Sony E5506, E5553 User Guide
User guide
™
Xperia
E5506/E5553
C5 Ultra
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
Learning the basics......................................................................11
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................11
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................13
Home screen....................................................................................13
Application screen........................................................................... 15
Navigating applications....................................................................16
Small apps.......................................................................................17
Widgets............................................................................................17
Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 18
Background and themes..................................................................19
Battery and power management..................................................... 20
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................21
Recording your screen.....................................................................21
Notifications.....................................................................................22
Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 24
Application overview........................................................................26
Downloading applications............................................................28
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................28
Downloading applications from other sources................................28
Internet and networks.................................................................. 29
Browsing the web............................................................................29
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................29
Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................30
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................32
Controlling data usage.....................................................................33
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................34
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................35
Synchronising data on your device..............................................36
Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 36
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................36
Synchronising with Outlook® using a computer.............................37
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Basic settings...............................................................................38
Accessing settings...........................................................................38
Sound, ringtone and volume ...........................................................38
Managing notifications.....................................................................39
SIM card protection ........................................................................41
Screen settings................................................................................41
Daydream.........................................................................................42
Screen lock......................................................................................43
Language settings............................................................................44
Date and time...................................................................................44
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine..................................................................45
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................45
Enhancing the sound output............................................................45
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................45
Typing text................................................................................... 48
On-screen keyboard........................................................................48
Phonepad.........................................................................................49
Entering text using voice input........................................................ 50
Editing text.......................................................................................50
Personalising 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 ......................................................................................60
Transferring contacts.......................................................................60
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................61
Adding and editing contacts............................................................62
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................63
Favourites and groups.....................................................................64
Sending contact information............................................................65
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 65
Backing up contacts........................................................................65
Messaging and chat.....................................................................67
Reading and sending messages......................................................67
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Organising your messages.............................................................. 68
Calling from a message................................................................... 69
Messaging settings..........................................................................69
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................69
Email.............................................................................................70
Setting up email...............................................................................70
Sending and receiving email messages.......................................... 70
Organising your email messages.....................................................71
Email account settings.....................................................................72
Gmail™............................................................................................72
Music ...........................................................................................74
Transferring music to your device .................................................. 74
Listening to music............................................................................74
Music home screen menu................................................................76
Playlists............................................................................................77
Sharing music..................................................................................77
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................77
Visualiser .........................................................................................78
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................78
FM radio.......................................................................................80
Listening to the radio.......................................................................80
Favourite radio channels..................................................................81
Sound settings.................................................................................81
Camera.........................................................................................82
Taking photos and recording videos............................................... 82
Face detection.................................................................................83
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................83
Adding the geographical position to your photos........................... 84
General camera settings..................................................................84
Still camera settings.........................................................................88
Video camera settings..................................................................... 92
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 95
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................95
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................96
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................97
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application.......................... 98
Hiding photos and videos................................................................98
Album home screen menu...............................................................99
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................100
Videos........................................................................................ 102
Watching videos in the Video application......................................102
Transferring video content to your device ....................................103
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Managing video content................................................................ 103
Movie Creator................................................................................ 104
Connectivity............................................................................... 105
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................105
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................105
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................ 108
NFC................................................................................................108
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................110
One-touch setup............................................................................112
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................113
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™........113
Travel and maps.........................................................................116
Using location services..................................................................116
Google Maps™ and navigation..................................................... 116
Using data traffic when travelling.................................................. 117
Airplane mode................................................................................117
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 118
Calendar.........................................................................................118
Alarm and clock.............................................................................119
Accessibility............................................................................... 122
Magnification gestures...................................................................122
Large text.......................................................................................122
Colour correction...........................................................................122
Simple Home screen......................................................................122
Hearing aid compatibility...............................................................122
TalkBack........................................................................................123
TTY (Teletypewriter) mode.............................................................123
Support and maintenance..........................................................124
Support for your device.................................................................124
Computer tools..............................................................................124
Updating your device.....................................................................125
Finding a lost device .....................................................................126
Finding the identification number of your device...........................127
Memory and storage......................................................................127
Managing files using a computer...................................................129
Backing up and restoring content................................................. 129
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................131
Resetting your applications........................................................... 131
Restarting and resetting your device.............................................132
Recycling your device....................................................................133
Limitations to services and features..............................................133
Legal information........................................................................... 134
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ C5 Ultra 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
on page 125 .
device
To check the current software version of your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
Overview
Updating your
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1. Charging/Notification light
2. Proximity/Light sensor
3. Ear speaker
4. Front camera lens
5. Front camera light
6. Power key
7. Volume/Zoom key
8. Camera key
9. Speaker
Assembly
Your device only supports nano SIM cards.
10. Main camera lens
11. Headset jack
12. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
13. GPS antenna area
14. Main camera light
15. Second microphone
16. NFC™ detection area
17. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover
18. Main microphone
19. Charger/USB cable port
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To insert the nano SIM card
Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Make sure you use the nano SIM card holder and
don’t confuse the nano SIM card slot with the memory card slot.
1
Open the cover for the nano SIM and memory card slots.
2
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder.
3
Place the nano SIM card in the holder, then re-insert the holder.
4
Close the cover.
If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
To insert a memory card
1
Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
2
Place the memory card in the memory card slot, then push the memory card all
the way into the slot until you hear a clicking sound.
3
Close the cover.
Make sure you insert the memory card in the correct orientation.
To remove the nano SIM card
1
Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
2
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder.
3
Remove the nano SIM card, then re-insert the holder.
4
Close the cover.
To remove the memory card
1
Turn off the device and open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory
card slots.
2
Press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly.
3
Drag out the memory card fully and remove it.
4
Close the cover.
You can also remove the memory card without turning the device off in step 1. To use this
method, you must first unmount the memory card under Settings > Storage > Unmount SD
card, then follow the rest of the instructions above.
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 personalise 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
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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.
3
Tap OK.
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, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the
Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store
for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you
need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want
to:
•
Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•
Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar.
•
Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•
Synchronise 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 Home screen, 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 be replaced only by
Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart
this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your
warranty.
The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending
on how long it 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. Read more about how to improve the battery performance in
power management
on page 20 .
Battery and
.
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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 outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
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%
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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 that you have to swipe upwards on the screen
to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks.
Screen lock
See
on page 43 .
To activate the screen
•
Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
•
When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop
on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
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.
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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 Home screen pane
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen 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 Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you
download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
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, and 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 that 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 that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3
On the Application screen, touch and hold the application until it becomes
selected, then drag it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2
Make sure that Own 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 Home screen opens.
4
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
Alphabetical or Most used is selected under SHOW APPS instead of Own order, you can still
If
add an application shortcut to the Home screen. Just touch and hold the relevant application
icon until the Home screen opens, then drag the icon to the desired location and release your
finger.
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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 that you want to uninstall, then tap OK.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites 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 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•
Press .
To close all the recently used applications
•
Tap and then tap Close all.
To open a menu in an application
•
While using the application, press
A menu is not available in all applications.
.
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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 favourites bar. To
download more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1
To make the favourites 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 favourites bar, 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.
, then tap and tap .
.
To minimise 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 favourites bar
•
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favourites 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 favourites bar, then tap
2
Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the
favourites bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1
To make the favourites 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 Home screen. They
also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic
weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the
full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google
Play™.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets & Apps.
2
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it becomes selected, 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 Home screen.
To move a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it becomes selected, then drag it to the new
location.
To remove a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it becomes selected, then drag it to
.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen
tidy.
1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
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To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and the customisation menu appears.
2
In the customisation menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Apps.
3
Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts and then select an application
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.
To move an item on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to the
new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to
.
To create a folder on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it becomes selected,
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 becomes selected, 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 Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different
themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
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To set a theme
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen 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.
Battery and power management
Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery
consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can remove
or restrict apps and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of
your battery. You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and
adjust your battery settings to improve performance and make your battery last
longer.
To manage your battery consumption
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management > App power consumption. An
overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that
you have not used for a long time.
3
Review the information, then act as required, for example, to uninstall an
application or restrict its usage.
To view which applications use the most battery power
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
.
To view the estimated battery time
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Power saving modes
There are several power saving modes available for you to use if you want to make
your battery last longer:
STAMINA mode
Ultra STAMINA
mode
Low battery mode
Queue background
data
If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the
primary user, to activate or deactivate a power saving mode.
To activate a power saving mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management .
3
To activate your preferred mode, select the mode name and tap the on-off
switch to activate the chosen mode, if necessary. In some cases, tap Activate
and confirm activation.
Disables Wi-Fi® and mobile data when the screen is turned off, and restricts
hardware performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Limits your device’s functionality to core tasks such as making phone calls and
sending SMS messages. appears in the status bar once this mode is
activated.
Modifies your device’s behaviour, for example, to adjust screen brightness and
the screen timeout setting, when the battery level drops below a certain
percentage. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Optimises outgoing traffic when the screen is off by sending data at pre-defined
intervals.
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STAMINA mode feature overview
STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimise your battery
performance:
Extended standby
STAMINA clock
Extended usage
If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the
primary user, to activate or deactivate a STAMINA mode feature.
Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi-Fi® and mobile data
when the screen is off. You can exclude some applications and services from being
paused when this feature is active.
Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the
power key to check the time.
Restricts hardware performance when you are using your device.
To activate STAMINA mode features
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management , then tap STAMINA mode.
3
Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4
Drag the sliders beside the features that you want to activate, then tap
.
Activate, if prompted.
To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management , then tap STAMINA mode.
3
Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4
Make sure that the Extended standby feature is turned on, then tap Apps active
.
in standby > Add applications.
5
Scroll left or right to view all applications and services, then mark the relevant
checkboxes for the applications that you want to run.
6
When you're finished, tap Done.
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 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 Minimise/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
the mini viewfinder to expand the view and then tap .
To view recent screen recordings
•
Drag the status bar downwards, 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 lock screen
in
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To open or close the Notification panel
1
To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards.
2
To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards.
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 panel
•
Tap
.
To take action on a notification from the lock screen
•
Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lock screen
•
Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
To expand a notification on the Notification panel
•
Drag the notification downwards.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To expand a notification on the lock screen
•
Drag the notification downwards.
Not all notifications are expandable.
Quick settings for interruptions
There are three modes available for interruptions on your device: Silent, Priority and
Sound. Within each mode, you can determine how and when notifications can
interrupt 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.
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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 Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions.
For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions, see
notifications
on page 39 .
Managing
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,
for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent.
To enable the notification light
1
From your Home screen, 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 mobile 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
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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
Synchronisation is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronisation
The Hearing aid function is activated
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 Home screen, 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
Ultra STAMINA mode is activated
Screenshot captured
New Hangouts™ chat message has arrived
Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application
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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
More (undisplayed) notifications
Not all icons that may appear in 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 Home screen, 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 organise 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.
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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 organise and play music, audio books and
podcasts.
Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial
function.
Optimise settings to suit your own requirements.
Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
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 Home screen, 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 that 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 Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security.
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 that you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Apps.
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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 Home screen, 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
Wi-Fi® 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 preinstalled 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 21 .
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 Home screen, 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 Home screen, 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 besides the
, then tap SAVE.
name 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 Home screen, 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 emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device
remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come
within range.
Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get
access. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.
Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:
•
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 Home screen, 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 Home screen, 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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