Sony 68553B User Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Xperia XZ2A.

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Before You Begin

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Guide Usage Notes

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Screenshots & Key Labels

Before You Begin

 Xperia XZ2A is referred to as "handset" in this guide.

 Read "Safety Precautions" and this guide thoroughly beforehand for proper usage.

 Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.

 Unauthorized copying of any part of this guide is prohibited.

 Guide content subject to change without prior notice.

 Contact SoftBank Customer Support, General Information if you find inaccuracies.

Guide Usage Notes

 Most operation descriptions are based on default settings.

 Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for Home Screen.

 Some operation descriptions may be omitted.

 In this guide and on handset, "abroad" means "outside Japan" with regard to handset/service

usage.

 In this guide, microSD

/microSDHC

/microSDXC

Card is referred to as "SD Card."

Screenshots & Key Labels

Screenshots and Key labels are provided for reference only. Actual handset windows, menus, etc.

may differ in appearance.

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Parts & Functions

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Handset (Front)

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Handset (Back/Side)

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Handset Keys

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CE mark and FCC ID

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Available radio frequencies

Handset (Front)

Part

Description

Notification Lamp Flashes for

notifications while

Display is off. Lights

while charging.

Earpiece/Speaker Hear the other party's

voice here.

Also, hear sound

(music, videos, TV,

etc.) from here.

Proximity/Light

Sensor

Detects surrounding

brightness to

automatically adjust

Display or backlight

and prevent

Touchscreen

misoperation during a

call.

Front Camera Use to shoot still

images, videos of

yourself, etc.

Display Touchscreen-type

display, operate with

your fingers on

Display.

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Speaker Listen to music as well

as video, TV, etc.

audio.

Handset (Back/Side)

Part

Description

Second Mic Reduces noise for

calling.

SIM Card/SD Card

Slot

Insert SIM Card/SD

Card.

Internal

Antenna/GPS

Antenna Area

Internal Antenna for

calls, data

communication and

GPS.

RGBC-IR Sensor Automatically adjusts

white balance based

for shooting based on

the light source.

Flash/Photo Light Use as camera flash

when taking photos,

etc.

LaserAF Sensor Autofocuses for

shooting based on

subject distance.

Wi-Fi

Antenna

Area

Internal Antenna for

Wi-Fi.

Internal Antenna

Area

Internal Antenna for

calls and data

communication.

Nameplate CE mark, FCC ID,

IMEI information

printed sticker is

attached. Do not

remove nameplate.

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Antenna Area

Internal Antenna for

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

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feature.

NFC/Osaifu-Keitai

Detection Area

Hold up to a

reader/writer to use

NFC/Osaifu-Keitai

Camera Capture still images

and videos.

Fingerprint

Sensor

Unlock screen with

fingerprint

authentication.

Wireless

Charging Position

Position wireless

charger.

USB Type-C

Port

Connect USB Type-C

cable (commercially

available), etc.

Mic

Speak here.

Handset Keys

Part

Description

Volume/Zoom

Up/Down Key

Adjust Volume.

Adjust Zoom while

using Camera.

Power

Key/Screen Lock

Key

Long Press for power

on/off.

Turn Display on/off.

Camera Key Use as Camera

shutter.

Long Press to launch

Camera.

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CE mark and FCC ID

Open the slot cover, and insert a fingernail into the hook at the edge of the label tray, then pull it out

straight.

Available radio frequencies

GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz

UMTS 2100 (Band I), 1900 (Band II), 1700 (Band IV), 900 (Band VIII) MHz

LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 11, 12, 17, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)

WLAN 2.4G/5G, NFC

GSM 850/900 : Power Class 4, DCS(1800)/PCS(1900) : Power Class 1, UMTS : Power Class 3,

LTE : Power Class 3(Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 11, 12, 17, 28, 38, 39, 40, 42), Power Class 2(Band 41),

2.4GHz<100mW, 5.15-5.35GHz<200mW, 5.47-5.725GHz<200mW, 5.735-5.835GHz<25mW, NFC

13.56MHz

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SIM Card

SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other customer information.

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Inserting SIM Card

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Removing SIM Card

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SIM-Unlocking Handset

Inserting SIM Card

Always unmount SD Card beforehand.

Pull Tray out from handset

 Pull SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using groove.

Set SIM Card into Tray with IC chip facing up

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 Check SIM Card orientation by notch.

 Make sure SIM Card is in Tray securely.

Holding handset held level, press Tray in straight

SIM Card is inserted.

 Check Tray orientation.

 Press firmly where circled ○, and make sure there is no gap between handset and SIM Card/SD

Card Slot Cover.

Removing SIM Card

Always unmount SD Card beforehand.

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Pull Tray out from handset

 Pull SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using groove.

Remove SIM Card from Tray

Holding handset held level, press Tray in straight

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SIM Card is removed.

 Check Tray orientation.

 Press firmly where circled ○, and make sure there is no gap between handset and SIM Card/SD

Card Slot Cover.

SIM-Unlocking Handset

Handset can be SIM-unlocked. SIM-unlocking handset allows other-carrier SIM cards to be used

with it.

 Some services, functions, etc. may have restrictions when an other-carrier SIM card is used.

SoftBank Corp. does not guarantee operation whatsoever.

 For details, see SoftBank Website.

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SD Card

Handset supports SD Cards up to 400 GB. Some SD Cards may not operate properly.

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Inserting SD Card

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Formatting SD Card

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Removing SD Card

SD Card Cautions

Data

Information stored on SD Card can become lost or changed accidentally or as a result of damage. It is

recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for

damages from data that is lost or changed.

Reading/Writing Data

Never power off while reading or writing data.

Battery Level

A low battery charge may prevent reading/writing to SD Card.

Handling SD Card

Use/keep SD Cards away from the reach of infants. May cause choking if swallowed.

Inserting SD Card

Pull Tray out from handset

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 Pull SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using groove.

Set SD Card into Tray with the metal terminals facing up

 Make sure SD Card is in Tray securely.

Holding handset held level, press Tray in straight

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SD Card is inserted.

 Check Tray orientation.

 Press firmly where circled ○, and make sure there is no gap between handset and SIM Card/SD

Card Slot Cover.

Formatting SD Card

When using a new SD Card for the first time, always format it on handset.

 Formatting erases all data on SD Card. Carefully check any SD Card that was used on another

device before formatting.

 Charge Internal Battery while formatting, or format with adequate battery charge.

In Home Screen, (Apps)

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(Settings)

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Storage

SD card

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Storage settings

Format

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ERASE & FORMAT

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DONE

All data on SD Card is erased.

Removing SD Card

Always unmount SD Card beforehand.

Pull Tray out from handset

 Pull SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out straight using groove.

Remove SD Card from Tray

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Holding handset held level, press Tray in straight

SD Card is removed.

 Check Tray orientation.

 Press firmly where circled ○, and make sure there is no gap between handset and SIM Card/SD

Card Slot Cover.

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Charging Internal Battery

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Charging with AC Charger

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Charging with Wireless Charger

Charging with AC Charger

For details on AC Chargers and other peripheral equipment, see SoftBank SELECTION Website.

 See instructions included with AC Charger. Operation using AC Charger (USB Type-C Quick

Charge 3.0) [ZSCAZX] (SoftBank SELECTION USB Type-C rapid charging AC Charger

[SB-AC17-TCQC]) is explained here.

Insert USB Type-C connector of AC Charger straight into USB Type-C Port

Unfold power plug of AC Charger and plug into household AC

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Charging start sound sounds and Notification Lamp on handset lights up when charging starts.

When charging is complete, unplug AC Charger and remove USB Type-C connector of

AC Charger straight from handset

Charging ends.

Charging with Wireless Charger

Handset can be charged using a wireless charger.

For details on charging, see the instructions included with the wireless charger.

 Products with a comply with WPC (Wireless Power Consortium) wireless charging standards.

Wireless Charging Cautions

Observe the following when charging with a wireless charger.

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 When charging, be sure to align the wireless charging position on the handset with the

wireless charger position properly.

 Remove any covers (commercially available) attached to handset before charging.

 Do not subject handset to vibration while charging. Vibration causing handset to move

may prevent charging from completing or cause handset to fall.

 If a TV or radio produce noise while charging, distance handset and charge.

 If another wireless charging device is nearby, distance the wireless charger at least 30

cm away. Handset may not be detected properly and may not charge.

 While charging, calling, data transmission, and TV reception may be affected.

 Do not allow metal objects between handset and the wireless charger. Metal object

may become hot.

 Do not allow an IC card or similar item to be lodged between handset and the wireless

charger. IC card may be damaged.

 Do not place handset on the wireless charger while AC Charger, USB Type-C cable,

USB host cable, etc. is connected.

 Using Camera while charging may cause images to be grainy with noise.

 Using handset while charging may cause handset to slow down or stop charging as it

is designed to avoid reaching a high temperature.

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Power On/Off

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Powering On

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Powering Off

Powering On

Long Press Power Key

Lock Screen appears.

 See "Unlocking Screen" to unlock the screen.

 Startup wizard appears for the first time handset is powered on. Follow onscreen instructions.

 Battery level is not sufficient if low battery indicator appears when Power Key is Pressed with

handset powered off. Charge Internal Battery.

Powering Off

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Long Press Power Key

Power off

Handset powers off.

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Using Touchscreen

Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display. Operate with your fingers on Display.

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Tap

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Touch & Hold

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Drag

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Swipe/Flick

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Pinch/Spread

Tap

Contact Display lightly and briefly.

Touch & Hold

Touch screen lightly and hold it for a while. When the screen changes, release finger.

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Drag

Touch icon or other item lightly, move it where desired, and release finger.

Swipe/Flick

Contact Display lightly, then brush screen up/down or left/right.

Pinch/Spread

Contact Display lightly, then close/widen fingers.

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Setting a Google Account

Use a Google account and get more convenience with Google services. A Google

account is required to use some services or fully use some applications.

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Creating a Google Account

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Logging In with a Google Account

Google Account Cautions

Be careful not to forget your Google account mail address or password.

Creating a Google Account

In Home Screen, (Apps)

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(Settings)

Accounts

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Add account

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