User guide Xperia 5 J8210/J8270/J9210
Contents Xperia 5 features.......................................................................... 5 Cinema Pro....................................................................................... 5 Game enhancer............................................................................... 6 Enhancing the sound output........................................................... 7 Side sense........................................................................................ 7 Dynamic Vibration........
Battery and maintenance.......................................................... 36 Charging your device..................................................................... 36 Battery and power management.................................................. 38 Updating your device.................................................................... 39 Restarting, resetting and repairing............................................... 40 Improving memory performance..............................................
Moving objects............................................................................... 72 Bokeh effect................................................................................... 73 Using various capturing modes..................................................... 73 Resolution and memory................................................................ 75 Diagnosing your camera............................................................... 76 Additional camera settings..........................
Xperia 5 features Cinema Pro Cinema Pro is an application powered by Sony's digital motion picture camera technology. You can create your ideal videos by configuring professional parameters and color settings. To launch Cinema Pro • Find and tap (Cinema Pro icon). Cinema Pro home screen Hint Tap orange parameters to change settings. 1 Viewfinder 2 Menu icon – Tap to open the menu. • • • 3 Tap Open project to open an existing project or to create a new project.
To combine clips and watch a film 1 2 3 4 While using the Cinema Pro application, tap All files to display a list of clips in a project. Tap (More icon) > Create final film. Tap the clips in the order in which you want to combine them. Then, tap Create. To watch the created film, tap (Navigate up button) twice, tap Final films, and then tap the film that you created. Game enhancer The Game enhancer application makes gameplay much more convenient with various functions.
1 Add new games manually. 2 Game enhancer settings 3 Recommended – Tap to launch, download or see more information about recommended games. 4 Game launcher To use Game enhancer while playing 1 2 While playing a game, tap (Game enhancer floating icon). In the menu that opens, tap and configure the desired settings. Hint You can drag and move (Game enhancer floating icon) to the desired position, such as the edge of the screen. You can also switch (Game enhancer floating icon) to (Pull-down bar).
Hint You can change the touch position, for example, when the edge of the device is covered by a case. To change the touch position, find and tap Settings > Display > Advanced > Side sense > Configure touch position > Manual, and then tap the Operate on inner edge of screen switch. Note Side sense is unavailable in certain situations, such as when the screen view is in landscape orientation. To display the Side sense menu • To activate the Side sense menu, double-tap the side of the device.
To display the Multi-window menu 1 2 Slide your finger up along the side of the device to display the Multi-window menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to add apps to a split-screen. To return to the previous screen using the side sensor • Slide your finger down along the side of the device to return to the previous screen. 9 Internet version. For personal use only.
To turn Side sense on or off, or set other Side sense options 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Display > Advanced. Tap Side sense. Tap the switch to enable or disable the function. To edit other Side sense options, follow the on-screen instructions in the lower part of the screen. Hint For example, the following options are available for Side sense.
To adjust the Ambient display settings 1 2 3 Tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Lock screen preferences > Ambient display (Always-on display). Tap When to show Ambient display, and then select the desired setting. Close the setting menu. The setting is saved. Hint The default setting is Smart activation, which activates the Ambient display when needed, for example, when walking with the device in your hand, or when taking the device out of your pocket or bag.
To enable or disable Smart call handling 1 2 Find and tap Settings > System > Gestures > Smart call handling. Tap the switch to enable or disable the function. 12 Internet version. For personal use only.
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia 5 User guide for the Android 9 software version. If you’re not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. Note 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 39.
Overview 1 Charging/Notification light 2 Second microphone 3 Front camera 4 Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 5 Proximity/Light sensor 6 Volume/Zoom key 7 Fingerprint sensor 8 Power key 9 Camera key 10 Main loudspeaker 11 USB port/Charger/Audio adapter You can view the screen of your device on a TV or other large display device using a USB Type-C cable.
13 Sub cellular antenna 14 Flash LED 15 RGBC IR sensor 16 Main camera 17 NFC detection area 18 Nano SIM/Memory card slot 19 4th cellular/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®/GPS antenna 20 3rd cellular antenna 21 Main cellular antenna Assembly - Single SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Single SIM devices allow you to use one SIM card and a memory card. The SIM and memory cards go in different parts of the nano SIM and memory card tray. Make sure you don’t confuse the two.
To insert a nano SIM card and a memory card Note Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device. 1 2 3 4 Drag out the SIM card tray. Place the SIM card securely in the SIM card tray. Place the memory card securely in the memory card tray. Gently push the SIM card tray back into the slot until it fits into place. 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.
Using a Dual SIM device A Dual SIM device enables you to do the following: • Receive incoming communications via both SIM cards. • Select the number from which to send outgoing communications, or have the option to select a SIM card each time you place a call. • Forward calls received via SIM 1 to SIM 2 when SIM 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually.
Starting your device for the first time It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is charging. For more information on charging, see Charging your device on page 36. The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings, personalize your device, and sign in to your accounts, for example a Google account.
• Gmail, Calendar, Contacts: Log in with the same Google account that you were using on your old device. Then, your Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts will be automatically synchronized with your Google account. • Image (photo), video: Back up your data from the old device to the Google server using Google Photos. Then, synchronize with your Google account on the new device. • Applications, setting, call history: Back up automatically using Google Drive on your old device.
Device security Making sure your device is protected Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. Note 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.
• Fingerprint: place your registered finger on the sensor to unlock your device. Hint The Smart Lock feature lets you set your device to unlock automatically in certain situations, such as when connected to a Bluetooth device or carrying your device with you. For more information, go to http://www.support.google.com/. To create or change a screen lock Note It is very important that you remember your screen lock when using a pattern, PIN or password.
Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device Your device has one or two unique identification numbers that are referred to as IMEI or Product ID. You should keep a copy of this. You may require it if your device is stolen or when contacting support. To view your IMEI number(s) using the dialpad 1 2 3 Find and tap (Phone icon). Tap (Dialpad icon). Enter *#06# into the dialpad. The IMEI number(s) are displayed automatically. To view your IMEI number(s) on the back of the tray • Drag out the SIM card tray.
To verify that your device can be found • Go to https://www.google.com/android/find and sign in using your Google account. 23 Internet version. For personal use only.
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 selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. 24 Internet version. For personal use only.
Pinching in and out • Pinch in and out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping and scrolling • Scroll up and down, or left and right. • Swipe left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 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. 25 Internet version. For personal use only.
When your screen is turned off, your device can be locked or unlocked, depending on your screen lock setting. See Screen lock on page 20. The Ambient display feature enables you to view information such as the time and notifications without pressing the power key. To turn the screen on or off • Briefly press the power key. Hint If the ambient display is set to Smart activation or Show when device is lifted, the screen is turned on automatically when you pick up your device.
To view all applications on the Application screen • Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to the top, and then scroll up or down on the Application screen to view all applications. To add an application shortcut to the Home screen 1 2 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, then drag the icon. The Home screen opens. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release it.
Navigating applications overview 1 Clear all – Close all the recently used applications 2 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application 3 Home button – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen 4 Back button – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application To open the recently used applications window • Swipe up from the bottom of the screen. To close all the recently used applications 1 2 Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Split-screen overview 1 Application 1 2 Split-screen border – Drag to resize windows 3 Application 2 4 Home button – Go back to the Home screen 5 Back button – Go back to the previous screen Note Not all applications support split-screen mode. To open applications in the split-screen mode 1 2 Touch and hold the first application icon, and then tap Tap the second desired application. (Split-screen button).
5 Select the second desired application. To resize the split-screen windows • Drag the split-screen border in the center. To exit the split-screen mode • Drag the split-screen border to the top or bottom of the screen. One-handed mode Enable One-handed mode to adjust the display size so you can type with one hand more easily. To enable or disable One-handed mode 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Display > Advanced > One-handed mode. Tap the One-handed mode switch to enable or disable the function.
Shortcuts and folders overview 1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To move or remove an item on the Home screen • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to a new location or to Remove. To create a folder on the Home screen • Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until the device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
Hint You can also use a photo as your wallpaper. Instead of selecting a wallpaper from the options shown, tap My photos and select a photo. Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in the Album application. To take a screenshot 1 2 Long press the power key until the options menu opens. Tap Screenshot.
To open or close the Notification panel 1 2 Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notification panel. Drag or swipe the Notification panel upwards to close it. Hint After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick settings panel by dragging the status bar down again. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel • Swipe the notification left or right. Note Not all notifications can be dismissed.
3 Tap the switches to adjust notification settings as desired. To block an application from sending notifications 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. Select the desired application, then tap Notifications. Tap the Show notifications switch to block application notifications. Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
Notification icons (New SMS icon) (Ongoing call icon) (Missed call icon) (Phone call on hold icon) (Call forward icon) Single SIM device: Call forwarding is turned on (Call forward icon) Dual SIM device: Call forwarding is turned on (Downloading data icon) (Uploading data icon) (Software setup icon) A basic setup of your device is available (Install latest software icon) A software update is available (System update icon) System updates are available (Downloading system update icon) (Installing downloaded s
Battery and maintenance Charging your device You can charge your device from a wall socket or computer. You can still use your device while charging. If the battery is depleted, it may take up to 10 minutes for your device to respond to the charging. During this time, the screen may remain completely dark, not showing the charging icon. It can take couple of hours for a completely drained battery to be fully charged. Charging speed may be affected by ambient temperature.
To charge your device with a USB cable 1 2 3 Connect one end of the USB cable to the charger (or to the USB port of a computer). Connect the other end of the cable to the USB 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.
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 applications and features. You can also use Battery Care to increase the battery’s lifetime. Background power-saving features are activated by default to help you further reduce battery consumption, and additional power-saving modes are available to help you reduce battery consumption when necessary.
STAMINA mode The STAMINA mode prolongs the time until the battery needs charging by disabling some functions of the device. Depending on the STAMINA level, different features will be restricted or disabled in order to reduce battery consumption. These include rendering performance, screen brightness, image enhancement, and GPS while the screen is off. Synchronizing of background app data or streaming may be disabled for some applications.
• System and application updates can present the features on your device in another way than described in this User guide. The Android version might not be affected after an update. To check for new software • Find and tap Settings > System > Advanced > Software update. Updating your device wirelessly Use the Software update application to update your device software wirelessly. The updates you can download over a mobile network depend on your operator.
Companion, see Xperia Companion web site https://support.sonymobile.com/ xperia-companion/. To restart your device Note Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again. 1 2 Long press the power key. In the menu that opens, tap Restart. The device restarts automatically. To force the device to restart or shut down 1 2 Long press the power key and the volume up key at the same time until your device vibrates.
To repair the device software using Xperia Companion Note Before performing a software repair, make sure you know your Google account username and password. Depending on your security settings, you may need to enter them in order to restart the device after a software repair. 1 2 3 Make sure that Xperia Companion is installed on the computer. Open the Xperia Companion software on the computer and click Software repair on the main screen.
• Uninstall downloaded applications that you don’t use. • Transfer photos, videos, and music from the internal memory to the removable memory card or Google service. Note • You can purchase a memory card separately. • 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. To view the memory status • Find and tap Settings > Storage. To free up space on the internal storage 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Storage.
Backing up and synchronizing data Backing up and synchronizing with a Google account You can back up your data to the Google server and synchronize with a Google account. Depending on the types of content, there are several ways to back up and synchronize. If you want to transfer data from your old device to a new device, set the backup on your old device, and synchronize with your Google account on the new device.
Backing up and transferring data using a computer It is recommended to back up your data to a computer when you have large volumes of media files, such as photos, videos, music files. You can also transfer your data from an old device to your new device, by connecting both devices to the computer at the same time. Use a USB cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to transfer and manage your files.
Downloading applications Downloading applications on 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 on 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 39.
Internet and networks Mobile data connection You need the correct internet settings to access the internet with a mobile data connection. • For most mobile networks and operators, these settings come pre-installed on your device so that you can start using the internet right away. • You can manually check for updates to your internet settings. If you change or delete an internet setting by mistake, reset the internet settings.
To change the Wi-Fi settings 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi. Tap Wi‑Fi preferences. Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways. • Portable hotspot: share your mobile data connection via Wi-Fi with up to 10 other devices simultaneously. • One-touch portable hotspot: touch devices to start sharing your mobile connection over Wi-Fi.
To control the data usage of individual applications 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. Tap the application that you want to control, then tap Data usage. Edit the options as desired. Note The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings. 49 Internet version. For personal use only.
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 the vibrating mode 1 2 Press the volume key up or down. Tap the icon displayed above the slider one or more times until appears. (Vibrate icon) To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. Tap the Also vibrate for calls switch to enable the function. Sounds and tones To set the ringtone 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Settings > Sound. Dual SIM users, select Phone ringtone - SIM 1 or Phone ringtone - SIM 2. Single SIM users, tap Phone ringtone.
2 3 4 Tap an automatic rule, for example Sleeping. Set the time and behaviors as desired. To change the rule name, tap Tap the switch to activate the rule. (Edit icon). Hint To create a new rule, tap Add rule and follow the on-screen instructions. To set the notification sound when Do not disturb mode is activated 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb. Tap Notifications. Select an option.
Brightness level Adjust the brightness level with the slider. You can also enable Adaptive brightness to automatically optimize brightness based on surrounding light. Note Avoid displaying very bright or static images for a long period of time. This may cause an afterimage or coloring to remain on the screen. Auto-rotate screen Set the screen to rotate automatically when the device is turned, or set it to stay in portrait view.
have to disable the automatic update feature in the Play Store app to avoid the automatic updating of applications. To enable or disable automatic updates for all applications in the Play Store 1 2 3 4 Find and tap (Play Store icon). Tap (Menu icon), then tap the settings menu. Tap the auto update apps menu. Select the preferred option.
To switch between different on-screen keyboard options 1 2 Find and tap Settings > System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard. Tap Manage keyboards, then tap the switch to enable or disable the keyboard. Date and time You can change the date and time on your device. To set the date, time, or time zone manually 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. You may find the item under Advanced. To set the date or time manually, disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the switch.
Calling and Contacts Calling Use the Phone application to manage calls. The Phone application enables you to do the following: • • • • Making calls Receiving calls Forwarding calls Blocking a number For more information, go to http://support.google.com/. Hint Dual SIM users can set a default SIM card for placing calls, or have the option to select a SIM card each time you place a call. Find and tap Settings > Network & internet > Advanced > Dual SIM > Calls to select an option.
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. Note 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.
Messaging settings You can change message notification settings and select whether to enable message delivery reports. To change your message notification settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 Find and tap (Messages icon). Tap (More icon), then tap Settings. Dual SIM users, tap General. To set a notification sound, tap Notifications > Advanced > Sound, then select an option or tap (Add icon) and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap OK.
Music Transferring music from a computer 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 cable. Select File Transfer on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer. • On the computer, save your media files using Google Drive. Then, synchronize the data on your device by logging in to the Google account. Note The Music application may not support all music file formats.
10 Length of current song 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 or double-tap to go to the beginning of the current song or the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song 15 Shuffle songs in the play queue Hint How to use (Previous button) while playing a song. • During the first 5 seconds of playback, tap the button to go back to the previous song.
To minimize the Music application • When a song is playing, tap (Home button) 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 (Music icon). 61 Internet version. For personal use only.
Camera Getting to know your camera 1 Tap to adjust color and brightness 2 Switch between the front and main camera 3 Camera settings 4 Geotagging status 5 Use the volume keys to zoom in or out 6 Use 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 Switch between taking photos and videos 9 Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos 10 Go back or exit the camera 11 Select a capturing mode 12
• Point your device at an object while the screen is turned off or the lock screen is active and the device is in the landscape orientation. When the viewfinder appears, tap it to view the full screen. Shutter button The shutter button is used differently depending on the capturing mode and activated features.
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. Swipe left or right to view your photos and videos. Tap the screen to edit a photo or video. Tap (Share icon) to share a photo or a video. Hint Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application. See Viewing photos and videos on page 78 for more options. Smart launch You can launch the camera automatically when you point your device at an object.
To switch between the main and front camera • When using the camera, tap and front camera. (Switch camera icon) to switch between the main Hint You can also switch between cameras by swiping down the camera screen. To use the zoom • Pinch in or out on the camera screen. • Use the volume key. • Tap (Switch angle button) repeatedly to select x1 (normal) or x2 (2x optical zoom). • Drag (Switch angle button) to the left and right. Note • Zooming is only available for the main camera.
To record a video 1 2 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select a video mode. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to start or stop recording. Hint You can also record a video by double-tapping the side sensor. To launch the camera and take a photo at the same time 1 2 3 When using the camera, tap (Settings icon), then tap Launch with camera key > Launch and capture. Close the settings menu and exit the camera. The setting is saved for all capturing modes.
To use the self-timer with the main camera 1 2 3 4 When using the main camera, tap (Settings icon). 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. Exposure, color and light conditions Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. The camera automatically detects and adjusts to ambient light conditions.
4 Tap (Cancel icon) to reset and close the color setting. To adjust the exposure value 1 2 3 When using the camera, tap Mode > (Manual mode icon). Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust the exposure value. To hide or show the settings menu, tap (Manual mode icon). Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to how long the shutter is open and the camera sensor is exposed to light.
2 3 Tap (HDR icon) and select On. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. HDR video recording Enable HDR (High Dynamic Range) to make your videos appear more dramatic and closer to what you see in real life. To record a video in HDR 1 2 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select a video mode. Tap (HDR icon) and select On. Note This setting is not available when (Settings icon) > Video size is set to HD.
3 4 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. Note This setting is only available for the main camera.
Note This setting is only available for the main camera. People, selfies and smiling faces This camera can detect people faces and eyes. When a face or eye is detected, the detection frame appears. Tap (Eye AF icon) to switch the focus between faces and an eye. When multiple faces are detected, tap any frame to select the face on which you want to focus. When the camera is set to focus on eyes, tap any face to select the eye on which you want to focus.
2 3 4 5 Tap (Settings icon). 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. Predictive Capture automatically takes photos the instant an object enters the camera frame, without you pressing a button.
2 3 4 5 6 7 Tap the Burst with camera key switch 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 (Burst viewer icon). Scroll through the pictures taken and select the photo or photos that you want to save, then tap Save.
To take a photo or record a video with an AR effect 1 2 3 When using the camera, tap Mode. Tap (AR effect icon) and select a scene. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video. Creative effect With the Creative effect app you can preset effects and color filters before taking a photo or recording a video. To take a photo or record a video with a creative effect 1 2 3 4 5 6 When using the camera, tap Mode. Tap (Creative effect icon).
(Eye enlargement icon) Enlarges eyes (Slender face icon) Makes your face look slimmer To take a selfie with Portrait selfie 1 2 3 When using the camera, tap Mode > (Portrait selfie icon). Tap the icon for the effect you want to apply, and drag the slider to adjust the effect. If desired, adjust the other effects in the same way. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. Hint You can save your portrait in the same direction as the preview by tapping On.
Diagnosing your camera If your camera isn’t working properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, flash, or camera key. To run a diagnostics test of your camera 1 2 3 Make sure you are connected to the internet. When using the camera, tap (Settings icon). Tap (Introduction to features icon) > Help. Select a category, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Photography advice settings Photography advice is displayed both before and after taking photos. Before and after taking photos After taking photos only Photography advice is displayed only after taking photos. Off No photography advice is displayed. Photo preview settings You can choose to preview photos as soon as you take them. To activate or deactivate previewing 1 2 When using the camera, tap (Settings icon). Tap Auto photo preview and select an option. The setting is saved.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1 Return to the Album application home screen to view all content 2 View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera 3 View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders 4 View all videos saved on your device 5 Launch Cinema Pro to view projects and final films 6 View your favorite photos and videos 7 View photos and videos that you have hidden from view 8 Launch 3D Creator to make 3D scans with your device 9 Launch Movie Creator to view short movies of your phot
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.
USB Preferences USB controlled by You can choose which device controls the other, your device or the USB-connected device. Use USB for You can choose the purpose of the USB connection. File Transfer Manage files or update the device software. This option is used with Microsoft® Windows® computers. Charging is enabled by default. USB tethering Your device can function as a tethering device. MIDI Your device can function as the MIDI input for musical instrument applications.
NFC (Near Field Communication) NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and the both screens are 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 N-Marks touch.
2 3 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Default apps > Tap & pay. You may find the item under Advanced. A list of payment services appears. Manage the payment services as desired. For example, you can change your default payment service. Bluetooth wireless technology Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Bluetooth connections work better within 10 meters (33 feet), with no solid objects in between.
To connect your device to another Bluetooth device 1 2 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Previously connected devices. Tap the Bluetooth device that you want to connect to. To unpair a Bluetooth device 1 2 3 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Previously connected devices. Tap (Settings icon) beside the name of the device that you want to unpair. Tap Forget > Forget device.
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.
Clock overview 1 Access the Alarm tab 2 Access the Clock tab 3 Access the Timer tab 4 Access the Stopwatch tab 5 View more options for the current tab 6 Add a world clock To set a new alarm 1 2 3 4 Find and tap Clock > Alarm. Tap (Add item icon). Select the desired value. Tap OK. Hint Tap (More options icon) to edit the alarm. To snooze an alarm when it sounds • When the alarm sounds, tap Snooze. To turn off an alarm when it sounds • When the alarm sounds, tap Dismiss.
4 To edit more detailed properties of all alarms, tap (More icon) > Settings. To set a world clock 1 2 Find and tap Clock, and then tap (World clock icon). Search for the city you want to add, and then tap the city name. You can add multiple cities as desired. Note You cannot show the time in multiple cities on the Home screen with this feature. Hint To edit your world clock list, touch and hold a world clock until the device vibrates. 87 Internet version. For personal use only.
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 switch to enable the function. To magnify an area and pan across the screen 1 2 3 4 Make sure that Magnification is enabled.
Hint TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, tap (Back button), then tap the screen twice. To disable TalkBack 1 2 3 4 5 Find and tap Settings, then tap anywhere on the screen twice. Find and tap Accessibility by scrolling through the list, then tap anywhere on the screen twice. Find and tap TalkBack by scrolling through the list, then tap anywhere on the screen twice. Tap the on-off switch, and then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
Support application About the Support app Use the Support app to find device and software information. You can read support topics, troubleshoot, or use helpful applications such as the device test. Visit our Web support directly from the app to read User guides, knowledge articles, or the Support forum. Note Support contact information is available from the Contact us menu even without a network connection. To access the Support app • Find and tap (Support icon).
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