Sony G1109 User Manual

User guide

Xperia Touch

G1109

Getting started..............................................................................6

About this User guide.......................................................................6

Overview........................................................................................... 6

Assembly........................................................................................... 7

Starting your device for the ﬁrst time...............................................7

Projection modes..............................................................................8

Presence Sensor................................................................................9

Why do I need a Google account?..................................................10

Device security.............................................................................12

Making sure your device is protected.............................................12

Screen lock.......................................................................................12

Unlocking your device automatically..............................................13

Learning the basics......................................................................14

Using the touchscreen.................................................................... 14

Using Gesture Control..................................................................... 15

Locking and unlocking the screen..................................................18

Home screen................................................................................... 19

Application screen.......................................................................... 20

Navigating applications...................................................................21

Widgets........................................................................................... 23

Shortcuts and folders......................................................................23

Background and themes................................................................ 24

Taking a screenshot........................................................................ 24

Notiﬁcations....................................................................................24

Icons in the status bar.................................................................... 26

Applications overview.................................................................... 28

Battery and maintenance........................................................... 30

Using your device........................................................................... 30

Updating your device..................................................................... 30

Maintenance using a computer......................................................32

Storage and memory...................................................................... 32

Backing up and restoring content..................................................34

Downloading applications.......................................................... 37

Downloading applications from Google Play™............................. 37

Downloading applications from other sources..............................37

Internet and networks.................................................................38

Browsing the web...........................................................................38

Wi-Fi................................................................................................ 38

Controlling data usage................................................................... 40

Virtual private networks (VPNs)......................................................40

Synchronising data on your device............................................ 42

Synchronising with online accounts...............................................42

Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®..................42

Basic settings.............................................................................. 44

Accessing settings.......................................................................... 44

Sound volume.................................................................................44

Do not disturb mode...................................................................... 45

Screen settings................................................................................45

Application settings........................................................................ 47

Resetting your applications............................................................47

Screen saver....................................................................................48

Language settings.......................................................................... 48

Date and time................................................................................. 49

Enhancing the sound output..........................................................49

Multiple user accounts................................................................... 50

Typing text...................................................................................52

On-screen keyboard....................................................................... 52

Entering text using voice input.......................................................53

Editing text...................................................................................... 53

Weather and clock.......................................................................55

Weather and clock settings............................................................ 55

Weather and clock overview.......................................................... 55

Board........................................................................................... 56

Memos on the Board overview...................................................... 56

Writing pad window overview....................................................... 56

Calendar...................................................................................... 58

Calendar overview.......................................................................... 58

Video call.....................................................................................60

Using video call...............................................................................60

Voice control................................................................................ 61

Using Voice control..........................................................................61

Contacts.......................................................................................63

Searching and viewing contacts.....................................................63

Adding and editing contacts.......................................................... 63

Transferring contacts...................................................................... 64

Favourites........................................................................................65

Sending contact information..........................................................65

Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.................66

Backing up contacts....................................................................... 66

Email............................................................................................ 67

Setting up email.............................................................................. 67

Sending and receiving email messages.........................................67

Organising your email messages...................................................68

Email account settings....................................................................69

Gmail™............................................................................................69

Music........................................................................................... 70

Transferring music to your device.................................................. 70

Listening to music...........................................................................70

Music menu..................................................................................... 71

Playlists............................................................................................72

Sharing music..................................................................................73

Enhancing the sound...................................................................... 73

Camera.........................................................................................74

Taking photos and recording videos.............................................. 74

General camera settings................................................................. 75

Still camera settings........................................................................ 77

Video camera settings.................................................................... 79

Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 80

Viewing photos and videos............................................................80

Album home screen menu............................................................. 81

Sharing and managing photos and videos.................................... 81

Hiding photos and videos.............................................................. 82

Connectivity.................................................................................84

Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................84

Sharing content with DLNA Certiﬁed™ devices.............................84

Connecting your device to HDMI devices...................................... 86

Connecting your device to USB accessories.................................. 86

Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 wireless

controller......................................................................................... 87

Near Field Communication (NFC)....................................................87

Bluetooth® wireless technology.....................................................89

Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 92

Google Feed....................................................................................92

Using the News Suite application...................................................92

Travel and maps.......................................................................... 93

Using location services................................................................... 93

Google Maps™................................................................................93

Airplane mode................................................................................ 93

Accessibility.................................................................................94

Magniﬁcation gesture.................................................................... 94

Font size..........................................................................................94

Colour correction............................................................................ 94

Mono audio.....................................................................................94

Support and legal........................................................................95

Support application........................................................................ 95

Help in menus and applications.....................................................95

Restarting, resetting and repairing................................................95

Help us improve our software........................................................96

Recycling your device..................................................................... 97

Legal information............................................................................97

Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia Touch User guide for the Android™ 7.1.1 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu.

System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide. The Android version might not be aected in an update. For more information about software updates, see

To check the current software version of your device

• Find and tap Settings > About device > Android™ version.

Overview

Updating your device

on page 30.

1. Projection window (Laser aperture)

2. Left speaker

3. Infrared light for touch sensing

4. Memory card tray

5. Right speaker

6. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port

7. LED indicator

8. HDMI Type D port

9. GPS antenna area

10. Power key

11. Camera

Do not cover the Infrared light for touch sensing or the Laser AF sensor.

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12. Presence sensor

13. Ambient light sensor

14. Volume keys

15. INPUT key

16. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® antenna area

17. NFC detection area

18. Microphone

19. Laser Auto Focus sensor

20. Forced POWER-OFF button

21. Temperature/humidity sensor

22. Slot cover

Assembly

To insert the memory card

1 Drag out the memory card tray using your ﬁngernail.

2 Firmly place the memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the

illustration.

3 Gently push the tray back into the slot until it ﬁts into place.

Starting your device for the ﬁrst time

Always use the provided USB Type-C™ charger when using your device, as other USB chargers may cause damage or fail to function correctly. See on page 30.

To connect the charger

Using your device

1 Remove the slot cover. 2 Plug the power cable into its slot as shown in the illustration. 3 Gently reattach the slot cover. 4 Plug the charger into the power outlet. The charging indicator next to the

power cable slot lights up brieﬂy.

To turn on the device

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1 Place the device on a clean, ﬂat, horizontal surface. Make sure there are no

obstructions in front of the device or within the projection area.

2 Remove the protection ﬁlm from the projection window. 3 Press and hold the power key until the volume buttons light up. The

projection starts approximately 30 seconds after the device is turned on.

The ﬁrst time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to conﬁgure basic settings, personalise your device and sign in to your accounts, for example a Google™ account.

To turn o the device

1 Press and hold down the power key until the Options menu opens. 2 In the Options menu, tap Power o.

It may take a while for the device to shut down.

Projection modes

You can either project the screen onto a table or onto a wall. Projecting onto a table lets you take full advantage of the touchscreen functions, while projecting onto a wall is ideal for viewing multimedia content, for example, watching ﬁlms. You can also change the orientation of the projection mode in case of vertically displayed apps.

When the temperature of the projector exceeds the normal operating range, a warning message is displayed in the top right corner of the Home screen. The projector will turn o automatically when it gets too hot.

To navigate the touchscreen

• Navigate the projected screen using your ﬁnger.

The projected image size is 23 inches wide.

The device automatically pauses the projection if it is moved or lifted during operation.

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To project onto a wall

1 Place the device directly against the wall in the correct orientation as shown

in the illustration. Make sure there are no obstructions above the device or within the projection area.

2 To increase or decrease the projection area, reposition the device further

from or closer to the wall, as shown in the illustration. The projected image size varies according to the distance from the wall:

• 0 cm: 23 inches

• Approximately 9 cm: 40 inches

• Approximately 18 cm: 60 inches

• Approximately 28 cm: 80 inches

Touch functions are only available when the device is placed on a horizontal surface or directly against a vertical surface.

Touch functions will not work properly:

• If the device is placed on a shiny or reﬂective surface, or under direct sunlight.

• If you wear reﬂective jewellery or dark or glitter nail polish.

To change the projection orientation

1 Find and tap Settings > Display > Portrait apps orientation. 2 Select the desired orientation setting.

Presence Sensor

Your device is equipped with a sensor to detect user presence based on movement of heat sources. When the Presence Sensor detects someone, your device wakes up from sleep mode and starts projecting.

The Presence Sensor starts to work when you are using wall projection mode, 10 seconds after your device goes to sleep. You can also set the Presence sensor manually for table projection mode. The Presence Sensor has a detection range of 110° for up to two meters.

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The Presence Sensor may detect not only a person, but also a pet or heating appliance. It may not work properly when the ambient temperature changes due to air conditioning or if the user is in front of the device, but does not move.

To change the Presence Sensor settings

1 Find and tap Settings > Display. 2 Tap Presence sensor settings, then select an option.

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™. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google account. For example, a Google account enables you to do the following:

• Download and install applications from Google Play™.

• Synchronise your email, contacts and calendar using Gmail.

• Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.

• Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™

web browser.

• Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia™

Companion.

For more information about Android and Google, go to

It is crucial to remember your Google account user name and password, since in some situations, you may need it to identify yourself for security reasons. If you fail to give your Google user name and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google account, make sure to enter the details for the relevant account.

support.google.com

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To set up a Google account on your device

1 Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. 2 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. Alternatively, you can go online and create an account at

www.google.com/accounts

To remove a Google account

1 Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Google. 2 Select the Google account that you want to remove. 3 Tap

> Remove account.

4 Tap Remove account again to conﬁrm.

If you remove your Google account, any security features that are linked to your Google account will no longer be available.

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Device security

Making sure your device is protected

Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft:

• Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password or pattern. For more

information, see

• Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen

or wiped. For more information, see

Verifying the ownership of your device

Certain protection features require you to either unlock your screen with your PIN, password, pattern, or enter your Google™ account information. Below are examples of protection features and their required credentials:

Screen lock

on page 12.

Why do I need a Google account?

on page 10.

Factory Data Reset protection

Xperia™ Companion software repair

You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset.

You must enter your Google™ account username and password when you start the device after the repair is complete.

Screen lock

There are several screen lock options available. The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest:

• Swipe: no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen.

• Pattern: draw a simple pattern with your ﬁnger to unlock your device.

• PIN: enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device.

• Password: enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device.

It is very important that you remember your screen lock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your network administrator speciﬁes a lock screen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices.

For more settings for each screen lock type tap

beside Screen lock.

To create a screen lock pattern

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern. 2 Draw your pattern, then tap CONTINUE. 3 Re-draw your pattern, then tap CONFIRM.

If you enter an incorrect lock pattern trying again.

To change your screen lock type

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. 2 Conﬁrm your current screen lock, choose an option and follow the on-screen

instructions.

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ﬁve times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before

To change the screen lock pattern

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. 2 Draw your screen unlock pattern. 3 Tap Pattern, and follow the on-screen instructions to create your pattern.

To create a screen lock PIN

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. If prompted,

conﬁrm your current screen lock.

2 Select PIN. 3 Enter a numeric PIN, then tap CONTINUE. 4 Re-enter and conﬁrm your PIN, then tap OK.

To create a screen lock password

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. If prompted,

conﬁrm your current screen lock.

2 Select Password. 3 Enter a password and tap CONTINUE > OK. Choose an option and follow the

instructions on your device.

To activate the Swipe unlock function

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. If prompted,

conﬁrm your current screen lock and tap CONTINUE.

2 Select Swipe, then tap YES, REMOVE.

Unlocking your device automatically

The Smart Lock feature lets you set your device to unlock automatically in certain situations, for example, when connected to a Bluetooth device.

The Smart Lock feature is available in most markets, countries or regions.

http://www.support.google.com/

Go to information about the Smart Lock feature.

To enable Smart Lock

1 Set a pattern, PIN or password as a screen lock if you have not already done

so.

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents. 3 Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function. 4 Tap 5 Find and tap Smart Lock. 6 Enter your pattern, PIN or password. You need to enter these credentials to

7 Select a Smart Lock type.

change your Smart Lock settings.

and search “Smart Lock” for more

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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 selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.

Pinching in and out

• Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos

or shooting videos.

Swiping and scrolling

• Scroll up and down, or left and right.

• Swipe 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.

Using Gesture Control

The Gesture Control function lets you use supported hand gestures to control your device, without touching the screen. This function only works when projecting onto a wall.

To activate the tracking session, stand in front of the camera and perform the required motions. The detection range for Gesture Control is 50° from the camera. You must position yourself 1m - 4m from the camera to allow for detection.

Gesture Control can be used for some, but not all, Android apps and features.

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To activate a tracking session

1 Make sure that your device is in wall projection mode. 2 Face the projection screen and raise your hand as shown in the illustration. 3 Hold your ﬁnger steady for at least 1 second to allow for recognition. When

icon appears, you can begin the tracking session.

the

4 Keep your hand raised for the tracking session to remain active. Lower your

hand to end the tracking session.

The camera is not able to detect your hand if the room is completely dark, so make sure there is ambient lighting when using Gesture Control.

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To navigate the projected screen

• When a tracking session is activated, use your ﬁnger to navigate the screen.

Make sure not to cover your index ﬁnger as this can interfere with the sensor.

To click an item

1 When a tracking session is activated, use your index ﬁnger to point to the

desired item with the

icon.

2 To click the item, brieﬂy touch your thumb and index ﬁnger together as

shown in the illustration.

3 Separate your thumb and index ﬁnger to complete the motion.

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To drag and drop an item

1 When a tracking session is activated, use your index ﬁnger to point to the

desired item with the icon.

2 Bring your thumb and index ﬁnger together to select and hold the item, as

shown in the illustration. The

3 Keeping your thumb and index ﬁnger together, move your hand to drag the

item as desired.

4 To drop the item, separate your thumb and index ﬁnger as shown in the

illustration.

icon appears.

To mute or unmute your device

• When a tracking session is activated, hold your ﬁnger to your mouth as shown in

the illustration.

To turn o Gesture Control

1 To turn o Gesture Control, ﬁnd and tap Apps > Settings > Accessibility >

Gesture Control.

2 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function.

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. You can set a lock that prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See

Screen lock

on page 12.

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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. Your Home screen can have up to 20 panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of stripes at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted stripe shows the pane that is currently displayed.

1 Stripes — Represents the number of Home screen panes

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 20 panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.

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To set a pane as the main Home screen pane

1 Touch and hold any area on your Home screen. 2 Swipe left or right to the pane that you want to set as your main Home

screen pane, then tap .

When Google Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Home screen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see page 92.

Google Feed

To add a pane to your Home screen

1 Touch and hold any area on your Home screen. 2 Swipe the panes all the way to the right or left, then tap .

When Google Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and additional panes cannot be added to the left. For more information, see

Google Feed

on page 92.

To delete a pane from your Home screen

1 Touch and hold any area on your Home screen. 2 Swipe left or right to the pane that you want to delete, then tap on the top

right corner of the pane.

Home screen settings

To disable or uninstall an application from the Home screen

Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from

Settings > Apps. Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled.

1 Touch and hold any area on your Home screen. 2 Swipe left or right to browse the panes. All applications that can be disabled

or uninstalled are indicated by

3 Tap the relevant application, then tap DISABLE if the app came pre-installed

on your device or OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it.

To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen

1 Touch and hold any area on your Home screen, then tap

2 Tap Icon size, then select an option.

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 enable or disable the recommended apps listings

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap 2 Tap

3 Tap the App recommendations slider.

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To open an application from the Application screen

• When the Application screen is open, 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 Search applications or simply

swipe down on the Application screen or Home screen.

2 Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.

To arrange applications on the Application screen

1 When the Application screen is open, tap . 2 Tap Sort apps, then select an option.

To add an application shortcut to the Home screen

1 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it

becomes selected, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.

2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release it.

To move an application on the Application screen

1 When the Application screen is open, tap 2 Make sure that Own order is selected under Sort apps. 3 Touch and hold the application until it becomes selected, then drag it to the

new location.

To disable or uninstall an application from the Application screen

Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from

Settings > Apps. Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled.

1 Touch and hold any area on the Application screen. All applications that can

be disabled or uninstalled are then indicated by .

2 Tap the relevant application, then tap DISABLE if the app came pre-installed

on your device or OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it.

Navigating applications

You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or running in the background, you can continue where you left o the next time you open the application.

Navigating applications overview

to exit while others are

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1 Clear all – Tap to close all recently used applications

2 Recently used applications window – Tap to open a recently used application

3 Recent apps key – Tap to open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar

4 Home key – Tap to go back to the Home screen

5 Back key – Tap to go back or close the application

To open the recently used applications window

• Press .

To quickly switch between recently used applications

• Quickly press

twice.

To close all the recently used applications

• Tap

and then tap CLEAR ALL.

To open a menu in an application

• While using the application, tap .

A menu is not available in all applications.

Split screen mode

Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time.

Application 1 in left window

2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows

3 Application 2 in right window

4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application

5 Home key – Go back to the Home screen

6 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application

Not all applications support split screen mode.

To use split screen mode

1 Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split screen

mode are open and running in the background.

2 Open the application that you would like to use in split screen mode, then

tap and hold

. The application will be assigned to the ﬁrst part of the split

screen.

3 Select the second desired application from the thumbnail list. 4 If you want to resize the split screen windows, drag the split screen border in

the centre.

5 To exit split screen mode, tap and hold

while the split screen windows are

displayed.

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. When you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play.

To add a widget to the Home screen

1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the

customisation menu appears, then tap

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 Remove

from home screen.

> Widgets.

Shortcuts and folders

Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.

Shortcuts and folders overview

Access an application using a shortcut

2 Access a folder containing applications

To add an application shortcut to your Home screen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. 2 In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. 3 Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application

gets added to the Home screen.

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 remove an item from the Home screen

• Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to

Remove from home screen on the top of the screen.

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

Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Home screen and lock screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring dierent colours and patterns.

A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Home screen and lock screen. Live wallpapers add visual eects to your interactions with the touch screen, letting the display change dynamically.

Themes can include a wallpaper, a screensaver, title bars, and a sound scheme that all ﬁt together to create a unique look and feel for your device.

To change your wallpaper

1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen. 2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option.

You can also change your lock screen wallpaper or set the same image for both your Home screen and lock screen. Follow the steps above, then tap Album. Tap the desired image and choose an option.

Taking a screenshot

You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in the Album application.

To take a screenshot

1 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. 2 Tap Take screenshot.

To view your screenshot

1 Double-tap the status bar to display the Notiﬁcation panel. 2 Tap the screenshot.

You can also view your screenshots 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

To open or close the Notiﬁcation panel

1 To open the Notiﬁcation panel, drag the status bar downwards, or simply

double-tap it.

2 To close the Notiﬁcation panel, drag or ﬂick the panel upwards.

After opening the Notiﬁcation panel, you can access the Quick settings panel by dragging the status bar down again.

To take action on a notiﬁcation in the Notiﬁcation panel

• Tap the notiﬁcation.

You can directly reply to chat or email messages in the Notiﬁcation panel.

To dismiss a notiﬁcation from the Notiﬁcation panel

• Swipe the notiﬁcation left or right.

Not all notiﬁcations can be dismissed.

To change settings for notiﬁcations, simply drag the notiﬁcation slowly to the left or right, then tap .

To expand a notiﬁcation on the Notiﬁcation panel

• Drag the notiﬁcation downwards to expand and view more information

about the notiﬁcation without opening the app.

Not all notiﬁcations are expandable.

To clear all notiﬁcations from the Notiﬁcation panel

• Tap CLEAR ALL.

To take action on a notiﬁcation from the lock screen

• Double-tap the notiﬁcation.

To dismiss a notiﬁcation from the lock screen

• Swipe the notiﬁcation left or right.

To expand a notiﬁcation on the lock screen

• Drag the notiﬁcation downwards.

Not all

notiﬁcations are expandable.

Managing notiﬁcations on the lock screen

Show all

notiﬁcation

content

Get all notiﬁcations on the lock screen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chat messages) will be visible on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive content in the App notiﬁcations settings menu.

Hide sensitive

notiﬁcation

content

You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lock screen when sensitive notiﬁcations arrive. For example, you'll get a notiﬁcation for an incoming email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lock screen.

Don't show notiﬁcations at all

You won't get any notiﬁcations on the lock screen.

To select the notiﬁcations to display on the lock screen

1 Find and tap Settings > Notiﬁcations >

2 Under Conﬁgure notiﬁcations, tap On the lock screen. 3 Select an option.

You can keep notiﬁcations on the lock screen until you swipe to dismiss them. To enable this feature, tap the Keep notiﬁcations on lock screen slider under Notiﬁcations.

Setting the notiﬁcation level for an app

Block all Never receive notiﬁcations from the selected app.

Sounds o Block sound and screen notiﬁcations.

Interrupts in Priority only Receive notiﬁcations from this app even when Do not disturb is set to

To set the notiﬁcation level for an app

1 Find and tap Settings > Notiﬁcations. 2 Select the desired app. 3 Tap the sliders to adjust notiﬁcation settings as desired.

Priority only.

Notiﬁcation light

The notiﬁcation light informs you about the battery status when you plug in the device.

Icons in the status bar

Status icons

A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted and received.

A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection.

This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network. After a successful login, the exclamation mark disappears.

If Google™ is blocked in your area, the exclamation mark may appear even when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and there is a working internet connection.

Battery status.

The battery is charging.

Airplane mode is activated.

The Bluetooth® function is activated.

The microphone is muted.

Do not disturb mode is activated.

An alarm is set.

GPS is activated.

Synchronisation is ongoing.

Problem with sign-in or synchronisation.

Depending on your service provider, network or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.

To manage status bar icons

1 Find and tap Settings > Display> System icons. 2 Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the

status bar.

Notiﬁcation icons

New email message.

Perform a basic setup of your device.

A software update is available.

System updates are available.

Downloading system updates.

Tap to install the downloaded system updates.

Screenshot captured.

New Hangouts™ chat message.

Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.

A song is playing.

The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable.

Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to a memory card.

Warning.

More (undisplayed) notiﬁcations.

Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.

To block an application from sending notiﬁcations

1 Find and tap Settings > Notiﬁcations. 2 Select an application. 3 Tap the Block all slider.

Applications overview

Some applications may not be included on your device or may not be supported by all networks or service providers in all areas.

Use the Album application to manage, view and edit your photos and videos.

Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments.

Use the Camera application to take photos and record video clips.

Use the Chrome web browser to view web pages, text and images, and manage your bookmarks.

Use the Contacts application to manage email addresses and contacts’ information.

Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures.

Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both personal and work accounts.

Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages.

Search for information on your device and on the web.

Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.

View your current location, ﬁnd other locations and plan routes using Google Maps™.

Use the Music application to organise and play music and audio books.

Organise, search or browse your photos and videos.

Use the Google Play Movies & TV™ application to watch movies and TV shows purchased or rented on Google Play™.

Discover and play thousands of songs with the Google Play Music™ application.

Use the Play Store™ application to ﬁnd applications to buy or download free.

Stay connected with your gaming friends and the games you love to play, shop on the PlayStation®Store, and more.

Optimise settings to suit your own requirements.

Save your documents and ﬁles for easy access from any device, share them with your friends, and collaborate with colleagues.

Use the Google Docs™ application to create, edit and collaborate with others on documents.

Use the Google Sheets™ application to create, edit and collaborate with others on spreadsheets.

Use the Google Slides™ application to create, edit and collaborate with others on presentations.

Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.

Search content on the web using your voice.

Use YouTube™ to watch videos from users around the world, and share your own.

Use the Board application to create video memos and memos in handwriting.

Use voice commands to control features.

Use the application to customise the projector settings.

Battery and maintenance

Using your device

During use, it is recommended to keep your device connected to a power outlet at all times with the USB Type-C™ cable provided. You can disconnect the power cable, for example, when you need to move your device. Your device has a battery life of up to one hour when fully charged.

Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorised Sony repair centre. Do not try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.

To charge your device

power cable slot lights up brieﬂy.

It is important to use the USB Type-C™ charger (provided) when charging your device as other types of USB chargers can damage your device or fail to function correctly.

If the battery is completely depleted, it may take a few minutes before the notiﬁcation light illuminates and the charging icon appears.

Updating your device

You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements and bug ﬁxes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update.

The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to

use the Xperia™ Companion software on a PC or on an Apple® Mac® computer to update your device.

Before updating your device, consider the following:

• Ensure you have sucient storage capacity before attempting to update.

• If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is,

the primary user, to update the device.

• System and application updates can present the features on your device in another

way than described in this User guide. The Android™ version might not be aected after an update.

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