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Sony E5533, E5563 User Guide

User guide
™
Xperia
E5533/E5563
C5 Ultra Dual

Contents

Getting started............................................................................... 7
About this User guide........................................................................ 7
Overview............................................................................................7
Assembly........................................................................................... 8
Starting your device for the first time.................................................9
Why do I need a Google™ account?...............................................10
Charging your device.......................................................................10
Learning the basics......................................................................12
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................12
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................14
Home screen....................................................................................14
Application screen........................................................................... 16
Navigating applications....................................................................17
Small apps.......................................................................................18
Widgets............................................................................................18
Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 19
Background and themes..................................................................20
Battery and power management..................................................... 21
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................22
Recording your screen.....................................................................22
Notifications.....................................................................................23
Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 25
Application overview........................................................................27
Downloading applications............................................................29
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................29
Downloading applications from other sources................................29
Internet and networks.................................................................. 30
Browsing the web............................................................................30
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................30
Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................31
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................33
Controlling data usage.....................................................................34
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic................................................35
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................36
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................36
Synchronising data on your device..............................................38
Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 38
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................38
Synchronising 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 ........................................................................43
Using multiple SIM cards.................................................................43
Screen settings................................................................................44
Daydream.........................................................................................45
Screen lock......................................................................................46
Language settings............................................................................46
Date and time...................................................................................47
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine..................................................................47
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................47
Enhancing the sound output............................................................48
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................48
Typing text................................................................................... 51
On-screen keyboard........................................................................51
Phonepad.........................................................................................52
Entering text using voice input........................................................ 53
Editing text.......................................................................................53
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................54
Calling.......................................................................................... 56
Making calls.....................................................................................56
Receiving calls.................................................................................57
Ongoing calls...................................................................................59
Using the call log............................................................................. 59
Forwarding calls...............................................................................60
Restricting calls................................................................................60
Multiple calls....................................................................................61
Conference calls..............................................................................62
Voicemail..........................................................................................62
Emergency calls...............................................................................63
Contacts ......................................................................................64
Transferring contacts.......................................................................64
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................65
Adding and editing contacts............................................................66
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................67
Favourites and groups.....................................................................68
Sending contact information............................................................69
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 69
Backing up contacts........................................................................69
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Messaging and chat.....................................................................71
Reading and sending messages......................................................71
Organising your messages.............................................................. 72
Calling from a message................................................................... 73
Messaging settings..........................................................................73
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................73
Email.............................................................................................74
Setting up email...............................................................................74
Sending and receiving email messages.......................................... 74
Organising your email messages.....................................................75
Email account settings.....................................................................76
Gmail™............................................................................................76
Music ...........................................................................................78
Transferring music to your device .................................................. 78
Listening to music............................................................................78
Music home screen menu................................................................80
Playlists............................................................................................81
Sharing music..................................................................................81
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................81
Visualiser .........................................................................................82
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................82
FM radio.......................................................................................84
Listening to the radio.......................................................................84
Favourite radio channels..................................................................85
Sound settings.................................................................................85
Camera.........................................................................................86
Taking photos and recording videos............................................... 86
Face detection.................................................................................87
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................87
Adding the geographical position to your photos........................... 88
General camera settings..................................................................88
Still camera settings.........................................................................92
Video camera settings..................................................................... 96
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 99
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................99
Sharing and managing photos and videos....................................100
Editing photos with the Photo editor application...........................101
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application........................ 102
Hiding photos and videos..............................................................102
Album home screen menu.............................................................103
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................104
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Videos........................................................................................ 106
Watching videos in the Video application......................................106
Transferring video content to your device ....................................107
Managing video content................................................................ 107
Movie Creator................................................................................ 108
Connectivity............................................................................... 109
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................109
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................109
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................ 112
NFC................................................................................................112
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................114
One-touch setup............................................................................116
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................117
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™........117
Travel and maps.........................................................................120
Using location services..................................................................120
Google Maps™ and navigation..................................................... 120
Using data traffic when travelling.................................................. 121
Airplane mode................................................................................121
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 122
Calendar.........................................................................................122
Alarm and clock.............................................................................123
Accessibility............................................................................... 126
Magnification gestures...................................................................126
Large text.......................................................................................126
Colour correction...........................................................................126
Simple Home screen......................................................................126
Hearing aid compatibility...............................................................126
TalkBack........................................................................................127
TTY (Teletypewriter) mode.............................................................127
Support and maintenance..........................................................128
Support for your device.................................................................128
Computer tools..............................................................................128
Updating your device.....................................................................129
Finding a lost device .....................................................................130
Finding the identification number of your device...........................131
Memory and storage......................................................................131
Managing files using a computer...................................................133
Backing up and restoring content................................................. 133
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................135
Resetting your applications........................................................... 135
Restarting and resetting your device.............................................136
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Recycling your device....................................................................137
Limitations to services and features..............................................138
Legal information........................................................................... 138
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Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia™ C5 Ultra Dual 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 129 .
device
To check the current software version of your device
From your Home screen, tap .
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 cards
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.
Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder.
Place the nano SIM card (or cards) in the relevant nano SIM card slot (or slots) in the holder, then re-insert the holder.
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
Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
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.
Close the cover.
Make sure you insert the memory card in the correct orientation.
To remove a nano SIM card
Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder.
Remove the nano SIM card (or cards), then re-insert the holder.
Close the cover.
To remove the memory card
Turn off the device and open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
Press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly.
Drag out the memory card fully and remove it.
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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Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
Wait a while for the device to start.
To turn off the device
Press and hold down the power key
In the options menu, tap Power off.
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:
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Download and install applications from Google Play™.
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Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar.
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Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
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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
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.
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 21 .
Battery and
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To charge your device
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).
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.
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
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Open or select an item.
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Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
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Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
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Move an item.
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Activate an item-specific menu.
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Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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Pinching and spreading
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Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos.
Swiping
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Scroll up or down a list.
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Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Flicking
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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 46 .
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
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
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
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
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
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
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
From your Home screen, tap .
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
When the Application screen is open, tap
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
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
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
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
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
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
Tap UNINSTALL. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
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
To make the favourites bar appear, press
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
From the favourites bar, tap
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
Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to
Tap OK.
To restore a previously removed small app
Open the favourites bar, then tap
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
To make the favourites bar appear, press .
Tap
Select a widget.
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
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets & Apps.
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
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.
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
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
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
In the customisation menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Apps.
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
Tap the folder to open it.
Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
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
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Tap Themes.
Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
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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
From your Home screen, tap .
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.
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
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
To view the estimated battery time
From your Home screen, tap .
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
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Power management .
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.
STAMINA mode feature overview
STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimise your battery performance:
Extended standby
STAMINA clock
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.
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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.
Restricts hardware performance when you are using your device.
To activate STAMINA mode features
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Power management , then tap STAMINA mode.
Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
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
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Power management , then tap STAMINA mode.
Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
Make sure that the Extended standby feature is turned on, then tap Apps active
.
in standby > Add applications.
Scroll left or right to view all applications and services, then mark the relevant checkboxes for the applications that you want to run.
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
Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
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.
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
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To record your screen
Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
Tap .
After the screen recording window opens, tap . The record screen function starts and a timer button is displayed.
To stop the recording, tap the timer button, then tap .
To record your screen when the front camera is activated
When the screen recording window opens, tap . A window opens showing a viewfinder for the front camera.
To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap .
To stop recording, tap the timer button, then tap
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 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:
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The status bar
•
The Notification panel
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The lock screen
To open or close the Notification panel
To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards.
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.
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To dismiss a notification from the lock screen
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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.
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
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions.
For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions, see
notifications
on page 41 .
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
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification .
Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
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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 The Bluetooth® function is activated SIM card 1 is inserted SIM card 2 is inserted 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
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Personalization> Status bar icons.
Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.
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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 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
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification> App notifications.
Select an application.
Drag the slider beside Block to the right.
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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. 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.
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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™
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Play Store.
Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.
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
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security.
Drag the slider beside Unknown sources to the right.
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™
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap .
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.
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > More > Internet settings.
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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