitate it. When your device can't determine whether you're using a secure connection, you'll get a notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the trusted device can keep it unlocked. Bluetooth® connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your device, the connected Bluetooth® device, and your environment.
To Add a Custom Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Tap Add trusted place. To use your current location as a custom place, tap Select this location. Alternately, to enter another location, tap and type the address. Your device searches for the entered location. Tap the suggested address to use it.
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. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country or region.
To Deactivate Protection by My Xperia 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services on your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia > ACTIVATE. Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the service, then tap ACCEPT. If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new account if you don’t already have one.
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • • • Open or select an item. Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • • • Move an item. Activate an item-specific menu. Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. 19 This is an internet version of this publication.
Swiping • • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
• To 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 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 you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, then tap in the upper-left corner of the screen. 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 117.
To view all applications on the Application screen 1 2 From your Home screen, 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. You can also enable or disable this feature later by following the steps below: 1 2 • Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap . Tap the App recommendations slider.
Navigating Applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function.
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.
Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. 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.
To Change Your Wallpaper 1 2 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. You can also change your Lockscreen wallpaper or set the same image for both your Homescreen and Lockscreen. Follow the steps above, then tap Album. Tap the desired image and choose an option. To Set a Theme 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes.
1 2 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply doubletap 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 Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Notifications. Tap , and then tap On the lock screen. Select an option. You can keep notifications on the lockscreen until you swipe to dismiss them. To enable this feature, tap the Keep notifications on lock screen slider. Setting the Notification Level for an App Block all Never receive notifications from the selected app.
Sending and downloading HSPA+ data A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection. This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network. After 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.
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 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
Access your downloaded applications, documents, and pictures. Use the Duo™ application to make video calls. 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. 33 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. Make sure all USB ports and connectors are completely dry, before inserting the USB Type-C™ cable. A wall socket charger will charge your device faster than charging via your computer. You can still use your device while charging.
Battery Notification Light Status Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90% Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90% Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15% 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.
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 de-select 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 at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion/ or Xperia™ Companion for Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac/. 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.
• memory card with a storage capacity of up to 200 GB 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, for example, the Camera app, can save data directly to a memory card. The dynamic memory (RAM) is about 4 GB and cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system. You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
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 > , and then tap Settings > Format > Erase & format. 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 content, you can copy it to a computer. For more information, see Managing Files Using a Computer on the 39 page.
To Restore 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 Restore on the Xperia™ Companion main screen.
To Edit a Backup File 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More. Tap Edit backup file, then select a backup source and the data types you want to delete. Tap Delete data. Tap OK to confirm. After the data is deleted, tap Finish. To Restore Backed Up-Content 1 2 3 4 5 6 If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter.
Downloading applications Downloading Applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions.
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To Browse 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 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. 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 connect 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 Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS Button 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, tap . 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 Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS PIN 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on. Tap > More features > WPS PIN Entry.
To Use Your Device as a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From your Home screen, tap . 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 , then tap the Portable hotspot slider to enable the function. If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable WiFi hotspot is active.
To Set a Data Usage Warning 1 2 3 4 Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage > Billing cycle. To set the warning level, tap Data warning, enter the desired data limit and tap SET. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic reaches the level you set. To Set a Cellular Data Limit 1 2 3 4 Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
To Activate Automatic Network Selection 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Service providers. Tap Search mode, then select Automatic. Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network.
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 that you want to remove. Tap , then tap REMOVE ACCOUNT. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. 53 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.
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. Permission requirements depend on the app’s design. Allowing or denying permissions You can choose whether to allow or deny permissions when the dialog is shown. If you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already been granted the necessary permissions.
To Reset Application Preferences 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Tap > Reset app preferences, then tap > RESET APPS. Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device. To Clear Application Data 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA > OK. When you clear application data, data for the selected application is deleted from your device permanently.
Language Settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You can also change the writing language for text input. To Change the Language 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Languages & input > Languages. To change the language, drag and drop the desired language to the top of the list. If the desired language is not currently listed, tap to add it. Tap OK. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap .
To Turn on Super-Vivid Mode 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Image enhancement. Tap the Super-vivid mode radio button if it is not already selected. Enhancing the Sound Output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equalizer and Surround sound. You can enable the Dynamic normalizer to minimize volume differences between songs or videos.
To Use a Noise-Canceling Headset 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device. From your Home screen, find and tap > Settings > Sound > Accessory settings > Noise canceling, then enable the Noise canceling function by tapping the slider. Tap Headset/Headphone type, and select the type of your headset/headphone. If you want Noise canceling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active, tap the Power save mode slider to enable this function.
To Delete a Regular User Account from Your Device 1 2 3 4 Be sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users. Tap beside the name of the user who you want to delete, and then tap Remove user > Delete. About the Guest User Account If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest account for that user. In Guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the preinstalled apps.
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. SwitfKey® Keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwitfKey® flow feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words.
• To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field. • To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways. You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation. To enter text character by character 1 2 • To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
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 From your Home screen, tap . 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 . To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen 1 2 3 4 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
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. To Reject a Call with a Text Message When the Screen Is Inactive 1 2 When an incoming call arrives, tap RESPONSE OPTIONS.
• 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 during a call 6 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call To change the volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. Using the Call Log In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls , and dialed calls . To Open the Call Log 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . .
To Turn Off Call Forwarding 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Call forwarding > Voice. Select an option, then tap Turn off. 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.
To Activate or Deactivate Call Waiting 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > 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 . The call log is displayed.
To Enter Your Voicemail Number 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > 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 until your voicemail number is dialed. The first time you call your voicemail number, your service provider’s voicemail system normally prompts you to set up your voicemail. For example, you may be asked to record a greeting and set a password.
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.
phone number of the emergency contact, even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application. Favorites Contacts that you mark as favorites appear under the favorites tab in the Contacts application along with your most frequently called contacts or "top contacts". This way you get quicker access to these contacts. To Mark or Unmark a Contact as a Favorite 1 2 3 From the Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites. Tap .
To Link Contacts 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap and hold the contact that you want to link with another contact. Tick the checkbox beside the contact that you want to link. Tap , then tap Link. The information from the first contact is merged with the second contact, and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list. Tap LINK to confirm. To Separate Linked Contacts 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS Settings on page 45. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
To Reply to a Message 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap . . To Forward a Message 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the desired message. Touch and hold the desired message, then tap . Select a recent contact from the list, or tap NEW MESSAGE and enter the recipient’s name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear.
Messaging settings To Change Your Message Notification Settings 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , and then tap Settings. 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 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
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 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. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, and select Combined inbox. tap , then tap In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message you want to read. To Create and Send an Email Message 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
To Search for Emails 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap , 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 , then find and tap Help & feedback. 85 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: You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB Type-C™ cable. After connecting, select Transfer files on your device and then simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer. See Managing Files Using a Computer on page 39. You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device.
Music Homescreen 1 Tap 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 Return to the music player screen in the upper-left corner to open the Music menu To Play a Song Using the Music Application 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap Tap . Select a music category. Tap a song to play it. , then find and tap . You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.
Music Menu The Music menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device. From here you can manage your albums and playlists.
To Create Your Own Playlists 1 2 3 From the Music homescreen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist. In the menu that opens, tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK. You can also open the Music homescreen menu, tap Playlists, and then tap playlist. to create a new To Play Your Own Playlists 1 2 3 Open the Music menu, and then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, select the playlist you want to open.
Camera Taking Photos and Recording Videos 1 Front camera lens 2 Select capturing mode 3 Switch between the front and main camera 4 Zoom in or out 5 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 6 View photos and videos 7 Save location 8 Shutter button – Take photos 9 Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings or record videos To Take a Photo From the Lockscreen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
To Record a Video Using the Camera Key 1 2 3 4 Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select . To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To Record a Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activate the camera. . If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select Point the camera toward the subject. To start recording, tap . To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap To stop recording, tap .
Sound Photo Take photos with background sound. Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos. 4K video Take videos with 4K ultra-high definition. Panorama You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos with an easy press-and-sweep motion. To Take a Panoramic Photo 1 2 3 Activate the camera. , then select . Swipe the screen to select Press the camera key and move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen.
Saving a Photo’s Geographic Location Enable the Saving location function to geotag your photos, saving the approximate geographical location as you shoot. The geographical location is determined by wireless networks and GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, Saving location is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, Saving location is turned on and the geographical location is available, so the geographical location can be added to your photo.
Use Volume Key as You can choose how you want to use the volume key when taking photos. Zoom Use the volume key to zoom in or out. Volume Use the volume key to adjust the volume of notifications, ringtones and music. Shutter Use the volume key to take photos. Sound When you take a photo or start recording a video, the camera makes a shutter sound. If you use the self-timer, it will make a series of beeps to mark the countdown. You can choose to turn these sounds on or off.
decrease the overall exposure by tapping the plus or minus controls accordingly when is displayed. Focus and shutter speed can be set for either manual or automatic adjustment. White balance Auto Adjust the color balance automatically. Incandescent Adjust the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky.
12MP 4608×2592(16:9) 12-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. Front camera: 13MP 4160×3120(4:3) 13-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 10 MP 16:9 4192×2358(16:9) 10-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
Measures the amount of light on your subject’s face, and adjusts the exposure so the face is neither too dark nor too bright. Multi Divides the image into several parts, and measures each part to determine a well-balanced exposure. Center Determines the center of the image, and sets the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there. Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the subject that you want to capture.
HD 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. VGA 640×480(4:3) VGA 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. Front camera: Full HD 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. HD 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. VGA 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
Auto-Capturing (Video) Turn on auto-capturing to take pictures automatically while recording a video. When using the Smile Shutter™ feature, the camera automatically takes snapshots of smiling faces while you continue to record your video. To Turn On Smile Shutter™ (Video) 1 2 3 Activate the camera. Tap . Find and tap Auto capturing (video) > Smile Shutter. SteadyShot™ When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady.
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 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 . To Fast-Forward and Rewind a Video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast-forward.
To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album 1 2 3 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it’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. Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera.
Editing videos with the Video editor application You can edit videos that you’ve taken with your camera. For example, you can trim a video to the desired length or adjust the speed of a video. After you save the edited video, the original unchanged version of the video remains on your device. To Trim a Video 1 2 3 4 5 In the Album, find and tap the video you want to edit. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Video Editor, and then tap Trim.
you can also add geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods such as Bluetooth® wireless technology and email to share content.
1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 Search a location on the map 3 View menu options 4 Double-tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map 5 A group of photos or videos geotagged with the same location 6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos or videos. Tap an item to view it 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.
Videos The Video Application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The application also serves as a TV program guide with the option to show detailed program information and related content, including social media posts about the program you are interested in. You can use the application as a fully functioning remote controller with your compatible home device.
To Change Settings 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Tap to open the Homescreen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To Play a Video 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Find and tap the video you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, tap to open the Homescreen menu, then find and tap the video you want to play. To display or hide the controls, tap the screen. To pause playing, tap . To resume playing, tap .
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. . To Enable or Disable Movie Creator Notifications 1 2 3 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 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 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.
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.
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 view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact 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 contact appears. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
To Scan an NFC Tag 1 2 Make sure your device has the NFC function turned on and the screen is active and unlocked. Place your device over the tag so the NFC detection area touches it. Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the tag to open it. Connecting to an NFC-Compatible Device You can connect your device to other NFC-compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone.
passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth® device. Some Bluetooth® devices, for example, most Bluetooth® headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device. You can pair your device with several Bluetooth® devices, but you can only connect to one Bluetooth® profile at the same time.
To receive items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar 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.
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.
Using Data Traffic when Traveling When you travel outside of your home cellphone network, you may need to access the internet using cellular data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your device. You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. If you are using a device that has multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner (that is, the primary user) to activate or deactivate data roaming.
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.
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 Off an Alarm When It Sounds Drag to the right.
To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm 1 2 3 Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap the Vibrate slider to enable or disable the function. Tap SAVE. To Set the Side Keys Behavior 1 2 3 Find and tap Clock, and then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, and then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap SAVE. 122 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 2 Press and hold down the power key and the volume up key at the same time for 6 seconds. 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.
