This is the Xperia™ XZ1 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 aected in an update. For
more information about software updates, see
To check the current software version of your device
1Find and tap Settings > System.
2Tap About phone.
To find the model number of your device
•Find and tap System > About phone > Model.
The device model number is displayed.
Limitations to Services and Features
Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be
supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks or service providers. The
GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in all countries, regions,
networks and by all service providers, provided that the device is connected to the
cellphone network. Please contact your network operator or service provider to
determine the availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional
access or usage fees apply.
The use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require
access to the internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect
to the internet with your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more
information.
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
Assembly
Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM card and the memory
card have separate slots. Make sure you don't confuse the two.
To prevent data loss, be sure to turn o your device or unmount the memory card before
you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card or memory card from the device.
To insert a nano SIM card and a memory card
Do not cut your SIM card, since this may damage your device.
1
Drag out the SIM card tray.
2Place the memory card in the correct orientation into the memory card slot,
as shown in the illustration.
3Place the SIM card securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the illustration.
4Gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place.
2With the screen facing down, open and drag out the nano SIM/Memory card
slot cover.
3Remove the nano SIM card, then gently push the tray back into the slot until
it fits into place.
To remove a memory card
1Turn o your device.
2With the device facing down, open the nano SIM/memory card slot cover.
3Remove the memory card from the tray.
4Close the nano SIM/memory card slot cover.
Screen Protection
Before using your device, remove the protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab.
Screen covers and protectors may help you to protect your device against damage.
We recommend that you use only those screen covers intended for your Xperia™
device. The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your
device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or
microphones, and can invalidate the warranty.
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
page 39.
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.
Charging your device
on
To turn on your device
It is important to use the USB Type-C cable provided when charging your device, since other
types of USB cables can damage your device. It is recommended to charge the battery for at
least 30 minutes before you turn on your device for the first time.
1Press and hold down the power key until your device vibrates.
2Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
3Wait a moment for your 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 o the Device
1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2In the options menu, tap Power o.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Why do I need a Google account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by
Google. A range of Google applications and services are available on your device
when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and the
Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store
for downloading Android applications. To get the most out of these services, you
need a Google account. For example, a Google account enables you to do the
following:
•Download and install applications from Google Play.
•Synchronize your email, contacts and calendar using Gmail.
•Chat with friends using the Duo™ application.
•Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™
web browser.
•Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™
Companion.
•Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the Android Device
Manager services.
For more information about Android and Google, go to
http://support.google.com
.
It is crucial that you remember your Google account username and password. In some
situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google
account. If you fail to give your Google username and password in such situations, your
device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google account, be sure to enter the
details for the relevant account.
To set up a Google account on your device
1Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account > Google.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google account, or sign in if
you already have an account.
You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your
device, or go online later and create an account at
http://www.google.com/accounts
To remove a Google account
1Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts.
2Select the Google account that you want to remove.
3Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT.
4Tap 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.
Your device includes security options—strongly recommended in case of loss or
theft:
•Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, or pattern to
prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.
•Add a Google account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or
wiped.
•Activate the Android Device Manager web service. Using this service, you can
remotely locate, lock, or clear a lost device.
Verifying the ownership of your device
Certain protection features require you to either unlock your screen with your PIN,
password, or pattern, or enter your Google™ account information. Below are
examples of protection features and their required credentials:
Factory data reset
protection
Android™ Device
Manager
You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform
a Factory Data Reset.
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must
enter the username and password for a Google account. The
device must be connected to the internet before the setup
process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use
your device after the reset.
Xperia™
Companion
software repair
For Android Device Manager, it is necessary to enter information from a Google account.
This can be any Google account that you have set up on the device as an owner. If you
cannot provide the relevant account information during a setup process, you won't be able
to use the device at all.
You must enter your Google account username and password
when you start the device after the repair is complete.
Screen lock
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the U.S. market.
There are several screen lock options available. The security level of each lock type
is listed below in order of weakest to strongest:
•Swipe – no protection, but you have quick access to the Homescreen.
•Pattern – draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device.
•PIN – enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device.
•Password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device.
•Fingerprint – place your registered finger on the power key to unlock your device.
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. Contact the network administrator of your company or
organization to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile
devices.
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
2Confirm your current screen lock, choose an option, and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
To create a screen lock pattern
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern.
2Draw your pattern, then tap CONTINUE.
3Re-draw your pattern, then tap CONFIRM.
If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before
trying again.
To change the screen lock pattern
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
2Draw your screen unlock pattern.
3Tap Pattern, and follow the on-screen instructions to create your pattern.
To create a screen lock PIN
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. If prompted,
confirm your current screen lock.
2Select PIN.
3Enter a numeric PIN, then tap CONTINUE.
4Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
To create a screen lock password
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. If prompted,
confirm your current screen lock.
2Select Password.
3Enter a password and tap CONTINUE > OK. Choose an option and follow the
instructions on your device.
To activate the Swipe unlock function
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. If prompted,
confirm your current screen lock and tap CONTINUE.
2Select Swipe, then tap YES, REMOVE.
Fingerprint unlock
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the U.S. market.
You can use your fingerprint to quickly unlock your device. To use this feature, you
need to register a fingerprint and enable this feature in the Fingerprint Manager
first.
The pattern, PIN, or password screen lock you set up serves as a backup unlock
method if you enable the Fingerprint unlock option. Selecting other screen lock
types will clear all fingerprint settings.
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
backup pattern, PIN, or password instead.
fingerprint after five attempts, you can use your
Fingerprint Manager
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
Fingerprint Manager registers fingerprint information that can be used as an
additional security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases.
You are allowed to register a maximum of 5 fingerprints on your device.
Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and without any visible
moisture.
To register a fingerprint for the first time
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
2Tap Continue, then confirm your pattern, PIN, or password.
3Tap NEXT and follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint
registration.
When registering a fingerprint for the first time, you are also prompted to set up a pattern,
PIN, or password as a security backup if you have not already done so.
The fingerprint sensor is on the power key and not on the screen of your device. Before
using the fingerprint sensor, be sure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture.
To register additional fingerprints
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
2Confirm your pattern, PIN, or password.
3Tap Add fingerprint, then follow the on-screen instructions.
To delete a registered fingerprint
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
2Confirm your pattern, PIN, or password.
3Tap the registered fingerprint, then tap DELETE > DELETE.
To rename a registered fingerprint
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
2Select a registered fingerprint in the list and then enter a name.
3Tap OK.
Unlocking your device automatically
The Smart Lock feature lets you set your device to unlock automatically in certain
situations, for example, when connected to a Bluetooth® device or when carrying it
with you. When Smart Lock is enabled you still need to unlock your device
manually after restarting, and after leaving the device inactive for 4 hours.
Choose from the following Smart Lock settings:
•On-body detection: Keep your device unlocked when carrying it with you.
•Trusted places: Keep your device unlocked when in a familiar, secure location,
such as your home.
•Trusted devices: Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth or NFC
device is connected.
•Trusted face: Unlock your device by looking at it.
•Trusted voice: Use voice recognition to unlock your device from the lock screen or
while it's charging, and activate Google.
The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google, so its functionality may be changed or
updated over time. Furthermore, the feature may not be available in every market, country
or region.
1Set a pattern, PIN, or password as a screen lock if you have not already done
so.
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents.
3Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function.
4Tap .
5Find and tap Smart Lock.
6Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. You need to enter these credentials to
change your Smart Lock settings.
7Select a Smart Lock type.
To set up or remove Trusted face
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2Tap Trusted face > SET UP > NEXT. Follow the on-screen instructions, then
tap DONE.
3To remove a trusted face, tap Remove trusted face > REMOVE.
For enhanced accuracy, tap Trusted face > Improve face-matching.
To set up or remove Trusted voice
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2Tap the slider next to Trusted voiceto enable the function. Follow the on-
screen instructions.
3To remove Trusted voice tap the slider to disable.
Enable the Say "Ok Google" any time function to set up a Trusted voice.
Keeping Your Device Unlocked while You’re Carrying It
Using the On-body detection feature, you can keep your device unlocked while
you're carrying it in your hand or in a pocket or bag. The accelerometer in your
device keeps your device unlocked while it senses that it's being carried. The
device locks when the accelerometer detects that the device has been put down.
When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be aware of the
following behaviors:
•Any time you put your device down and it senses that it's no longer being carried,
it locks automatically.
•The device can take up to one minute to lock.
•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.
The On-body detection feature can't distinguish whose body is connected. If you give your
device to someone else while it's unlocked using On-body detection, your device may stay
unlocked for the other user. Keep in mind that On-body detection as a security feature is
less secure than a pattern, PIN, or password.
To enable or disable On-body detection
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2Tap On-body detection.
3Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap CONTINUE.
To use Smart lock, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password screen lock.
If you have a device that you connect to regularly using Bluetooth or NFC, for
example a home entertainment system or fitness tracker, you can add it as a
trusted device and bypass the lock screen to save time. This feature is suitable if
you're normally in a secure place when you use this device. In some cases, you
may need to unlock your device manually before a trusted device can be
connected.
It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as
trusted devices, for example, Bluetooth keyboards or mice.
As soon as a trusted device is switched o or moves out of range, your screen locks and
you need your PIN, pattern, or password to unlock it.
To add or remove a trusted Bluetooth device
1Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth device that
you want to add as a trusted device.
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
3Tap Trusted devices > ADD TRUSTED DEVICE > Bluetooth.
4Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected and paired devices,
then tap YES, ADD.
5To remove a paired device, select it from the list and tap REMOVE TRUSTED
DEVICE.
To add or remove a trusted NFC device
1Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth device that
you want to add as a trusted device.
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
3Tap Trusted devices > ADD TRUSTED DEVICE > NFC.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
5To remove a paired device, select it from the list and tap REMOVE TRUSTED
DEVICE.
Making sure you're secure when using trusted devices
Dierent Bluetooth devices support dierent Bluetooth standards and security
capabilities. It is possible that another user could try to keep your Xperia™ device
unlocked by imitating your Bluetooth connection.
You will get a notification if your Xperia™ device cannot determine whether you
are using a secure connection. You may need to unlock your device manually
before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.
Bluetooth connectivity range varies with the model of your device, the Bluetooth device,
your environment, and other factors. Depending on these factors, Bluetooth connections
can work over distances of up to 100 meters.
Connecting to trusted places
When the trusted places feature is enabled, the lock screen security on your
Xperia™ device is disabled when you are in a designated trusted location. For this
feature to work, you must have an internet connection and allow your device to
use your current location.
To set up trusted places, make sure that high accuracy location mode or batterysaving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom
locations.
The dimensions of a trusted location are estimated and may extend beyond the physical
walls of your home or other areas that you have added as a trusted location. This feature
can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters. Be aware that location
signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialized equipment
could unlock your device.
To add your home location
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2Tap Trusted places > Home.
3To enter the desired location type the address in the search bar. Your device
searches for the entered location.
To edit your home location
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2Tap Trusted places.
3Select your home location.
4Tap Edit.
5In the search bar, enter the location that you want to use as your home
location.
If other residences share your street address, you can add the actual location of your home
within the building complex as a custom place.
To remove your home location
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2Tap Trusted places > Home.
3Tap Edit >
> CLEAR.
Using Custom Locations
You can add any location as a trusted, custom place where your device can remain
unlocked.
To add a custom place
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Enter your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2Tap Trusted places > Add trusted place.
3To use your current location as a custom place, tap Select this location. To
search for another location tap
4To fine-tune the location, tap the arrow and drag the location pin to the
desired location. Tap Select this location.
To edit a custom place
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Enter your
patter, PIN, or password.
2Tap Trusted places.
3Select the place that you want to edit.
4Tap Edit address.
5To search for another location, tap
6To fine-tune the location, tap the arrow and drag the location pin to the
desired location. Tap Select this location.
To remove a custom place
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Enter your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2Tap Trusted places
3Select the place that you want to remove.
4Tap Delete.
You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN
(Personal Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription
linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning you have to enter a PIN
every time you start your device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked. You
then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN
and PUK are supplied by your service provider.
To set up a SIM card lock
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
2Tap the slider beside Lock SIM card to enable.
3Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you
will be prompted to enter your PIN every time you restart your device.
To change the SIM card PIN
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
2Tap Change SIM PIN.
3Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
4Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
5Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To Unlock a Blocked SIM Card Using the PUK Code
1Enter the PUK code and tap
2Enter a new PIN code and tap .
3Re-enter the new PIN code and tap
.
.
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network
operator to get a new SIM card.
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.
1Drag out the memory card tray and the SIM card tray.
2Drag the strip outward using your fingernail. The IMEI number is displayed
on the strip.
You can also view the IMEI number by opening the phone dialer, and entering *#06#.
To view your IMEI number via the device settings
•Find and tap Settings > System > About phone > Status > IMEI information.
Finding a lost device using Android Device Manager
Google oers a location and security web service called Android Device Manager. If
you lose your device, you can use Android Device Manager to:
•Find and show where your device is located.
•Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lock
screen.
For additional information about Android Device Manager, go to
https://www.support.google.com/
Android Device Manager does not work if your device is turned o or does not have an
internet connection. The Android Device Manager service may not be available in all
countries or regions.
1If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure that you are
logged in as the owner.
2Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services
are enabled.
3Find and tap Settings > Google > Security > Find my device.
4Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock
and erase to enable both functions.
5If prompted, agree to the Terms and Conditions by tapping Activate this
device administrator.
6To verify that Android Device Manager can locate your device after you
activate the service, go to
http://www.android.com/devicemanager
and
sign in using your Google account.
You can also activate Android Device Manager from Lock screen & security under Device
administrators.
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.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your device.
To enable or disable location services
•Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Location. Tap the slider to
enable or disable location services.
You can also enable location services from Settings > Google > Location.
Improving GPS accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take a few minutes for
your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of
the sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the
image). GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most
solid objects such as buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a
few minutes, move to another location.
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims to
save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions
on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic
screen swipe lock is already set. This means you have to swipe left or upward on
the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other
kinds of locks. See
Screen lock
on page 11.
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key
.
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the
desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to twenty panes,
which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home
screen panes is represented by a series of dots on the lower part of the Home
screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that is currently displayed.
Welcome to Xperia™ widget – Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying content
1
from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services
2Dots – Represents the number of 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.
1Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick 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
page 109.
Google Feed
on
To add a pane to your Home screen
1Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and additional
panes cannot be added to the left. For more information, see
Google Feed
on page 109.
To Delete a Pane from your Homescreen
1Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to delete, then tap in the
top-right corner of the pane.
Homescreen Settings
To adjust the grid size of the screen
1Touch and hold any area on your home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Grid, then select size.
3Tap APPLY.
To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen
1Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
.
tap
2Tap Icon size, then select an option.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you
download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1Tap .
2Flick 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:
1Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap .
2Tap the App recommendations slider.
To Open an Application from the Application Screen
•When the Application screen is open, flick left or right to find the application,
and then tap the application.
To Search for an Application from the Application Screen
1When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications.
2Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen
1When the Application screen is open, tap
.
2Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the
device vibrates, and then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home
screen opens.
2Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release it.
To Move an Application on the Application Screen
1When the Application screen is open, tap
.
2Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps.
3Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, and then drag it to
the new location.
To disable or uninstall an application from the Application screen
Whether an app can be uninstalled or disabled depends on the app, and if it was preinstalled on your device or downloaded. Downloaded apps can be uninstalled. Pre-installed
apps cannot be uninstalled, only disabled if the app supports this. If you disable a preinstalled app, you can enable it again under Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.
1Touch and hold the application you want to uninstall or disable.
2Tap
> OK to delete an app, or DISABLE to disable an app.
If an
icon is not shown, tap for more options.
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. Some
applications get closed when you press the Home key
to exit while others are
paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or
running in the background, you can continue where you left o the next time you
open the application.
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
1Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split screen
mode are open and running in the background.
2Open the application that you would like to use in split screen mode, then
tap and hold
. The application will be assigned to the first part of the split
screen.
3Select the second desired application from the thumbnail list.
4If you want to resize the split screen windows, drag the split screen border in
the center.
5To exit Split Screen mode, tap and hold
while the split screen windows are
displayed.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They
also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see
basic weather information directly on your Homescreen. When you tap the widget,
the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from
Google Play™.
To Add a Widget to the Homescreen
1Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device
•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until the device vibrates,
and then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen
•Touch and hold an item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to
the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1Tap the folder to open it.
2Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
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 dierent
colors and patterns.
A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your
Homescreen and Lockscreen. Live wallpapers add visual eects to your
interactions with the touch screen, letting the display change dynamically.
Themes can include a wallpaper, a screensaver, title bars, and a sound scheme
that all fit together to create a unique look and feel for your device.
To change your wallpaper
1Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device
vibrates.
2Tap Wallpapers.
3To set the same wallpaper for the Lock and Home screens, select the
wallpaper and tap APPLY. To set dierent wallpapers, first tap the Lock or
Home screen preview. Choose a wallpaper for that screen and tap SELECT >
APPLY.
You can also use a photo as your wallpaper. Instead of selecting a wallpaper from the
options shown, tap Photos. Choose a photo and tap SELECT.
To set a theme
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device
vibrates.
2Tap Themes.
3Choose an option:
•To use an existing theme, select the theme, then tap APPLY THEME.
•To download a new theme, tap GET MORE THEMES.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
1Long-press the power key until a prompt window appears.
2Tap
.
You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down
key at the same time.
To dismiss a notification from the notification panel
•Swipe the notification left or right.
Not all notifications can be dismissed.
To snooze a notification, drag the notification slowly to the side and tap . Notifications
can be snoozed for 15, 30, or 60 minutes, or 2 hours.
To expand a notification on the Notification panel
•Tap to expand and view more information about the notification without
opening the app.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To Clear All Notifications from the Notification Panel
•Tap CLEAR ALL.
If there is a long list of notifications, scroll down to find the CLEAR ALL button.
To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen
•Double-tap the notification.
To Dismiss a Notification from the Lockscreen
•Swipe the notification left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen
•Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen
Notification Display Options on the Lockscreen
Show all
notification content
Hide sensitive
notification content
Don’t show
notifications at all
To select the notifications to display on the lock screen
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications.
2Tap On the lock screen.
3Select an option.
You can keep
this feature, tap the Keep notifications on lock screen slider under Configurenotifications.
Get all notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on,
keep in mind that all content (including the content of incoming email and chat
messages) will be visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant
apps as Hide sensitive content in the Notifications settings menu.
You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order
for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen
when sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an
incoming email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lockscreen.
You won't get any notifications on the lockscreen.
notifications on the lock screen until you swipe to dismiss them. To enable
Setting the Notification Level for an App
Block all
Sounds and vibrations o Block sound and screen notifications.
On the lock screenShow or hide all notification content on the lock screen.
Interrupts Priority onlyReceive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to
You can set notification channels to categorize notification levels. Long-press a notification
to change the notification categories.
Priority only.
To set the notification level for an app
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.
2Select the desired app, then tap Notifications.
3Tap the sliders to adjust notification settings as desired.
Notification Light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The
notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status
warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.
To enable or disable the notification light
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications.
2Tap the slider beside Notification light to enable or disable the function.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
No SIM card
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
Sending and downloading LTE data
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading HSPA+ data
Cellular data is disabled
A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection.
This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi
network. After successful login, the exclamation point disappears.
If Google™ is blocked in your area, the exclamation mark may appear even
when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and there is a working
internet connection.
Use the Google Docs application to create, edit, and collaborate with others
on documents.
Use Google Drive application to save your documents and files for easy
access from any device, share them with your friends, and collaborate with
colleagues.
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.
Search for information on your device and on the web.
Enjoy music, movies, apps, and games on your device, and get exclusive
access to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices.
View your current location, find other locations, and plan routes using
Google Maps.
Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.
The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short video collages
using your existing photo and video collection.
Use the Music application to organize and play music and audio books.
View news stories from News Suite.
Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart
dial function.
Organize, 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
application.
Use the Play Store application to find applications to buy or download for
free.
Stay connected with your gaming friends and the games you love to play,
shop on the PlayStation® Store, and more.
Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.
Use the Google Sheets application to create, edit, and collaborate with
others on spreadsheets.
Use the Sketch application to create and explore images, then share them
with your friends.
Use Google Slides to create, edit, and collaborate with others on
presentations.
Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For
example, you can access the User guide and troubleshooting information,
plus tips and tricks.
Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content
with your friends.
Always use an original Sony charger and USB Type-C™ cable intended for your
specific Xperia™ model. Other chargers and cables may increase charging time,
not charge at all, or may even damage your device. Make sure all USB ports and
connectors are completely dry before inserting the USB Type-C™ cable.
If the battery is depleted, it may take up to 30 minutes for your device to respond
to the charging. During this time, the screen may remain completely dark, not
showing the charging icon. It can take up to 4 hours for a completely drained
battery to be fully charged.
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an
authorized Sony repair center. Never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so
can cause damage and void your warranty.
A wall socket charger will charge your device faster than charging via your computer. You
can still use your device while charging.
1Connect one end of the USB Type-C™ cable to the charger (or to the USB
port of a computer).
2Connect the other end of the cable to the USB Type-C™ port on your device.
The notification light illuminates when charging begins.
3When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by
pulling it straight out. Be sure not to bend the connector.
It is important to use the USB Type-C™ cable provided, as other types of USB cables can
damage your device.
If the battery is completely depleted, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
GreenBattery is charging, charge level is greater than 90%
OrangeBattery is charging, charge level is 15-90%
RedBattery is charging, 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 dierent apps and features. You can also use Battery Care
to increase the battery's lifetime. Background power saving features are activated
by default to help you further reduce battery consumption, and additional power
saving modes are available to help you reduce battery consumption when
necessary.
Power-saving features lower the priority of certain non-essential device functions.
If you do not want an application to be aected, you can make it exempt in the
Power-saving exceptions menu. Phone calls and SMS are not aected.
System updates may change the power saving features available on your device.
To review and reduce your battery consumption
1Find and tap Settings > Battery to view the estimated remaining battery
percentage and battery time.
2Tap Advanced to view a list of applications and features that have
consumed battery power since the last charging cycle.
3Tap an item to get information on how to reduce its battery consumption.
To view battery consumption for applications
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.
2Select an application and review its battery consumption under Battery.
General Usage Tips to Improve Battery Performance
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:
•Turn o Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and location services when you don't need these
features.
•Turn o your device or use Airplane mode if you are in an area with no or
low network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available
networks, and this consumes power.
•Use a Wi-Fi network instead of roaming when abroad. Roaming is scanning
for your home network and puts additional demands on your battery as your
device must transmit with a higher output power, see
Wi-Fi
on page 51.
•Change the synchronization settings for your email, calendar, and contacts,
Synchronizing with Online Accounts
see
on page 57.
•Check the applications that have a high battery consumption and consider
the battery saving tips provided on your device for these applications.
•Change the notification level for an application, see
Notifications
•Turn o the location-sharing permission for an application, see
settings
•Uninstall applications that you are not using, see
on page 62.
Application screen
on page 32.
Application
on
page 26.
•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 Optimization
You can make applications exempt from being optimized.
1Find and tap Settings > Battery.
2Tap
and select Power-saving exceptions. You will see a list of applications
that are not optimized.
3To add or remove applications from this exemption list, tap Apps and select
or de-select an application.
4The list of applications that are exempt will get updated according to your
settings.
You can also configurePower-saving exceptions from Settings > Apps & notifications >
Advanced > Special access.
STAMINA mode
Depending on the STAMINA level, dierent features will be restricted or disabled in
order to reduce battery consumption. These include rendering performance,
animation and screen brightness, image enhancement, background app data
syncing, vibration except for incoming calls, streaming and GPS while the screen is
appears in the status bar.
o.
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is,
the primary user, to activate or deactivate STAMINA mode.
To activate or deactivate STAMINA mode
1Find and tap Settings > Battery.
2Tap STAMINA mode and tap the slider to activate or deactivate the function.
When STAMINA mode is activated you can select additional options, for
example you can adjust the Auto-start percentage according to your
preferences.
You can exempt applications from being optimized by STAMINA mode in the Battery
Optimization menu.
Your battery time is extensively prolonged, but available apps are limited, and
mobile data and Wi-Fi are disabled. Calling and SMS are still available. Your Home
screen is changed and appears in the status bar.
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is,
the primary user, to activate or deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode.
To activate Ultra STAMINA mode
1Find and tap Settings > Battery.
2Tap Ultra STAMINA mode and then tap Activate.
3Tap OK to activate.
You cannot exempt applications from being optimized by Ultra STAMINA mode.
To deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode
1Drag down the status bar to access the Notification panel.
2Tap Deactivate.
3Tap OK.
Deactivating Ultra STAMINA mode will restart your device.
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 enable or disable Battery Care
1Find and tap Settings > Battery > Battery Care.
2Tap the slider to enable or disable Battery Care.
Learned patterns of the regular charging cycle are saved by Battery Care. Even if the
function has been disabled, it adopts to the learned patterns after enabling the function
again.
Updating your device
You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality,
enhancements, and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a
software update is available,
new updates manually, or schedule an update.
The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device.
However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to
use the Xperia™ Companion software on a PC or on an Apple® Mac® computer to
update your device.
Before updating your device, consider the following:
•Ensure you have sucient storage capacity before attempting to update.
•If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is,
the primary user, to update the device.
•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 aected
after an update.
For more information about software updates, go to
1If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as
the owner.
2Find and tap Settings > System > Software update.
If your Xperia™ device has less than 500 MB of free internal memory available, you are not
notified about new software. Instead, you receive a warning in the Notification panel:
"Storage space running out. Some system functions may not work." If you receive this
notification, free up internal memory to get notifications about new available software.
Updating Your Device Wirelessly
Use the Software update application to update your device software wirelessly. The
updates you can download over a cellphone network depend on your service
provider. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi network instead of a cellphone network
to download new software so you can avoid data trac costs.
To install a system update
1If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in
as the owner.
2Find and tap Settings > System > Software update.
3If a system update is available, tap CONTINUE, then tap INSTALL NOW.
To schedule a system update
1If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in
as the owner.
2Find and tap Settings > System > Software update.
3If a system update is available, tap CONTINUE, then tap the Schedule
installation slider.
4Tap OK > Set time.
5Set the desired time for the software update, then tap OK.
6Your device will be updated at the set time automatically.
To set up automatic download of system updates
1Find and tap Settings > System > Software update.
2Tap
, then tap Settings > Auto download system updates.
3Tap On.
To enable or disable automatic updates for applications
1Find and tap Settings > System > Software update.
2Tap
, then tap Settings > Auto update apps.
3Select the preferred option.
To update your device using a computer
1Using a USB Type-C cable, connect your device to the computer.
2Make sure that the screen of your device is unlocked, and that the USB
connection mode on the device is set to Transferring files.
3Open Xperia™ Companion, if it is not automatically launched.
4Be sure the computer can access the internet.
5Computer: If a new software update is detected, a pop-up window appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.
If you don’t have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on the relevant computer,
connect your device to the computer and follow the on-screen installation instructions.
Make sure you are using the USB Type-C cable that came with your device and it is properly
You can also use your device as a Supply power, and charge the other connected
device. Make sure the other device supports USB charging.
Using the Using device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for
musical instrument apps.
To change USB connection mode
1Attach a USB Type-C connector to your device.
2Drag down the Status bar, and then tap USB charging this device.
3Tap Transferring files, Supply power or Using device as MIDI to enable the
desired mode.
Storage and memory
Your device has several dierent storage and memory options:
•The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal
settings and data.
•You can use a removable memory card to get more storage space. Media files 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) cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle
running applications and the operating system.
You can purchase a memory card separately.
Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper
for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/
.
Improving Memory Performance
Your device memory tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts
to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the
following:
•Always try to keep at least 500 MB of free internal storage available.
•Close running applications that you are not using.
•Clear the cache memory for all applications.
•Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use.
•Transfer photos, videos, and music from the internal memory to the memory card.
•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, like transferring data to the memory
card and formatting the memory card.
To view the memory status
•Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory.
To view memory usage
1Find and tap Settings > System > About phone.
2Keep tapping on Build number until a message informs you that you have
become a developer.
3Under System, find and tap Developer options > Memory.
To clear the cache memory for all applications
1Find and tap Settings > Storage.
2Tap Other apps, then tap the desired application.
3Tap CLEAR CACHE. If you have a memory card inserted, select Internal
shared storage after tapping Storage.
When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings.
1Make sure you have a memory card inserted into your device.
2Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card.
3Mark the files that you want to transfer to the memory card.
4Tap Transfer.
To stop applications and services from running
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.
2Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP > OK.
To format the memory card
1Find and tap Settings > Storage.
2Tap SD card >
All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Be sure you first make
backups of all data you want to save. To back up your content, you can copy it to a
computer. For more information, see
, then tap Storage settings > Format > Erase & format.
Managing files using a computer
on the 44 page.
Smart Cleaner
Using Smart cleaner, you can improve device performance by automatically
optimizing storage and memory depending on the frequency of app use.
To enable or disable Smart cleaner
1Find and tap Settings > Assistant > Smart cleaner.
2Tap the slider under Smart cleaner.
You can also modify, copy or delete files manually if you go to Settings > Storage > Internal
shared storage when a memory card is inserted.
Backing Up and Restoring Content
Generally, you should not save photos, videos, and other personal content solely
on the internal memory of your device. If your device is damaged, lost or stolen,
the data stored on its internal memory may be impossible to recover. It is
recommended to use the Xperia™ Companion software to make backups which
save your data safely to an external device. This method is especially
recommended if you are updating your device software to a newer Android
version.
The Xperia™ Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data
before you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up data to
an online account, an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have
connected to your device using a USB host adapter:
With the Google Backup & Restore application, you can back up data to a Google
server.
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:
1Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB
Type-C™ cable.
2Open 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 Transferring files mode on your device.
3Click on Backup on the Xperia™ Companion main screen.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.
If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you
connect your device to the computer.
To Restore Your Data Using a Computer
1Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB
Type-C™ cable.
2Open 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 Transferring files mode on your device.
3Click on Restore on the Xperia™ Companion main screen.
4Select a backup file from the backup records, then click on Next and follow
the on-screen instructions to restore data to your device.
If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you
connect your device to the computer.
Backing up Data with the Xperia™ Backup & Restore Application
Using the Xperia™ Backup & restore application, you can make an online or a local
data backup. You can do so manually or turn on the automatic backup function to
save data periodically.
The Xperia™ Backup & restore application is recommended for backing up data
before you do a factory data reset. With this application, you can back up the
following types of data to an online account, to an SD card, or to an external USB
storage device that you have connected to your device using a USB host adapter:
•Contacts
•Conversations
•Call Log
•Calendar
•Email Accounts
•Wi-Fi Accounts
•Device Settings
•Applications
•Xperia™ Home layout
To set up the automatic backup function
1If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, be sure the storage
device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are
backing up to an SD card, make sure 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.
2Find and tap Settings > System.
3Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap Automatic backup.
4To enable the automatic backup function, tap the slider.
5Select where to save backup files.
6If desired, select a backup frequency, when to back up, and the specific data
to back up. Otherwise, the backup is completed according to the default
settings.
1If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, be sure the storage
device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are
backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted into
your device. If you are backing up content to an online account, make sure
you have signed in to your Google account.
2Find and tap Settings > System.
3Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More.
4Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data that you
want to back up.
5Tap Backup.
6After the data is backed up, tap Finish.
To edit a backup file
1Find and tap Settings > System.
2Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More.
3Tap Edit backup file, then select a backup source and the data types that
you want to delete.
4Tap Delete data.
5Tap OK to confirm.
6After the data is deleted, tap Finish.
To Restore Backed-Up Content
1If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the
storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If
you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure that the SD card is
properly inserted into your device. If you are restoring content from Xperia
Backup & Restore service, make sure you have signed in to your Google
account.
2Find and tap Settings > System.
3Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap Restore data, then select a restore
source and the data that you want to restore.
4Tap Restore data.
5After the content is restored, tap Finish.
Remember that any changes that you make to your data and settings after you create a
backup—such as any new apps you install—get deleted during any subsequent restore
procedure.
Backing Up Data With the Google Backup & Restore Application
Using the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up data to a Google
server. You can also turn on the automatic restore function to restore application
data and settings when you reinstall an application.
With this application you can back up the following types of data:
•Applications
•Bookmarks
•Wi-Fi networks
•Other settings
To back up data to a Google account
1Find and tap Settings > System > Backup.
2Under Back up to Google Drive, tap Backup account.
To enable or disable automatic restore when you reinstall an application
1Find and tap Settings > System > Backup.
2To enable or disable the function, tap the slider beside Back up to Google
Google Play™ is the ocial online Google store for downloading applications,
games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications.
Before you start downloading from Google Play, be sure that you have a working
internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data trac charges. For more
information, see
To use Google Play, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play may not be available
in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play
1Find and tap Play Store.
2Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the
search function.
3Tap the item to view its details. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device
in order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the
application under Settings > Apps & notifications > App permissions.
Updating your device
on page 42.
Downloading Applications from Other Sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google
Play™, you can download applications directly from other websites by following
the relevant download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Download
applications only from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any
questions or concerns.
If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can
allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™. Changes made by the owner
aect all other users.
To enable or disable the downloading of applications from other sources
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App permissions.
2Tap the app to view its permissions. Tap the slider to enable or disable.
The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in
most markets. Go to
Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
To browse the web
1Find and tap .
2If you are using Google Chrome for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously.
3Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap
on the keyboard.
Internet and MMS settings
To access the internet, or send multimedia messages without Wi-Fi, you need a
cellular data connection with correct internet and Multimedia Messaging Service
(MMS) settings. Here are some tips:
•For most cellular networks and operators, these settings come pre-installed on
your device so you can start using the internet and sending multimedia messages
right away.
•You can manually check for updates to the internet and MMS settings. If you
change or delete an internet or MMS setting by mistake, download the internet
and MMS settings again.
•Refer to troubleshooting tips for your device at
network coverage, cellular data, and MMS issues.
•If the Battery time preferred setting of STAMINA mode is activated to save power,
all cellular data trac gets paused when the screen is o. If this causes connection
problems, try excluding some applications and services from being paused, or
deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily.
•If you are sharing a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary
user, can download internet and messaging settings from the Settings menu, but
the downloaded settings are applicable to all users.
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To download internet and MMS settings
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Internet settings.
2Tap ACCEPT. Once the settings are downloaded successfully,
the status bar and cellular data trac is turned on automatically.
If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your
cellphone or Wi-Fi network connections. Move to an open location free from obstructions
or get close to a window and then try again.
To add internet and MMS settings
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network.
2Tap Access Point Names >
3Tap Name and enter a name of your choice, then tap OK.
4Tap APN and enter the access point name, then tap OK.
5Enter all other required information. If you don't know what information is
required, contact your network operator for more details.
6When you're done, tap
To view downloaded internet and MMS settings
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network.
2Tap Access Point Names.
3To view more details, tap any of the available items.
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.
Some Wi-Fi networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get
access. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi network administrator for more information.
Available Wi-Fi networks may be open or secured. Secured networks are indicated
by next to the Wi-Fi network name.
Some Wi-Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it
manually to your list of available Wi-Fi networks.
To turn Wi-Fi on or o
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2Tap the slider to enable or disable Wi-Fi.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2Tap the slider to turn on Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi networks are displayed.
3Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant
password.
is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
The list of available Wi-Fi networks refreshes automatically. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi
network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at
http://support.sonymobile.com
.
To add a Wi-Fi network manually
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2Scroll down and tap Add network.
3Enter the Network name information.
4To select a security type, tap the Security field.
5If required, enter a password.
6To edit advanced options, such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced
options and then edit the options as desired.
7Tap SAVE.
Contact your Wi-Fi network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
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. You can also
enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi network is detected.
To enable or disable Wi-Fi network notifications
1Make sure that Wi-Fi turned on for your device.
2Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
3Scroll down and tap Wi-Fi preferences. Tap the Open network notification
slider to enable or disable.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi network
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2Tap the Wi-Fi network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
To add a Wi-Fi sleep policy
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
3Select an option.
To enable auto network switch
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2Tap Wi-Fi preferences.
3Tap the Auto network switch slider and tap ENABLE.
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced.
3MAC address is displayed in the list.
The Wi-Fi Mac address is also displayed under Settings > System > About phone > Status >
Wi-Fi MAC address.
WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a wireless networking standard that helps you
establish secure wireless network connections. WPS makes it easy for you to set up
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encryption to secure your network. You can also add
new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords.
Use one of these methods to enable WPS:
•Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for
example, a router.
•PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number),
which you enter on the WPS-supported device.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a WPS button
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on.
3Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > WPS Push Button, then press the WPS
button on the WPS-supported device.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a WPS PIN
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on.
3Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > WPS PIN Entry.
4On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device.
Sharing your cellular data connection
You can share your cellular data connection with other devices in several ways.
•USB tethering: Share your cellular data connection with a single computer using a
USB cable.
•Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Share your cellular data connection with up to 10 other
devices simultaneously, including devices that support WPS technology.
•One-touch portable hotspot: Touch devices to start sharing your cellular
connection over Wi-Fi.
•Bluetooth® tethering: Share your cellular data connection with up to four other
devices via Bluetooth®.
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1Connect your device to a computer, using the USB cable that came with it.
2Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
3Tap the USB tethering slider, then tap OK if prompted.
status bar once you are connected.
4To stop sharing your data connection, tap the USB tethering slider or
disconnect the USB cable.
is displayed in the
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To share your cellphone connection by One-touch tethering
1Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
3Tap the Portable hotspot slider to enable the function.
4Tap 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.
To share your cellular data connection with another Bluetooth device
1Make sure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are paired with
each other and that cellular data trac is activated on your device.
2Your device: Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot &
tethering. Tap the Bluetooth tethering slider to enable the function.
3Bluetooth device: Set up the device so that it obtains its network
connection using Bluetooth. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant
instructions to complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android
operating system, tap the settings icon beside the name of the device that it
is paired with under Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth >Paired
devices, then mark the Internet access checkbox.
4Your device: Wait for
to appear in the status bar. Once it appears, the
setup is complete.
5Tap the Bluetooth tethering slider again to disable the function.
The Bluetooth tethering function is turned o every time you turn o your device or turn o
the Bluetooth function.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2Tap Portable hotspot settings > Configure hotspot.
3Enter the Network name information.
4To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
5Tap SAVE.
6Tap
and tap the Portable hotspot slider to enable the function.
7If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar when the
portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active.
8To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi, tap the Portable hotspot
slider to disable the function.
To Allow a WPS-Supported Device to Use Your Cellular Data Connection
1Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
2Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering >
Portable hotspot settings.
3Under Configure hotspot, make sure that your portable hotspot is secured
by a password.
4Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the on-screen instructions. Alternatively,
> WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-
tap
supported device.
To rename or secure your mobile hotspot
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2Tap Portable hotspot settings > Configure hotspot.
3Enter the Network name information.
4To select a security type, tap the Security field.
5If required, enter a password.
6Tap SAVE.
You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over
your cellular data or Wi-Fi connection during a given period. For example, you can
view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over
your cellular data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to
avoid additional charges.
If you are using a device that has multiple users, only the owner (that is, the primary user)
can adjust data usage settings. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater
control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
To help reduce data usage
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage > Data Saver.
2Tap the slider to enable or disable the function.
To turn data trac on or o
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage.
2Tap the Mobile data trac slider to turn data trac on or o.
When data trac is turned o, your device can still establish Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
connections.
To set a data usage warning
1Make sure that cellular data trac is turned on.
2Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage > Billing cycle.
3To set the warning level, tap the slider beside Set data warning.
4Tap Data warning, enter the desired data limit and tap SET. You receive a
warning notification when the amount of data trac reaches the level you
set.
To set a cellular data limit
1Make sure that cellular data trac is turned on.
2Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage.
3Tap Billing cycle and tap the slider beside Set data limit, then tap OK.
4To set the data usage limit, tap Data limit, enter the desired data limit and
tap SET.
Once your cellular data usage reaches the set limit, cellular data trac on your device gets
turned o automatically.
To control the data usage of individual applications
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.
2Tap the application that you want to control, then tap Data usage.
The performance of individual applications may be aected if you change the related data
usage settings.
To check your data usage
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage.
2To view information about the amount of data transferred via cellular data
connection, tap Cellular data usage.
3To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi-Fi
connection, tap the Wi-Fi data usage under Data usage.
Selecting cellular networks
Your device supports the use of up to three dierent networks at the same time.
You can select from the following network mode combinations:
Your device automatically switches between cellphone networks depending on
which cellphone networks are available where you are. You can also manually set
your device to use a particular cellphone network mode, for example, WCDMA or
GSM.
Dierent status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or
mode of network that you are connected to. Refer to
Status icons
on page 34 to
see what the dierent status icons look like.
To select a network mode
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network.
2Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode.
To select another network manually
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network.
2Tap Network operators > Search networks.
3Select a network.
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you
move out of range of the manually selected network.
To activate automatic network selection
1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network.
2Tap Service providers > Choose automatically.
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
1Tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account, then select the account
that you want to add.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to create or sign in to an account.
To synchronize manually with an online account
1Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts.
2Tap the name of the account that you want to synchronize with. A list of
items appears showing what can be synchronized with the account.
3Tap the slider next to the item that you want to synchronize.
To remove an online account
1Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts.
2Select the account, then tap REMOVE ACCOUNT.
3Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm.
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync
If your company uses a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access
your corporate email messages, calendar appointments, and contacts directly on
your device. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar, and
Contacts applications.
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the United States.
If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device,
the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password. This
occurs when your network administrator specifies a lock screen type for all EAS accounts
for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or
organization to check what network security policies are implemented for cellular devices.
To set up an EAS account for synchronization
1Tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.
2Enter your corporate email address and password.
3Tap NEXT. If a failure occurs, enter the domain and server details for your
account manually and then tap NEXT.
4Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
5Select a synchronization method, a synchronization interval and the data
that you want to sync with your device.
6Tap NEXT, then select how you want to be notified when a new email
arrives.
7Tap NEXT, enter a name for the corporate account, then tap Finish setup.
8If prompted, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server
to set certain security rules on your device, like disabling voice recording and
2Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on
your device.
3To confirm, tap OK.
To select the notification sound
1Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification sound.
2Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on
your device.
3To confirm, tap OK.
Some applications have their own specificnotification sounds, which you can select from
the application settings.
To enable touch tones
1Find and tap Settings > Sound > Advanced.
2Tap the sliders to enable or disable the dierent touch tones as desired.
Do Not Disturb Mode
You can set your device to Do not disturb mode and decide how long your device
will be in Do not disturb mode manually. You can also preset when your device will
be in Do not disturb mode automatically.
To Activate Do Not Disturb Mode
1Using two fingers, drag the status bar fully downward to access the Quick
Settings panel.
2Find and tap
3Select an option, then tap Done.
To Quickly Shift Between Do Not Disturb/Vibrate/Sound Mode
1Press the volume key up or down until
2Tap or to quickly shift between Vibrate/Sound mode. To activate Do not
disturb mode, press the volume key down when in vibrate mode.
To schedule Do not disturb mode time intervals
1Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb.
2Select from the rules under Automatic rules, or tap
3Choose a rule type.
4Enter the desired name for the rule, then tap OK.
5Select the settings for the rule you have created. For a Time rule, you can
select the days and time. For an Event rule, you can select an event from
your calendar to synchronize with.
.
, , or appears.
to add a new rule.
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
1Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only.
2Tap Calls or Messages.
3Select an option.
To adjust the screen brightness manually regardless of lighting condition
1Find and tap Settings > Display and tap the Adaptive brightness slider to
disable this function, if it is not already disabled.
2Tap Brightness level.
3Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
Lowering the brightness level helps the battery last longer.
To enable or disable vibrate on touch
1Find and tap Settings > Sound > Advanced.
2Tap the Vibrate on tap slider to enable or disable the function.
To adjust the idle time before the screen turns o
1Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
2Select an option.
To turn o the screen quickly, briefly press the power key
.
To adjust the font size
1Find and tap Settings > Display > Font size.
2Select the preferred option.
To adjust the display size
1Find and tap Settings > Display > Display size.
2Drag the slider to select the preferred option.
To adjust the white balance of the display
1Find and tap Settings > Display > White balance.
2Drag the sliders to the desired positions to adjust the white balance.
To revert the white balance setting back to its default values, tap
> Default values.
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 o according to your
sleep setting.
To enable or disable the Smart backlight control function
1Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control.
2Tap 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. When you use glove mode, a cursor ring appears on the area of the screen
where a touch is registered.
To enable or disable glove mode
1Find and tap Settings > Display > Glove mode.
2Tap the slider to enable or disable this function.
The sensitivity depends on the size of the contact area between the screen and the gloved
finger that you use to navigate the screen.
Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific
application. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the
Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app
screen from being minimized. You can also use this feature when you lend your
device to another person to make it harder for them to access more than one
application. For example, you can lend your device to somebody to take a photo
and pin the screen to the Camera application so that the person can't easily use
other apps such as Email.
Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from
unpinning a screen and accessing your device. To protect your data, you should set up your
device to request a screen lock PIN, password, or pattern before someone can unpin the
screen.
To enable or disable screen-pinning
1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning.
2Tap the slider to enable or disable the function.
3To unpin your screen, touch and hold
A pattern, PIN, or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work.
To pin a screen
1Make sure screen pinning is activated on your device.
2Open an app and go to the screen that you want to pin.
3Tap
.
4To display the screen pinning icon
5Tap .
6In the pop-up window that appears, tap Got it.
and at the same time.
, swipe upward.
To Unpin a Screen
1On the pinned screen, touch and hold
and at the same time.
2Release both buttons.
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. 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 allow a permission
•To allow a permission, tap Allow. You can mark the Don't ask again
checkbox if you wish.
To deny a permission
•To deny a permission, tap Deny when the dialog is shown.
Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions.
Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a
dialog will inform you.
To configure applications
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications.
2Select a configuration option, for example App permissions, then choose an
application that you want to configure.
To allow critical permissions
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App permissions.
2Select an option, then tap the relevant slider to adjust permissions.
Allowing or Denying Automatic Application Updates
If the automatic update feature is enabled, your applications get updated without
you being asked, so you may not realize that large volumes of data are being
downloaded. In order to avoid potentially high data transfer costs, you can disable
automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi-Fi connection. You
have to disable the automatic update feature both in the Play Store™ app and the
What's New app (where available) to avoid the automatic updating of apps.
To enable or disable automatic updates for all applications in the Play Store
1Find and tap
2Tap
3Select the preferred option.
, then tap Settings > Auto-update apps.
.
To enable or disable automatic updates for all applications in What's New
1Find and tap
2Tap , then tap Settings > Auto-update apps.
3Select the preferred option.
.
Application linking
Your device can determine the default app to handle a particular web link. This
means that if the link is set, you don’t need to select an app each time you open a
link. You can change the default app any time you want.
To manage app links from the Settings menu
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications.
2Tap Advanced > Default apps > Opening links.
3Select an app, and adjust the settings as desired.
Resetting Your Applications
You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops
responding or causes issues with your device.
To reset application preferences
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications.
2Tap App info >
> Reset app preferences, then tap > Reset apps.
Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device.
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.
2Select 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. The option to clear application data is not available for every
application or service.
To clear application cache
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.
2Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR CACHE.
The option to clear the application cache is not available for every application or service.
To clear the application default setting
1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.
2Select an application or service, then tap Open by default > CLEAR
DEFAULTS.
The option to clear the application default setting is not available for every application or
service.
Screen Saver
Set up an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos, or a
slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle.
On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual Screen saver settings.
To enable or disable the screen saver
1Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver.
2Tap the slider to enable or disable the function.
To select content for the Screen saver
1Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver.
2Tap the slider to enable the function.
3Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active.
To start the screen saver manually
1Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver.
2Tap the slider to enable the function.
3To activate the Screen saver immediately, tap
, then tap Start now.
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
1Find and tap Settings > System > Languages & input > Languages.
2To 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.
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts,
select the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then
select the language you want.
1Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time.
2Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider.
3Tap Set date.
4Flick left or right, or use the arrows to set the desired date.
5Tap OK.
To set the time manually
1Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time.
2Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider.
3Tap Set time.
4Select the relevant values for the hour and minute.
5Tap OK.
To set the time zone
1Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
2Disable the Automatic time zone function by tapping the slider.
3Tap Select time zone.
4Select an option.
X-Reality™ for mobile
Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of videos,
giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. X-Reality™ for mobile is
turned on by default, but you can turn it o if you want to reduce battery
consumption.
To enable or disable X-Reality™ for mobile
1Find and tap Settings > Display > Video image enhancement.
2Tap the slider to enable or disable.
Color gamut and contrast
Professional, Standard, and Super-vivid modes enhance the color brightness and
saturation of your photos and videos while you view them on your device.
To apply an image enhancement mode
1Find and tap Settings > Display > Color gamut and contrast.
2Select an option.
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 dierences between songs or videos. You can also
improve the quality of compressed music files to near high-resolution audio
quality when you are using wired headphones.
To enhance the sound output automatically
1Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.
2Disable the DSEE HX function by tapping the slider, if it is enabled.
3Enable the ClearAudio+ function by tapping the slider.
To adjust the sound settings manually using the Equalizer
1Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.
2If the ClearAudio+ function or the DSEE HX function is enabled, tap the
slider to disable it.
3Tap Sound eects > Equalizer.
4To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons. To choose a
preset arrangement, tap , select an arrangement, then tap OK to confirm.
The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no eect on voice communication
applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
To turn on the Surround sound feature
1Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings > Sound eects > Surround
sound (VPT).
2Flick left or right to select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.
To minimize volume dierences using the Dynamic normalizer
1Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.
2Disable the DSEE HX function by tapping the slider, if it is enabled.
3Enable the Dynamic normalizer function by tapping the slider.
To upgrade the quality of compressed music files
1Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.
2Enable the DSEE HX function by tapping the slider.
This setting is only available for wired headphones that support High-Resolution Audio.
Noise cancellation
Your device supports noise canceling headsets. By using a noise canceling headset
with your device, you can get much clearer audio quality when listening, for
example, to music in a noisy environment, such as on a bus, a train or a plane. You
can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or
read.
To ensure optimal performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended.
To use a noise-canceling headset
1Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device.
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Accessory settings > Noise canceling, then
enable the Noise canceling function by tapping the slider.
3Tap Headset/Headphone type, and select the type of your headset/
headphone.
4If 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.
5If you want Noise canceling to be enabled for as long as the headset is
connected, tap the Power save mode slider to disable this function.
A noise canceling headset may not be included with your device at purchase.
You can also enable the Noise canceling function via the notification on the Quick settings
panel when a noise-canceling headset is connected to your device.
To Adjust the Settings to the Noise Environment
1Make sure a noise-canceling headset is connected to your device.
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Accessory settings > Noise canceling >
Noise environment.
3Select the relevant noise environment type, then tap OK.
Your device supports multiple user accounts so that dierent users can log in
separately to the device and use it. Multiple user accounts work well in situations
where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to
someone to use for a while. The user who sets up the device for the first time
becomes the owner of the device. Only the owner can manage the accounts of
other users. Apart from the owner account, there are two dierent types of
accounts:
•Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your
device.
•Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use
your device temporarily.
Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can allow
downloads from sources other than Google Play™.
About the Regular User Account
By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow dierent users to have dierent
homescreens, wallpapers, and general settings. They also get separate access to
applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add
up to seven Regular User accounts on your device.
To Add a Regular User Account
1Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the
device for the first time.
2Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user.
3Tap OK. The new account is now created.
4Tap Set up now. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added
user appears in the top-right corner.
5Unlock the screen by swiping upwards.
6Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user.
You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar fully downward and tap the user icon, and then tap Add user.
To delete a regular user account from your device
1Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users.
3Tap
beside the name of the user that you want to delete, 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. Once your guest is finished using your
device, you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh. The
Guest User account is preinstalled and cannot be deleted.
To activate the guest user account
1Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the
device for the first time.
2Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Guest.
You can also activate the guest user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag
the status bar fully downward and tap the user icon, and then tap Add guest.
1Make sure you are logged in to the guest account.
2Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users.
3Find and tap Remove guest.
4Tap Remove.
You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are
logged in to the guest account. Just drag the status bar downward and tap the user icon,
and then tap Remove guest.
Switching between Multiple User Accounts
To switch between multiple user accounts
1To view the list of users, drag the status bar downward, then tap the user
icon.
2Tap the icon representing the user account that you want to switch to. The
lock screen for that user account appears.
When you switch to the guest account, tap Start over if you want to wipe the previous
session or tap Yes, continue to continue the previous session.
Settings for Multiple User Accounts
There are three dierent types of settings on devices with multiple users:
•Settings that can be changed by any user and aect all users. Examples include
language, Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, NFC, and Bluetooth®.
•Settings that only aect an individual user account. Examples include automatic
data syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper.
•Settings that are only visible to the owner and aect all users, for example, VPN
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.
1Switch between lower case, upper case, and all caps
2Display numbers and symbols
3Tap to enter a comma
4Enter a space
5Enter punctuation
6Tap to enter a carriage return, or touch and hold to access smileys
7Delete
For more information about SwiftKey, go to
https://swiftkey.com/
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Google Keyboard Overview
You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter
individually, or you can slide your finger from letter to letter to form words.
2 Tap to enter a hard return, access smileys, or search the content. Functionality may depend on text
field type.
3 Tap to enter punctuation.
4 Tap to insert space.
5 Tap to enter a comma.
6 Tap to display numbers and symbols.
7 Tap to switch between lower case, upper case, and all caps.
To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text
•Tap a text entry field.
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
1To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
2To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to
get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter
"é," touch and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your
finger pressed on the keyboard, drag to and select "é."
To enter a full stop
•After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar.
To Enter Text Using the Gesture Input Function
1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to
letter to trace the word you want to write.
2After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion
appears based on the letters you have traced.
3If the word that you want does not appear, tap
to see other options and
select accordingly. If the desired option does not appear, delete the entire
word and trace it again, or enter the word by tapping each letter individually.
Editing text
You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing
options by double-tapping the entered text. The editing options then become
available via an application bar.
Application bar
The following actions are available on the selected text:
•Cut
•Copy
•Paste
•Share
•Select all
The
Paste option only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard.
To Select Text
1Double-tap a word to highlight it.
2You can drag the tabs on both sides of the highlighted word to select more
You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, or use the smart dial
function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a
video call, you can use the Duo™ video chat application on your device.
1Back to call log
2Delete
3Dialpad
4Call button
To open the dialpad
1Find and tap .
2If the dialpad does not appear, tap .
To dial a phone number
1Find and tap
2If the call log appears, tap
3Enter the phone number, and tap .
To delete a number entered by mistake, tap
To make a call using smart dial
1Find and tap
2If the call log appears, tap to display the dialpad.
3Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact
you want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible
matches appears.
4Tap the contact that you want to call.
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to display the dialpad.
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To make an international call
1Find and tap
2Tap to display the dialpad.
3Touch and hold 0 until a "+" sign appears.
4Enter the country code and the area code without the initial zeros, followed
1In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
2Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial.
3Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial
number.
Showing or hiding your phone number
You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when
you call them.
To show or hide your phone number during outgoing calls
1Find and tap .
2Tap
> Settings > Calls.
3Tap Additional settings > Caller ID, and choose an option.
This option may not be provided by every operator.
Receiving Calls
If you receive an incoming call when the device is in sleep mode or the screen is
locked, the phone application opens in fullscreen format. If you receive an
incoming call when the screen is active, the incoming call is displayed as a floatingnotification, that is, in a minimized window that floats at the top of whatever
screen is open. When such a notification arrives, you can choose to answer the call
and open the phone application screen, or you can reject the call and stay on the
current screen.
To answer a call when the screen is inactive
•When a call comes in, swipe
up.
To Answer an Incoming Call When the Screen is Active
•When a call comes in, in the heads-up notification that appears at the top of
the screen, tap ANSWER.
Instead of answering the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping
the heads-up notification window. Using this method, you get more options to manage the
call. For example, you can decide to reject the call with a message.
To reject a call when the screen is inactive
•When a call comes in, swipe down.
To Reject a Call When the Screen is Active
•When a call comes in, in the heads-up notification that appears at the top of
the screen, tap DECLINE.
Instead of rejecting the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping
the heads-up notification window. This way you get more options to manage the call. For
example, you can decide to reject the call with a message.
To mute the ringtone for an incoming call
•When you receive the call, press the volume key.
Rejecting a Call with a Text Message
You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and
stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact.
You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or
you can create a new message. You can also create your own personalized
message by edit the predefined ones.
To reject a call with a text message when the screen is inactive
1When an incoming call arrives, drag to the center of the screen.
2Select a predefined message or tap Write new message.
To Reject a Call With a Text Message When the Screen is Active
1When an incoming call arrives, tap the heads-up notification window where
the phone number or the name of the contact is displayed.
2Drag to the center of the screen.
3Select a predefined message or tap Write new message.
To reject a second call with a text message
1When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag
screen.
2Select a predefined message or tap Write new message.
To edit the text message used to reject a call
1Find and tap
2Tap
3Tap Reject call with message.
4Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
5Tap OK.
> Settings > Calls.
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to the center of the
Smart call handling
You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the
Smart call handling function. Once activated, you can handle calls in the following
way:
•Answer: bring the device to your ear.
•Reject: shake the device.
•Ringer o: place the device face down.
To enable or disable Smart call handling
1Find and tap
2Tap
3Tap Smart call handling.
4Tap the slider under Smart call handling.
> Settings > Calls.
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Forwarding Calls
You can direct calls to a dierent recipient, such as to another phone number or
another device.
To forward calls
1Find and tap
2Tap > Settings > Calls.
3Tap Call forwarding > Voice, then select an option.
4Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on.
To turn o call forwarding
1Find and tap
2Tap > Settings > Calls.
3Find and tap Settings > Calls > Call forwarding > Voice.
4Select an option, then tap Turn o.
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Restricting Calls
You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have
received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed
Dialing Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. If your subscription includes a
voicemail service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to
voicemail. If you want to block a certain number, you can go to Google Play™ and
download applications that support this function.
FDN is not supported by all network operators. Contact your network operator to verify if
your SIM card or network service supports this feature.
To block calls and messages from a specific number
1Find and tap .
2Tap > Settings >Block numbers > Add a number.
3Enter the phone number you want to block, then tap BLOCK. Calls and texts
from this number are blocked.
To enable or disable fixed dialing
1Find and tap
2Tap
> Settings > Calls > Fixed dialing numbers.
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3To enable fixed dialing select Activate fixed dialing.
4To disable fixed dialing, select Deactivate fixed dialing.
5Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.
To add a number to the list of Fixed dialing numbers
1Find and tap
.
2Tap > Settings > Calls.
3Tap Fixed dialing numbers, then tap Fixed dialing numbers.
4Tap
> Add contact.
5Enter the desired information, then tap Save.
To change the SIM card PIN2
1Find and tap
2Tap
> Settings > Calls.
.
3Tap Fixed dialing numbers, then tap Change PIN2.
4Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
5Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
6Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.
1Find and tap .
2Tap .
3If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you
are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account that you
want to add the contact to. Alternatively, tap > Phone contact if you only
want to use and save this contact on your device.
4Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5When you are done, tap SAVE.
Once you save a contact to an account, that account will show as the default account to
save to the next time you add a contact. If you want to change which account a contact is
saved to, you need to create the contact again and save it to the correct account.
If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact's phone number, you do not
have to edit the number again when you make calls from abroad.
To edit a contact
1Find and tap .
2Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3Edit the desired information.
4When you are done, tap SAVE.
Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details.
To add a picture to a contact
1Find and tap .
2Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap
3Tap , then select a method for adding the contact picture and edit it as
desired.
4After you add the picture, tap SAVE.
You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application. If you want to
add a picture that is saved to an online account, you must download the picture first.
To personalize the ringtone for a contact
1Find and tap .
2Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap
3Select an option from the list.
4Select a music file saved on your device, then tap OK.
To send all calls to voicemail for a contact
1Find and tap
2Select the desired contact.
3Tap > Route to voicemail.
To delete contacts
1Find and tap
2Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.
3Tap
4To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts
1Find and tap .
2Tap > My info.
3Tap , then enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4When you are done, tap SAVE.
To create a new contact from a text message
1Find and tap .
2Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap ADD CONTACT.
3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4Edit the contact information and tap SAVE.
Grouping contacts
You can create contact labels to organize groups of related contacts. You can name
your groups as "Family" or "Friends" to dierentiate them from your other contacts.
To create a new label for a group
1Find and tap
2Tap , then tap Create label.
3Choose an account where your contacts are saved.
4Type a Label name, then tap OK.
To delete a group label
1Find and tap
2Tap , then tap the label you want to delete.
3Tap , then tap Delete label.
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Transferring contacts
There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync
contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device.
Transferring Contacts Using an Online Account
If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online
account, for example, Google Sync™ or Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, you can
transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.
To turn auto-sync data on or o
1Find and tap
2Tap , then tap Settings.
3Tap Accounts, then tap the Auto sync account data slider to enable or
disable the function.
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, use Bluetooth
technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more specific information about
transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.
1Find and tap .
2Tap , then tap Settings > Import > SD card or internal storage (.vcf file).
3Select where to store your contacts.
4Tap , then select SD card.
5Select the files that you want to import by tapping them.
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology
1
Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device
is set to visible.
2When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
3Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
4Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the
notification.
5Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts.
To import contacts from a SIM card
1Find and tap
.
2Tap , then tap Settings > Import.
3Tap SIM card.
4Select contacts to import, then tap Import.
Backing up Contacts
You can use internal storage, a memory card, or a SIM card to back up contacts.
Transferring contacts
See
on page 77 for more information about how to restore
contacts to your device.
To export all contacts to a memory card
1Find and tap
.
2Tap > Settings > Export > to SD card or internal storage (.vcf file).
3Tap
> SD card.
4Select a destination folder, then tap Save.
To export contacts to a SIM card
When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to
memory limitations on SIM cards.
1Find and tap .
2Tap > Settings > Export.
3Tap SIM card.
4Tap OK.
To export all contacts to internal storage
1Find and tap
.
2Tap > Settings > Export > to SD card or internal storage (.vcf file).
3Tap
> Show internal storage.
4Tap , then tap your device's model number beside .
5Select a destination folder or simply tap SAVE.
The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means
all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together.
The number of characters you can send in a single message varies depending on the
provider and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which
includes the size of added media files, is also provider-dependent. Contact your service
provider for more information.
1Go back to the list of conversations
2Call the message sender
3View more options
4Sent and received messages
5Send a completed message
6Add attachments
To create and send a message
1Find and tap .
2Tap .
3Enter 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.
4If you want to send a group message, tap
5If you want to add an attachment, tap
to add more recipients.
and select the relevant attachment
option.
6To send the message, tap
If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged
with the word Draft.
1Find and tap .
2Tap the desired conversation.
3If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap it.
All received messages are saved by default to the device memory.
To reply to a message
1Find and tap
2Tap the conversation containing the message.
3Enter your reply and tap .
To forward a message
1Find and tap .
2Tap the conversation containing the desired message.
3Touch and hold the desired message, then tap
4Select 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. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number
manually.
5Edit the message if necessary, then tap
To save a file contained in a received message
1Find and tap .
2If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap it.
3Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.
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Messaging settings
To change your message notification settings
1Find and tap
2Tap , then tap Settings.
3To set a notification sound, tap Notifications > Sound, then select an option
or tap
4To confirm, tap DONE.
5To adjust additional notification settings, tap the sliders.
To enable or disable delivery reports for outgoing messages
1Find and tap
2Tap
3Tap the Get SMS delivery reports slider to enable or disable the function.
After delivery reports are turned on, a check mark is displayed for messages that have been
successfully delivered.
and select a music file that is saved on your device.
, then tap Settings > Advanced.
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Video Chat
You can use the Google Duo™ video chat application on your device to chat with
friends who also use the application on Android™ and iOS devices.
https://support.google.com/duo/
Go to
how to use this application.
to get more detailed information about
The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.
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
1Find and tap Email.
2Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for
information on detailed settings for the email account.
To add an extra email account
1Find and tap Email.
2Tap , then tap Settings > Add account.
3Follow the on-screen instructions. If the settings for the email account
cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.
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 Transferring
files on your device and then copy and paste, or drag and drop the files using the
computer. See
•You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between
the computer and your device. Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for
Windows or Mac at
companion/
The Music application may not support all music file formats. For more information about
supported file formats and the use of multimedia (audio, image, and video) files, download
the White paper for your device at
Listening to music
Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music and audio books.
Music player overview
Managing files using a computer
http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia-
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http://www.sonymobile.com/support/
on page 44.
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Minimize the full screen player
1
2Launch Cast to share media files with another device
3View the play queue
4View menu options
5Album art (if available)
6Add or remove a song as a favorite
7Elapsed time of current song
8Add a song to a playlist
9Progress indicator—drag or tap along the line to fast-forward or rewind
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
1When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap .
2Tap Self-timer and select the delay time.
3Close the settings menu. The Self-timer setting is saved.
4Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of
beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.
When using the front camera, the Self-timer is set by pressing .
Shutter button
The shutter button is used dierently depending on the capturing mode and
activated features.
Shutter button overview
Take a photo
Record a video/Resume recording
Pause a video
Stop recording a video
Super slow motion
Self-timer is activated
Touch capture is activated
Touch capture and Self-timer are activated
To adjust camera settings
1When using the camera, tap
2Select a setting or press More.
3When More is selected, swipe the list to view the available settings.
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Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.
1When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video.
2Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
3Tap the screen to edit a photo or video.
Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application. See
videos
on page 100 for more options.
Viewing photos and
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.
Dierent exposures are required, for example, when taking photos of faces,
moving objects, or in low light.
Optimizing light conditions
•Look for light with direction and color that gives a scene shape and depth. This
type of light occurs just before sunrise and at sunset. Natural light from a window
is also good.
•For higher quality photos in low light, you need to keep the camera steady. You
can place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer.
•Even if light conditions are poor, try to take photos with and without the flash.
Sometimes the quality is better without the flash.
To use the flash
1When using the camera, tap the flash icon displayed on the screen, for
example
2If required, change the flash setting.
3Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a
video.
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Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.
When the background is brighter than the object, use Fill flash to remove unwanted dark
shadows.
Color, brightness, and exposure value
Your camera automatically adjusts the color, brightness, and exposure value by
detecting the light conditions and estimating the color temperature of ambient
light. Digital cameras can only estimate the color temperature, so you may need to
adjust the settings to get it correct.
If you experience yellow-colored photos in indoor environments or bluish photos
when using the flash, try adjusting the color in Superior auto mode.
To achieve better exposures in low light environments, change the brightness
when using Superior auto and Video modes, or change the exposure value when
using Manual mode.
To adjust the color and brightness
1When using the camera, tap
2Tap Color and brightness.
3Drag the sliders to adjust the color and brightness.
4Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a
video.
5Tap
to reset and close the color setting.
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This setting is only available in Superior auto and Video modes.
When using the camera, you can also adjust the color and brightness by simply tapping the
screen. To enable this function, make sure Object tracking is turned o.
1When using the camera, tap .
2Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust the exposure value.
3Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
This setting is only available in Manual mode.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed refers to how long the shutter is open and the camera sensor is
exposed to light.
A fast shutter speed helps to freeze motion, while a slow shutter speed can create
an eect called "motion blur," where moving objects appear blurred along their
line of motion.
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes.
To adjust the shutter speed
1When using the camera, tap
2Tap SS and drag the slider to adjust the shutter speed.
3Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take the photo.
This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera.
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ISO
ISO determines how sensitive your camera is to light. A low ISO number means
lower sensitivity, and a high ISO number means higher sensitivity. Higher
sensitivity can add blur to your photos.
Choose a higher ISO value when taking photos of moving objects or when taking
photos in low light without the flash.
If there is too much light, use the lowest ISO setting to achieve a higher image
quality.
ISO is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes.
To adjust the ISO value
1When using the camera, tap
2Tap ISO and select an ISO value.
3Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera.
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Strong backlight (HDR)
In Superior auto and Video modes, strong backlight is automatically adjusted and
indicated with . You can adjust for strong backlight manually in Manual mode.
To adjust toward a strong backlight
1When using the camera, tap
2Tap the HDR slider to enable.
3Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
In Superior auto and Video modes, white balance adjustments are automatic. You
can adjust the white balance manually in Manual mode.
To adjust the white balance
1When using the camera, tap .
2Tap WB and select one of the pre-defined light conditions, for example .
3Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
This setting is only available in Manual mode.
White balance settings
Auto
Adjust the color balance automatically
Cloudy
Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky
Daylight
Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions
Fluorescent
Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting
Incandescent
Adjust the color balance for warm lighting conditions, like under light bulbs
Optimizing exposure
Exposure metering measures the amount of light that strikes an object, to optimize
exposure.
Exposure metering is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes.
You can adjust the exposure manually in Manual mode, for example to change the
exposure for a specific part of the photo.
To adjust the exposure with metering
1When using the camera, tap
2Tap More > Metering.
3Select an exposure option and close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take your photo.
This setting is only available in Manual mode.
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Metering settings
Face
Measures the amount of light on a face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face
is neither too dark nor too bright
Multi
Divides the image into several parts, and measures each part to optimize the
exposure
Center
Determines the center of the image, and sets the exposure based on the
brightness of the object
Adjusts the exposure for a very small part of the object
Touch
Allows you to touch the screen to determine the object or area where exposure
should be optimized
Setting the right focus
The camera automatically sets the focus and detects faces in all capturing modes.
It can also detect and track a moving object. A yellow frame indicates the face or
moving object that is in focus.
One way to change the focus area is to move your camera around with the camera
key half-pressed. Once the focus is set, the circular frame turns blue. This
technique can be used, for example, to change the focus to a person who is at the
side of a group photo.
You can also tap the screen to focus on a specific area, or set a specific focus
distance. These options are only available for the main camera and depend on the
capturing mode selected.
To set the focus distance
1Tap
2Tap .
3Tap the slider to adjust the focus distance.
4Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
5Press 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 colored frame. Tap any frame to select a face to
focus on.
Use Smile Shutter to automatically take a photo when a person smiles. If you are
recording a video, a photo is taken each time a smile is detected.
•Consider the camera orientation. Use portrait for close-up photos, to fill the frame.
Use landscape for close-up group photos, or to capture an object in the
background.
•Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer to prevent blurred
photos.
To focus on another face
•Before taking a photo or recording a video, tap one of the white frames to
select a face to focus on.
To take a photo when someone smiles
1When using the camera, tap
2Tap Auto capturing or Auto capturing (video) > Smile Shutter.
3Close the settings menu. The setting is saved for the capturing mode
selected.
4When a smile is detected, the camera automatically takes a photo.
To take a selfie
1When using the camera, select a photo or video capturing mode for your
selfie.
2Tap
3Tap
4Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a selfie.
to activate the front camera.
if you want to use the self-timer.
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Turn on the Soft skin eect to soften skin tones when taking selfies.
To activate the selfie timer with the palm of your hand
1When using the camera, tap to activate the front camera.
2Tap
3Tap More > Auto capturing > Hand Shutter and close the settings menu.
4Turn your palm with your fingers straight up toward the camera.
5When the camera detects your hand, the timer starts and a selfie is taken.
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The setting is saved.
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, before you press a button. Object tracking can track a moving
object automatically.
Use Burst shot to find the best photo from a burst of images.
When recording videos, you can use SteadyShot™ to compensate for camera
movements and steady the frame.
Capturing moving objects
•Try not to follow the object. Instead, find a position where the object has to pass in
front of you.
•Consider changing the exposure to a faster shutter speed or a higher ISO to freeze
1When using the main camera, tap .
2Tap More > Predictive Capture > Auto.
3Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
5Tap the thumbnail to view the result. Two to four photos are saved
depending on the movement of the object. Predictive Capture can also
detect unexpected smiles.
6Tap SELECT THE BEST to save one or more photos.
This option is only available in Superior auto mode for the main camera.
To track an object
1When using the camera, tap .
2Tap More and tap the Object tracking slider to enable.
3Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4Select an object to track by touching it in the viewfinder.
5Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a
video.
To capture a burst of images
1Long-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.
2Release the camera key or shutter button to finish the burst. All photos are
saved.
3Tap the thumbnail to view the result, then tap
.
4Scroll through the pictures taken and select the photo or photos that you
want to save, then tap SAVE.
To record a steady video
1When using the camera, swipe the screen to select
2Tap
.
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3Tap More > SteadyShot™.
4Select Intelligent active to compensate for all camera movement or
Standard to compensate only for high-frequency camera movement.
5Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
6Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video.
Slow motion videos
Good lighting conditions are essential when you record slow motion videos.
Use the slow motion features to add powerful eects to your videos. You can
record in Slow motion or Super slow motion.
The Slow motion and Super slow motion settings are only available when slow
motion is enabled.
Super slow motion videos are limited to five seconds of play time. There are two
ways to record Super slow motion videos. You can either record separate short
videos in Super slow motion, or short sequences embedded within a video
recorded at normal speed.
The Slow motion eect is added after a video is recorded at normal speed.
To record a super slow motion video
1When using the camera, swipe the screen to select .
2Tap to enable slow motion.
3Tap .
4Select Slow motion mode > Super slow (one-shot).
5Close the settings menu.
6Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video in super
slow motion. The recording stops automatically.
7Tap
1When using the camera, swipe the screen to select
2Tap
3Tap .
4Select Slow motion mode > Super slow motion.
5Close the settings menu.
6Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video.
7Tap
8Tap to stop the recording.
9Tap
to exit.
To record a super slow motion sequence in a video
.
to enable slow motion.
one or more times to record time limited sequences in super slow
motion. The recording continues.
to exit.
To add slow motion eect after recording a video
1When using the camera, swipe the screen to select .
2Tap
3Tap .
4Select Slow motion mode > Slow motion.
5Close the settings menu.
6Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video.
7Tap
8Drag the blue circles to where you want the slow motion eect to appear.
9Tap
10Tap to exit.
to enable slow motion.
to stop recording.
to save the video(s).
Using camera apps
Use camera apps to boost creativity and modify your photos and videos, and share
with friends. You can create virtual scenes, panoramic photos, and more.
Read about our camera apps on the
Photo and video apps page
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Augmented reality
AR eect is the augmented reality app that lets you apply fantastical worlds to
your photos or videos. You can add smileys, paper puppets, dinosaurs, and more.
To take a photo or record a video with an AR eect
1When using the camera, swipe the screen to select .
2Tap and select a scene.
3Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a
video.
Panorama
Use the Panorama app to take wide-angle and panoramic photos.
To take a panoramic photo
1When using the camera, swipe the screen to select .
2Tap .
3Press the camera key or tap the shutter button.
4Move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated
on the screen.
Creative eect
With the Creative eect app you can preset eects and color filters before taking a
photo or recording a video.
To take a photo or record a video with a creative eect
1When using the camera, swipe the screen to select
2Tap .
3Swipe to browse filters, or tap a filter to preview the eect.
4Tap
5Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a
6Tap
to apply the filter and return to the camera screen.
video.
to switch filters.
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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
1When using the camera, swipe the screen to select
2Tap
3Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to start recording and take a
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photo. The recording stops automatically.
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Resolution and memory
The number of photos and videos you can store depends on the resolution or MP
(megapixel) value used and video length.
High-resolution photos and videos take up more memory, so keep in mind that a
lower resolution can be suitable for everyday use.
Check the memory status from time to time. When the memory is full, you can
transfer photos and videos to another storage device to free up memory. See
Managing files using a computer
Choose whether to store photos and videos on your device's internal storage or on
an SD card using the Data storage option in the camera settings menu.
1When using the camera, tap .
2Tap Resolution or Video resolution.
3Select the resolution and close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
When using the main camera, the resolution can be set separately for each of the capturing
modes. The front camera resolution options are the same in all capturing modes.
Photo resolutions
Main camera:
19MP
5056×3792 (4:3). 19 MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you
want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
17MP
5504×3096 (16:9). 17 MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you
want to view on widescreen displays.
12MP
4000×3000 (4:3). 12 MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you
want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
12MP
4608×2592 (16:9). 12 MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you
want to view on widescreen displays.
Front camera:
13MP
4160×3120 (4:3). 13 MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you
want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
10MP
4192×2358 (16:9). 10 MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you
want to view on widescreen displays.
Video resolutions
HD refers to high definition, while fps refers to frames per second. A higher fps rate
provides a smoother video, at the cost of a larger file size. The aspect ratio is the
relationship between the width and the height, where the width is the first
number.
Main camera:
4K
3840×2160 (16:9). 4K format with 16:9 aspect ratio. With 4K, you can record
videos in four times the resolution of Full HD.
Full HD (30 fps)
1920×1080 (16:9). Full HD format with 30 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.
Full HD (60 fps)
1920×1080 (16:9). Full HD format with 60 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.
HD
1280×720 (16:9). HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
Front camera:
Full HD
1920×1080 (16:9). Full HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
HD
1280×720 (16:9). HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
VGA
640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
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
1Be sure you are connected to the internet. When using the camera, tap .
2Tap More.
3Tap Help and select Camera, Front camera, Flash or Camera button.
4Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
Additional camera settings
Geotagging
You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken—
this is called geotagging. The option to geotag your photos and videos requires a
wireless network and that the GPS function is enabled.
To turn on geotagging
1When using the camera, tap
2Tap More and tap the Save location slider to enable. The setting is saved.
Geotagging status icons
When geotagging is activated, two dierent icons show the status and possibility
to geotag:
With Grid lines, you can apply the "Rule of Thirds" and place important objects
along the grid lines or their intersections. By not always having the object in the
middle of the frame, you can make your photos and videos more interesting.
To activate or deactivate the grid lines
1When using the camera, tap
2Tap More and tap the Grid lines slider to enable or disable. The setting is
saved.
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Previewing photos
You can choose to preview photos as soon as you take them.
To activate or deactivate previewing
1When using the camera, tap
2Tap More > Auto photo preview and select an option. The setting is saved.
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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.
Only front camera
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.
O
No preview appears. The photo is saved directly.
Dierent ways to use the volume key
You can change the way you use the volume key.
To change how the volume key is used
1When using the camera, tap
2Tap More > Use Volume key as and select an option. The setting is saved.
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Volume key settings
Zoom
Use the volume key to zoom in or out.
Volume
The volume key is deactivated for the camera.
Shutter
Use the volume key as a shutter button for photos and videos.
When Sound is activated, the camera makes a sound when you take a photo or
when you start or stop a video recording. Additionally, when you use the self-timer
the countdown is indicated by a series of beeps.
To activate or deactivate sound
1When using the camera, tap .
2Tap More and tap the Sound slider to enable or disable. The setting is
Use the Album application to view photos and play videos taken with your camera,
or saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically
ordered grid.
1
Tap to open the Album home screen menu
2Launch Cast to share media files with another device
3Select items
4Drag the screen across to open the Album home screen menu
5View date of items in the group
6Tap a photo or video to view it
7Scroll up or down to view content
To view photos and videos
1Find and tap Album.
2Tap a photo or video that you want to view. If prompted, tap
.
3Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous
photo or video.
The Album application may not support all
supported file formats and the use of multimedia (audio, image, and video) files, download
the White paper for your device at
To set the screen to rotate automatically when turned sideways, tap Rotate the contents ofthe screen under Settings > Display > When device is rotated.
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file formats. For more information about
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To change the size of the thumbnails
•When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two
fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
To zoom a photo
•When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two