Sony H3311 Instruction Manual

User guide

Xperia L2

H3311/H3321/H4311/H4331

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

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

Overview........................................................................................... 7

Assembly – Single SIM......................................................................8

Assembly – Dual SIM.........................................................................9

Screen Protection..............................................................................9

Starting your device for the ﬁrst time.............................................. 9

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

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

Ensuring your device is protected...................................................12

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

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

Fingerprint Manager........................................................................13

SIM card protection......................................................................... 14

Using multiple SIM cards.................................................................14

Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device.....................................15

Finding, locking, or erasing a lost device ...................................... 16

Using Location Services...................................................................16

Learning the basics......................................................................18

Using the touchscreen.................................................................... 18

Turning the screen on or o...........................................................20

Smart backlight control.................................................................. 20

Homescreen....................................................................................20

Application screen.......................................................................... 23

Navigating Applications..................................................................24

Widgets........................................................................................... 26

Shortcuts and folders......................................................................26

Background and themes.................................................................27

Taking a screenshot........................................................................28

Notiﬁcations....................................................................................28

Icons in the status bar.................................................................... 30

Applications overview.....................................................................32

Battery and Maintenance............................................................35

Charging your device......................................................................35

Battery and power management...................................................36

Updating your device......................................................................38

Maintenance Using a Computer.....................................................39

Storage and memory......................................................................40

Backing up and restoring content..................................................42

Downloading applications..........................................................45

Downloading applications from Google Play................................45

Downloading applications from other sources..............................45

Internet and networks................................................................ 46

Browsing the web...........................................................................46

Internet and MMS settings ............................................................ 46

Wi-Fi.................................................................................................47

Sharing your cellular data connection........................................... 49

Controlling Data Usage...................................................................50

Selecting a SIM card for data trac................................................ 51

Selecting cellular networks.............................................................52

Synchronizing data on your device.............................................53

Synchronizing with Online Accounts..............................................53

Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync......................53

Basic settings.............................................................................. 55

Accessing settings.......................................................................... 55

Volume settings.............................................................................. 55

Do not disturb mode...................................................................... 56

Screen settings................................................................................57

Screen Pinning................................................................................ 57

Application settings........................................................................58

Resetting Your Applications........................................................... 59

Language Settings..........................................................................59

Date and time................................................................................. 60

Enhancing the Sound Output.........................................................60

Multiple User Accounts................................................................... 61

Typing text...................................................................................63

On-Screen Keyboards..................................................................... 63

Editing text......................................................................................64

Calling..........................................................................................65

Making calls.................................................................................... 65

Receiving calls.................................................................................66

Forwarding calls.............................................................................. 67

Blocking a number..........................................................................68

Contacts.......................................................................................69

Adding and editing contacts..........................................................69

Transferring contacts...................................................................... 70

Backing up contacts........................................................................ 71

Messaging and chat.................................................................... 72

Reading and sending messages.................................................... 72

Messaging settings......................................................................... 73

Video Chat....................................................................................... 74

Setting Up Email..............................................................................74

Music and FM Radio.................................................................... 75

Transferring music to your device.................................................. 75

Listening to music...........................................................................75

Listening to the radio......................................................................77

Camera.........................................................................................79

Getting to know your camera.........................................................79

Exposure, color, and light conditions............................................. 82

Setting the right focus.................................................................... 85

People, selﬁes, and smiling faces.................................................. 85

Moving objects............................................................................... 86

Resolution and memory.................................................................86

Diagnosing your camera................................................................ 88

Additional camera settings............................................................ 88

Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 90

Viewing photos and videos............................................................90

Album home screen menu............................................................. 91

Sharing and managing photos and videos....................................92

Hiding photos and videos...............................................................93

Connectivity.................................................................................94

Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories................................. 94

NFC.................................................................................................. 94

Bluetooth wireless technology.......................................................96

Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time.......................... 99

Google Feed....................................................................................99

Using your device as a wallet.........................................................99

Xperia™ Actions............................................................................. 99

Clock and Calendar.................................................................... 101

Calendar......................................................................................... 101

Clock...............................................................................................101

Accessibility............................................................................... 104

Magniﬁcation................................................................................ 104

Font size........................................................................................ 104

Display Size....................................................................................104

Color correction............................................................................. 104

TalkBack.........................................................................................104

Mono audio................................................................................... 105

Switch Access................................................................................ 105

Support and Legal..................................................................... 106

Support application.......................................................................106

Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing........................................... 106

Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines........................................... 107

Legal information.......................................................................... 107

Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia L2 User Guide for the Android™ 7.0 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 phone.

The current software version is displayed under Build number.

To ﬁnd the model number and name of your device

• Find 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.

Updating your device

on the 38 page.

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Overview

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1. Charging/Notiﬁcation light

2. Headset jack

3. Proximity sensor

4. Ear speaker

5. Front camera

6. Secondary microphone

7. Volume key/Camera zoom key

12. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth® antenna area

13. Flash LED

14. Main camera lens

15. NFC™ detection area

16. Nano SIM/Memory card cover

17. Fingerprint sensor

18. Main antenna area

8. Power key

9. Loudspeaker

10. Main microphone

11. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port

Assembly – Single SIM

Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Single SIM devices allow you to use one SIM card and a memory card.

The nano SIM card and the memory card have separate slots. Make sure you don't confuse the two.

For information on how to check if your device is Single SIM or Dual SIM, see

Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device

on page 15.

To prevent data loss, be sure to turn o 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 a nano SIM card and a memory card

Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device.

Drag out the SIM card tray.

2 Place the memory card in the correct orientation into the memory card slot,

as shown in the illustration.

3 Place the SIM card securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the illustration. 4 Gently push the tray back into the slot until it ﬁts into place.

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Assembly – Dual SIM

Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Dual SIM devices support the use of one or two nano SIM cards and a memory card.

Dual SIM devices are not available in all markets or from all operators.

For information on how to check if your device is Single SIM or Dual SIM, see

Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device

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

To insert the nano SIM cards and the memory card

on page 15.

Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device.

1 Drag out the SIM card tray.

2 Insert the memory card in the correct orientation into the memory card slot,

as shown in the illustration.

3 Place the main SIM card (SIM1) securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the

illustration.

4 Place the second SIM card (SIM2) securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in

the illustration.

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

Screen Protection

Before using your device, remove the protection

Screen covers and protectors may help you to protect your device against damage. We recommend that you use only those screen covers intended for your Xperia™ device. 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.

ﬁlm by pulling up on the protruding tab.

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 35.

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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.

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 screen locks.

To turn on the device

Be sure to use the provided USB Type-C cable when charging your device. It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the ﬁrst time.

1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. 2 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap . 3 Wait a moment 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 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.

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™.

• 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 Find my device

services.

For more information about Android and Google, go to

http://support.google.com

It is crucial to remember your Google account username and password, since in some situations, you may need it to identify yourself for security reasons. 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

1 Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user, then tap OK. 2 Follow the registration wizard to add a new user. Tap on to access the

settings for the New user and the Guest account. You can also share your call and SMS history.

You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you device, or go online later and create an account at

http://www.google.com/accounts

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ﬁrst start your

To remove a Google account

1 Find and tap Settings > Users. 2 Tap to select which user you want to remove. 3 Tap Remove user, then tap delete.

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

Ensuring your device is protected

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

When using a security option to protect your device, it is crucial to remember the details provided at setup.

Screen lock

Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, pattern, or ﬁngerprint to prevent others using your device without permission. Once the screen lock is set, it is not possible to unlock the screen or erase the content via a Factory Data Reset without providing the screen lock information.

If you add your contact information on the screen lock, for example your email, this information can be used to get your device back if you lose it.

Google account

Add a Google account so that you can use the Find my device service. In some situations, you may also need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google account.

Find my device

Use the Find my device service to remotely locate, lock, unlock, or erase the content on a lost device. After you have signed in to your Google account, Find my device is turned on by default.

SIM card lock

Lock your SIM cards with a PIN to protect your subscription against misuse. The PIN is required every time you restart your device.

IMEI number

Keep a copy of the IMEI number. 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.

Dual SIM devices have two IMEI numbers.

Backup

Back up the content on your device in case your device is damaged, lost, or stolen.

Backing up and restoring content

See

on page 42.

Screen lock

When the screen is locked you have to unlock it with a swipe gesture or with your personal pattern, PIN, password, or ﬁngerprint. Initially, the unprotected screen swipe is set, but it is recommended to use a more secure screen lock to protect your device.

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 sensor to unlock your device.

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Fingerprints need to be registered with Fingerprint Manager before use. To

conﬁgure the notiﬁcations on the lockscreen, see

Notiﬁcations

on page 28.

To create or change a screen lock

It is very important that you remember your screen lock when using a pattern, PIN, or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data, such as contacts and messages. See troubleshooting tips for your device at

http://support.sonymobile.com

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. 2 If requested, conﬁrm your current screen lock. 3 Choose an option and follow the on-screen instructions. 4 When a secure screen lock is used, you can set the power button to lock the

screen, set the screen lock activation time, and create a lock screen message by pressing

If you use a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) account, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type to only a PIN or password. Contact your network administrator to check the implemented network security policies.

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 or carrying it with you.

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.

and search “smart lock” for more

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

change your Smart Lock settings.

7 Select a Smart Lock type.

Fingerprint Manager

Register your ﬁngerprint to use it as an additional security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases. You can register up to 5 ﬁngerprints on your device.

The pattern, PIN, or password screen lock serves as a backup unlock method when a ﬁngerprint is used as a screen lock. Before registering your ﬁngerprint, ensure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture.

To register a ﬁngerprint for the ﬁrst time

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. 2 Tap NEXT. If prompted conﬁrm your pattern, PIN, or password, or select your

backup screen lock method and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up.

3 Tap NEXT and follow the on-screen instructions to complete ﬁngerprint

registration.

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To register additional ﬁngerprints

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. 2 Conﬁrm your pattern, PIN, or password. 3 Tap , then follow the on-screen instructions.

To delete a registered ﬁngerprint

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. 2 Conﬁrm your pattern, PIN, or password. 3 Tap the registered ﬁngerprint, then tap DELETE > DELETE.

To rename a registered ﬁngerprint

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. 2 Select a registered ﬁngerprint in the list, then enter a name and tap OK.

SIM card protection

You can lock and unlock each SIM card you use in your device with a PIN. 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 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. 2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. 3 Tap the slider beside Lock SIM card to enable. 4 Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you

will be prompted to enter your PIN every time you restart your device.

To change the SIM card PIN

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. 2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. 3 Tap Change SIM PIN. 4 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. 5 Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. 6 Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.

To Unlock a Blocked SIM Card Using the PUK Code

1 Enter the PUK code and tap 2 Enter a new PIN code and tap . 3 Re-enter the new PIN code and tap .

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

Using multiple SIM cards

This function only applies for Dual SIM devices.

Dual SIM devices work with either one or two SIM cards inserted. You can get incoming communication to both SIM cards and select which number to place outgoing communication from. Before using multiple SIM cards, you need to enable them and select a SIM card which will handle data trac.

You can forward calls that come in on SIM 1 to SIM 2 when SIM 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. See

Forwarding calls

on the 67 page.

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To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards

1 Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM. 2 Tap the SIM1 and SIM2 sliders to enable or disable the SIM cards.

To rename a SIM card

1 Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM. 2 Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it. 3 Tap OK.

To select which SIM card handles data trac

1 Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM > Mobile data trac. 2 Select the SIM card you want to use for data trac.

For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest cellular network, for example, LTE.

Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device

Your device has one or two unique identiﬁcation numbers that are referred to as IMEI or Product ID. You should keep a copy of this. You may require it if your device is stolen or when contacting support.

Dual SIM devices only: Your device has two IMEI numbers, one for each SIM card slot.

To view your IMEI number(s) using the dialpad

1 Find and tap

2 Tap . 3 Enter *#06# into the dialpad. The IMEI number(s) are displayed

automatically.

To view your IMEI number(s) on the label strip

1 Drag out the SIM/Memory card tray. 2 Drag the strip outward using your ﬁngernail. The strip displays the IMEI

number(s).

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Finding, locking, or erasing a lost device

Google oers a location and security web service called Find my device. After you have signed in to a Google account, Find my device is turned on by default. If you lose your device, you can use Find my device to:

• Find and show where your device is located on a map.

• Lock your device and present a message on the lock screen.

• Unlock your device and reset it by erasing its content.

• Activate the ringer, even if the sound is turned o.

Your device must be turned on, have an internet connection, and have the location service activated. The Find my device service may not be available in all countries or regions.

If you erased the content on your device using Find my device, you must enter the username and password for a Google account in order to use your device again. This can be any Google account you have set up on your device as an owner. If you can’t provide this information during the setup, you won’t be able to use your device at all after a reset.

For additional information about Find my device, go to

https://www.support.google.com/

To verify that your device can be found

• Go to

https://www.google.com/android/ﬁnd

account.

and search for “Find my device.”

and sign in using your Google

Using Location Services

Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your cellphone or Wi-Fi network as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function. And if you're not within range of a network, your device can determine your location using your cellphone network.

In order to use your device to ﬁnd out where you are, you need to enable location services.

You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your device.

To enable or disable location services

• Find and tap Settings > Google > Location. Tap the slider to enable or

disable location services.

To enable or disable Google Location Sharing

1 Find and tap Settings > Google > Location. 2 Tap Google Location Sharing > 3 Select the time span you want to have the function turned on for and choose

an option to select the contact you want to share your location with. You can also choose the way to share your location by tapping More.

You can also keep track of your location history under Google Location History.

Improving GPS accuracy

The ﬁrst time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take a few minutes for your location to be found. To help the search, be sure to not cover the GPS antenna, as highlighted in the image. GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects like buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to another location.

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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.

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• Activate an item-speciﬁc menu.

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

Pinching in and out

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

or shooting videos.

Swiping

• Scroll up or down a list.

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

• Swipe left or right to reveal more options.

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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.

Turning the screen on or o

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns o to save battery power. You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns o.

When your screen is turned o, your device can be locked or unlocked, depending on your screen lock setting. See

To turn the screen on or o

• Brieﬂy press the power key .

To adjust the idle time before the screen turns o

1 Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep. 2 Select an option.

Screen lock

on page 12.

Smart backlight control

The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns o according to your sleep setting.

To enable or disable the Smart backlight control function

1 Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control. 2 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function.

Homescreen

The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. 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.

If Google Assistant is enabled, the Homescreen icon appears as

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in the navigation bar.

Homescreen overview

1 Welcome to Xperia widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task like copying content from

your old device or setting up Xperia services

2 Dots – Represents the number of Homescreen panes

To go to the Home screen

• Press .

To browse the Home screen

Homescreen panes

You can delete panes or add new ones to your Homescreen (up to a maximum of twenty panes).

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To set a pane as the main Homescreen pane

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main

Homescreen pane, then tap

When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Homescreen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see

Google Feed

on page 99.

To add a pane to your Homescreen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. 2 To browse the panes, ﬂick all the way to the right or left, then tap

When Google Feed 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 99.

To delete a pane from your Homescreen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap

in the upper right 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.

1 Touch and hold the application you want to disable or uninstall. 2 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'd like to uninstall it.

To adjust the size of icons on your Homescreen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates,

then tap

2 Tap Icon size, then select an option.

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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 you download.

To view all applications on the Application screen

1 Tap . 2 Flick left or right on the Application screen.

You can also search for applications by swiping left or right from the Application screen.

To enable or disable the recommended apps listings

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, then tap

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

You can also search for applications by swiping down or right from the Application screen.

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 Homescreen

1 On 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.

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

your ﬁnger.

To Move an Application on the Application Screen

1 When the Application screen is open, tap . 2 Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps. 3 Touch 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

Whether an app can be uninstalled or disabled depends on the app, and if it was preinstalled on your device or downloaded. Downloaded apps can be uninstalled. Pre-installed apps cannot be uninstalled, only disabled if the app supports this. If you disable a preinstalled app, you can enable it again under Settings > Apps.

1 Touch and hold the application you want to uninstall or disable. 2 Tap > DISABLE to disable an app, or OK 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.

to exit while others are

Navigating applications overview

Clear all – Close all the recently used applications

2 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application

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

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

5 Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application

To open the recently used applications window

• Press .

To 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 an application, tap or .

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.

1 Application 1

2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows

3 Application 2

4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application

5 Home key – Go back to the Homescreen

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 center.

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 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 Home screen

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

customization menu appears, then tap Widgets.

2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.

To Resize a Widget

1 Touch and hold a widget until 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.

Shortcuts and folders overview

Access an application using a shortcut

2 Access a folder containing applications

To add an application shortcut to your Homescreen

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

vibrates.

2 In the customization menu, tap 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

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 Homescreen and lockscreen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring dierent colors and patterns.

A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Homescreen and lockscreen.

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 Tap Settings > Wallpapers > Xperia Home. 2 Select a wallpaper and tap Apply. Select an option.

You can also use a photo as your wallpaper. Instead of selecting a wallpaper from the option shown, tap Photos or Album. Choose a photo and tap Set wallpaper.

To set a theme

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

vibrates.

2 Tap Themes. 3 Choose 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 the Album application.

To take a screenshot

1 Long-press the power key until a prompt window appears. 2 Tap .

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

To view your screenshot

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

Notiﬁcations

Notiﬁcations inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notiﬁcations, as well as activities in progress like ﬁle downloads. Notiﬁcations

appear in the following places:

• The status bar

• The notiﬁcation panel

• The lock screen

• The app icon

To open or close the Notiﬁcation panel

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

double-tap it.

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

After opening the the status bar down again.

Notiﬁcation panel, you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging

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 downward 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.

If there is a long list of notiﬁcations, scroll down to ﬁnd the CLEAR ALL button.

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.

Notiﬁcation display options on the lockscreen

Don't show notiﬁcations at all

Show all notiﬁcation content

Hide sensitive notiﬁcation content

To select the notiﬁcations to display on the lock screen

1 Find and tap Settings > Notiﬁcations. 2 Tap , and then tap On the lock screen. 3 Select an option.

You won't get any notiﬁcations on the lockscreen.

Get all notiﬁcations on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in 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 Notiﬁcations settings menu.

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

You can keep this feature, tap the Keep notiﬁcations on lock screen slider.

notiﬁcations on the lock screen until you swipe to dismiss them. To enable

Notiﬁcation levels and options for speciﬁc applications

Block all

Sounds and vibrations o Block sound and screen notiﬁcations.

Block all notiﬁcations from the selected app.

On the lock screen Show or hide all notiﬁcation content on the lockscreen.

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

You can set notiﬁcation channels to categorize notiﬁcation levels. Long-press a notiﬁcation to change the notiﬁcation categories.

Priority only.

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.

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 Find and tap Settings > Notiﬁcations > 2 Tap 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

Mobile data is disabled

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

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