User guide Xperia XZ2 Compact H8314/H8324
Contents Getting started.............................................................................. 6 About this User guide.......................................................................6 Overview........................................................................................... 7 Assembly – Single SIM...................................................................... 8 Assembly – Dual SIM.........................................................................9 Screen protection......
Storage and memory...................................................................... 42 Backing up and restoring content..................................................43 Downloading applications.......................................................... 47 Downloading applications from Google Play................................ 47 Downloading applications from other sources..............................47 Internet and networks................................................................
Backing up contacts........................................................................74 Messaging and chat.................................................................... 76 Reading and sending messages.................................................... 76 Messaging settings......................................................................... 77 Video chat....................................................................................... 78 Setting up email...............................
TalkBack.......................................................................................... 111 Mono audio.................................................................................... 112 Switch Access................................................................................. 112 Support and legal.......................................................................113 Support application........................................................................
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia XZ2 Compact User guide for the Android™ 8.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide. The Android version might not be affected in an update. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 40.
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1. Charging/Notification light 12. Sub cellular antenna area 2. Second microphone 13. Flash LED 3. Proximity/Light sensor 14. Laser AF sensor 4. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 15. Main camera 5. Front camera 16. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® antenna area 6. Volume/Zoom key 17. RGBC IR sensor 7. Power key 18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot 8. Camera key 19. NFC™ detection area 9. Main loudspeaker 20. Fingerprint sensor 10. USB port/Charger/Audio adapter 21. Sub Wi-Fi antenna area 11. Main microphone 22.
Assembly – Dual SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Dual SIM devices support the use of either two nano SIM cards or a nano SIM card and a memory card. Dual SIM devices are not available in all markets or from all operators. For information on how to check if your device is Single SIM or Dual SIM, see Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device on page 15.
The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings, personalise your device and sign in to your accounts, for example a Google™ account. To turn on your device It is recommended to charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before you turn on your device for the first time. It is important to use the USB Type-C™ cable provided when charging your device, as other types of USB cables can damage your device.
To remove a Google account 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. Select the Google account that you want to remove. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. If you remove your Google account, any security features that are linked to your Google account will no longer be available. 11 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Device security Making sure your device is protected Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. When using a security option to protect your device, it is crucial to remember the details provided at set up. Screen lock Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, pattern or fingerprint to prevent others from using your device without permission.
Fingerprints need to be registered with Fingerprint Manager before use. To configure the notifications on the lock screen, see Notifications on page 30. To create or change a screen lock It is very important that you remember your screen lock when using a pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. See troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com.
To register additional fingerprints 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Confirm your pattern, PIN or password. Tap Add fingerprint, then follow the on-screen instructions. To delete a registered fingerprint 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Confirm your pattern, PIN or password. Tap the registered fingerprint, then tap DELETE > DELETE.
To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM. Tap the SIM1 and SIM2 sliders to enable or disable the SIM cards. To rename a SIM card 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > 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 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Mobile data. Select the SIM card you want to use for data traffic.
Finding, locking or erasing a lost device Google offers a location and security web service called Find my device. After you have signed in to a Google account, Find my device is turned on by default. If you lose your device, you can use Find my device to: • • • • Find and show where your device is located on a map. Lock your device and present a message on the lock screen. Unlock your device and reset it by erasing its content. Activate the ringer, even if the sound is turned off.
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Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • • • Open or select an item. Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. 18 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. Pinching in and out • Pinch in and 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. © Print only for private use.
Swiping • • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. 20 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Turning the screen on or off When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns off to save battery power. You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns off. When your screen is turned off, your device can be locked or unlocked, depending on your screen lock setting. See Screen lock on page 12. To turn the screen on or off • Briefly press the power key.
• 1 Welcome to Xperia widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia services 2 Dots — Represents the number of Home screen panes To go to the Home screen Press . To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane. 22 This is an internet version of this publication.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane 1 2 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap . When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Home screen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see Google Feed on page 106.
To view all applications on the Application screen 1 2 Tap . Flick left or right on the Application screen. You can also search for recently viewed apps by swiping left from the Application screen. To enable or disable the recommended apps listings . 1 2 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Tap the App recommendations slider.
Shortcuts for easy actions You can access shortcuts directly from your app icons to uninstall downloaded apps or reveal more quick options. For example, long press the Calendar icon to create a new event or set a reminder. All apps have a shortcut to App info, where you can adjust notification settings and permissions. You can go to App info by tapping . To use shortcuts for easy actions 1 2 Long press the desired app icon on your Home or Application screen. Select from the options that appear.
Navigating applications overview 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 favourites bar 4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen 5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application • To open the recently used applications window Press .
1 Application 1 2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows 3 Application 2 4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application 5 Home key – Go back to the Home screen 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 that the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are open and running in the background.
To adjust the position of the screen 1 2 3 To move the screen to the left side or to the right side, tap or accordingly. To move the screen upwards or downwards, drag the horizontal stripes at the edge of the resized screen. To resize the screen, drag at the edge of the resized screen. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts.
Shortcuts and folders overview 1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.
Background and themes Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Home screen and Lock screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring different colours and patterns. A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Home screen and Lock screen. Live wallpapers add visual effects to your interactions with the touch screen, letting the display change dynamically.
To open or close the Notification panel 1 2 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards, or simply double-tap it. To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upwards. 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 dismiss a notification from the lock screen Swipe the notification left or right. • To expand a notification on the lock screen Drag the notification downwards. Not all notifications are expandable. Notification display options on the lock screen Don't show notifications at all You won't get any notifications on the lock screen. Show all notification content Get all notifications on the lock screen.
To enable or disable the notification light 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications. Tap the slider beside Blink light to enable or disable the function.
To manage status bar icons 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.
Applications overview Use the 3D Creator app to scan people and objects with your phone’s camera. Use the Album app to manage, view and edit your photos and videos. Use the Amazon Kindle app to explore, shop and read books on your device. Use the Amazon Shopping app to browse, search and buy thousands of products right from your device. Use the AVG Protection PRO app to protect your device against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing attempts and online exploitation.
View news stories from News Suite. Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Organise, search or browse through all your photos and videos. Use the Google Play Movies & TV application to watch movies and TV shows purchased or rented on Google Play. Discover and play thousands of songs with the Google Play Music app. Use the Play Store application to find app to buy or download free.
Battery and maintenance Charging your device Always use an original Sony charger and USB Type-C cable intended for your specific Xperia model. Other chargers and cables may increase charging time, not charge at all, or may even damage your device. Make sure all USB ports and connectors are completely dry before inserting the USB Type-C cable. If water is detected, a warning notification appears in the Notification panel.
1 2 3 Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to the charger (or to the USB port of a computer). Connect the other end of the cable to the USB Type-C port on your device. The notification light illuminates when charging begins. When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector. It is important to use a USB Type-C cable (provided), as other types of USB cables can damage your device.
• • • • Turn off the location-sharing permission for an application, see Application settings on page 61. Uninstall applications that you are not using, see Application screen on page 23. Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers. Restart your device every now and then. To make specific applications exempt from optimisation You can make applications exempt from being optimised. 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Battery.
Battery Care Use Battery Care to increase the lifespan of your battery. This feature detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end time of your regular charging period. The charging rate 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 set up automatic download of system updates 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. Tap , then tap Settings > Auto update system. Select the preferred option. To enable or disable automatic updates for applications 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. Tap , then tap Settings > Auto-update apps. Select the preferred option.
USB connection mode You can use the Transfer files connection mode for managing files and updating device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft® Windows® computers. Charging is enabled by default. Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument apps. To change USB connection mode 1 2 3 Attach a USB Type-C connector to your device. Drag down the Status bar, then tap Android System > USB charging this device. Select an option.
• If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the card. Note that when you format the card, all content is erased. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to be able to perform certain actions, such as transferring data to the memory card and formatting the memory card. • To view the memory status Find and tap Settings > Storage.
Backing up data to a computer Use the Xperia Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or an Apple Mac® computer. You can back up the following types of data: • • • • • • Call logs Text messages Calendar Settings Media files such as music and videos Photos and images 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.
To set up the automatic backup function 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 that the SD card is mounted properly into your device. If you are backing up content to an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google account. Find and tap Settings > System. Under Xperia™ Backup & Restore, tap Automatic backup.
• • • • Applications Bookmarks Wi-Fi networks Other settings To back up data to a Google account 1 2 Find and tap Settings > System > Backup. Under Back up to Google Drive, tap Account and choose an account to back up your files to. To enable or disable automatic restore when you reinstall an application 1 2 Find and tap Settings > System > Backup. Tap the Back up to Google Drive slider to enable or disable the automatic restore . 46 This is an internet version of this publication.
Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play Google Play is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play, make sure that you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges. For more information, see Updating your device on page 40. 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 to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To browse the web 1 2 3 Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously. Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap on the keyboard.
To view downloaded internet and MMS settings 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. Dual SIM users, 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 find the MAC address for your device 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. Tap Wi‑Fi preferences > Advanced. The MAC address is displayed in the list. The Wi-Fi Mac address is also displayed under Settings > System > About phone > Status > Wi‑Fi MAC address. Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections.
To share your mobile connection by One-touch portable hotspot 1 2 3 4 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering. 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 mobile data or Wi-Fi connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can adjust data usage settings.
To change the SIM card used for data traffic 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Mobile data. Select the SIM card that you want to use for data traffic. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, for example, 3G. Selecting mobile networks Your device supports the use of up to three different networks at the same time.
Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™ and Flickr™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronise each account manually.
To remove an EAS account 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. Select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. 56 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. • To open the device settings menu from the Application screen Find and tap Settings. • To view information about your device Find and tap Settings > System > About phone. • To access the Quick settings panel Drag the status bar downwards using two fingers.
To activate vibration or Do not disturb mode 1 2 Press and hold the volume key down until appears to activate vibrate mode. Release the volume key and press it down again to activate Do not disturb mode. To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. Tap the Also vibrate for calls slider to enable the function. Sounds and tones To set the ringtone 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Dual SIM users, select a SIM slot.
Limitation levels Total silence All vibrations and all ring, media and alarm sounds are turned off. Alarms only The ring sound is turned off. Alarm and media sounds are still on. Priority only You only receive the notifications and calls you have selected. Alarm and media sounds are still on. To set up Priority only 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. Tap the sliders to activate one or more options. You can allow certain apps to bypass the priority.
Touch block Prevent unintentional operations while your device is in a pocket or a bag. Tap the Disable touchscreen with screen off slider to enable or disable. Colour gamut and contrast Enhance the quality of photos and videos when viewing them on your device. For example, use Super-vivid mode to make colours appear more vibrant on-screen. When Professional mode is selected, the HDR converter cannot be used.
• To unpin a screen On the pinned screen, touch and hold and 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.
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 manage app links from the Settings menu 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. Tap Advanced > Default Apps > Opening links. Select an app, and adjust the settings as desired.
Date and time You can change the date and time on your device. To set the date manually 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set date. Flick left or right, or use the arrows to set the desired date. Tap OK. To set the time manually 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set time. Select the relevant values for the hour and minute.
To upgrade the quality of compressed music files 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. Enable the DSEE HX function by tapping the slider. This setting is only available for wired headphones that support High-resolution Audio. Multiple user accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to the device and use it.
To activate the guest user account 1 2 3 Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. Drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap . Tap Add guest. To clear the guest session data 1 2 3 4 Make sure you are logged in to the guest account. Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users. Find and tap Remove guest. Tap Remove.
Typing text On-screen keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. SwiftKey® keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwiftKey flow feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words.
To enter text using the gesture input function 1 2 3 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced. to see other options and If the word that you want does not appear, tap select accordingly.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by dialling a phone number manually, 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. Dual SIM users can set a default SIM card for placing calls, or have the option to select the SIM card each time you place a call. Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Calls to select an option.
To make an international call 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . The call log is displayed. Tap to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number. Then tap . Dual SIM users, select a SIM card if prompted. To add a direct dial number to your Home screen 1 2 3 4 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customisation 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 personalised messages by editing the predefined ones. To reject a call with a text message when the screen is inactive 1 2 When an incoming call arrives, drag to the centre of the screen.
To forward calls 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . Tap > Settings. Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Calls. Tap Call forwarding > Voice, then select an option. Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap TURN ON. To turn off call forwarding 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . Tap > Settings. Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Calls. Tap Call forwarding > Voice. Select an option, then tap TURN OFF.
Contacts Adding and editing contacts You can add, edit or delete contacts on your device and from synchronised accounts. Add contact pictures or set individual ringtones to personalise contacts. You can also edit contact information about yourself. To add a contact 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . Tap . If you're adding a contact for the first time and have multiple accounts synchronised to your device, select an account. This becomes the default account for saving your contacts.
To delete contacts 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. Tap , then tap DELETE. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. Tap , then tap DELETE. To edit contact information about yourself 1 2 3 4 Find and tap . Tap > My info. Tap , then enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are finished, tap Save. To create a new contact from a text message 1 2 3 4 Find and tap .
To turn auto-sync data on or off 1 2 3 4 Find and tap . Tap , then tap Settings . Tap Accounts, then tap the Automatically sync data slider to enable or disable the function. Tap OK. You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it. Other methods for transferring contacts There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, or use Bluetooth technology.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Find and tap . Tap > Settings > Export. Single SIM users, tap Export to SIM card. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card to export to. Tap OK. Select contacts to export, then tap Export. Select an option, then tap OK. To export all contacts to internal storage 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap . Tap > Settings > 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.
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messages application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which includes the size of added media files, is also operator dependent. Contact your network operator for more information.
To create and send a message 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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. to add more recipients. If you want to send a group message, tap Dual SIM users, tap to select the SIM card you wish to use. Enter your message text. If you want to add an attachment, tap and select the relevant attachment option. To send the message, tap .
To enable or disable delivery reports for outgoing messages 1 2 3 4 Find and tap . Tap , then tap Settings. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Advanced. Tap the Get SMS delivery reports slider to enable or disable the function. After delivery reports are turned on, the text “Delivered” is displayed for messages that have been successfully delivered.
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 41. You can use the Xperia Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device.
11 Repeat the current song or all songs in the play queue 12 Tap to go to the next song, touch and hold to fast-forward the current song 13 Play or pause a song 14 Tap to go to the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song 15 Shuffle songs in the play queue Music home screen 1 Tap 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Tap to start playing a song in the play queue 4 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 Go to the music player screen to open the Music menu To play a song using
• To minimise the Music application When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application keeps running in the background. To open the Music application when it is playing in the background • • While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downwards and tap the Music notification. Alternatively, find and tap . 81 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Camera Getting to know your camera 1 Front camera lens 2 Switch between the front and main camera 3 Select the capturing mode 4 Use the volume keys to zoom in or out 5 Save your location 6 Press the camera key to activate the camera, take photos or record videos 7 Tap the thumbnail to view, share or edit photos and videos 8 Tap 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 • • • • Make su
• To select a capturing mode When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video or Camera apps modes. Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimised Video Record videos Camera apps Use photo and video apps • To switch between the main and front camera When using the camera, tap to switch between the main and front camera.
Self-timer Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoid blurred photos. To use the self-timer with the main camera 1 2 3 4 When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap . Tap Self-timer and select the delay time. Close the settings menu. The Self-timer setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.
To view, share or edit photos and videos 1 2 3 4 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, then tap to edit a photo or video. Tap to share a photo or a video. Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application. See Viewing photos and videos on page 97 for more options. Exposure, colour and light conditions Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light.
To adjust the colour and brightness 1 2 3 4 5 When using the camera, tap . Tap Colour and brightness. Drag the sliders to adjust the colour and brightness. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video. Tap to reset and close the colour setting. This setting is only available in Superior auto and Video modes. When using the camera, you can also adjust the colour and brightness by simply tapping the screen. To enable this function, make sure Object tracking is turned off.
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 towards a strong backlight 1 2 3 4 When using the camera, tap . Tap the HDR slider to enable the function. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode.
To adjust the exposure with metering 1 2 3 4 5 When using the camera, tap . Drag the list to view more settings. Tap 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 a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera.
To set the focus distance 1 2 3 4 5 When using the camera, tap . Tap . Drag the slider to adjust the focus distance. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. People, selfies and smiling faces Faces in focus are indicated with a coloured frame. Tap any frame to select a face to focus on. Use Smile Shutter to automatically take a photo when a person smiles.
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. The setting is saved. Turn your palm with your fingers straight up towards the camera. When the camera detects your hand, the timer starts and a selfie is taken. Moving objects When taking photos and recording videos of moving objects, timing is important for good results.
To capture a burst of images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 When using the camera, tap . Drag the list to view more settings. Tap the Burst with camera key slider to enable. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Long press the camera key or shutter button to take a burst of images. The number of pictures taken is indicated in the middle of the viewfinder. Release the camera key or shutter button to finish the burst. All photos are saved. Tap the thumbnail to view the result, then tap .
To record a super slow motion sequence in a video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . Tap to enable slow motion. Tap and drag the list to view more settings. Select Slow motion mode > Super slow motion Close the settings menu.. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video. Tap one or more times to record time limited sequences in super slow motion. The recording continues. Tap to stop the recording. 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: 5MP 2592×1944 (4:3). 5MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 4MP 2592×1458 (16:9). 4MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. Video resolution 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 Make sure you are connected to the internet. When using the camera, tap Drag the list to view more settings. Tap Help and select Camera, Front camera, Flash or Camera button. Follow the on-screen instructions. . Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken, this is called geotagging.
To activate or deactivate previewing 1 2 3 When using the camera, tap . Drag the list to view more settings. Tap Auto photo preview and select an option. The setting is saved. Previewing settings On After you take a photo, a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved. Front camera only After you take a photo with the front camera, a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved. Off No preview appears.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
To 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. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. To play a video 1 2 3 In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. Tap . If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them.
3 View folders for saved media items 4 View saved videos 5 View your photos on a map or in Globe view 6 View your favourite photos and videos 7 View hidden photos and videos 8 Upload photos and videos to an online service 9 Launch 3D Creator to make 3D scans with your device 10 Launch Movie Creator to view short movies of your photos 11 View photos and videos on other devices in the same network 12 Open the Album settings menu 13 Open web support Sharing and managing photos and videos
To work with batches of photos or videos in Album 1 2 3 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it is highlighted. Tap other items that you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all. Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items. Hiding photos and videos You can hide any photos and videos from the Album home screen.
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.
you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active and unlocked. The NFC detection area is located on the back of the device. Hold your device close to another device or an NFC reader so that the NFC detection areas touch. 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 share a music file with another device using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active and unlocked. To open the Music application, 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. Bluetooth wireless technology Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories.
To pair your device with another Bluetooth device 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable the function. A list of the available Bluetooth devices appears. Tap the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with. Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.
Smart apps and features that save you time Google Feed Use the Google app to search the internet. You can also enable a feed for regular updates ‒ for example, you can get traffic information before commuting to work, find popular restaurants in your area, see your 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 Home screen for quick access and easy reading.
To activate Good night actions 1 2 3 4 5 6 Find and tap Settings > Xperia Assist > Xperia Actions. Tap Good night. Tap the time interval. Select the time interval you want to edit, or tap to add a new time interval. Select the desired days and time, then tap DONE. Tap , then tap and mark the checkboxes as desired. Tap SAVE. Tap the sliders to enable or disable the functions. You can also add your location for a more accurate experience.
Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google account, 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 Alarm tab 2 Access the World clock tab 3 Access the Stopwatch tab 4 Access the Timer tab 5 View options for the current tab 6 Open date and time settings 7 Edit an existing alarm 8 Turn an alarm on or off 9 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Clock. Tap . Select the desired value. Tap OK. Tap to reveal MORE SETTINGS. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds When the alarm sounds, tap SNOOZE.
• To delete an alarm Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete, then tap . To set the sound for an alarm 1 2 3 Find and tap Clock, then tap for the alarm that you want to edit. Tap MORE SETTINGS > Alarm sound and select an option, or tap and select a music file. Tap DONE, then tap Save. To set the alarm volume to increase 1 2 3 Find and tap Clock, then tap for the alarm that you want to edit. Tap MORE SETTINGS, then tap the slider for Volume increase. Tap Save.
Accessibility Magnification Magnification 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 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification. Select an option and tap the slider to enable the function. To magnify an area and pan across the screen 1 2 3 4 Make sure that Magnification is enabled.
To enable TalkBack 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, tap , then tap the screen twice. To disable TalkBack 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap Settings, then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
Support and legal Support application Use the Support app to find device and software information. You can read support topics, troubleshoot or use helpful apps such as the device test. Visit our Web support directly from the app to read User guides, knowledge articles or the Support forum. Support contact information is available from the Contact us menu even without a network connection. • To access the Support app Find and tap Settings > .
1 2 3 4 5 Back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal memory. If you have any encrypted files stored on an SD card, you should also remove the encryption to ensure you can still access them after the reset. Find and tap Settings > System > reset. Tap Factory data reset > Reset phone. If required, draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock password or PIN to continue. To confirm, tap Erase everything.
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