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User guide
™
Xperia
E2303/E2306/E2353
M4 Aqua
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Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 6
About this User Guide.........................................................................6
Overview.............................................................................................6
Assembly............................................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time................................................... 8
Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?.................................................9
Charging your device.......................................................................... 9
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 11
Learning the basics......................................................................14
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 14
Locking and Unlocking the Screen....................................................16
Home screen.................................................................................... 16
Application screen.............................................................................18
Navigating Applications.....................................................................19
Small apps........................................................................................20
Widgets............................................................................................ 21
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................21
Background and Themes..................................................................22
Taking a screenshot..........................................................................23
Recording your screen......................................................................23
Notifications......................................................................................24
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................26
Application overview......................................................................... 28
Downloading applications............................................................30
Downloading applications from Google Play™..................................30
Downloading applications from other sources...................................30
Internet and networks.................................................................. 31
Browsing the web.............................................................................31
Internet and MMS settings ............................................................... 31
Wi-Fi® ............................................................................................. 32
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 34
Controlling data usage...................................................................... 35
Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 36
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................37
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................38
Synchronizing with online accounts...................................................38
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................38
Synchronizing with Outlook® using a computer................................39
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Basic settings...............................................................................40
Accessing settings............................................................................40
Sound, Ringtone, and Volume ..........................................................40
Managing Notifications......................................................................41
SIM card protection ......................................................................... 42
Screen settings.................................................................................43
Daydream.........................................................................................44
Screen Lock......................................................................................45
Language settings.............................................................................45
Date and time................................................................................... 46
Enhancing the sound output............................................................. 46
Typing text................................................................................... 48
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 48
Phonepad.........................................................................................49
Entering text using voice input...........................................................50
Editing text........................................................................................50
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard.............................................51
Calling.......................................................................................... 53
Making calls......................................................................................53
Receiving Calls..................................................................................54
Ongoing calls....................................................................................56
Using the call log...............................................................................56
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 57
Restricting calls.................................................................................57
Multiple calls..................................................................................... 58
Conference calls............................................................................... 58
Voicemail.......................................................................................... 59
Emergency calls................................................................................59
Contacts ......................................................................................61
Transferring contacts........................................................................ 61
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................62
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................63
Adding medical and emergency contact information.........................64
Favorites and groups........................................................................ 65
Sending contact information..............................................................66
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 66
Backing Up Contacts........................................................................66
Messaging and chat.....................................................................67
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 67
Organizing your messages................................................................68
Calling from a message.....................................................................69
Messaging settings........................................................................... 69
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Instant messaging and video chat.....................................................69
Email.............................................................................................70
Setting up email................................................................................70
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 70
Organizing your email messages.......................................................71
Email account settings......................................................................72
Gmail™.............................................................................................72
Music ...........................................................................................74
Transferring music to your device .....................................................74
Listening to music.............................................................................74
Music homescreen menu..................................................................75
Playlists.............................................................................................76
Sharing music...................................................................................77
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 77
Visualizer ..........................................................................................77
Recognizing Music with TrackID™....................................................77
FM radio.......................................................................................79
Listening to the radio.........................................................................79
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 80
Sound settings..................................................................................80
Camera.........................................................................................81
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................81
Face detection..................................................................................82
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces................................. 82
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................83
General camera settings................................................................... 83
Still camera settings..........................................................................86
Video camera settings.......................................................................90
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 93
Viewing Photos and Videos...............................................................93
Sharing and managing photos and videos.........................................94
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................95
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application..............................96
Hiding photos and videos..................................................................96
Album Homescreen Menu.................................................................96
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................97
Videos.......................................................................................... 99
Watching videos in the Movies application........................................ 99
Transferring video content to your device .......................................100
Managing video content..................................................................100
Movie Creator................................................................................. 101
Video Unlimited service...................................................................101
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Connectivity............................................................................... 102
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.....................102
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices...............................102
NFC................................................................................................105
Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................106
One-Touch Setup........................................................................... 108
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................109
Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™...........109
Using your device as a wallet.......................................................... 111
Travel and maps.........................................................................112
Using location services....................................................................112
Google Maps™ and navigation.......................................................112
Using data traffic when traveling......................................................113
Airplane mode.................................................................................113
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 114
Calendar.........................................................................................114
Alarm and Clock............................................................................. 115
Support and maintenance..........................................................117
Support for your device...................................................................117
Computer tools...............................................................................117
Updating Your Device..................................................................... 118
Finding a lost device .......................................................................119
Finding the identification number of your device..............................121
Battery and power management.....................................................121
Memory and Storage...................................................................... 122
Managing files using a computer.....................................................124
Backing Up and Restoring Content.................................................125
Running diagnostic tests on your device......................................... 127
Restarting and resetting..................................................................127
Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions..............................128
Recycling your device..................................................................... 128
Limitations to services and features.................................................128
Legal information.............................................................................129
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Getting started
About this User Guide
This is the Xperia™ M4 Aqua User guide for the Android™ 5.0 software version. If
you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the
Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
Device
To check the current software version of your device
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.
on the 118 page.
Overview
Updating Your
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1. Charging/Notification light
2. Proximity/Light sensor
3. Ear speaker
4. Front camera lens
5. Nano SIM card slot cover
6. Power key
7. Volume/Zoom key
8. Camera key
9. Loudspeaker
10. Main microphone
Assembly
Your device only supports nano SIM cards.
11. Main camera lens
12. Camera light
13. GPS antenna area
14. NFC™ detection area
15. Headset jack
16. Second microphone
17. Charger/USB cable port
18. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
19. Memory card slot cover
Don’t confuse the nano SIM card slot with the memory card slot. Inserting a card into the
wrong slot could damage both the card and your device.
To insert the nano SIM card
To prevent damage to your device, do not insert a nano SIM card that has been directly cut
from a USIM card.
1
Detach the nano SIM card slot cover.
2
Insert the nano SIM card into the nano SIM card slot.
3
Re-attach the cover.
If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
To insert the memory card
1
Detach the memory card slot cover.
2
With the gold-colored contacts facing down, insert the memory card into the
memory card slot, then re-attach the memory card slot cover.
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To remove the nano SIM card
1
Detach the nano SIM card slot cover.
2
Push the nano SIM card inward until it makes a clicking sound, then release it
immediately.
3
Draw the nano SIM card fully outward and remove it.
4
Re-attach the cover.
To remove the memory card
1
Turn off the device and detach the memory card slot cover.
2
Push the memory card inward, then release it immediately.
3
Draw the memory card fully outward and remove it.
4
Remove the memory card from the slot and re-attach the cover.
Instead of turning off the device, you can leave it on and unmount the memory card under
Settings by tapping Storage > Unmount SD card.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to online accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up
straight away.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. To access the setup guide
on a device with multiple users, you must be logged in as the owner, that is, the primary user.
To turn on the device
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for
the first time.
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1
Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap
3
Wait a while for the device to start.
To Turn off the Device
1
Press and hold down the power key
2
In the options menu, tap Power off.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
until the options menu opens.
.
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 is available on your device when you
purchase it, like 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 is mandatory if you want to:
•
Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•
Synchronize email, contacts, and the calendar.
•
Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•
Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
www.sonymobile.com/support
.
To Set up a Google™ Account on Your Device
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.
3
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
Charging your device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should only be replaced by
Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart the
device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that voids your warranty.
The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending on
how long your device was in the box before you purchased it, the battery level may be
quite low. It is therefore 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. To read more about how to improve the battery performance, see
Battery and power management
on the 121page.
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After immersing your device in water or after getting the USB port wet, make sure the
USB port is dry before you insert a USB cable into the port, for example, to charge your
device or connect it to a computer.
After exposure to water, the USB port dries out naturally after a number of hours. If you
don't want to wait for the port to dry naturally, you can shake any excess moisture from
the USB port and then use a microfiber cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture.
To dry the USB port
1
Using a microfiber cloth, wipe away any excess moisture from your device.
2
With the device held firmly and the USB port facing downward, shake the device
vigorously at least 15 times.
3
If moisture is still visible in the USB port, shake the device again several times.
4
Use a microfiber cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture from the USB port.
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To charge your device
1
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3
Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the
USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging begins.
4
When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling
it straight outward. Make sure not to bend the connector.
The USB connector does not go all the way into the USB charging port on your device. Part of
the USB connector is still visible when it’s connected to the charger.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90%
Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
Multiple User Accounts
Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different 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 different 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 different users to have different
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
three regular user accounts on your device.
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To Add a Regular User Account
1
Be sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for
the first time.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user.
4
Tap OK > Set up now. The screen locks, and an icon representing the newly
added user appears in the top-right corner.
5
Unlock the screen, for example by swiping or entering your PIN.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
You can also add a Regular User account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Add user.
To Allow a Regular User to Make Phone Calls and Use SMS
1
Be sure you are logged in as the owner.
2
From your Homescreen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Users.
4
beside the name of the relevant user, then drag the slider beside Allow
Tap
.
phone calls and SMS to the right.
To Delete a Regular User Account from Your Device
1
Be sure you are logged in as the owner.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap
4
Tap
Delete
Settings
beside the name of the user you want to delete, then tap Remove user >
.
>
Users
.
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 Set Up the Guest User Account
1
Be sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for
the first time.
2
From your Homescreen, tap
3
Find and tap
4
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
You can also set up a guest user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Add guest.
Settings
>
To Allow the Guest User to Make Phone Calls
1
Be sure you are logged in as the owner.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Users.
4
Tap
beside Guest, then drag the slider beside Allow phone calls to the right.
To Clear the Guest Session Data
1
Be sure you are logged in as a guest user.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Users.
4
Find and tap Remove guest.
5
Tap Remove.
Users
.
>
Guest
.
You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status
bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Remove guest.
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Switching between Multiple User Accounts
To Switch between Multiple User Accounts
1
To view the list of users, drag the status bar downward using two fingers, then tap
the user icon at the top right of the screen.
2
Tap the icon representing the user account you want to switch to.
3
If a password has been set for the account, enter this password to log in.
Otherwise, just unlock the screen.
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 different types of settings on devices with multiple users:
•
Settings that can be changed by any user but affect all users. Examples include
language, Wi-Fi®, Airplane mode, NFC, and Bluetooth®.
•
Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data
syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper.
•
Settings that are only visible to the owner but affect all users, such as VPN settings.
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
•
Open or select an item.
•
Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
•
Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
•
Move an item.
•
Activate an item-specific menu.
•
Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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Pinching and spreading
•
Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or
shooting videos.
Swiping
•
Scroll up or down a list.
•
Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Flicking
•
Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
Locking and Unlocking the Screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens 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 upward on the screen to unlock it. You
can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See
the 45 page.
To activate the screen
•
Briefly press the power key .
Screen Lock
on
To lock the screen
•
When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Home screen
The Homescreen 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 seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
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represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that you are currently in.
To go to the Home screen
•
Press
To browse the Home screen
.
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen
pane.
To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen
pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap
.
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To delete a pane from your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
Homescreen Settings
Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Homescreen. For
example, you can set your Homescreen to auto-rotate and adjust the size of icons.
To Set Your Homescreen to Auto-Rotate
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap Home Settings.
2
Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right.
To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap Home Settings.
2
Tap Icon size, then select an option.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, 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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
•
Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To Search for an Application from the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap
2
Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To open the Application screen menu
•
When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To Move an Application on the Application Screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2
Make sure Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3
On the Application screen, touch and hold the application until it's selected, then
drag it to the new location.
.
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To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2
Make sure Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3
On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon
to the top of the screen. The Homescreen opens.
4
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen, then release your finger.
If Alphabetical or Most used is selected under SHOW APPS instead of Custom order, you can
still add an application shortcut to the Homescreen. Just touch and hold the relevant
application icon until the Homescreen opens, then drag the icon to the desired location and
release your finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2
Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To Uninstall an Application from the Application Screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2
Tap UNINSTALL. All uninstallable applications are indicated by
3
Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap OK.
.
Navigating Applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, and
the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently
used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps key, and the
Back key. 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 off the next time you open
the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen
5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
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To open the recently used applications window
•
Press .
To Close All the Recently Used Applications
•
Tap and then tap .
To open a menu in an application
•
While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
Small apps
Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen,
to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing details of
currency exchange rates, and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and
perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favorites bar. To download
more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1
To make the favorites bar appear, press .
2
Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
•
Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
1
From the favorites bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2
Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions
to download it and complete the installation.
To move a small app
•
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then move it to the desired location.
To minimize a small app
•
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To rearrange the small apps in the favorites bar
•
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favorites bar
1
Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to
2
Tap OK.
.
To restore a previously removed small app
1
Open the favorites bar, then tap .
2
Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the favorites
bar.
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To add a widget as a small app
1
To make the favorites bar appear, press .
2
Tap > > .
3
Select a widget.
4
Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
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. But 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
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap
Widgets
2
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a
highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Homescreen.
To move a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to the new location.
To delete a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to .
.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
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Shortcuts and Folders Overview
1 Access an application by using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and
the customization menu appears.
2
In the customization menu, tap
3
Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
Widgets & Apps
application gets added to the Homescreen.
>
Apps
.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap
from the list available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications
available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts and then select an application
To move an item on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device
vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1
Tap the folder to open it.
2
Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and Themes
You can adapt the Homescreen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
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To change your Home screen wallpaper
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Themes.
3
Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
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
1
Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2
Tap
You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding down the power key and volume
down key at the same time. Once the screenshot is captured, you can release the keys.
To view your screenshot
•
Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.
You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.
Recording your screen
You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what’s happening on your
device’s screen. This feature is useful, for example, when you want to create tutorials or
record videos of you playing a game on your device. Recorded video clips are
automatically saved in Album.
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1 Minimize/Resume the record screen window
2 Record your screen
3 Record your screen when the front camera is activated
4 Access the screen recording settings
5 Close the screen recording window
To record your screen
1
Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2
Tap .
3
After the screen recording window opens, tap . The record screen function
starts and a timer button is displayed.
4
To stop the recording, tap the timer button, then tap
.
To record your screen when the front camera is activated
1
When the screen recording window opens, tap
. A window opens showing a
viewfinder for the front camera.
2
To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap
3
To stop recording, tap the timer button, then tap .
4
To close the front camera viewfinder window, tap
To record a still photo using the front camera while you are recording the screen, drag in
the mini viewfinder to expand the view and then tap .
.
To view recent screen recordings
•
Drag the status bar downward, then tap to view the most recent recordings of
your screen.
.
You can also view your screen recordings in the Album application.
Notifications
Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as
well as activities in progress, such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following
places:
•
The status bar
•
The Notification panel
•
The lockscreen
To open or close the Notification panel
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1
To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward.
2
To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upward.
To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel
•
Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To Clear all Notifications from the Notification PanelS
•
Tap .
To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen
•
Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen
•
Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel
•
Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen
•
Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
Quick settings for interruptions
There are three modes available for interruptions on your device: Silent, Priority, and
. Within each mode, you can determine how and when notifications can interrupt
Sound
you, if at all. For example, you can set your device to only show you priority notifications
during the hours you’re at work or block all notifications while you’re taking a nap. You
can get quick access to the basic interruption and sound settings by pressing the
volume key up or down.
1 Silent – All interruptions get blocked, excluding alarms. There is still sound when alarms go off
2 Priority – Only allow priority interruptions
3 Sound – Allow all interruptions
To Set Priority Interruptions
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions.
For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions, see
Notifications
on page 41 .
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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 the Notification Light
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification.
3
Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
.
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 cellular data
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
Battery status
The battery is charging
STAMINA mode is activated
Low battery mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Silent mode
Only allow priority interruptions
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
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Synchronization is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronization
Depending on your service provider, network, and/or region, the functions or services
represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
To manage status bar icons
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Status bar icons.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status
bar.
Notification Icons
New text message or multimedia message
Missed call
Call on hold
Call forwarding is turned on
New voicemail message
New email message
Downloading data
Uploading data
Mobile data is disabled
Perform a basic setup of your device
A software update is available
System updates are available
Downloading system updates
Tap to install the downloaded system updates
Screenshot captured
A new Hangouts™ chat message has arrived
Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application
Upcoming calendar event
A small app is running
Smart Connect is activated
A song is playing
The radio is playing
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory card
Warning
Error message
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More (undisplayed) notifications
Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference
purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
To Block an Application from Sending Notifications
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > App notifications.
3
Select an application.
4
Drag the slider beside Block to the right.
Application overview
Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
text and images.
Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your
appointments.
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.
Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses and
other information related to your contacts.
Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures.
Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and
corporate accounts.
Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends,
family members and colleagues around the world.
Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organize email messages.
Search for information in your device and on the web.
View your current location, find other locations and calculate routes using Google
Maps™.
Use the Play Store™ application to download free and paid applications for your
device.
Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.
Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with
your friends.
Use the Music application to organize and play music, audio books and
podcasts.
Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial
function.
Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.
Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
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Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist,
album and other info.
Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.
The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30
seconds in length using existing photos and videos. The application
automatically determines the timeline to create its movie.
Use the Backup and restore application to back up or restore content on your
device, such as contacts, text messages, bookmarks, calendar data, etc.
Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when
you connect or disconnect an accessory.
Use the Support application to access user support in your device. For example,
you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.
Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and/or service providers in all
areas.
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Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play™
Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games,
music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start
downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.
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™
1
From the Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Play Store.
3
Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search
function.
4
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the 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 you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Apps.
.
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. Only download
applications 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 affect
all other users.
To Allow the Download of Applications from Other Sources
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Drag the slider beside Unknown sources to the right.
4
Tap OK.
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 you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Apps.
Settings
>
Security
.
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Internet and networks
Browsing the web
The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most
markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link
to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
To browse with Google Chrome™
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap .
3
If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4
Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go
on the keyboard.
Internet and MMS settings
To send multimedia messages, or to access the Internet when there is no available WiFi® network, you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct Internet
and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Here are some tips:
•
For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and MMS settings come pre-installed
on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia messages
right away.
•
In some cases, you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first time
you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted. It is also possible to download
these settings later from the Settings menu.
•
You can manually add, change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at
any time. If you change or delete an Internet or MMS setting by mistake, download the
Internet and MMS settings again.
•
If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is not
working, even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded
successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/
If STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all mobile data traffic gets paused when the
screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services
from being paused, or deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily. For more information, see
STAMINA mode feature overview
.
for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.
on page 122 .
If you are using 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.
To download Internet and MMS settings
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Internet settings.
3
Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, appears in
the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically.
If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile
network. Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then
try again.
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To add Internet and MMS settings manually
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names > .
4
Tap Name and enter a name as desired.
5
Tap APN and enter the access point name.
6
Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is
required, contact your network operator for more details.
7
When you're done, tap
8
To select the APN that you have just added, tap the radio button beside the name
, then tap SAVE.
of the APN. Once selected, this APN becomes the default APN for Internet and
MMS services.
To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names.
4
To view more details, tap any of the available items.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button .
.
Wi-Fi®
Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive
email. 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:
•
Open networks are indicated by
•
Secured networks are indicated by
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
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 on Wi-Fi®
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap the on-off switch to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To Connect to a Wi-Fi® Network Automatically
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap the on-off switch to turn on the Wi-Fi function. All available Wi-Fi® networks
are displayed.
4
Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant
password.
To search for new available networks, tap
network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/
is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
, then tap Refresh. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi
.
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To Add a Wi-Fi® Network Manually
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap > Add network.
4
Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6
If required, enter a password.
7
To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the
Advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
8
Tap Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength
There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:
•
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, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also
enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a cellular data
connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a cellular data
connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to
switch from Wi-Fi® to cellular data.
To Enable Wi-Fi® Network Notifications
1
Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2
From your Homescreen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4
Tap > Advanced.
5
Drag the slider beside Network notification to the right.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
.
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To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap , then tap Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
4
Select an option.
WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a computing standard that helps you establish secure
wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of wireless
security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 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
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on.
4
Tap
>
Advanced
supported device.
>
WPS Push Button
.
, then press the WPS button on the WPS-
To Connect to a Wi-Fi® Network Using a WPS PIN
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on.
4
Tap
>
5
On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device.
Settings
Advanced
>
>
WPS PIN Entry
Wi-Fi
.
.
.
Sharing your mobile data connection
You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways:
•
USB tethering
– share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable.
•
Bluetooth® tethering
– share your mobile data connection with up to five other devices via Bluetooth®.
•
Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
– share your mobile data connection simultaneously with up to 8 other devices, including
devices that support WPS technology.
To Share Your Data Connection Using a USB Cable
1
Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2
Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3
From your Homescreen, tap
4
Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
5
Drag the slider beside USB tethering to the right, then tap OK if prompted. is
displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
6
To stop sharing your data connection, drag the slider beside USB tethering to the
left or disconnect the USB cable.
.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
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To Share Your Cellular Data Connection with Another Bluetooth® Device
1
Be sure your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and
that cellular data traffic is activated on your device.
2
Your device: From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and then drag the
slider beside Bluetooth tethering to the right.
4
Bluetooth® device: Set up the device so 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 it is paired with under Settings >
Bluetooth > Paired devices, then mark the Internet access checkbox.
5
Your device: Wait for
to appear in the status bar. Once it appears, the setup is
complete.
6
To stop sharing your cellular data connection, drag the slider beside Bluetooth
tethering to the left.
The Bluetooth tethering function is turned off every time you turn off your device or turn off the
Bluetooth® function.
For more information about pairing and turning on cellular data, see
another Bluetooth® device
on page 107 and
To add a virtual private network
To pair your device with
on page 37 .
To Use Your Device as a Portable Wi-Fi® Hotspot
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4
Enter the
5
To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
6
Tap
Save
7
Tap
8
If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable Wi-
Settings
Network name (SSID)
.
, and drag the slider beside Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to the right.
>
More
>
Tethering & portable hotspot
information.
.
Fi® hotspot is active.
9
To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, drag the slider beside
Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot to the left.
To allow a WPS-supported device to use your mobile data connection
1
Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot settings
4
Make sure that the Discoverable checkbox is marked.
5
Under
Configure Wi-Fi hotspot
.
, make sure that your portable hotspot is secured
by a password.
6
Tap
WPS Push Button
, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternatively, tap
WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device.
>
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4
Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network.
5
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6
If required, enter a password.
7
Tap Save.
Controlling data usage
Data is information sent from or received to your mobile device. You may use data on
your device when you access the Internet, check your email, play games, use apps (for
example, Facebook™, Twitter™, and so on) and more. Background tasks, such as
syncing or location services, may also use data. Data usage is billed based on the
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amount of data sent and received (megabytes or gigabytes), and it can be charged peruse or as part of a data package.
To turn data traffic on or off
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off.
When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi®, NFC and Bluetooth®
connections.
To Set a Data Usage Warning
1
Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2
From your Homescreen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4
To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive a
.
warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.
To Set a Cellular Data Usage Limit
1
Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2
From your Homescreen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4
Drag the slider beside Limit mobile data usage to the right, then tap OK.
5
To set the cellular data usage limit, drag the data limit line to the desired value.
Once your cellular data usage reaches the set limit, cellular data traffic on your device gets
turned off automatically.
.
To Control the Data Usage of Individual Applications
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Tap the application you want to control, then drag the slider beside
Restrict app
background data to the right and tap OK.
4
To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap
App settings
and make the desired changes.
The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data
usage settings.
To Check Your Data Usage
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Tap
, then tap Show Wi‑Fi.
4
To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi-Fi®, tap the
Settings
>
Data usage
.
Wi-Fi
tab.
5
To view information about the amount of data transferred via cellular data
connection, tap the Mobile tab.
Selecting mobile networks
Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which
mobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to
use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.
Different status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or mode of
network that you are connected to. Refer to
different status icons look like.
Status Icons
on page 26 to see what the
To select a network mode
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode.
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To select another network manually
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Service providers.
3
Tap Search mode, then select Manual.
4
Select 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
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Service providers.
3
Tap Search mode, then select Automatic.
Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access
resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example, VPN
connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users
who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the
internal network, for example, when they are traveling.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some
networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device. For
detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network,
contact the network administrator of your company or organization.
If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the
primary user, to adjust the settings for VPN.
To add a virtual private network
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > VPN.
3
Tap
.
4
Select the type of VPN to add.
5
Enter your VPN settings.
6
Tap Save.
To connect to a virtual private network
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to.
4
Enter the required information.
5
Tap Connect.
Settings
>
More
>
.
VPN
.
To disconnect from a virtual private network
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
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Synchronizing data on your device
Synchronizing with online accounts
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™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data
automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can
synchronize each account manually.
To Set Up an Online Account for Synchronization
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account, then select the account you want to
add.
3
Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an
account.
To Synchronize Manually with an Online Account
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account you
want to synchronize with. A list of items appears showing what can be
synchronized with the account.
3
Tap the items you want to synchronize.
To Remove an Online Account
1
From your Homescreen, tap > Settings > Accounts.
2
Under
Accounts
want to remove.
3
Tap , then tap
4
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
, select the account type, then tap the name of the account you
Remove account
.
> Settings > Accounts.
.
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
Using 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
To Set Up an EAS Account for Synchronization
1
Be sure to have your domain and server details available (as provided by your
corporate network administrator).
2
From your Homescreen, tap
3
Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.
4
Enter your corporate email address and password.
5
Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure
occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then
tap Next.
6
Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
7
Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and
calendar entries.
8
If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to
control certain security features on your device. For example, you can allow your
corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.
9
When the setup is done, enter a name for the corporate account.
When you change the login password for an EAS account on your computer, you have to log
in again to the EAS account on your device.
Mail, Calendar
.
, and
Contacts
applications.
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To change the settings of an EAS account
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Tap Mail, then tap .
3
Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS
account as desired.
To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Tap Mail, then tap .
3
Tap Settings and select an EAS account.
4
Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option.
To Remove an EAS Account
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Under Accounts, tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account you
> Settings > Accounts.
want to remove.
3
Tap , then tap Remove account.
4
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
Synchronizing with Outlook® using a computer
You can use the Calendar and Contacts applications within the PC Companion and the
Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs to synchronize your device with the calendar
and contacts from your Outlook account. However, you cannot synchronize any data
from your device to your computer.
For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application on an Apple® Mac® computer, see
Computer tools
on the 117 page.
To synchronize with your Outlook contacts using a computer
1
Be sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony
Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2
Computer
: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application.
3
Click
to start the
Start
Contacts
and
Contacts Sync
applications and follow the
on-screen instructions to synchronize your device with your Outlook contacts.
To synchronize with your Outlook calendar using a computer
1
Be sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony
Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2
Computer
: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application.
3
Click
to start the
Start
Calendar
and
Calendar Sync
applications and follow the
on-screen instructions to synchronize your device with your Outlook calendar.
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Basic settings
Accessing settings
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is
accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel.
To open the device settings menu from the Application screen
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Tap Settings.
To view information about your device
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone.
To open the Quick settings panel
•
Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward.
To Select which Settings to Display on the Quick Settings Panel
1
Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward, then tap
2
In the bar at the top of the screen, touch and hold the icon for the quick setting
you want to add, then drag and drop it in the lower part of the screen.
To Rearrange the Quick Settings Panel
1
Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward, then tap
2
Touch and hold an icon, then move it to the desired position.
.
.
.
.
Sound, Ringtone, and Volume
You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for
music and video playback.
To Adjust the Volume Levels
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Drag the volume sliders to the desired positions.
You can also press the volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone and media playback
volume levels, even when the screen is locked.
To Set Your Device to Vibrate for Incoming Calls
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification.
3
Drag the slider beside Also vibrate for calls to the right.
To Set a Ringtone
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone.
3
Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file saved on your device.
4
To confirm, tap Done.
To Select the Notification Sound
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Notification sound.
3
Select an option from the list or tap
4
To confirm, tap Done.
Settings
>
Sound & notification
.
and select a music file saved on your device.
.
Some applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the
application settings.
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To Enable Touch Tones
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds.
3
Drag the sliders beside Dialpad tones and Touch sounds to the right.
Managing Notifications
You can select which types of notifications are allowed to interrupt you and filter
interruptions based on who they come from. You can set time intervals for both priority
interruptions and silent mode. The most common types of notifications include:
•
Calls
•
Messages
•
Events and reminders
•
App notifications
To Adjust the Interruption Settings
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions > When calls and
notifications arrive.
3
Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
The interruption settings can also be accessed by pressing the volume key up or down until
the volume adjustment window appears at the top of the screen. See
interruptions
on page 25 .
.
Quick settings for
Interruption Setting Options
Always interrupt
Allow priority interruptions
only
No interruptions
To Set Notifications as Priority Interruptions
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Under Priority interruptions, drag the relevant sliders to the right.
Settings
To Associate Priority Interruptions with Specific Contact Types
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
from.
3
Select an option.
To Set Time Intervals for Priority Interruptions
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions > Days.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap Done.
4
To adjust the start time, tap Start time and select a value, then tap OK.
5
To adjust the end time, tap End time and select a value, then tap OK.
Allow all interruptions.
Only allow notifications that you have set as priority interruptions. Your device
sounds or vibrates when priority interruptions from specific contact types arrive
during the preset time intervals.
Don't allow any interruptions. Your device remains in silent mode when this
setting is active.
>
Sound & notification
>
Sound & notification
>
Interruptions
>
Interruptions
.
>
.
Calls/messages
Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen
You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your
lockscreen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide sensitive
content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at
all.
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To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked.
3
Select an option.
Notification Display Options on the Lockscreen
Show all notification
content
Hide sensitive
notification content
Don't show
notifications at all
Get all notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in
mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chats) will be
visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as Sensitive in the
App 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.
Setting the Notification Level for an App
You can set different notification behaviors for individual applications. For example, you
can block all email notifications, prioritize Facebook™ notifications, and make the
content of messaging notifications invisible on the lockscreen.
To Set the Notification Level for an App
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > App notifications.
3
Select the app you want to change the notification settings for.
4
Drag the relevant slider to the right.
Notification levels and options for specific applications
Block
Priority
Sensitive
Never show notifications for the selected app.
Priority level notifications appear on the lockscreen above all other notifications.
This option is only available if you set up a PIN, password, or pattern as your screen lock and
selected Show all notification content under the When device is locked setting. Notifications for
the app appear on your lockscreen but their content isn't visible.
SIM card protection
You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal
Identity Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is
protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your
device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts
allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal
Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network
operator.
To set up a SIM card lock
1
From the Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Mark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will
be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device.
.
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To remove a SIM card lock
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Tap Change SIM PIN.
4
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
5
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
6
Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
1
Enter the PUK code and tap
2
Enter a new PIN code and tap .
3
Re-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.
.
.
Screen settings
To Adjust the Screen Brightness
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
Settings
>
Display
.
>
Brightness level
.
Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance.
To Set the Screen to Vibrate on Touch
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds.
3
Drag the slider beside
when you tap soft keys and certain applications.
To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Select an option.
To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key
Settings
Vibrate on touch
>
Display
>
to the right. The screen now vibrates
.
Sleep
.
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 off according to your sleep
setting.
To turn on the Smart backlight control function
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control.
3
Drag the slider beside Smart backlight control to the right.
Screen Pinning
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
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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 screen or application. For
example, you can lend your phone to somebody to make a phone call and pin the
screen to the Phone application so that the person can't easily use other apps such as
Messaging or 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 Activate Screen Pinning
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen pinning.
3
Drag the slider to the right.
To Pin a Screen
1
Be sure that screen pinning is activated on your device.
2
Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin.
3
4
5
6
.
Tap
To display , swipe upward.
Tap .
If you have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock, mark the
relevant checkbox to ensure the pattern, PIN, or password is needed to unlock
the device before the screen can be unpinned.
7
Tap
START
.
To Unpin a Screen
1
On the pinned screen, touch and hold
2
Release both buttons.
If you marked a security option when you pinned the screen, you have to enter your pattern,
PIN, or password to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned.
and at the same time.
Daydream
Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colors, 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 Daydream settings.
To Activate the Daydream Screen Saver
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.
3
Drag the slider to the right.
To Select Content for the Daydream Screen Saver
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.
3
Drag the slider to the right.
4
Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active.
.
.
To Set when the Daydream Screen Saver Starts
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.
3
Drag the slider to the right.
4
To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately, tap
5
To set automatic activation options, tap , then tap When to daydream, and select
.
, then tap Start now.
an option.
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Screen Lock
There are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each lock type is listed
below in order of weakest to strongest:
•
Slide
– 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
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.
To change screen lock type
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
3
Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.
To create a screen lock pattern
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
Follow the instructions on your device.
Settings
>
.
Security
>
Screen lock
>
Pattern
.
If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must
wait 30 seconds and then try again.
To change the screen lock pattern
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4
Tap
Pattern
To Create a Screen Lock PIN
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
3
Enter a numeric PIN, then tap
4
Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
5
Select an option to show notifications when the device is locked, then tap
To Create a Screen Lock Password
1
From your Homescreen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password.
2
Enter a password, then tap Continue.
3
Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap OK.
4
Select an option to show notifications when the device is locked, then tap Done.
Settings> Security
and follow the instructions on your device.
>
Screen lock
.
Continue
.
.
.
Done
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. See
Keyboard
on page 51 .
Personalizing the On-Screen
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To change the language
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.
3
Select an option.
4
Tap OK.
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select
the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the
language you want.
Date and time
You can change the date and time on your device.
To Set the Date Manually
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
4
Tap Set date.
5
Scroll up and down to select the desired date.
6
Tap OK.
To Set the Time Manually
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
4
Tap
Set time
5
Select the relevant values for the hours and minutes.
6
Tap OK.
Settings
.
>
.
Date & time
.
To set the time zone
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3
Unmark the
4
Tap Select time zone.
5
Select an option.
Automatic time zone
checkbox, if it is marked.
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 also enable the Dynamic
normalizer to minimize volume differences between songs or videos.
To Enhance the Sound Output Manually
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings.
3
Mark the ClearAudio+ checkbox.
To Adjust the Sound Settings Manually
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings.
3
Unmark the ClearAudio+ checkbox.
4
Tap Sound effects > Equalizer.
5
Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down.
The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication
applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
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To Minimize Volume Differences Using the Dynamic Normalizer
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings.
3
Mark the Dynamic normalizer checkbox.
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Typing text
On-Screen Keyboard
You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter
individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to
letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and
input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed keyboard instead.
You can select up to three languages for text input. The Smart language detection
feature detects the language you are using and predicts the words for that language as
you type. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically, such as email
and text messaging applications.
1 Delete a character before the cursor.
2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
3 Enter a space.
4 Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized.
5
Display numbers and symbols. For even more symbols, tap .
6
Switch between lower-case , upper-case , and caps . For some languages, this key is used to
access extra characters in the language.
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
1
To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
2
To 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 period
•
After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar.
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To enter text using the Gesture input function
1
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to
trace the word that you want to write.
2
After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears
based on the letters that you have traced.
3
If 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.
To change the Gesture input settings
1
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2
3
, then tap Keyboard settings.
Tap
To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the Gesture
input checkbox.
To use the one-handed keyboard
1
Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap
2
Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard.
3
To move the one-handed keyboard to the left or right side of the screen, tap
.
accordingly.
To return to using the full on-screen keyboard, tap .
Phonepad
or
The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive
text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via
the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.
1 Choose a text input option. You can tap each character once and use word suggestions, or keep tapping
the key until the desired character is selected.
2 Delete a character before the cursor.
3 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
4 Enter a space.
5 Display symbols and smileys.
6 Display numbers.
7 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock.
To open the Phonepad for the first time
1
Tap a text entry field, then tap .
2
Tap
, then tap Keyboard settings.
3
Tap Portrait keyboard, then select the Phonepad option.
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To enter text using the Phonepad
•
When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the
letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap
to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.
•
When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you
want to enter. Keep tapping this button until the desired character is selected.
Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.
To enter numbers using the Phonepad
•
When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.
To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad
1
When the Phonepad is displayed, tap
. A grid with symbols and smileys
appears.
2
Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.
Entering text using voice input
When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words.
Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology
from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.
To enable voice input
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
2
Tap
, then tap
3
Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.
4
Tap to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen
Keyboard settings
.
keyboard.
.
To enter text using voice input
1
Open the on-screen keyboard.
2
Tap . When appears, speak to enter text.
3
When you're done, tap
4
Edit the text manually if necessary.
To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually, tap
again. The suggested text appears.
.
Editing text
You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing tools
by double-tapping the entered text. The editing tools then become available via an
application bar.
Application bar
1 Close the application bar
2 Select all text
3 Cut text
4 Copy text
5 Paste text
only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard.
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To select text
1
Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by
tabs on both sides.
2
Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text.
To edit text
1
Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar
appear.
2
Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to
make your desired changes.
To use the magnifier
•
When you enter text, tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified and
to place the cursor where you want within the text field.
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard
When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and other
text input settings that help you, for example to set options for writing languages, text
prediction and correction. You can get word suggestions for one language at a time by
deactivating the Smart language detection feature.
The keyboard can use text that you have written in messaging and other applications to
learn your writing style. There is also a Personalization guide that runs you through the
most basic settings to get you started quickly. You can select to use other keyboards
and switch between keyboards. For example, you can select the Xperia™ Chinese
keyboard or the Xperia™ Japanese keyboard.
To access the on-screen keyboard settings
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
2
Tap
, then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired.
3
To add a writing language for text input, tap
Writing languages
.
and mark the
relevant checkboxes.
4
Tap OK to confirm.
To change the word suggestion settings
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Word suggestions.
3
Select an option.
To Select a Keyboard
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
at the bottom-right of
the screen.
2
Select an option.
To enable more keyboard options, tap
right.
Choose keyboards, then drag the relevant sliders to the
To Change Writing Language Using the On-Screen Keyboard
•
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap the writing language icon
to switch between the selected writing languages. For example, tap
until the
desired writing language appears.
This feature is only available if you have added more than one input language.
To use your writing style
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select a source.
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To Change the Smart Language Detection Settings
Smart language detection may not be available for all writing languages.
1
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3
To activate or deactivate the Smart language detection function, mark or unmark
the Smart language detection checkbox.
To Select a Keyboard Layout Variant
Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages. You
can select different keyboard layouts for each writing language.
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2
3
4
5
, then tap Keyboard settings.
Tap
Tap Writing languages, then tap beside a writing language.
Select a keyboard layout variant.
Tap OK to confirm.
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Calling
Making calls
You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in
your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also
use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs.
To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat
application on your device. See
Instant messaging and video chat
on the 69 page.
1 View more options
2 Delete number
3 Dialpad
4 Call button
To dial a phone number
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Tap to display the dialpad.
4
Enter the phone number and tap
To delete a number entered by mistake, tap
To make a call using smart dial
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
Tap
to display the dialpad.
4
Use 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.
5
Tap the contact you want to call.
To make an international call
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
Tap
to display the dialpad.
4
Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.
5
Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros), and phone number,
then tap
.
. The call log is displayed.
Phone
.
.
.
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To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and
the customization menu appears.
2
In the customization menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts.
3
Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial.
4
Select 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
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Additional settings > Caller ID.
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 full-screen format. If you receive an incoming call when
the screen is active, the incoming call is displayed as a floating notification, 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 an Incoming Call when the Screen is Inactive
•
Drag
to the right.
To answer an incoming call when the screen is active
•
In the floating notification that appears at the top of the screen, tap
Instead of answering the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the
upper part of the floating 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, or forward
the call to the answering machine.
ANSWER
.
To reject an Incoming Call when the Screen is Inactive
•
Drag to the left.
To reject an incoming call when the screen is active
•
In the floating 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
upper part of the floating 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 or forward the
call to the answering machine.
To mute the ringtone for an incoming call
•
When you receive the call, press the volume key.
Using the answering machine
You can use the answering machine application in your device to answer calls when you
are busy or miss a call. You can enable the automatic answering function and determine
how many seconds to wait before the calls get answered automatically. You can also
manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to answer them.
And you can access messages left on your answering machine directly from your device.
Before using the answering machine, you must record a greeting message.
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To Record a Greeting Message for the Answering Machine
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings.
3
Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions.
To Enable Automatic Answering
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine.
3
Drag the slider beside Answering Machine to the right.
If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used.
To Set a Tme Delay for Automatic Answering
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine.
3
Tap Pick up after.
4
Adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
5
Tap Done.
.
To Forward an Incoming Call to the Answering Machine
•
When a call comes in, drag Response options upward, then select Reject with
Answering Machine.
When a call comes in, you can also just wait until the preset time delay elapses so the
answering machine picks up the call automatically.
To Listen to Messages on the Answering Machine
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Messages.
3
Select the voice message you want to listen to.
You can also listen to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping
Rejecting a call with a text message
You can reject a call with a text message. When you reject a call with such a message,
the message is automatically sent 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 messages by
editing the predefined ones.
To reject a call with a text message
1
When an incoming call arrives, drag Response options upward, then tap Reject
with message.
2
Select a predefined message or tap
To reject a second call with a text message
1
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message upward.
2
Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message.
and write a new message.
.
To edit the text message used to reject a call
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Reject call with message.
3
Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
4
Tap OK.
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Ongoing calls
1 Enter numbers during a call
2 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call
3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold
4 Make a second call
5 Mute the microphone during a call
6 End a call
To change the ear speaker volume during a call
•
Press the volume key up or down.
To activate the screen during a call
•
Briefly press .
Using the call log
In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and dialed calls .
To view your missed calls
1
When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar
downwards.
2
Tap
Missed call
To call a number from your call log
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
To call a number directly from the call log, tap the number. To edit a number
before calling, touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.
To add a number from the call log to your contacts
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
Touch and hold a number displayed in the call log, then tap Add to Contacts.
4
Select an existing contact which you want to add the number to, or tap Create
new contact.
5
Edit the contact details, then tap Done.
.
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To view call log options
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
Tap .
You can also access general call settings using the instructions above.
Forwarding Calls
You can direct calls to a different recipient, such as to another phone number, another
device, or an answering service.
To Forward Calls
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Tap Call forwarding and select an option.
4
Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Enable.
To turn off call forwarding
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Call forwarding.
3
Select an option, then tap Disable.
.
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 Incoming or Outgoing Calls
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Tap Call Barring, then select an option.
4
Enter the password and tap
When you set up call blocking for the first time, you need to enter a password to activate the
call blocking function. You must use this same password later if you want to edit call blocking
settings.
Settings
>
Call
.
Enable
.
To enable or disable fixed dialing
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers.
3
Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing.
4
Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.
To access the list of accepted call recipients
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers.
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To change the SIM card PIN2
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2.
4
Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
5
Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
6
Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.
To send incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap .
3
Select the contact for which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to
voicemail.
4
5
6
> .
Tap
Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail.
Tap Done.
.
Multiple calls
If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it
is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.
To activate or deactivate call waiting
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.
Settings
>
.
>
Call
Additional settings
.
To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold
•
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right.
To reject a second call
•
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left.
To make a second call
1
During an ongoing call, tap . The call log is displayed.
2
Tap
to display the dialpad.
3
Enter the number of the recipient and tap . The first call is put on hold.
To answer a third call and end the ongoing call
•
When the third call comes in, tap End current call and answer.
To reject a third call
•
When the third call comes in, tap Decline incoming call.
To switch between multiple calls
•
To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this call.
Conference calls
With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more
people.
For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact
your network operator.
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To Make a Conference Call
1
During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears.
2
To display the dialpad, tap .
3
Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on
hold temporarily.
4
To add the second participant to the call and start the conference, tap .
5
To add more participants to the call, repeat the relevant steps as described
above.
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant
1
During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.
2
Tap the telephone number of the participant that you want to have a private
conversation with.
3
To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap
To release a participant from a conference call
1
During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.
2
•
next to the participant you want to release.
Tap
To end a conference call
During the call, tap
.
.
Voicemail
If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for
you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on
your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it
manually.
To Enter Your Voicemail Number
1
From the Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Voicemail >Voicemail settings > Voicemail
number
3
Enter your voicemail number.
4
Tap OK.
To call your voicemail service
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
Tap
4
Touch and hold 1.
.
to display the dialpad.
.
.
Emergency calls
Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You
can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without
a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.
To Make an Emergency Call
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
Tap to display the dialpad.
4
Enter the emergency number, then tap
.
.
You can make emergency calls even when no SIM card is inserted or when all outgoing calls
are blocked.
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
1
From the lock screen, tap Emergency call.
2
Enter the emergency number and tap
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To make an emergency call while the device is locked
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
Touch and hold the phone icon , then drag it to the right. The call log is
displayed.
3
Tap
to display the dialpad.
4
Enter the emergency number and tap
.
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Contacts
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 a computer
Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device
and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can access from
within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs, supports
mobile devices that run on several operating systems, including iOS, Android™,
Windows®, and BlackBerry™.
To use Xperia™ Transfer, you need:
•
An Internet-connected computer.
•
A USB cable for your old device.
•
A USB cable for your new Android™ device.
•
Your old device.
•
Your new Android™ device.
To transfer contacts to your new device
1
Search and download PC Companion (on a PC) or Bridge for Mac (on a Mac
computer) from
2
After successful installation, open the PC Companion application or the Sony
Bridge for Mac application, then click
instructions to transfer your contacts.
www.sonymobile.com
if the application is not already installed.
Xperia™ Transfer
and follow the relevant
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™, Facebook™, or Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, you can
transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.
To synchronize contacts to your new device using a synchronization account
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap , then tap
3
Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap > Sync
.
now
You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with
it.
Settings
>
Accounts & sync
.
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.
To import contacts from a memory card
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Press
, then tap Import contacts > SD card.
3
Select the files that you want to import and tap OK.
, then tap .
®
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To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology
1
Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set
to visible.
2
When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
3
Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
4
Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification.
5
Tap the received file.
To import contacts from a SIM card
You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM
card.
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap , then tap Import contacts > SIM card.
3
To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all contacts,
tap Import all.
Searching and viewing contacts
1 Search for contacts
2 View more options
3 Contacts, Favorites, and Groups tabs
4 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information
5 View contact details
6 Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter
7 Access communication options for the contact
8 Add a contact
To search for a contact
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap and enter a phone number, name, or other information in the Search
contacts field. The result list is filtered as you enter each character.
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To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Filter.
3
In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have
synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears
in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.
Adding and editing contacts
To add a contact
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Tap .
3
If 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 you want to add
this contact to. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save
this contact on your device.
4
Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5
When you are done, tap Done.
After you select a synchronization account in step 3, that account will show as the default
account offered the next time you add a contact. When you save a contact to a particular
account, that account will show as the default account to save to the next time you add a
contact. If you have saved a contact to a particular account and want to change it, you need to
create a new contact and select a different account to save them to.
, then tap .
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 other countries.
To edit a contact
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap
3
Edit the desired information.
4
When you are done, tap Done.
Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details.
.
To associate a picture with a contact
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap
3
Tap and select a method for adding the contact picture.
4
After you add the picture, tap Done.
You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the
add a picture that is saved to an online account, you must download the picture first.
.
Album application. If you want to
To personalize the ringtone for a contact
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap
3
Tap > Set ringtone.
4
Select an option from the list or tap to select a music file saved to your device,
.
then tap Done.
5
Tap Done.
To Delete Contacts
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Touch and hold the contact you want to delete.
3
To delete all contacts, tap the downward arrow to open the drop-down menu,
, then tap .
then select Mark all.
4
Tap
, then tap Delete.
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To edit contact information about yourself
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap Myself, then tap .
3
Enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4
When you are done, tap Done.
To create a new contact from a text message
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap > Save.
3
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4
Edit the contact information and tap Done.
Adding medical and emergency contact information
You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts
application. You can enter medical details, such as allergies and medications that you
are using, plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case of
an emergency. After setup, your ICE information can be accessed from the security
lockscreen. This means that even if the screen is locked, for example, by a PIN, pattern,
or password, emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information.
1 Go back to the main Contacts screen
2 View more options
3 Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information
4 Medical information
5 ICE contact list
6 Create new ICE contacts
7 Use existing contacts as ICE contacts
To show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3
Tap , then mark the Show personal information checkbox.
To enter your medical information
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3
Tap , then tap Edit medical info.
4
Edit the desired information.
5
When you are done, tap Done.
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To Add a New ICE Contact
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap .
3
If 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 you want to add
this contact to. Alternately, tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save
this contact on your device.
4
Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5
When you are done, tap Done.
The ICE contact must have at least a phone number which emergency personnel can call. If
your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency personnel can only see the phone
number of the ICE contact, even if there is other information entered in the Contacts
application about the contact.
To Use Existing Contacts as ICE Contacts
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap .
3
Mark the contacts you want to use as ICE contacts.
4
When you are done, tap Done.
The ICE contacts you select must have a phone number emergency personnel can call, as a
minimum. If your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency personnel can only see
the phone number of the ICE contacts, even if there is other information entered in the
Contacts application about the contacts.
To make your ICE information visible from the security lockscreen
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap
ICE – In Case of Emergency
3
Tap
, then tap Settings.
4
Mark the
Your ICE information is visible from the security lockscreen by default.
ICE in lock screen
.
checkbox.
To enable calls to ICE contacts from the security lock screen
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap
ICE – In Case of Emergency
3
Tap
, then tap Settings.
4
Mark the
Some networks and/or service providers may not support ICE calls.
Enable call in ICE
.
checkbox.
Favorites and groups
You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the
Contacts application. You can also assign contacts to groups, to get quicker access to a
group of contacts from within the Contacts application.
To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite
1
From the Homescreen, tap
2
Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites.
3
Tap
.
, then tap .
To View Your Favorite Contacts
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap Favorites.
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To assign a contact to a group
1
In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.
2
Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to.
4
Tap Done.
Sending contact information
To Send Your Business Card
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Tap Myself.
3
Tap , then tap Share.
4
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To Send a Contact
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Tap the contact whose details you want to send.
3
Tap , then tap Share.
4
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To send several contacts at once
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Press
, then tap
3
Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts.
4
Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Mark several
, then tap .
, then tap .
, then tap .
.
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
If you synchronize your contacts with a new account or import contact information in
other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this
happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by
mistake, you can separate them again later.
To link contacts
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact.
3
Press
, then tap Link contact.
4
Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap
OK to confirm. The information from the first contact is merged with the second
contact, and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list.
To separate linked contacts
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap
3
Tap Unlink contact > Unlink.
, then tap .
.
Backing Up Contacts
You can use a memory card or a USB storage device to back up contacts. See
Transferring contacts
your device.
on page 61 for more information about how to restore contacts to
To export all contacts to a memory card
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then tap .
2
Press
, then tap Export contacts > SD card.
3
Tap OK.
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Messaging and chat
Reading and sending messages
The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all
messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia
messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See
settings
The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the
operator and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which
includes the size of added media files, is also operator dependent. Contact your network
operator for more information.
on page 31 .
Internet and MMS
1 Go back to the list of conversations
2 Call the message sender
3 View more options
4 Sent and received messages
5 Send a completed message
6 Text entry field
7 Add attachments
To Create and Send a Message
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap
.
3
Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that you
have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the
recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.
4
Tap Write message and enter your message text.
5
If you want to add an attachment, tap and select an option.
6
To 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:.
.
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To read a received message
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the desired conversation.
3
If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap
Download message.
All received messages are saved by default to the device memory.
To Reply to a Message
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Tap the conversation containing the message.
3
Enter your reply and tap .
To Forward a Message
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
4
Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that you
have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the
recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.
5
Edit the message, if necessary, then tap
To save a file contained in a message you receive
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Tap the conversation you want to open.
3
If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap
Download message
4
Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.
.
, then find and tap .
, then find and tap .
.
, then find and tap .
Organizing your messages
To delete a message
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >
.
Delete
To delete conversations
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Tap , then tap Delete conversations.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap >
Delete.
To Star a Message
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Tap the conversation you want to open.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to star, then tap Add star.
4
To unstar a message, touch and hold the starred message, then tap Delete star.
To view starred messages
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Tap
, then tap Starred messages.
3
All starred messages appear in a list.
, then find and tap .
, then find and tap .
, then find and tap .
To search for messages
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap , then tap Search.
3
Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list.
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Calling from a message
To Call a Message Sender
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap a conversation and tap , then tap .
To save a sender's number as a contact
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap > Save.
3
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4
Edit the contact information and tap Done.
Messaging settings
To change your message notification settings
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
, then tap Settings.
Tap
To set a notification sound, tap Notification tone, then select an option or tap
and select a music file that is saved to your device.
To confirm, tap Done.
For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.
To turn the delivery report function on or off for outgoing messages
From your Homescreen, tap
Tap
, then tap
Mark or unmark the Delivery report checkbox as desired.
Settings
.
, then find and tap .
, then find and tap .
After the delivery report function is turned on, a check mark is displayed in messages that have
been successfully delivered.
Instant messaging and video chat
You can use the Google Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on
your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers, Android™
devices and other devices. You can turn any conversation into a video call with several
friends, and you can send messages to friends even when they are offline. You can also
view and share photos easily.
Before you start using Hangouts™, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection and a Google™ account. Go to http://support.google.com/hangouts and
click the "Hangouts on your Android" link to get more detailed information about how to
use this application.
The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.
To use the Hangouts™ application
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Hangouts.
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Setting up email
Use the email application in 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
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Mail.
3
Follow 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
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Mail.
3
Tap , then tap Settings > Add account.
4
Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the email
account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.
5
When you are finished, tap Next.
.
.
Sending and Receiving Email Messages
1 View a list of all email accounts and recent folders
2 Search for email messages
3 Access settings and options
4 List of email messages
5 Write an email message
To download new email messages
•
When the email inbox is open, swipe downward on the message list.
Before trying to download new email messages, make sure you have a working data
connection. For more information about ensuring successful data connections, see
and MMS settings
on page 31 .
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To Read Your Email Messages
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Mail.
3
If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email
accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined
inbox.
4
In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to
read.
To Create and Send an Email Message
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right and select which account you want to send the email from.
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
, then type the recipient's name or email address and select one or more
Tap
recipients from the drop-down list.
Enter the email subject and message text, then tap
To reply to an email message
In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to reply to, then tap
Reply or Reply all.
Enter your reply, then tap
To Forward an Email Message
In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to forward, then tap
Forward
Enter the recipient's name or email address, then select one or more recipients
from the drop-down list.
Enter your message text, then tap .
.
, then find and tap Mail.
.
.
To view an email message attachment
1
Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view.
View
.
.
.
Email messages with attachments are indicated by
2
After the email message opens, tap Load. The attachment starts to download.
3
After the attachment finishes downloading, tap
To save a sender's email address to your contacts
1
Find and tap a message in your email inbox.
2
Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK.
3
Select an existing contact, or tap
4
Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.
Create new contact
Organizing your email messages
To Sort Your Email
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Mail.
3
If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right and select the account with the emails you want to sort. If you want to sort
email in all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right, then tap Combined inbox.
4
5
, then tap Sort.
Tap
Select a sorting option.
.
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To Search for Email
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Mail.
2
If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your
email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap
Combined inbox.
3
Tap .
4
Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard.
5
The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message you
want to open.
To View All Folders for One Email Account
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then select the account you want to
check.
3
Under the account you want to check, select Show all folders.
To delete an email message
•
In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to delete to the right.
To move an email message to another folder
1
In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to move to the left.
2
Tap Move, then select a folder.
, then find and tap Mail.
Email account settings
To remove an email account from your device
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
Press
, then tap Settings.
4
Select the account you want to remove.
5
Tap Delete account > OK.
To change the inbox check frequency
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Tap
, then tap Settings.
4
Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.
5
Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an option.
To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Mail.
2
Press , then tap Settings.
3
Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out
of Office auto-reply.
4
Tap Out of office.
5
Drag the slider beside Out of office to the right to turn on the function.
6
If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto
reply.
7
Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.
8
Tap OK to confirm.
Mail
Mail
.
.
.
Gmail™
If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and write
email messages.
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1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders
2 Search for email messages
3 List of email messages
4 Write an email message
To Learn More About Gmail™
•
When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right,
and then find and tap
Help & feedback
.
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Music
Transferring music to your device
There are different ways to get music from a computer onto your device:
•
Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files
directly into the file manager application on the computer. See
computer
•
If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organize
on the 124 page.
your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn more and
download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.
•
If the computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to
transfer your media files from iTunes to your device. To learn more and download Sony
Bridge for Mac, go to
Music 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
www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/
www.sonymobile.com/support
.
Listening to music
Use Music to listen to your favorite music and audio books.
Managing files using a
.
1 Open the Music homescreen menu
2 Search all songs saved to your device
3 View the current play queue
4 Album art (if available)
5 Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue
Touch and hold to rewind within the current song
6 Play or pause a song
7 Tap to go to the next song in the play queue
Touch and hold to fast forward within the current song
8 Shuffle songs in the current play queue
9 Repeat all songs in the current play queue
10 Progress indicator – Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind
11 Total length of current song
12 Elapsed time of current song
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Music homescreen
1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music homescreen menu
2 Scroll up or down to view content
3 Play a song using the Music application
4 Return to the music player screen
To play a song using the Music application
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
3
Select a music category.
4
Tap a song to play it.
You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have
necessary rights in material that you intend to share.
To Find Song-Related Information Online
•
While a song is playing in the Music application, tap the Album art, and then tap
the Infinite button .
The Infinite button
videos on YouTube™, song lyrics, and artist information on Wikipedia.
gives you access to online resources related to the song, such as
To adjust the audio volume
•
Press the volume key.
To minimize the Music application
•
When a song is playing, tap to go to the Homescreen. The Music application
stays playing in the background.
To open the Music application when it is playing in the background
1
While a song is playing in the background, tap the to open the recently used
applications window.
2
Tap the Music application.
Music homescreen menu
The Music homescreen menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device.
From here you can manage your albums and playlists, and you can organize your music
by mood and tempo using SensMe™ channels.
To open the Music homescreen menu
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
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To return to the Music homescreen
•
When the Music homescreen menu is open, tap Home.
•
When the Music homescreen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of the
menu.
To update your music with the latest information
1
From the Music homescreen, tap .
2
Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads
the latest available album art and song information for your music.
The SensMe™ channels application is activated when you download music information.
To enable the SensMe™ channels application
•
From the Music homescreen, tap , then tap Download music info > Start.
This application requires a cellular or Wi-Fi® network connection.
To edit music information
1
From the Music application, tap
2
Tap Edit music info.
3
Enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4
When you are done, tap Save.
.
To delete a song
1
From the Music homescreen menu, browse to the song that you want to delete.
2
Touch and hold the song title, then tap
3
Tap Delete again to confirm.
in the list that appears.
Delete
Playlists
On the Music homescreen, you can create your own playlists from the music that is
saved on your device.
To create your own playlists
1
From the Music homescreen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that
you want to add to a playlist.
2
In the menu that opens, tap Add to... > Create new playlist.
3
Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.
You can also tap the album art and then tap
To play your own playlists
1
Open the Music homescreen menu, then tap Playlists.
2
Under Playlists, select the playlist that you want to open.
3
If you want to play all songs, tap Shuffle all.
To add songs to a playlist
1
From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to add
to a playlist.
2
Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to....
3
Tap the name of the playlist you want to add the album or song to. The album or
song is added to the playlist.
To remove a song from a playlist
1
In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song you want to delete.
2
Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.
to create a new playlist.
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To delete a playlist
1
Open the Music homescreen menu, then tap Playlists.
2
Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete.
3
Tap Delete.
4
Tap Delete again to confirm.
You cannot delete smart playlists.
Sharing music
To share a song
1
From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to
share.
2
Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share.
3
Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions.
You can also share albums and playlists in the same way.
Enhancing the sound
To Improve the Sound Quality Using the Equalizer
1
When a song is playing in the Music application, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Sound enhancements > Sound effects > Equalizer.
3
To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. To
adjust the sound automatically, tap and select a style.
To turn on the Surround sound feature
1
When the Music application is open, tap .
2
Tap
Settings
3
Flick left or right to select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.
>
Sound enhancements
>
Sound effects
>
Surround sound (VPT)
Visualizer
The Visualizer adds visual effects to your songs as you play them. The effects for each
song are based on the characteristics of the music. They change, for example, in
response to changes in the music’s loudness, rhythm, and frequency level. You can also
change the background theme.
To turn on the Visualizer
1
In the Music application, tap
2
Tap
Visualizer
Tap the screen to switch to full-screen view.
To change the background theme
1
In the Music application, tap , then tap Visualizer.
2
Tap the screen to display the controls.
3
Tap > Theme, then select a theme.
.
.
Recognizing Music with TrackID™
.
Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a song you hear playing in your
surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title, and
album info within seconds. You can purchase songs identified by TrackID™ and you can
view TrackID™ charts to see what TrackID™ users around the globe are searching for.
For best results, use TrackID™ in a quiet area.
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1 Create an online TrackID™ profile
2 View current music charts
3 View TrackID™ options
4 View the history of your previous searches
5 Identify the music that you are listening to
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
To Identify Music Using TrackID™ Technology
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Tap . If the song is recognized by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on
TrackID™
, then hold your device close to the music source.
the screen.
To return to the
TrackID™ start screen, tap .
To View Artist Information for a Song
1
After a song is recognized by the TrackID™ application, the result is displayed on
the TrackID™ homescreen.
2
Scroll to the result you want to view and then tap to open it.
To Delete a Song from the Track History
1
Open the TrackID™ application, then browse to the song that you want to delete.
2
Touch and hold the screen to make appear.
3
Tap
.
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FM radio
Listening to the radio
The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and
listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired
headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the
headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you
can then switch the audio to the speaker, if desired.
1 Favorites list
2 Radio on/off button
3 View menu options
4 Tuned frequency
5 Save or remove a channel as a favorite
6 Tuning dial
7 Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels
8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel
9 A saved favorite channel
10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel
To listen to the FM radio
1
Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap FM radio
. The available channels appear as you scroll through
the frequency band.
When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.
To move between radio channels
•
Drag the frequency band left or right.
To start a new search for radio channels
1
When the radio is open, press .
2
Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all
available channels are displayed.
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To switch the radio sound to the speaker
1
When the radio is open, press .
2
Tap Play in speaker.
To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in
headphones.
To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™
1
While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™.
2
A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If
identification is successful, you are presented with a result or a list of possible
results.
3
To return to the FM Radio, tap
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
.
Favorite radio channels
To save a channel as a favorite
1
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a
favorite.
2
3
.
Tap
Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press
Save
.
To listen to a favorite radio channel
1
Tap .
2
Select an option.
To remove a channel as a favorite
1
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.
2
Tap
, then tap
Delete
.
Sound settings
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode
1
When the radio is open, press
2
Tap Enable stereo sound.
3
To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press
sound.
To select the radio region
1
When the radio is open, press
2
Tap Set radio region.
3
Select an option.
To adjust the Visualizer
1
When the radio is open, tap
2
Tap Visualizer.
3
Select an option.
.
and tap
.
.
Force mono
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Camera
Taking photos and recording videos
1 Front camera lens
2 Zoom in or out
3 Main camera screen
4 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos
5 View photos and videos
6 Take photos or record video clips
7 Go back a step or exit the camera
8 Capturing mode settings icon
9 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons
To Take a Photo from the Lockscreen
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
To activate the camera, touch and hold the camera icon
3
After the camera opens, tap .
, then drag it to the left.
To take a photo using the camera key
1
Activate the camera.
2
Press the camera key fully down.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button
1
Activate the camera.
2
Point the camera toward the subject.
3
Tap the on-screen camera button
. The photo is taken as soon as you release
your finger.
To take a self-portrait using the front camera
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap .
3
To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you
release your finger.
To use the still camera flash
1
When the camera is open, tap .
2
Select your desired flash setting.
3
Take the photo.
To use the zoom function
•
When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down.
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•
When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen.
To record a video
1
Activate the camera.
2
Point the camera toward the subject.
3
To start recording, tap .
4
To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap .
5
To stop recording, tap .
To take a photo when recording a video
•
To take a photo when recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as
you release your finger.
To view your photos and videos
1
Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.
2
Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
To delete a photo or recorded video
1
Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete.
2
Tap the screen to make
3
Tap .
4
Tap Delete to confirm.
appear.
Face detection
You can use face detection to bring an off-center face into focus. The camera
automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A colored frame shows
which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the camera.
You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.
To turn on face detection
1
Activate the camera.
2
3
4
1
2
3
, then select .
Tap
Tap , then tap .
Tap Focus mode > Face detection.
To take a photo using face detection
When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at your
subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is framed.
Press the camera key halfway down. A colored frame shows which face is in
focus.
To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces
Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The camera
detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto-focus. When
the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo.
To turn on Smile Shutter™
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap
, then tap
3
Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level.
To take a photo using Smile Shutter™
1
When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at
your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.
2
The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken
automatically.
3
If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.
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Adding the geographical position to your photos
Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos
when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless
networks or GPS technology.
When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical
position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on and the
geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When neither of
these two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.
To Turn on Geotagging
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Location.
3
Tap the on-off switch.
4
Activate the camera.
5
6
, then tap .
Tap
Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right.
General camera settings
Capturing mode settings overview
Superior auto
Optimize your settings to suit any scene.
Manual
Adjust camera settings manually.
Sound Photo
Take photos with background sound.
AR fun
Play in your camera viewfinder with virtual objects and enrich your photos or videos.
Multi camera
Record the same scene from multiple angles on a single screen.
AR effect
Take photos or videos with virtual scenes and characters.
Creative effect
Apply effects to photos or videos.
Sweep Panorama
Take wide-angle and panoramic photos.
Portrait retouch
Take photos with real-time portrait styles.
Superior auto
Superior auto mode detects the conditions you are shooting in and automatically adjusts
the settings to ensure you take the best photo possible.
Manual mode
Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for photos
and videos.
AR effect
You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos or videos and make them
more fun. When using the camera, this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your
photos or videos. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder.
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Creative effect
You can apply different effects on your photos or videos. Add a Nostalgic effect to make
photos look older, or a Sketch effect for a more fun image.
Sweep Panorama
You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical direction
in an easy press-and-sweep motion.
To take a panoramic photo
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then select .
3
To select a shooting direction, tap .
4
Press the camera key and move the camera slowly and steadily to the direction of
movement indicated on the screen.
Multi camera mode
Multi camera mode lets you take a photo that combines images from two different
angles and devices. You see two images in the camera viewfinder of your device – one
from your own camera and one from a connected Xperia™ device or a Sony camera that
supports NFC and Wi-Fi direct technology. You can then edit what you see in the
viewfinder before taking a photo.
So if you’re at a concert venue, for example, and you want to capture a photo that
combines a view of the band from one angle and the audience from another, you can
use Multi camera mode for the best effect.
You can set up Multi camera mode using NFC, which launches the pairing of the two
devices using Wi-Fi direct technology. Both devices must support NFC.
To use Multi camera mode
1
Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect.
2
Activate the camera on your device.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
, then select .
Tap
On the screens of both devices, tap .
Touch the NFC detection areas of each device to each other. Both devices should
now connect using Wi-Fi direct technology.
Once the devices are connected, two images appear in the viewfinder of your
device – one from the viewfinder of your camera and another from the viewfinder
of the connected device.
To edit the images in your viewfinder, tap
Edit the images as desired. For example, you can tap and hold an image and drag
it to the other side of the viewfinder to change the order.
When you are finished editing and are ready to capture the final combined image,
tap Done >
.
.
Portrait retouch
You can use the Portrait retouch feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as
you take them to ensure the best results. You can also use the Magic beam setting to
brighten and smoothen the subject's skin while adding a spotlight pattern for the eyes.
To use the Portrait retouch feature
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then tap .
3
To display the style selector, swipe upward on the screen, then select a portrait
style for your photos.
4
To hide the style selector, tap the screen or swipe downward.
5
To display the frame selector, swipe to the left, then select a decorative frame.
6
To hide the frame selector, tap the camera screen or swipe to the right.
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To use the Magic beam feature
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then tap .
3
To enable the Magic beam feature, tap , then drag the slider beside Magic
beam to the right.
4
To apply an inside eye spotlight effect, select a customized pattern.
Downloading camera applications
You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play™ or other
sources. Before you start downloading, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.
To download camera applications
1
Open the camera application.
2
3
, then tap DOWNLOADABLE.
Tap
Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to
complete the installation.
Quick launch
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.
Launch only
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding
down the camera key.
Launch and capture
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the
screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
Launch and record video
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is
locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
Off
Geotagging
Tag photos with details of where you took them.
Touch capture
Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is
taken as soon as you release your finger.
Sound
Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound.
Data storage
You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's
internal storage.
Internal storage
Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.
SD card
Photos or videos are saved on the SD card.
Touch Block
Activate to disable the touch operation to avoid unintentional touches.
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White balance
This function adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. The white
balance setting icon is available on the camera screen.
Auto
Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.
Incandescent
Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting.
Daylight
Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Still camera settings
To adjust the still camera settings
1
Activate the camera.
2
To display all settings, tap .
3
Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired.
Still camera settings overview
Resolution
Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo
with a higher resolution requires more memory.
13MP
4128×3096(4:3)
13-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
9MP
3920×2204(16:9)
9-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
8MP
3264×2448(4:3)
8-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
8MP
3840×2160(16:9)
8-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
3MP
2048×1536(4:3)
3-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
2MP
1920×1080(16:9)
2-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
VGA
640×480(4:3)
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
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Self-Timer
With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to
take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also
use the self-timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.
On (10 sec.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (2 sec.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (0.5 sec.)
Set a half-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
Off
The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Smile Shutter™
Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to
before taking a photo.
Focus mode
The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so the area within the colored focus
frame stays sharp.
Single autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the
camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken
when you release your finger.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera
automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the
screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face
detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Touch focus
Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch and
hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is
taken when you release your finger.
Object tracking
When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
HDR
Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong backlight or in
conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and
produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.
This setting is only available in
Manual capturing mode.
ISO
You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by
increasing the ISO sensitivity.
Auto
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
100
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.
200
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Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200.
400
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.
800
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.
1600
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600.
3200
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Center
Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image.
Average
Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Image stabilizer
When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps you
by compensating for small movements of the hand.
This setting is only available in
Manual capturing mode.
Preview
You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them.
Unlimited
The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.
5 seconds
The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you shoot it.
3 seconds
The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it.
Edit
The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it.
Off
The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.
Face registration
You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder automatically
focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder.
Flash
Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon
camera screen:
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Auto
The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.
Fill flash
Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This setting removes unwanted dark
shadows.
Red-eye reduction
Reduces the red color of eyes when taking a photo.
Off
The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting
conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the selftimer to avoid blurred photos.
Flashlight
The flash light is turned on when you take photos.
Scene selection
Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations
using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to
fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.
Off
The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually.
Soft skin
Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect.
Soft snap
Use for shooting photos against a soft background.
Anti motion blur
Use for minimizing camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene.
Landscape
Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Backlight correction HDR
Use to improve details in high contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyzes the image and
automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot.
Night portrait
Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Night scene
Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Hand-held twilight
Use for taking hand-held low-light photos with reduced noise and blur.
High sensitivity
Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions. Reduces blur.
Gourmet
Use for shooting food arrangements in bright color.
Pet
Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes.
Beach
Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes.
Snow
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos.
Party
Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable
surface.
Sports
Use for taking photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.
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Document
Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast.
Fireworks
Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their glory.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Video camera settings
To adjust the video camera settings
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.
3
To display all settings, tap
4
Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.
Video camera settings overview
Video resolution
Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
Full HD
1920×1080(16:9)
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
HD
1280×720(16:9)
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
VGA
640×480(4:3)
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
MMS
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited
so that video files can fit in a multimedia message.
.
These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode.
Self-Timer
With the self-timer, you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record
group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer if you
want to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.
On (10 sec.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
On (2 sec.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
On (0.5 sec.)
Set a half-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
Off
The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Smile Shutter™(video)
Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to
before recording a video.
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Focus mode
The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus
frame stays sharp.
Single autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera
automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the
screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face
detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Object tracking
When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Center
Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image.
Average
Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
SteadyShot™
When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps
you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
Microphone
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.
Preview
You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them.
On
The preview of the video appears after you shoot it.
Edit
The video opens for editing after you shoot it.
Off
The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.
Flashlight
Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight. The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen. Note that
the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lighting conditions are
poor.
On
Off
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Scene selection
The Scene selection feature helps you quickly set up the camera for common situations
using pre-programmed video scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for
you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.
Off
The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.
Soft snap
Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.
Landscape
Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Night
When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast moving
objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting
conditions are good to improve the video quality.
Beach
Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes.
Snow
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.
Sports
Use for videoing fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.
Party
Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
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Photos and videos in Album
Viewing Photos and Videos
Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your
camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are
displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1 Tap the icon to open the Album homescreen menu
2 View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favorites
3 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album homescreen menu
4 The date range of items in the current group
5 Tap a photo or video to open it in full-screen view
6 Scroll up or down to view content
To View Photos and Videos
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album.
3
Tap a photo or video that you want to view, then tap
4
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or
Album
>
Just once
.
video.
If you want to change an application you have chosen as the default to always open photos or
videos, tap Settings > Apps and swipe over to the All tab, then select the application and tap
CLEAR DEFAULTS under Launch by default.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
activate the Auto-rotate screen button under Settings > Display > Screen rotation.
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 fingers
together to zoom out.
To watch a slideshow of your photos
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.
2
Tap a photo to end the slideshow.
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To play a video
1
In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play.
2
Tap , then tap Movies > Just once.
3
If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide
the controls, tap the screen again.
To pause a video
1
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Tap .
To fast forward and rewind a video
1
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
To adjust the volume of a video
•
Press the volume key.
Sharing and managing photos and videos
You can share photos and videos that you’ve stored on your device. You can also
manage them in different ways. For example, you can work with photos in batches,
delete photos and link them to contacts.
You might not be able to copy, send, or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some items
may not send if the file size is too large.
To share a photo or video
1
In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share.
2
Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
3
Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps
to send it.
To use a photo as a contact picture
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Use as
2
If asked, select Contacts > Just once, then select a contact.
>
Contact picture
.
To use a photo as wallpaper
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Use as
2
Follow the instructions on the screen.
>
Wallpaper
.
To rotate a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2
Select Rotate. The photo is saved in the new orientation.
To delete a photo or video
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2
Tap Delete.
To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album
1
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item
until it's highlighted.
2
Tap other desired items to select and work with them. If you want to select all
items, tap , then tap Select all.
3
Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items.
>
>
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Analyzing photos with faces in Album
You can analyze any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated,
the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analyzed as they are added.
After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one
folder.
To turn on the photo analysis feature
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Album.
3
Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Faces. All
photos on your device get analyzed and grouped in the Unnamed faces folder.
To name a face
1
In the Faces tile, tap the Unnamed faces folder, then browse to the Other faces
folder and choose the face that you want to name.
2
Tap Add name.
3
Type a name, then tap Done > Add as new person.
To edit a face name
1
When you are viewing a face in full-screen view, tap the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap
2
Tap OK.
3
Tap the name of the face that you want to edit.
4
Edit the name, then tap Done >Add as new person.
> Edit name tags.
.
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera. For
example, you can change the light effects. After you save the edited photo, the original
unchanged version of the photo remains on your device.
To edit a photo
•
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
To crop a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2
If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3
Tap >
4
Select an option.
5
To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the
squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.
6
To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the
four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear, then drag the corner
accordingly.
7
To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the
frame, then drag it to the desired position.
8
Tap Apply.
9
To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save.
To apply special effects to a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
2
If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3
Tap , then select an option.
4
Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save.
Crop
.
.
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Editing videos with the Movie Creator application
You can edit videos that you’ve taken with your camera. For example, you can trim a
video to the desired length or adjust the speed of a video. After you save the edited
video, the original unchanged version of the video remains on your device.
To trim a video
1
While the video is playing, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap >
Trim.
2
To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline, touch and hold the edge of
the trim frame and drag it to the desired position, then tap Apply.
3
To save a copy of the trimmed video, tap Save.
To adjust the speed of a video
1
While the video is playing, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Speed.
2
Select an option, then touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to the
desired position and tap Apply
3
To save a copy of the edited video, tap Save.
Hiding photos and videos
You can hide any photos and videos from the Album homescreen. Once photos and
videos are hidden from the Album homescreen, they can only be viewed from the
Hidden folder.
>
To hide a photo or video
1
In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to hide.
2
Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
3
Tap
To view your hidden photos and videos
1
In Album, drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap
Hidden.
2
Tap a photo or video to view it.
3
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or
video.
To unhide a photo or video
1
In Album, drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap
Hidden.
2
Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide.
3
Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
4
Tap Don't hide.
Hide
> OK.
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Album Homescreen Menu
Through the Album homescreen menu you can browse all your photo albums, including
photos and videos taken by your device's camera using special effects, as well as
content that you share online via services such as PlayMemories Online, Picasa™, and
Facebook. Once you are logged in to such services, you can manage content and view
online images. From the Album application, you can also add geotags to photos,
perform basic editing tasks, and use methods such as Bluetooth® wireless technology
and email to share content.
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1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service
2 Return to the Album application homescreen to view all content
3 View your favorite photos and videos
4 View all videos saved to your device
5 View your photos on a map or in Globe view
6 View photos and videos that you've hidden from view
7 View all photos and videos taken by your device's camera using special effects
8 View all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders
9 View all photos with faces
10 View photos and videos on devices on the same network
11 Open the settings menu for the Album application
12 Scroll up or down to view content
13 View photos and videos on Facebook™
The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions.
To view photos from online services in Album
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album, then drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right.
3
Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get
started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are
displayed.
4
Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album.
5
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or
video.
Viewing your photos on a map
Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging. You can view and tag
your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you took a
particular photo. See
more information.
If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera, you can tag
your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage.
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1 View geotagged photos in Globe view
2 Search a location on the map
3 View menu options
4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map
5 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location
6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen
If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The
total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, . To view all photos in
the group, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the
screen.
To add a geotag to a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Tap to set location to open the map screen.
2
Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.
3
To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map where you want to
move the photo to.
4
When you are done, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer.
To view geotagged photos on a map
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places.
4
Tap the photo that you want to view on a map.
Album
.
To view geotagged photos on a globe
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album.
3
Drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Places >
4
Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe.
To change the geotag of a photo
1
When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its
frame turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map.
2
Tap OK.
To change the map view
•
When viewing the map in Album, tap
, then select Classic view or Satellite view.
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Videos
Watching videos in the Movies application
Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or
downloaded to your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot
summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can also play your
movies on other devices that are connected to the same network.
Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application.
1 View menu options
2 Display the most recently played video
3 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos
4 Tap to play saved or downloaded video files
5 Scroll up or down to view content
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited is not available in every market. Additional
terms and conditions apply.
To play a video in Movies
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2
Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the
screen, drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies
homescreen menu, then find and tap the video that you want to play.
3
To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.
4
To pause playing, tap . To resume playing, tap .
5
To rewind, drag the progress bar marker to the left. To fast forward, drag the
progress bar marker to the right.
To play a video on an external device
1
When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls.
2
Tap
> Throw.
3
Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no external device
available, follow the on-screen instructions to add one.
To change settings in Movies
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2
Tap > Settings, then change the settings as desired.
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To change the sound settings while a video is playing
1
While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Tap > Sound settings, then change the settings as desired.
To share a video
1
When a video saved under Movies or TV shows is playing, tap , then tap Share.
2
Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow
the relevant steps to send it.
Transferring video content to your device
Before you start using the Movies application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV
shows, and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a computer.
There are several ways to transfer your content:
•
Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video files
directly using the file manager application on the computer. See
computer
•
If you have a PC, use the Media Go™ application from Sony to organize content and
transfer video files to your device via the PC. To learn more and download the Media
Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.
•
If your computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use Sony Bridge for Mac to transfer video
files from iTunes to your device. To learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac, go to
www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/
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Managing files using a
Managing video content
To get movie information manually
1
Make sure your device has an active data connection.
2
From your Homescreen, tap
3
Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies homescreen
menu, then browse through the different categories to the video file that you want
to get information on.
4
Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap
5
In the search field, enter keywords for the video, then tap the confirm key on the
keyboard. All matches are displayed in a list.
6
Select a search result, then tap Done. The download of the information begins.
You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Movies
application opens if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings.
If the downloaded information is not correct, search again using different keywords.
To clear information about a video
1
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2
Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies homescreen
menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you
want to edit.
3
Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info.
To delete a video
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies homescreen
menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you
want to delete.
3
Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears.
4
Tap Delete again to confirm.
, then find and tap
, then find and tap Movies.
Movies
Search for info
.
.
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