Sony 88607S User Guide
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing XperiaTM XZ1.
Before You Begin
Guide Usage Notes
Screenshots & Key Labels
Accessing Guide on Handset
Before You Begin
Xperia
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.
TM
XZ1 is referred to as "handset" in this guide.
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
TM
/microSDHCTM/microSDXCTM 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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Accessing Guide on Handset
Access this Guide on handset via Guide icon in Apps Menu or via Guide indicator on Status Bar.
Guide indicator is hidden on Status Bar by default. Follow these steps to show Guide indicator:
Access Guide Indicator on BACK
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Parts & Functions
Part
Description
Notification Lamp
Flashes for
notifications.
Lights while charging.
Front Camera
Use to shoot still
images, videos of
yourself, etc.
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.
Display
Touchscreen-type
display, operate with
your fingers on
Display.
Handset (Front)
Handset (Back/Side)
Handset Keys
CE mark and FCC ID
Handset (Front)
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Speaker
Listen to music as well
as video, TV, etc.
audio.
Part
Description
Second Mic
Reduces noise for
calling.
Headphone Port
Connect commercially
available headphones.
This port supports
tetrapolar headset that
conforms to the CTIA
standard.
Camera
Capture still images
and videos.
Wi-Fi® Antenna
Area
Internal Antenna for
Wi-Fi.
LaserAF Sensor
Autofocuses for
shooting based on
subject distance.
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.
Internal
Antenna/GPS
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for
calls, data
communication and
GPS.
Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth®
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®
feature.
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai
sticker is attached
Handset (Back/Side)
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Detection Area
at time of purchase.
Nameplate
CE mark, FCC ID,
IMEI information
printed sticker is
attached. Do not
remove nameplate.
Internal Antenna
Area
Internal Antenna for
calls and data
communication.
SIM Card/SD Card
Slot
Insert SIM Card/SD
Card.
If SIM Card/SD Card
Slot Cover is pulled
out, handset reboots.
USB Type-CTM
Port
Connect USB Type-C
cable (commercially
available), etc.
Mic
Speak here.
Part
Description
Volume/Zoom
Up/Down Key
Adjust Volume.
Adjust Zoom while
using Camera.
Power
Key/Screen Lock
Key/Fingerprint
Sensor ( )
Long Press for power
on/off.
Press for sleep mode
on/off.
Or, use Fingerprint
authentication.
Camera Key
( )
Use as Camera
shutter.
Long Press to launch
Camera.
Handset Keys
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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.
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SIM Card
SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other customer information.
Inserting SIM Card
Removing SIM Card
SIM-Unlocking Handset
Inserting SIM Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand.
Draw SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out using groove
Draw Tray out straight from handset
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Set SIM Card into Tray with IC chip facing up
Check SIM Card orientation by notch.
Make sure SIM Card is in Tray securely.
Insert Tray with handset held level, and then press in straight
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Check Tray orientation.
Push Tray all the way and press it down where indicated ○, and make sure there are no
gaps
Removing SIM Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand.
Draw SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out using groove
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Draw Tray out straight from handset
Remove SIM Card from Tray
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Insert Tray with handset held level, and then press in straight
Check Tray orientation.
Push Tray all the way and press it down where indicated ○, and make sure there are no
gaps
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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
Save data to internal storage or SD Card.
Handset supports SD Cards up to 256 GB. Some SD Cards may not operate properly.
Inserting SD Card
Removing SD Card
Formatting 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
Draw SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out using groove
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Draw Tray out straight from handset
Set SD Card into Tray with the metal terminals facing up
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Make sure SD Card is in Tray securely.
Insert Tray with handset held level, and then press in straight
Check Tray orientation.
Push Tray all the way and press it down where indicated ○, and make sure there are no
gaps
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Removing SD Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand.
Draw SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover out using groove
Draw Tray out straight from handset
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Remove SD Card from Tray
Insert Tray with handset held level, and then press in straight
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Check Tray orientation.
Push Tray all the way and press it down where indicated ○, and make sure there are no
gaps
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.
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In Home Screen, (Apps) (Settings)
Storage & memory
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Storage usage
SD Card Storage settings
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Format ERASE & FORMAT
DONE
All data on SD Card is erased.
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Charging Internal Battery
Charging with AC 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 (with USB Type-C Quick
Charge 3.0 capability) [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
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Power On/Off
Powering On
Powering Off
Powering On
(Long Press)
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 Notification Lamp flashes several times in red or low battery
indicator appears when is Pressed with handset powered off. Charge Internal Battery.
Powering Off
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(Long Press)
Power off
Handset powers off.
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Using Touchscreen
Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display. Operate with your fingers on Display.
Tap
Touch & Hold
Drag
Swipe/Flick
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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Basic Operation
Home Screen & Applications List
Navigation Bar
Selecting Options and Navigating Screens
Menu Operations
Handset Settings and Making Settings
Portrait Orientation & Landscape Orientation
Home Screen & Applications List
Most handset operations start in Home Screen (appears at power on) or in applications list.
Navigation Bar
Tap icons on Navigation Bar (Display bottom) for the following functions/operations.
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Item
Description
(Back)
Return to previous screen. Appears as for
onscreen keyboard; Tap to close keyboard.
(Home)
Return to Home Screen.
(History)
Open listing of recently used applications and
activate or delete applications.
(Keyboard)
Change keyboard.
Selecting Options and Navigating Screens
Tap items, icons, onscreen keys, etc. to open assigned items.
Tap to go back to previous screen.
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