Sony G8231 Operation Manual

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User guide

Xperia™ XZs

G8231

Contents
Getting started...............................................................................	6
About This User Guide........................................................................	6
Overview.............................................................................................	6
Assembly............................................................................................	7
Screen Protection...............................................................................	8
Starting Your Device for the First Time.................................................	8
Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?.................................................	9
Device security.............................................................................	10
Making Sure Your Device is Protected...............................................	10
Screen Lock......................................................................................	10
Fingerprint Manager..........................................................................	12
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................	13
SIM Card Protection..........................................................................	16
Finding the Identiﬁcation Number of Your Device...............................	17
Finding a Lost Device .......................................................................	17
Learning the basics......................................................................	19
Using the touchscreen......................................................................	19
Locking and Unlocking the Screen....................................................	20
Homescreen.....................................................................................	21
Application screen.............................................................................	22
Navigating Applications.....................................................................	24
Widgets............................................................................................	25
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................	26
Background and Themes..................................................................	26
Taking a screenshot..........................................................................	27
Notiﬁcations......................................................................................	27
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................	29
Applications Overview.......................................................................	31
Battery and Maintenance.............................................................	34
Charging Your Device........................................................................	34
Battery and Power Management.......................................................	35
Updating Your Device........................................................................	37
Maintenance Using a Computer........................................................	38
Storage and Memory........................................................................	39
Backing Up and Restoring Content...................................................	41
Downloading applications............................................................	44
Downloading Applications from Google Play™..................................	44
Downloading Applications from Other Sources..................................	44

Internet and networks..................................................................	45
Browsing the web.............................................................................	45
Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................	45
Wi-Fi.................................................................................................	46
Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection..............................................	48
Controlling Data Usage.....................................................................	49
Selecting Cellular Networks...............................................................	50
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................	51
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................	52
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................	52
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................	52
Basic settings...............................................................................	54
Accessing settings............................................................................	54
Volume settings.................................................................................	54
Do Not Disturb Mode........................................................................	55
Screen settings.................................................................................	56
Application settings...........................................................................	58
Resetting Your Applications...............................................................	58
Screen Saver....................................................................................	59
Language Settings............................................................................	60
Date and time...................................................................................	60
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................	60
Super-Vivid Mode..............................................................................	60
Enhancing the Sound Output............................................................	61
Noise cancellation.............................................................................	61
Multiple User Accounts.....................................................................	62
Typing text....................................................................................	64
On-Screen Keyboards.......................................................................	64
Editing text........................................................................................	65
Calling..........................................................................................	66
Making calls......................................................................................	66
Receiving Calls..................................................................................	67
Smart call handling............................................................................	68
Ongoing Calls...................................................................................	68
Using the Call Log.............................................................................	69
Forwarding Calls...............................................................................	69
Restricting Calls................................................................................	70
Multiple Calls.....................................................................................	70
Conference calls...............................................................................	71
Voicemail...........................................................................................	71
Emergency calls................................................................................	72

Contacts.......................................................................................	73
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................	73
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................	74
Transferring contacts.........................................................................	75
Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information........................	76
Favorites...........................................................................................	77
Sending contact information..............................................................	77
Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application......................	77
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................	78
Messaging and chat.....................................................................	79
Reading and sending messages.......................................................	79
Organizing your messages................................................................	80
Calling from Messaging.....................................................................	80
Messaging settings...........................................................................	81
Video Chat........................................................................................	81
Email.............................................................................................	82
Setting Up Email...............................................................................	82
Sending and Receiving Email Messages...........................................	82
Organizing your email messages.......................................................	83
Email account settings......................................................................	84
Gmail™.............................................................................................	84
Music............................................................................................	86
Transferring Music to Your Device......................................................	86
Listening to Music.............................................................................	86
Music Menu......................................................................................	88
Playlists.............................................................................................	88
Sharing music...................................................................................	89
Enhancing the sound........................................................................	89
Camera.........................................................................................	90
Taking Photos and Recording Videos................................................	90
General camera settings...................................................................	91
Still camera settings..........................................................................	95
Video camera settings.......................................................................	97
Photos and videos in Album......................................................	100
Viewing Photos and Videos.............................................................	100
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos......................................	101
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................	102
Editing videos with the Video editor application...............................	103
Hiding photos and videos................................................................	103
Album Homescreen Menu...............................................................	103
Viewing Your Photos on a Map........................................................	104

Videos.........................................................................................	106
The Video Application.....................................................................	106
Transferring Video Content to Your Device.......................................	107
Managing video content..................................................................	107
Movie Creator.................................................................................	107
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..................................	111
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 Wireless Controller 112
NFC................................................................................................	112
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.....................................................	114
Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time.........................	117
Google Search & Now.....................................................................	117
Using the News Suite Application....................................................	117
Using your Device as a Wallet.........................................................	117
Travel and maps.........................................................................	118
Using Location Services..................................................................	118
Google Maps™ and Navigation.......................................................	118
Using Data Trafﬁc when Traveling....................................................	119
Airplane Mode.................................................................................	119
Clock and Calendar....................................................................	120
Calendar.........................................................................................	120
Clock..............................................................................................	120
Accessibility...............................................................................	123
Magniﬁcation Gesture.....................................................................	123
Font Size.........................................................................................	123
Color Correction..............................................................................	123
TalkBack.........................................................................................	123
Mono Audio....................................................................................	124
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode...............................................................	124
Switch Access................................................................................	124
Support and Legal......................................................................	125
Support Application........................................................................	125
Xperia™ Tips..................................................................................	125
Help in Menus and Applications......................................................	125
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing...............................................	125
Help Us Improve Our Software........................................................	126
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.............................................	127
Recycling Your Device.....................................................................	127
Legal information.............................................................................	127

Getting started

About This User Guide

This is the Xperia™ XZs 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 may change how features in your device are presented. For more information about software updates, see Updating Your Device on the 37 page.

To Check the Current Software Version of Your Device

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.

To Find the Model Number and Name of Your Device

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap .

The device model number and name are displayed.

Limitations to Services and Features

Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks or service providers. The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in all countries, regions, networks and by all service providers, provided that the device is connected to the cellphone network. Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine the availability of any speciﬁc service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.

The use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet with your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information.

Overview

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1.	Charging/Notiﬁcation light	12.	Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port
2.	Headset jack	13.	Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
3.	NFC™ detection area	14.	Main camera lens
4.	Front camera lens	15.	Laser AF sensor
5.	Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker	16.	RGBC-IR sensor
6.	Second microphone	17.	Flashlight
7.	Proximity/Light sensor	18.	GPS antenna area
8.	Power key/Fingerprint sensor*	19.	Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover
9.	Volume/Zoom key	20.	Main microphone

10.Camera key

11.Main loudspeaker

Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.

Assembly

Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM card and the memory card have separate slots in the same holder. Make sure you don’t confuse the two.

To prevent data loss, be sure to turn off your device or unmount the memory card before you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card or memory card from the device.

To Insert the Nano SIM Card and the Memory Card

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1Using your ﬁngernail, drag out the SIM/Memory card tray.

2Firmly place the SIM card in the correct orientation in position (1) as shown in the illustration.

3Firmly place the memory card in the correct orientation in position (2) as shown in

the illustration.

4Gently push the tray back into the slot until it ﬁts into place.

To Remove the Nano SIM Card

1 With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.

2Drag out the nano SIM/Memory card tray using your ﬁngernail.

3Remove the nano SIM card, then gently push the tray back into the slot until it ﬁts into place.

To Remove the Memory Card

1Either turn off the device, or unmount the memory card under Settings > Storage

& memory > > Advanced > Storage > next to SD card.

2 With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.

3Drag out the nano SIM/Memory card tray using your ﬁngernail.

4Remove the memory card, then gently push the tray back into the slot until it ﬁts into place.

Screen Protection

Before using your device, remove the protective ﬁlm by pulling up on the protruding tab.

It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty.

Starting Your Device for the First Time

It is 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, see

Charging Your Device on page 34.

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

To Turn on the Device

It is important to use the USB Type-C™ cable (provided) when charging your device, as other types of USB cables can damage your device. It is recommended to charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the ﬁrst time.

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1	Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2	Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and then tap .

3Wait a while for the device to start.

Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your service provider, but you can change it later from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .

To Turn off the Device

1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens. 2 In the options menu, tap Power off.

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

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 enables you to do all of the following:

•Download and install applications from Google Play™.

•Synchronize your email, contacts, and calendar using Gmail™.

•Chat with friends using the Duo™ application.

•Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser.

•Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.

•Remotely ﬁnd, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™ Device Manager services.

For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to http://support.google.com.

It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account. If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, be sure to enter the details for the relevant account.

To Set Up a Google™ Account on your Device

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google.

3Follow 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

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Google.

3 Select the Google™ account you want to remove.

4Tap > Remove account.

5Tap 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 several security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft.

These options are as follows:

•Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.

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

•Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web service. Using one of these services, you can remotely locate, lock, or clear a lost device.

Verifying the Ownership of Your Device

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

Factory Data Reset protection

Protection by my Xperia

Android™

Device

Manager

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

If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™ account associated with the service. The device must be connected to the internet before the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.

If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™ account. The device must be connected to the internet before the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.

Software repair If you use the Xperia™ Companion software to perform a software repair, you’re asked to enter your Google™ account username and password when you start the device after the repair is complete.

For Android™ Device Manager, it is necessary to enter information from a Google™ account. This can be any Google™ account which you have set up on the device as an owner. If you cannot provide the relevant account information during a setup process, you won't be able to use the device at all.

Screen Lock

Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.

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 Homescreen.

•Pattern

–draw a simple pattern with your ﬁnger to unlock your device.

•PIN

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

•Password

–enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device.

•Fingerprint

–place your registered ﬁnger on the power key to unlock your device.

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

For more settings for each screen lock type, tap beside Screen lock.

To Change Your Screen Lock Type

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.

3Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device.

To Create a Screen Lock Pattern

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern.

3Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device.

If you enter an incorrect lock pattern ﬁve times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before trying again.

To Change the Screen Lock Pattern

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.

3Draw your screen unlock pattern.

4Tap Pattern, choose an option, and follow the instructions on your device.

To Create a Screen Lock PIN

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > PIN.

3 Choose an option. Enter a numeric PIN, and then tap CONTINUE.

4Re-enter and conﬁrm your PIN, then tap OK.

To Create a Screen Lock Password

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Password.

3Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device.

To Activate the Swipe Unlock Function

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.

3Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password depending on which of these screen lock types is enabled.

4Tap Swipe, then tap YES, REMOVE.

Fingerprint Unlock

Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.

You can use your ﬁngerprint to quickly unlock your device. To use this feature, you need to register a ﬁngerprint and enable this feature in the Fingerprint Manager ﬁrst.

The pattern, PIN, or password screen lock you set up serves as a backup unlock method if you enable the Fingerprint unlock option.

Selecting other screen lock types will clear all ﬁngerprint settings.

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To Unlock the Device Using Your Fingerprint

•With the lockscreen active, place your ﬁnger on the power key so that the device can scan your ﬁngerprint and unlock the screen. Be sure to use a ﬁnger that you have registered in Fingerprint Manager.

If you fail to unlock the screen using your ﬁngerprint after ﬁve attempts, you can use your backup pattern, PIN, or password instead.

Resetting a Forgotten Screen Lock

If you forgot your screen lock PIN, password, or pattern, you may be able to reset it using the Protection by my Xperia service. No content on your device is lost after you have performed a screen lock reset using this service.

To Reset the Screen Lock Using Protection by My Xperia

1Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that

you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device.

2Go to myxperia.sonymobile.com using any internet-connected device.

3 Sign in using the same Google™ account you have set up on your device.

4Click the picture of your device under Your devices.

5Select Lock to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN code.

6Follow the on-screen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia.

Depending on your security settings, your device may lock after a screen lock reset. You then need to enter your Google™ account username and password in order to use the device.

Fingerprint Manager

Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.

Fingerprint Manager registers ﬁngerprint information that can be used as an additional security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases. You are allowed to register a maximum of 5 ﬁngerprints on your device.

Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture.

To Register a Fingerprint for the First Time

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.

3Tap Continue, then conﬁrm your pattern, PIN or password if prompted.

4Follow the on-screen instructions to complete ﬁngerprint registration.

When registering a ﬁngerprint for the ﬁrst time, you are also prompted to set up a pattern, PIN, or password as a security backup if you have not already done so.

The ﬁngerprint sensor is on the power key and not on the screen of your device. Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture.

To Register Additional Fingerprints

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.

3Conﬁrm your pattern, PIN, or password.

4Tap , then follow the on-screen instructions.

To Delete a Registered Fingerprint

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.

3Tap the registered ﬁngerprint, then tap DELETE > DELETE.

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To Rename a Registered Fingerprint

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.

3 Tap a registered ﬁngerprint in the list and then enter a ﬁngerprint name.

4Tap OK.

Unlocking Your Device Automatically

The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to unlock automatically in certain situations. You can keep your device unlocked, for example, when it’s connected to a Bluetooth® device or when you’re carrying it with you.

You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings:

•On-body detection: Keep your device unlocked when you're carrying it with you.

•Trusted places: Keep your device unlocked when you're in a familiar, secure location, such as your home.

•Trusted devices: Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® or NFC device is connected.

•Trusted face: Unlock your device by looking at it.

•Trusted voice: Set up voice recognition to search in any screen.

The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market, country, or region.

With Smart Lock enabled you still need to unlock your device manually after restarting, and after leaving the device inactive for 4 hours.

The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change over time due to updates from Google™.

To Enable Smart Lock

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

2From your Home screen, tap .

3 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents.

4 Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function. 5 Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents.

6Find and tap Smart Lock.

7Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. You need to enter these credentials whenever you want to change your Smart Lock settings.

8Select a Smart Lock type.

To Set Up Trusted Face

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted face.

3Tap SET UP > NEXT, follow the instructions on your device.

To Set Up Trusted Voice

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted voice.

3Follow the instruction on your device.

Keeping Your Device Unlocked while You’re Carrying It

Using the On-body detection feature, you can keep your device unlocked while you're carrying it in your hand or in a pocket or bag. The accelerometer in your device keeps your device unlocked while it senses that it's being carried. The device locks when the accelerometer detects that the device has been put down.

When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be aware of the following behaviors:

•Any time you put your device down and it senses that it's no longer being carried, it locks automatically.

•The device can take up to one minute to lock.

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•After you get into a car, bus, train, or other land vehicle, your device can take between 5 and 10 minutes to lock.

•Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or another non-land-based vehicle), your device may not lock automatically, so be sure to lock it manually if needed.

•When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle, just unlock it once and your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you.

The On-body detection feature can't distinguish whose body is connected. If you give your device to someone else while it's unlocked using On-body detection, your device may stay unlocked for the other user. Keep in mind that On-body detection as a security feature is less secure than a pattern, PIN, or password.

To Enable or Disable On-Body Detection

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.

3Tap the slider to enable the function, then tap CONTINUE. To disable the function, tap the slider beside On.

Connecting to Trusted Devices

You can designate a connected device as trusted and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while connected. If you have a device that you connect to regularly using Bluetooth® or NFC, for example, a home entertainment system or a ﬁtness tracker, you can add it as a trusted device and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected.

It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted devices, such as Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.

As soon as a trusted device is switched off or moves out of range, your screen locks and you need your PIN, pattern or password to unlock it.

To Add or Remove a Trusted Bluetooth® Device

1Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that you

2	want to add as a trusted device.
2	From your Home screen, tap .
3	Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock.
4	In the Smart Lock menu tap Trusted devices > ADD TRUSTED DEVICE >
	Bluetooth.

5Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected and paired devices, then tap YES, ADD.

6To remove a paired device, select it from the list and tap REMOVE TRUSTED DEVICE.

To Add or Remove a Trusted NFC Device

1Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that you want to add as a trusted device.

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. 3 Tap Trusted devices > ADD TRUSTED DEVICE > NFC.

4Follow the on-screen instructions.

5To remove a paired device, select it from the list and tap REMOVE TRUSTED

DEVICE

Making Sure You're Secure when Using Trusted Devices

Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security capabilities. There's a chance someone could keep your Xperia™ device unlocked by imitating your Bluetooth® connection, even if your trusted device is no longer nearby.

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Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection is secure from someone trying to imitate it.

When your device can't determine whether you're using a secure connection, you'll get a notiﬁcation on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.

Bluetooth® connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your device, the connected Bluetooth® device, and your environment. Depending on these factors, Bluetooth® connections can work over distances up to 100 meters.

	Connecting to Trusted Places
	When the Trusted places feature is set up, the lockscreen security on your Xperia™
	device gets disabled when you are in a designated trusted location. For this feature to
	work, you must have an internet connection (preferably over Wi-Fi) and allow your device
	to use your current location.
	To set up trusted places, ﬁrst make sure high-accuracy location mode or battery-saving
	location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations.
	The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the
	physical walls of your home or other areas you have added as trusted locations. This feature
	can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters. Also be aware that location
	signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialized equipment
	could unlock your device.
	To Add Your Home Location
1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places >
3	Home.
3	To enter the desired location type the address in the search bar. Your device
	searches for the entered location.
	To Edit Your Home Location
1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.

3 Select your home location.

4Tap Edit.

5In the search bar, enter the location that you want to use as your home location.

If other residences share your street address, you can add the actual location of your home within the building complex as a custom place.

To Remove Your Home Location

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.

3Tap Edit > .

Using Custom Locations

You can add any location as a trusted, custom place where your device can remain unlocked.

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To Add a Custom Place

1From your Home screen, tap .

2	Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
3	Tap Add trusted place.
4	To use your current location as a custom place, tap Select this location.
5	Alternately, to enter another location, tap and type the address. Your device

searches for the entered location. Tap the suggested address to use it.

6To ﬁne-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, drag the location pin to the desired location, and then tap Select this location.

To Edit a Custom Place

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.

3 Select the place that you want to edit.

4Tap Edit Address.

5To enter another location, tap , and then type the address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested address, tap the address.

6To ﬁne-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, drag the location pin to the desired location, and then tap Select this location.

To Remove a Custom Place

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.

3 Select the place you want to remove.

4Tap Delete.

SIM Card Protection

You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identiﬁcation Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device.

If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your service provider.

To Set Up a SIM Card Lock 1 From the Homescreen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.

3Tap the Lock SIM card slider to enable or disable the SIM card lock.

4Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter the PIN every time you restart the device.

To Change the SIM Card PIN

1From the Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.

3Tap Change SIM PIN.

4 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. 5 Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.

6Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.

To Unlock a Blocked SIM Card Using the PUK Code

1 Enter the PUK code and tap .

2Enter a new PIN code and tap .

3Re-enter the new PIN code and tap .

If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card.

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Finding the Identiﬁcation Number of Your Device

Your device has a unique identiﬁcation number. This number is referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country or region.

To View Your IMEI Number on the Label Strip

1 Open the cover for the nano SIM and memory card slot.

2Remove the SIM/Memory Card tray.

3Drag the strip outward using your ﬁngernail. The IMEI number is displayed on the strip.

You can also view the IMEI number by opening the phone dialer and entering *#06#.

To View Your IMEI Number via the Device Settings

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information.

Finding a Lost Device

If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your device, you can:

•Locate your device on a map.

•Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode.

•Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone who ﬁnds it.

•Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.

If you’ve cleared the internal memory of the device using the “Protection by my Xperia” web service, you must sign in to a Google™ account that was previously synced on this device the next time you turn on the device.

The “Protection by my Xperia” service may not be available in all countries or regions.

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To Deactivate Protection by My Xperia

1Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services on your device.

2	From your Home screen, tap .
3	Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia >
	ACTIVATE.

4Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the service, then tap

ACCEPT.

5If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new account if you don’t already have one.

6To verify that Protection by my Xperia can locate your device, go to myxperia.sonymobile.com and sign in to your Google™ account.

If you are sharing a device with multiple users, note that the Protection by my Xperia service is only available to the user who is logged in as the owner.

Finding a Lost Device Using Android™ Device Manager

Google™ offers a location and security web service called Android™ Device Manager. You can use it in parallel with, or as an alternative to, the Protection by my Xperia service. If you lose your device, you can use Android™ Device Manager to:

•Find and show where your device is located.

•Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lockscreen.

For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com.

Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all countries or regions.

To Activate Android™ Device Manager

1If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the

owner.

2 Make sure you have an active data connection and location services are enabled.

3From your Home screen, tap .

4Find and tap Settings > Google > Security.

5Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to enable both functions.

6If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate this device administrator.

7To verify that Android™ Device Manager can locate your device after you activate the service, go to www.android.com/devicemanager and sign in using your Google™ account.

You can also activate Android™ Device Manager from Lock screen & security under Device administrators.

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Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Tapping

•Open or select an item.

•Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.

•Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.

Touching and holding

•Move an item.

•Activate an item-speciﬁc menu.

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

Pinching and spreading

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

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Swiping

•Scroll up or down a list.

•Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes.

•Swipe left or right to reveal more options.

Flicking

•Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

Locking and Unlocking the Screen

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means you have to swipe left or upward on the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See Screen Lock on the 10 page.

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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 .

Homescreen

The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It’s similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Homescreen can have up to twenty panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Homescreen panes is represented by a series of dots on the lower part of the Homescreen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that is currently displayed.

1Welcome to Xperia™ widget – Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services

2Dots – Represents the number of Homescreen panes

To go to the Home screen

•Press .

To browse the Home screen

Homescreen Panes

You can add new panes to your Homescreen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Homescreen pane.

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To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane

1Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.

2Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, then tap in the upper-left corner of the screen.

When Google Search & Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Homescreen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see Google Search & Now on page 117.

To Add a Pane to Your Homescreen

1Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.

2To browse the panes, ﬂick all the way to the right or left, then tap .

When Google Search & 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 Search & Now on page 117.

To Delete a Pane from your Homescreen

1Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.

2Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to delete, then tap in the topright corner of the pane.

Homescreen Settings

To Disable or Uninstall an Application from the Homescreen

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.

1Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.

2Flick left or right to browse the panes. All applications that can be disabled or

uninstalled are indicated by .

3Tap 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 Homescreen

1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap

2Tap Icon size, then select an option.

Application screen

The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.

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	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
	The ﬁrst time you access the application screen, you get the option to enable or disable
	recommended apps listings. You can also enable or disable this feature later by following
	the steps below:
1	Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap
2	.
2	Tap the App recommendations slider.
	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
2	down on the Application screen or Homescreen.
2	Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
	To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen
1	When the Application screen is open, tap .

2Tap Sort apps, then select an option.

To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen

1On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, and then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Homescreen opens.

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

To Move an Application on the Application Screen

1When the Application screen is open, tap .

2Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps.

3Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, and 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 until the device vibrates. All applications that can be disabled or uninstalled are then indicated by .

2Tap 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.

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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 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.

1Clear all – Close all the recently used applications

2Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application

3Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar

4Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen

5Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application 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 .

Menus are 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.

1Application 1 in upper window

2Split screen border – Drag to resize windows

3Application 2 in lower window

4Split screen key – Select a recently used application

5Home key – Go back to the Homescreen

6Back 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

1Make sure the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are open and running in the background.

2Tap , then drag and drop the desired application to the top part of the screen.

3In the lower part of the screen, tap the second desired application.

4In portrait orientation, drag the black bar in the center up or down to resize the windows.

5To exit split-screen mode, tap and hold .

Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Homescreen. When you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.

To Add a Widget to the Homescreen

1Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets.

2 Find and tap the widget you want to add.

To Resize a Widget

1 Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, and then release it. 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 the device vibrates, and then drag it to the new location.

To Remove a Widget

•Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, and then drag it to Remove from home screen.

Shortcuts and folders

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

1Access an application using a shortcut

2Access a folder containing applications

To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. 2 In the customization 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 Homescreen

•Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to the new location.

To Remove an Item from the Homescreen

•Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to

Remove from home screen at the top of the screen.

To Create a Folder on the Homescreen

•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until the device vibrates, and then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.

To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen

•Touch and hold an item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to the folder.

To rename a folder on the Home screen

1Tap the folder to open it.

2 Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name ﬁeld.

3Enter 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 different colors and patterns.

A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Homescreen and Lockscreen. Live wallpapers add visual effects 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 until the device vibrates.

2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.

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

To Set a Theme

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Tap Themes.

3Choose an option:

•To use an existing theme, select the theme, then tap APPLY THEME.

•To download a new theme, tap GET MORE THEMES.

When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

Taking a screenshot

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

To Take a Screenshot

1 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.

2Tap .

You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time.

To View Your Screenshot

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

2Tap 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 lockscreen

To Open or Close the Notification Panel

1To open the Notiﬁcation panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply double-

tap it.

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

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

•Simply tap 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 Lockscreen

•Double-tap the notiﬁcation.

To Dismiss a Notification from the Lockscreen

•Swipe the notiﬁcation left or right.

To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen

•Drag the notiﬁcation downward.

Not all notiﬁcations are expandable.

Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen

Show all notification Get all notiﬁcations on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in content mind that all content (including the content of incoming email and chat messages) will

be visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive content in the App notifications settings menu.

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

To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Notifications.

3 Tap , and then tap On the lock screen.

4Select an option.

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

Setting the Notification Level for an App

Block all

Never receive notiﬁcations from the selected app.

Sounds and vibrations off Receive notiﬁcations but without sound, vibration, or peeking into view.

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

To Set the Notification Level for an App

1From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Notifications.

3Select the desired app.

4Tap the sliders to adjust notiﬁcation settings as desired.

Notification Light

The notiﬁcation light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a ﬂashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notiﬁcation light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.

When the notiﬁcation light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.

To Enable or Disable the Notification Light

1 From your Homescreen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Notifications > .

3Tap the slider beside Notification light to enable or disable the function.

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 HSPA+ data

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

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 successful login, the exclamation point disappears.

If Google™ is blocked in your area, the exclamation point 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

The speakerphone is on

Do Not Disturb mode is activated

Vibrate mode

An alarm is set

GPS is activated

Synchronization is ongoing

Problem with sign-in or synchronization

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 From your Homescreen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons.

3Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.

Notification Icons

New text message or multimedia message

Ongoing call

Missed call

Call on hold

Call forwarding is turned on

New voicemail message

New email message

Downloading data

Uploading data

Cellular data is disabled

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Sony G8231 Operation Manual

Contents

Getting started

About This User Guide

Overview

Assembly

Screen Protection

Starting Your Device for the First Time

Device security

Making Sure Your Device is Protected

Screen Lock

Fingerprint Manager

Unlocking Your Device Automatically

SIM Card Protection

Finding a Lost Device

Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Locking and Unlocking the Screen

Homescreen

Application screen

Navigating Applications

Widgets

Shortcuts and folders

Background and Themes

Taking a screenshot

Icons in the status bar