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User guide
Xperia XA2 Plus
H3413/H4413/H4493
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Contents
Getting started............................................................................. 6
About this User guide...................................................................... 6
Overview.......................................................................................... 7
Assembly - Single SIM..................................................................... 8
Assembly - Dual SIM........................................................................ 9
Screen protection........................................................................... 10
Starting your device for the rst time........................................... 10
Why do I need a Google account?................................................. 11
Device security............................................................................ 12
Making sure your device is protected............................................ 12
Screen lock...................................................................................... 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
Home screen.................................................................................. 21
Application screen......................................................................... 23
Shortcuts for easy actions............................................................. 24
Navigating applications................................................................. 24
Widgets.......................................................................................... 27
Shortcuts and folders..................................................................... 27
Background and themes............................................................... 29
Taking a screenshot....................................................................... 29
Notications................................................................................... 29
Icons in the status bar................................................................... 32
Battery and maintenance........................................................... 35
Charging your device..................................................................... 35
Battery and power management.................................................. 36
Updating your device.................................................................... 38
Maintenance using a computer.................................................... 40
Storage and memory..................................................................... 41
Backing up and restoring content................................................. 42
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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 mobile data connection.......................................... 49
Controlling data usage................................................................... 51
Selecting a SIM card for data trac.............................................. 52
Selecting mobile networks............................................................ 52
Synchronising data on your phone........................................... 54
Synchronising with online accounts............................................. 54
Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.................... 54
Basic settings............................................................................. 56
Accessing settings......................................................................... 56
Volume, vibration and sound........................................................ 56
Silence your device with Do not disturb........................................ 57
Screen settings.............................................................................. 58
Screen pinning............................................................................... 59
Application settings...................................................................... 60
Resetting your applications........................................................... 61
Language settings......................................................................... 62
Date and time................................................................................ 62
Enhancing the sound output........................................................ 62
Multiple user accounts.................................................................. 63
Typing text.................................................................................. 66
On-screen keyboards.................................................................... 66
Editing text..................................................................................... 67
Auto-ll .......................................................................................... 67
Calling......................................................................................... 68
Making calls................................................................................... 68
Receiving calls............................................................................... 69
Forwarding calls............................................................................. 70
Blocking a number......................................................................... 71
Contacts...................................................................................... 72
Adding and editing contacts......................................................... 72
Grouping contacts......................................................................... 73
Transferring contacts..................................................................... 73
Backing up contacts....................................................................... 74
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Messaging and chat................................................................... 76
Reading and sending messages................................................... 76
Messaging settings........................................................................ 77
Video chat...................................................................................... 78
Setting up email............................................................................. 78
Music........................................................................................... 79
Transferring music to your device ................................................ 79
Listening to music.......................................................................... 79
Listening to the radio..................................................................... 81
Camera....................................................................................... 83
Getting to know your camera....................................................... 83
Exposure, colour and light conditions.......................................... 86
Setting the right focus................................................................... 90
People, seles and smiling faces.................................................. 90
Portrait sele.................................................................................. 91
Moving objects.............................................................................. 92
Using camera apps........................................................................ 93
Resolution and memory................................................................ 94
Diagnosing your camera............................................................... 96
Additional camera settings........................................................... 96
Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 99
Viewing photos and videos........................................................... 99
Album home screen menu.......................................................... 100
Sharing and managing photos and videos................................. 101
Hiding photos and videos............................................................ 102
Connectivity.............................................................................. 103
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.............. 103
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................ 103
NFC (Near Field Communication)................................................. 103
Bluetooth wireless technology.................................................... 106
Smart apps and features that save you time.......................... 108
Using your device as a wallet...................................................... 108
Clock and Calendar................................................................... 109
Calendar....................................................................................... 109
Clock............................................................................................. 109
Accessibility............................................................................... 112
Magnication................................................................................ 112
Font size........................................................................................ 112
Display size................................................................................... 112
Colour correction.......................................................................... 112
TalkBack........................................................................................ 113
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Mono audio................................................................................... 113
Switch Access................................................................................ 113
Support and legal...................................................................... 114
Support application...................................................................... 114
Restarting, resetting and repairing.............................................. 114
Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines.......................................... 115
Legal information......................................................................... 116
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia XA2 Plus User guide for the Android™ 8.0 software version. If
you’re not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in
the Settings menu.
Note
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 aected in an update. For
more information about software updates, see
To check the current software version and model number of your device
• Find and tap Settings > System > About phone. The current software version is
displayed under Build number. The current model number is displayed under
Model.
Updating your device
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
mobile network. Please contact your network operator or service provider to
determine the availability of any specic 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.
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Overview
1 Second microphone
2 Ear speaker
3 Proximity/Light sensor
4 Front camera
5 Headset jack
6 Charging/Notication light
7 Volume/Zoom key
8 Power key
9 Camera key
10 Speaker
11 USB port/Charger
12 Primary microphone
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13 Wi-Fi /Bluetooth®/GPS antenna
14 Flash LED
15 Main camera
16 NFC™ detection area
17 Nano SIM/Memory card slot
18 Fingerprint sensor
19 Main antenna
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
Note
To prevent data loss, make sure you 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.
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To insert a nano SIM card and a memory card
Note
Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device.
1 Drag out the SIM card tray.
2 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot.
3 Place the SIM card securely in the SIM card tray.
4 Gently push the tray back into the slot until it ts into place.
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
Note
To prevent data loss, make sure you 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.
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To insert the nano SIM cards and the memory card
Note
Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device.
1 Drag out the nano SIM card tray.
2 Insert the memory card in the correct orientation into the memory card slot.
3 Place the main SIM card (SIM1) securely in the SIM card tray.
4 Place the second SIM card (SIM2) securely in the SIM card tray.
5 Gently push the tray back into the slot until it ts into place.
Screen protection
Note
Before using your device, remove the protection lm by pulling up on the protruding tab.
Screen covers and protectors may help you protect your device against damage.
We recommend 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.
Starting your device for the rst time
It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before
starting up your device for the rst time. You can still use your device while it is
charging. For more information on charging, see
35.
The rst time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to congure basic
settings, personalise your device, and sign in to your accounts, for example a
Google™ account.
To turn on your device
1 Long press the power key
until your device vibrates.
2 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap (Done icon).
3 Wait a moment for your device to start.
Charging your device
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Hint
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap
(Backspace icon).
To turn o the device
1 Long press the power key
until the options menu opens.
2 Tap Power o.
Note
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Why do I need a Google account?
Your 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. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google account. For
example, a Google account enables you to do the following:
• Download and install applications from Google Play.
• Synchronise your email, contacts, and calendar using Gmail.
• Chat with friends using the Google Duo™ application.
• Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™
web browser.
• Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia
Companion.
• Remotely nd, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the Find my device
services.
For more information about Android and Google, go to
support.google.com
.
http://
Note
It is crucial to remember your Google account user name and password, since in some
situations, you may need it to identify yourself for security reasons. If you fail to give your
Google user name and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have
more than one Google account, make sure to enter the details for the relevant account.
To set up a Google account on your device
1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account > Google.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
Hint
You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you rst start your device,
or go online later and create an account at
https://myaccount.google.com/
.
To remove a Google account
1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts.
2 Select the Google account that you want to remove.
3 Tap Remove account.
4 Tap Remove account again to conrm.
Note
If you remove your Google account, any security features that are linked to your Google
account will no longer be available.
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Device security
Making sure your device is protected
Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or
theft.
Note
When using a security option to protect your device, it is crucial to remember the details
provided at set up.
Screen lock
Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, pattern, or
ngerprint to prevent others from 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.
Hint
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.
Hint
Dual SIM devices have two IMEI numbers.
Backup
Back up the content on your device in case your device is damaged, lost or stolen.
See
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Screen lock
When the screen is locked you have to unlock it with a swipe gesture or with your
personal pattern, PIN, password or ngerprint. 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 Home screen.
• Pattern: draw a simple pattern with your nger 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 nger on the sensor to unlock your device.
Fingerprints need to be registered with Fingerprint Manager before use. To
congure the notications on the lock screen, see
Hint
The Smart Lock feature lets you set your device to unlock automatically in certain situations,
such as when connected to a Bluetooth device or carrying your device with you. Go to
http://www.support.google.com/
and search “smart lock” for more information.
To create or change a screen lock
Note
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.
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
2 If requested, conrm 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 key to lock the screen,
set the screen lock activation time and create a lock screen message by tapping
(Settings icon).
Notications
on page 29.
Hint
If you use a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account, the EAS security settings may
limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password. Contact your network administrator to
check the implemented network security policies.
Fingerprint Manager
Register your ngerprint to use it as an additional security method for unlocking
your device or authenticating purchases. You can register up to 5 ngerprints on
your device.
The pattern, PIN, or password screen lock serves as a backup unlock method when
a ngerprint is used as a screen lock. Before registering your ngerprint, make sure
the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture.
To register a ngerprint for the rst time
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
2 Tap Next. If prompted conrm 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 ngerprint registration.
To register additional ngerprints
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
2 Conrm your pattern, PIN, or password.
3 Tap Add ngerprint, then follow the on-screen instructions.
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To delete a registered ngerprint
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
2 Conrm your pattern, PIN, or password.
3 Tap the registered ngerprint, then tap DELETE > DELETE.
To rename a registered ngerprint
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
2 Select a registered ngerprint in the list, then enter a name and tap OK.
SIM card protection
You can lock and unlock each SIM card that 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 that 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 network operator.
To set up a SIM card lock
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > SIM card lock.
2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card.
3 Tap the Lock SIM card switch 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 > 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
(Done icon).
2 Enter a new PIN code and tap (Done icon).
3 Re-enter the new PIN code and tap (Done icon).
Note
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
Note
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 trac.
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 page 70.
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To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM.
2 Tap the SIM1 and SIM2 switches to enable or disable the SIM cards.
To rename a SIM card
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM.
2 Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it.
3 Tap OK.
To select which SIM card handles data trac
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Mobile data.
2 Select the SIM card you want to use for data trac.
Hint
For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, for
example, LTE.
Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device
Your device has one or two unique identication 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
(Phone icon).
2 Tap (Dialpad icon).
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 card tray.
2 Remove the memory card from its slot.
3 Drag the strip outwards using your ngernail. The strip displays the IMEI
number(s).
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Finding, locking or erasing a lost device
Google oers 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.
For additional information about Find my device, go to
support.google.com/
Note
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 which you have set up on your device as an owner. If you can’t give this
information during the setup, you won’t be able to use your device at all after a reset.
and search for “Find my device.”
To verify that your device can be found
• Go to
https://www.google.com/android/nd
and sign in using your Google
account.
https://
Using location services
Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use
information from your mobile 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 to 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 mobile network.
In order to use your device to nd out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
Note
You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your device.
To enable or disable location services
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Location.
2 Tap the switch to enable or disable location services.
Improving GPS accuracy
The rst 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, make sure you have a clear view of
the sky. Stand still and don’t cover the GPS antenna. GPS signals can pass through
clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as 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.
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Touching and holding
• Move an item.
• 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.
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Swiping and scrolling
• Scroll up and down, or left and right.
• Swipe left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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
• Briey 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 13.
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 switch to enable or disable the function.
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Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It’s similar to the
desktop on a computer screen. The number of Home screen panes is represented
by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that is currently displayed.
To go to the Home screen
• Tap
(Home button).
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of twenty panes)
and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main
Home screen pane.
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To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Swipe left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap
Note
When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main
Home screen pane cannot be changed.
(Set pane icon).
To add a pane to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Swipe the panes all the way to the right or left, then tap
Note
When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and additional
panes cannot be added to the left.
(Add pane icon).
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Swipe left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap
(Delete pane icon) on the top-right corner of the pane.
Home screen settings
To disable or uninstall an application from the Home screen
Note
Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from
Settings > Apps & notications > App info. Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled.
1 Touch and hold the application you want to disable or uninstall. If it can be
disabled or uninstalled, (Uninstall app icon) appears.
2 Tap (Uninstall app icon) > DISABLE if the app came pre-installed on your device
or tap (Uninstall app icon) > OK if the app was downloaded and you would like
to uninstall it.
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To adjust the grid size of the screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Grid, then select a size.
3 Tap APPLY.
To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then
(Home screen settings icon).
tap
2 Tap Icon size, then select an option.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you
download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1 Tap (App tray icon).
2 Swipe left or right on the Application screen.
Hint
You can also search for recently viewed apps by swiping left from the Application screen.
To enable or disable the recommended apps listings
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap (Home screen
settings icon).
2 Tap the App recommendations switch.
To open an application from the Application screen
• When the Application screen is open, swipe left or right to nd 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.
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2 Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
Hint
You can also search for applications by swiping right from the Application screen.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1 When the Application screen is open, tap (Menu icon).
2 Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device
vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release it.
To move an application on the Application screen
1 When the Application screen is open, tap (Menu icon).
2 Make sure that Own order is selected under Sort apps.
3 Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, then drag it to the new
location.
Shortcuts for easy actions
You can access shortcuts directly from your app icons to uninstall downloaded
apps or reveal more quick options. For example, touch and hold the Calendar icon
to create a new event or set a reminder. All apps have a shortcut to App info,
where you can adjust notication settings and permissions. You can go to App info
by tapping (App info icon).
To use shortcuts for easy actions
1 Touch and hold the desired app icon on your Home or Application screen.
2 Select from the options that appear. For example, tap (App info icon) to go to
App info, or tap (Uninstall app icon) to disable or uninstall the application.
Hint
If (Uninstall app icon) is not shown, tap (App info icon) for more options.
To disable or uninstall an application from the Application screen
Note
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 & notications > App info.
1 Touch and hold the application you want to disable or uninstall. If it can be
disabled or uninstalled, (Uninstall app icon) appears.
2 Tap (Uninstall app icon) > DISABLE if the app came pre-installed on your device
or tap (Uninstall app icon) > OK if the app was downloaded and you would like
to uninstall it.
Hint
If (Uninstall app icon) is not shown, tap (App info icon) for more options.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation buttons and the
recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
recently used applications. The navigation buttons are the back button, the home
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button, and the recent apps button. You can also pop open two applications on
the screen at once using the Split screen mode, if the application supports multiwindow function. Some applications get closed when you tap the home button
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 o the next time you open the application.
Navigating applications overview
1 Clear all – Close all the recently used applications
2 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
3 Recent apps button – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar
4 Home button – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back button – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
• Tap (Recent apps button).
To quickly switch between recently used applications
• Quickly tap (Recent apps button) twice.
To close all the recently used applications
• Tap
(Recent apps button) and then tap Clear all.
To open a menu in an application
• While using an application, tap (Menu icon) or (Options icon).
Note
A menu is not available in all applications.
Split screen mode
Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if
you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time.
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Split screen overview
1 Application 1
2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows
3 Application 2
4 Split screen button – Select a recently used application
5 Home button – Go back to the Home screen
6 Back button – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
Note
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 touch
and hold (Recent apps button). The application will be assigned to the rst part
of the split screen.
3 Select the second desired application from the thumbnail list.
4 If you want to resize the split screen windows, drag the split screen border in the
centre.
5 To exit Split screen mode, touch and hold (Split screen button) while the split
screen windows are displayed.
One-handed operations
You can activate the one-handed operation mode to use your device with one
hand.
To enable or disable one-handed operations
1 Find and tap Settings > One-handed operations.
2 Tap the Resize screen switch to enable or disable the function.
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3 T
(Home button), then drag your thumb from the right corner to the centre of
ap
the scr
T
een.
Note
ap the Optimised apps switch to customise the options for One-handed operations.
To adjust the position of the screen
1 To move the screen to the left side or to the right side, tap (Left arrow icon) or
(Right arrow icon) accordingly.
2 T
o move the screen upwards or downwards, drag the horizontal stripes at the edge
of the resized screen.
3 To resize the screen, drag the three diagonal stripes at the edge of the resized
screen.
Hint
To return to full screen mode, tap (Resize screen icon).
Widge
ts
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen.
They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see
basic weather information directly on your Home screen. When you tap the
widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets
from Google Play.
To add a widget to the Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, 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, then release it.
2 If the widget can be resized, the Resize option appears. For example, the Calendar
widget is one that can be resized.
3 Tap Resize and drag the dots to shrink or expand the widget.
4 To conrm the new size, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
• Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, then drag it to the new
location.
To remove a widget
• Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, 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.
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Shortcuts and folders overview
1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
3 Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application gets
added to the Home screen.
To move an item on the Home screen
• Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the new
location.
To remove an item from the Home screen
• Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to Remove
from home screen.
To create a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until the device vibrates, then
drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until the device vibrates, 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 eld.
3 Enter the new folder name and tap DONE.
Hint
You can also use a shortcut for easy action. Touch and hold the folder name and tap
Rename.
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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 dierent
colours and patterns.
A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your
Home screen and Lock screen. Live wallpapers add visual eects to your
interactions with the touchscreen, letting the display change dynamically.
Themes can include a wallpaper, a screensaver, title bars, and a sound scheme that
all t together to create a unique look and feel for your device.
To change your wallpaper
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Wallpapers.
3 To set the same wallpaper for the Lock and Home screens, select the wallpaper
and tap APPLY. To set dierent wallpapers, rst tap the Lock or Home screen
preview. Choose a wallpaper for that screen and tap SELECT > APPLY.
Hint
You can also use a photo as your wallpaper. Instead of selecting a wallpaper from the
options shown, tap Photos. Choose a photo and tap SELECT > APPLY.
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.
Note
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 the options menu opens.
2 Tap (Screenshot icon).
Hint
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 Notication panel.
2 Tap the screenshot.
Notications
Notications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notications as well as activities in progress such as le downloads. Notications
appear in the following places:
• The status bar
• The notication panel
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• The lock screen
• The app icon
To open or close the Notication panel
1 To open the Notication panel, drag the status bar downwards, or simply double-
tap it.
2 To close the Notication panel, drag or swipe the panel upwards.
Hint
After opening the Notication panel, you can access the Quick settings panel by dragging
the status bar down again.
To take action on a notication in the Notication panel
• Tap the notication.
Hint
You can directly reply to chat or email messages in the Notication panel.
To dismiss a notication from the Notication panel
• Swipe the notication left or right.
Note
Not all notications can be dismissed.
Hint
To snooze a notication, drag the notication slowly to the side and tap (Snooze icon).
Notications can be snoozed for 15, 30 minutes or 1 or 2 hours.
To expand a notication on the Notication panel
• Tap (More options icon) to expand and view more information about the
notication without opening the app.
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Note
Not all notications are expandable.
To clear all notications from the Notication panel
• Tap Clear all.
Hint
If there is a long list of notications, scroll down to nd the Clear all button.
To take action on a notication from the lock screen
• Double-tap the notication.
To dismiss a notication from the lock screen
• Swipe the notication left or right.
To expand a notication on the lock screen
• Drag the notication downwards.
Note
Not all notications are expandable.
Notication display options on the lock screen
Don't show
You won’t get any notications on the lock screen.
notications at
all
Show all
notication
content
Get all notications on the lock screen. When you have this
setting turned on, keep in mind that all content (including the
content of incoming emails and chat messages) will be visible
on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant apps as
Hide sensitive notication content in the Congure
notications settings menu.
Hide sensitive
notication
content
You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your
screen lock in order for this setting to be available. Contents
hidden is displayed on the lock screen when sensitive
notications arrive. For example, you’ll get a notication for an
incoming email or chat, but the content won’t be visible on
your lock screen.
To select the notications to display on the lock screen
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications > Congure notications.
2 Tap Show notications.
3 Select an option.
Hint
You can keep notications on the lock screen until you swipe to dismiss them. To enable this
feature, tap the Keep notications switch under Congure notications.
Setting the notication level for an app
Allow
Allow sound Allow all notications from the selected app.
Show notications Show or hide all notication content on the lock
notication dot Show notication dots.
screen.
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Interrupts in Priority
only
Note
You can set notication channels to categorise notication levels. Touch and hold a
notication to change the notication categories.
Receive notications from this app even when Do not
disturb is set to Priority only.
To set the notication level for an app
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications > App info.
2 Select the desired app, then tap App notications.
3 Tap the switches to adjust notication settings as desired.
Notication light
The notication light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a ashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The
notication light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
Note
When the notication light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status
warning, for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent.
To enable or disable the notication light
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications > Congure notications.
2 Tap the Blink light switch 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
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 or captive portal
network. After a successful login, the cross mark disappears.
If Google is blocked in your area, the cross mark may appear even when the device is connected
to a network and there is a Wi-Fi working internet connection.
Battery status
The battery is charging
Airplane mode is activated
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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
Synchronisation is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronisation
Note
Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services
represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
To manage status bar icons
1 Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons.
2 Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to display in the status
bar.
Notication icons
New text message or multimedia message
Ongoing call
Missed call
Call on hold
Single SIM device: Call forwarding is turned on
Dual SIM device: Call forwarding is turned on
New voicemail message
New email message
Downloading data
Uploading data
Mobile data is disabled
Perform a basic setup of your device
A software update is available
System updates are available
Downloading system updates
Install the downloaded system updates
STAMINA mode is activated
Ultra STAMINA mode is activated
Battery Care is activated
Screenshot captured
A song is playing
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Internal storage is 75% full — tap to transfer data to a memory card
Warning
More undisplayed notications
Note
Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. This list is for reference
purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
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To block an application from sending notications
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications > App info.
2 Select the desired application, then tap App notications.
3 Tap the On switch to block application notications.
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Battery and maintenance
Charging your device
Always use an original Sony charger and USB Type-C™ cable intended for your
specic Xperia model. Other chargers and cables may increase charging time, not
charge at all, or may even damage your device. Make sure all USB ports and
connectors are completely dry before inserting the cable.
If the battery is depleted, it may take up to 30 minutes for your device to respond
to the charging. During this time, the screen may remain completely dark, not
showing the charging icon. It can take up to 4 hours for a completely drained
battery to be fully charged. Charging speed may be aected by ambient
temperature.
Note
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an
authorised Sony repair centre. Never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so
can cause damage and void your warranty.
Hint
A wall socket charger will charge your device faster than charging via computer. You can still
use your device while charging.
To charge your device
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1 Connect one end of the USB cable to the charger (or to the USB port of a
computer).
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your device. The notication
light illuminates when charging begins.
3 When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling
it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
Note
It is important to use a USB Type-C cable (provided), as other types of USB cables can
damage your device.
Hint
If the battery is completely depleted, it may take a few minutes before the notication light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notication light status
Green
Orange Battery is charging, charge level is 15–90%
Red Battery is charging, charge level is less than 15%
Battery is charging, charge level is greater than 90%
Battery and power management
Your device has an embedded battery. To get the most use from it, keep track of
the power consumed by dierent apps and features. You can also use Battery Care
to increase the battery’s lifetime. Background power-saving features are activated
by default to help you further reduce battery consumption, and additional powersaving modes are available to help you reduce battery consumption when
necessary.
Power-saving features lower the priority of certain non-essential device functions.
If you do not want an application to be aected, you can make it exempt in the
Power-saving exceptions menu. Phone calls and SMS are not aected.
Note
System updates may change the power-saving features available on your device.
To review and reduce your battery consumption
1 Find and tap Settings > Battery to view the estimated remaining battery
percentage and battery time.
2 Tap Advanced to view a list of applications and features that have consumed
battery power since the last charging cycle.
3 Tap an item to get information on how to reduce its battery consumption.
To view battery consumption for applications
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications > App info.
2 Select an application and review its battery consumption under Battery.
General usage tips to improve battery performance
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:
• Lower the screen brightness level, see
• Turn o Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and location services when you don’t need these
features.
• Turn o your device or use Airplane mode if you are in an area with no or low
network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks,
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• Use a Wi-Fi network instead of roaming when abroad. Roaming is scanning for
your home network and puts additional demands on your battery as your device
must transmit with a higher output power, see
Wi-Fi
on page 47.
• Change the synchronisation settings for your email, calendar and contacts, see
Synchronising with online accounts
on page 54.
• Check the applications that have a high battery consumption and consider the
battery saving tips provided on your device for these applications.
• Change the notication level for an application, see
• Turn o the location-sharing permission for an application, see
settings
on page 60.
• Uninstall applications that you are not using, see
Notications
on page 29.
Application
Application screen
on page 23.
• Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices
consume less battery than your device’s loudspeakers.
• Restart your device every now and then.
To make specic applications exempt from optimisation
You can make applications exempt from being optimised.
1 Find and tap Settings > Battery.
2 Tap (Menu icon) and select Power-saving exceptions. You will see a list of
applications that are not optimised.
3 To add or remove applications from this exemption list, tap APPS and select or de-
select an application from the list to edit its exception settings.
4 The list of applications that are exempt will get updated according to your settings.
Hint
You can also congure Power-saving exceptions from Settings > Apps & notications >
Advanced > Special app access > Power-saving feature.
STAMINA mode
Depending on the STAMINA level, dierent features will be restricted or disabled in
order to reduce battery consumption. These include rendering performance,
animation and screen brightness, image enhancement, background app data
syncing, vibration except for incoming calls, streaming and GPS while the screen is
o.
(STAMINA mode icon) appears in the status bar.
Note
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is,
the primary user, to activate or deactivate STAMINA mode.
To activate or deactivate STAMINA mode
1 Find and tap Settings > Battery.
2 Tap STAMINA mode and tap the switch to activate or deactivate the function.
When STAMINA mode is activated you can select additional options, for example
you can adjust the Auto-start percentage according to your preferences.
Hint
You can exempt applications from being optimised by STAMINA mode in the Power-saving
feature menu.
Ultra STAMINA mode
Your battery time is extensively prolonged, but available apps are limited and
mobile data and Wi-Fi are disabled. Calling and SMS are still available. Your Home
screen is changed and
(Ultra STAMINA mode icon) appears in the status bar.
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Note
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is,
the primary user, to activate or deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode.
To activate Ultra STAMINA mode
1 Find and tap Settings > Battery.
2 Tap Ultra STAMINA mode and then tap Activate.
3 Tap OK.
Note
You cannot exempt applications from being optimised by Ultra STAMINA mode.
To deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode
1 Drag down the status bar to access the Notication panel.
2 Tap the notication Ultra STAMINA mode active.
3 Tap OK.
Note
Deactivating Ultra STAMINA mode will restart your device.
Battery Care
Use Battery Care to increase the lifespan of your battery. This feature detects your
charging patterns and estimates the start and end time of your regular charging
period. The charging rate is controlled so that your battery reaches 100% just
before you disconnect the charger.
Note
Battery Care will not control the charging rate until it detects a regular charging cycle of at
least 4 hours over a period of several days.
To enable or disable Battery Care
1 Find and tap Settings > Battery > Battery Care.
2 Tap the switch to enable or disable Battery Care.
Hint
Learned patterns of the regular charging cycle are saved by Battery Care. Even if the
function has been disabled, it adopts to the learned patterns after enabling the function
again.
Updating your device
You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality,
enhancements, and bug xes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a
software update is available, (System update icon) appears in the status bar. You
can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update.
The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device.
However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to
use the Xperia Companion software on a PC or on an Apple Mac® computer to
update your device.
Before updating your device, consider the following:
• Ensure you have sucient storage capacity.
• If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is,
the primary user.
• System and application updates can present the features on your device in another
way than described in this User guide. The Android version might not be aected
after an update.
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To check for new software
1 If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the
owner.
2 Find and tap Settings > System > Software update.
Note
If your device has less than 500 MB of free internal memory available, you are not notied
about new software. Instead you receive a warning in the Notication panel: “Storage space
running out. Some system functions may not work.” If you receive this notication, free up
internal memory to get notications about new available software.
Updating your device wirelessly
Use the Software update application to update your device software wirelessly. The
updates you can download over a mobile network depend on your operator. It is
recommended to use a Wi-Fi network instead of a mobile network to download
new software so that you can avoid data trac costs.
To install a system update
1 If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the
owner.
2 Find and tap Settings > System > Software update.
3 If a system update is available, tap CONTINUE, then tap Install now.
To schedule a system update
1 If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the
owner.
2 Find and tap Settings > System > Software update.
3 If a system update is available, tap CONTINUE, then tap the Schedule installation
switch.
4 Tap OK > Set time.
5 Set the desired time for the software update, then tap OK.
6 Tap Schedule. Your device will be updated at the set time automatically.
To set up automatic download of system updates
1 Find and tap Settings > System > Software update.
2 Tap (Menu icon), then tap Settings > Auto update system.
3 Select the preferred option.
To enable or disable automatic updates for applications
1 Find and tap Settings > System > Software update.
2 Tap
(Menu icon), then tap Settings > Auto-update apps.
3 Select the preferred option.
To update your device using a computer
1 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
2 Make sure that the screen of your device is unlocked, and that the USB connection
mode on the device is set to Transfer les.
3 Open Xperia Companion, if it is not automatically launched.
4 Make sure that the computer can access the internet.
5 Computer: If a new software update is detected, a pop-up window appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.
Note
If you don’t have the Xperia Companion software installed on the relevant computer,
connect your device to the computer and follow the on-screen installation instructions.
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Make sure that you are using the USB Type-C cable that came with your device and that it is
properly connected to the device and computer.
Maintenance using a computer
Xperia Companion
Xperia Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and
applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia
Companion, you can:
• Update or repair your device’s software.
• Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia Transfer.
• Back up and restore content on your computer.
• Browse les on your device.
Managing les using a computer
Use a USB Type-C cable connection between a Windows computer and your device
to transfer and manage your les.
Once the two devices are connected, you can choose if you want to charge your
device, transfer les, use it as a power supply or use it for MIDI input. Your
computer will detect your device when you select the Transfer les connection
mode. The default connection mode is set to Charge this device.
With Xperia Companion, you can access the le system of your device. If you do
not have Xperia Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you
connect your device to the computer.
Note
Always use a USB cable intended for your specic Xperia model and make sure it is
completely dry.
USB connection mode
You can use the Transfer les connection mode for managing les and updating
device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft® Windows® computers.
Charging is enabled by default.
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You can also use your device as a Supply power, and charge the other connected
device. Make sure that the other device supports USB charging.
Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for
musical instrument apps.
To change USB connection mode
1 Attach a USB Type-C connector to your device.
2 Drag down the Status bar, and then tap USB charging this device.
3 Tap Transfer les, Supply power or Use device as MIDI to enable the desired
mode.
Storage and memory
Your device has several dierent storage and memory options:
• The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal
settings and data.
• You can use a removable memory card to get more storage space. Media les can
be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage.
• The dynamic memory (RAM) cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle
running applications and the operating system.
Note
You can purchase a memory card separately.
Improving memory performance
Your device memory tends to ll up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts
to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the
following:
• Always try to keep at least 500 MB of free internal storage available.
• Close running applications that you are not using.
• Clear the cache memory for all applications.
• Uninstall downloaded applications that you don’t use.
• Transfer photos, videos, and music from the internal memory to the memory card.
• If your device can’t read content on the memory card, you may need to format the
card. Note that when you format the card, all content is erased.
Note
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the
primary user, to be able to perform certain actions, such as transferring data to the memory
card and formatting the memory card.
To view the memory status
• Find and tap Settings > Storage.
To clear the cache memory for all applications
1 Find and tap Settings > Storage.
2 Tap FREE UP SPACE. If you have a memory card inserted, select Storage > Internal
shared storage > FREE UP SPACE.
Hint
When you clear the cache memory, you don’t lose any important information or settings.
To transfer media les to the memory card
1 Make sure you have a memory card inserted into your device.
2 Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card.
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3 Mark the les that you want to transfer to the memory card.
4 Tap Transfer.
To stop applications and services from running
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications > App info.
2 Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP > OK.
To format the memory card
1 Find and tap Settings > Storage.
2 Tap SD card >
(Menu icon), then tap Storage settings > Format > Erase &
format.
Note
All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you rst make
backups of all data that you want to save. To back up your content, you can copy it to a
computer. For more information, see
Managing les using a computer
on page 40.
Smart cleaner
Smart cleaner improves the device's performance by automatically optimising
storage and memory based on app usage.
To enable or disable Smart cleaner
1 Find and tap Settings > Xperia Assist.
2 Tap Smart cleaner, then tap the switch to enable or disable the function.
Note
You can also modify, copy or delete les manually if you nd and tap the Files application.
Backing up and restoring content
Generally, you should not save photos, videos, and other personal content solely
on the internal memory of your device. If your device is damaged, lost or stolen,
the data stored on its internal memory may be impossible to recover. It is
recommended to use the Xperia Companion software to make backups which save
your data safely to an external device. This method is especially recommended if
you are updating your device software to a newer Android version.
The Xperia Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data
before you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up data to
an online account, an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have
connected to your device using a USB host adapter.
With the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up data to a Google
server.
Backing up data to a computer
Use the Xperia Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or an
Apple Mac computer.
To back up your data using a computer
1 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
2 Computer: Open the Xperia Companion software if it is not automatically
launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.
3 Click Backup on the Xperia Companion main screen.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.
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To restore your data using a computer
1 Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB cable.
2 Open the Xperia Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically
launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to
select Transfer les mode on your device.
3 Click Restore on the Xperia Companion main screen.
4 Select a backup le from the backup records, then click Next and follow the on-
screen instructions to restore data to your device.
Note
If you do not have Xperia Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you
connect your device to the computer.
Backing up data with the Xperia Backup & Restore application
Using the Xperia Backup & Restore application, you can make an online or a local
data backup. You can do so manually or turn on the automatic backup function to
save data periodically.
The Xperia Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data
before you do a factory data reset.
To set up the automatic backup function
1 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up
to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is mounted properly into your device. If
you are backing up content to an online account, make sure you have signed in to
your Google account.
2 Find and tap Settings > System > Xperia Backup & Restore.
3 Tap Automatic backup.
4 To enable the automatic backup function, tap the switch.
5 Select where to save backup les.
6 If desired, select a backup frequency, the time to back up and the data to back up.
Otherwise, the backup is completed according to the default settings.
7 To save your settings, tap (Back button).
To back up content manually
1 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up
to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted into your device. If you
are backing up content to an online account, make sure you have signed in to your
Google account.
2 Find and tap Settings > System > Xperia Backup & Restore.
3 Tap More.
4 Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data that you want
to back up.
5 Tap BACK UP.
6 After the data is backed up, tap Finish.
To edit or delete a backup le
1 Find and tap Settings > System > Xperia Backup & Restore.
2 Tap More.
3 Tap Edit backup le, then select a backup source and the data types that you want
to edit.
4 To delete the selected data, tap Delete data.
5 Tap OK to conrm.
6 After the data is deleted, tap Finish.
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To restore backed up content
1 If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure that the storage
device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are restoring
content from an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your
device. If you are restoring content from Xperia Backup & Restore service, make
sure you have signed in to your Google account.
2 Find and tap Settings > System > Xperia Backup & Restore.
3 Tap Restore data, then select a restore source and the data that you want to
restore.
4 Tap Restore data.
5 After the content is restored, tap Finish.
Note
Remember that any changes that you make to your data and settings after you create a
backup - such as any new apps you install - get deleted during any subsequent restore
procedure.
Backing up data with the Google Backup & restore application
Using the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up data to a Google
server. You can also turn on the automatic restore function to restore application
data and settings when you reinstall an application.
Hint
You can back up data to a Google account under Settings > System > Backup.
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Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play
Google Play is the ocial online Google store for downloading applications,
games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications.
Before you start downloading from Google Play, make sure that you have a
working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data trac charges. For
more information, see
Note
To use Google Play, you need to have a Google account. Google Play may not be available in
all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play
1 Find and tap
(Play Store icon).
2 Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search
function.
3 Tap the item to view its details. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Note
Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device
in order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.
Updating your device
on page 38.
Hint
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the
application under Settings > Apps & notications > App info.
Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play,
you can download applications directly from other websites by following the
relevant download instructions.
Note
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Download
applications only from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any
questions or concerns.
Hint
If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can
allow downloads from sources other than Google Play. Changes made by the owner aect
all other users.
To enable or disable the downloading of applications from other sources
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications.
2 Tap Advanced > Special app access > Install unknown apps.
3 Tap the application you want to allow the installing of application from other
sources, then tap the Allow from this source switch to enable or disable.
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Internet and networks
Browsing the web
The Google Chrome web browser for Android devices comes pre-installed in most
markets. Go to
information about how to use this web browser.
To browse the web
1 Find and tap (Chrome icon).
2 If you are using Google Chrome for the rst time, select to either sign in to a
Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously.
3 Enter a search term or web address in the search and address eld, then tap
(Done icon) on the keyboard.
Internet and MMS settings
To access the internet, or send multimedia messages without Wi-Fi, you need a
mobile data connection with correct internet and MMS settings. Here are some
tips:
• For most mobile networks and operators, these settings come pre-installed on
your device so you can start using the internet and sending multimedia messages
right away.
• You can manually check for updates to the internet and MMS settings. If you
change or delete an internet or MMS setting by mistake, download the internet
and MMS settings again.
• If the Battery time preferred setting of STAMINA mode is activated to save power,
all mobile data trac gets paused when the screen is o. If this causes connection
problems, try excluding some applications and services from being paused, or
deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily.
• If you are sharing a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary
user, can download internet and messaging settings from the Settings menu, but
the downloaded settings are applicable to all users.
http://support.google.com/chrome
to get more detailed
To download internet and MMS settings
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Internet settings.
2 Tap ACCEPT. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, (Internet
settings downloaded icon) appears in the status bar and mobile data trac is
turned on automatically.
Hint
If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your
mobile or Wi-Fi network connections. Move to an open location free from obstructions or
get close to a window and then try again.
To add internet and MMS settings
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network.
2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card.
3 Tap Access point names >
4 Tap Name and enter a name of your choice, then tap OK.
5 Tap APN and enter the access point name, then tap OK.
6 Enter all other required information. If you don’t know what information is
required, contact your network operator for more details.
7 When you’re done, tap (Menu icon), then tap Save.
(Add icon).
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To view downloaded internet and MMS settings
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network.
2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card.
3 Tap Access point names.
4 To view more details, tap any of the available items.
Wi-Fi
Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device remembers the network
and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Some Wi-Fi networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get
access. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi network administrator for more information.
Available Wi-Fi networks may be open or secured. Secured networks are indicated
by (Wi-Fi lock icon) next to the Wi-Fi network name.
Note
Some Wi-Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it
manually to your list of available Wi-Fi networks.
To turn Wi-Fi on or o
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2 Tap the switch to enable or disable Wi-Fi.
Note
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2 Tap the switch to turn on Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi networks are displayed.
3 Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant
password. (Wi-Fi icon) is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
Hint
The list of available Wi-Fi networks refreshes automatically.
To add a Wi-Fi network manually
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2 Scroll down and tap Add network.
3 Enter the Network name information.
4 To select a security type, tap the Security eld.
5 If required, enter a password.
6 To edit advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced options and
then edit the options as desired.
7 Tap SAVE.
Note
Contact your Wi-Fi network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
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Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength
There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception:
• Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point.
• Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
• Don’t cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
Wi-Fi settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or when there are Wi-Fi networks
available in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks. You can also
enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi network is detected.
To enable or disable Wi-Fi network notications
1 Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on for your device.
2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
3 Scroll down and tap Wi‑Fi preferences.
4 Tap the Open network notication switch to enable or disable.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi network
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2 Tap the Wi-Fi network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
To set a Wi-Fi sleep policy
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2 Tap Wi‑Fi preferences > Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
3 Select an option.
To enable auto network switch
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2 Tap Wi‑Fi preferences.
3 Tap the Auto network switch and tap Enable.
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To nd the MAC address for your device
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2 Tap Wi‑Fi preferences > Advanced.
The MAC address is displayed in the list.
Hint
The Wi-Fi Mac address is also displayed under Settings > System > About phone > Status >
Wi‑Fi MAC address.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish
secure wireless network connections. Wi-Fi Protected Setup makes it easy for you
to set up WPA™ (Wi-Fi Protected Access®) encryption to secure your network. You
can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords.
Use one of these methods to enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup:
• Push button method – simply push a button on a Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported
device, for example, a router.
• PIN method – your device creates a random PIN, which you enter on the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup-supported device.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2 Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on.
3 Tap Wi‑Fi preferences > Advanced > WPS Push Button, then tap the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup button on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
2 Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on.
3 Tap Wi‑Fi preferences > Advanced > WPS PIN Entry.
4 On the Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your
device.
Sharing your mobile data connection
You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways.
• USB tethering: share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a
USB cable.
• Portable hotspot: share your mobile data connection with up to 10 other devices
simultaneously, including devices that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup technology.
• One-touch portable hotspot: touch devices to start sharing your mobile
connection over Wi-Fi.
• Bluetooth tethering: share your mobile data connection with up to four other
devices via Bluetooth.
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1 Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable.
2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
3 Tap the USB tethering switch, then tap OK if prompted. (USB sharing icon) is
displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
4 To stop sharing your data connection, tap the USB tethering switch or disconnect
the USB cable.
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Note
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To share your mobile connection by One-touch portable hotspot
1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
3 Tap the Portable hotspot switch to enable the function.
4 Tap One-touch portable hotspot.
5 Hold the devices together so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch,
then tap CONNECT.
Note
This function only works with devices that also support NFC Wi-Fi tethering.
To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth device
1 Make sure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are paired with each
other and that mobile data trac is activated on your device.
2 Your device: Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
Tap the Bluetooth tethering switch to enable the function.
3 Bluetooth device: Set up the device so that it obtains its network connection using
Bluetooth. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to complete
the setup. If the device runs on the Android operating system, tap the settings icon
beside the name of the device that it is paired with under Settings > Device
connection > Bluetooth > Paired devices, then mark the Internet access
checkbox.
4 Your device: Wait for (Bluetooth tethering icon) to appear in the status bar. Once
it appears, the setup is complete.
5 Tap the Bluetooth tethering switch again to disable the function.
Note
The Bluetooth tethering function is turned o every time you turn o your device or turn o
the Bluetooth function.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2 Tap Portable hotspot settings > Congure hotspot.
3 Enter the Network name information.
4 To select a security type, tap the Security eld. If required, enter a password.
5 Tap Save.
6 Tap
(Back button) and tap the Portable hotspot switch to enable the function.
7 If prompted, tap OK to conrm. (Tethering icon) appears in the status bar when
the portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active.
8 To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi, tap the Portable hotspot switch to
disable the function.
To allow a Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device to use your mobile data
connection
1 Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
3 Tap Portable hotspot settings > Congure hotspot.
4 Make sure that your portable hotspot is secured by a password.
5 Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the on-screen instructions. Alternatively, tap
(Menu icon) > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup-supported device.
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To rename or secure your Portable Hotspot
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2 Tap Portable hotspot settings > Congure hotspot.
3 Enter the Network name information.
4 To select a security type, tap the Security eld.
If required, enter a password.
5 Tap Save.
Controlling data usage
You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over
your mobile data or Wi-Fi connection during a given period. For example, you can
view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over
your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to
avoid additional charges.
Note
If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can
adjust data usage settings. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control
over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
To help reduce data usage
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage > Data Saver.
2 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function.
To turn data trac on or o
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage.
2 Tap the Mobile data switch to turn data trac on or o.
Hint
When data trac is turned o, your device can still establish Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
connections.
To set a data usage warning
1 Make sure that mobile data trac is turned on.
2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage > Billing cycle.
3 To set the warning level, tap the Set data warning switch.
4 Tap Data warning, enter the desired data limit and tap Set. You receive a warning
notication when the amount of data trac reaches the level you set.
To set a mobile data limit
1 Make sure that mobile data trac is turned on.
2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage > Billing cycle.
3 Tap the Set data limit switch, then tap OK.
4 To set the data usage limit, tap Data limit, enter the desired data limit and tap Set.
Note
Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit, mobile data trac on your device gets
turned o automatically.
To control the data usage of individual applications
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications > App info.
2 Tap the application that you want to control, then tap Data usage.
Hint
The performance of individual applications may be aected if you change the related data
usage settings.
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To check your data usage
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage.
2 To view information about the amount of data transferred via mobile data
connection, tap Mobile data usage.
3 To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi-Fi connection, tap
the Wi-Fi data usage under Data usage.
Selecting a SIM card for data trac
Note
This function only applies for Dual SIM devices.
If you are using a Dual SIM device, you can select which SIM card handles data at
any given time. You can do this during the initial setup of your device, or you can
select or change it later via the Settings menu.
To change the SIM card used for data trac
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Mobile data.
2 Select a SIM card.
Hint
For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, for
example, 4G.
Selecting mobile networks
Your device supports the use of up to three dierent networks at the same time.
You can select from the following network mode combinations:
• One WCDMA network
• One GSM network
• One WCDMA and one GSM network
• One LTE, one WCDMA, and one GSM network
Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which
mobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your
device to use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM. If
you are using a Dual SIM device, this applies to each SIM card.
Dierent status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or
mode of network that you are connected to. Refer to
see what the dierent status icons look like.
To select a network mode
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network.
2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card.
3 Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode.
To select another network manually
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network.
2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card.
3 Tap Network operators > Search networks.
4 Select a network.
Status icons
on page 32 to
Note
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you
move out of range of the manually selected network.
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To activate automatic network selection
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network.
2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card.
3 Tap Network operators > Automatic.
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Synchronising data on your phone
Synchronising with online accounts
Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other
information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™
and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. You can synchronise data automatically for
such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronise each
account manually.
To set up an online account for synchronisation
1 Tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account, then select the account that you
want to add.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create or sign in to an account.
To synchronise manually with an online account
1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts.
2 Tap the name of the account that you want to synchronise with, then tap Account
sync. A list of items appears showing what can be synchronised with the account.
3 Tap the item that you want to synchronise.
To remove an online account
1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts.
2 Select the account, then tap Remove account.
3 Tap Remove account again to conrm.
Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
If your company uses a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access
your corporate email messages, calendar appointments, and contacts directly on
your device. After setup, you can nd your information in the Email, Calendar, and
Contacts applications.
Hint
If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) account on your device, the EAS
security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password. This occurs when
your network administrator species a lock screen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise
security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to
check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices.
To set up an EAS account for synchronisation
1 Tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.
2 Enter your corporate email address and password.
3 Tap Next. If a failure occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account
manually and then tap Next.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
5 Tap Show more sync options to select a synchronisation method, a
synchronisation interval, and the data that you want to sync with your device.
6 Tap Next, then select how you want to be notied when a new email arrives.
7 Tap Next, enter a name for the corporate account, then tap Finish setup.
8 If prompted, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to set
certain security rules on your device, such as disabling voice recording and using
storage encryption.
To remove an EAS account
1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts.
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2 Select the EAS account that you want to remove.
3 Tap Remove account.
4 Tap Remove account again to conrm.
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Basic settings
Accessing settings
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings
menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel.
To open the device settings menu from the Application screen
• Find and tap Settings.
To view information about your device
• Find and tap Settings > System > About phone.
To access the Quick settings panel
• Drag the status bar downwards using two ngers.
To select which settings to display on the Quick settings panel
1 Using two ngers, drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap
2 To add a setting to the Quick settings panel, drag and drop the icon into the upper
part of the screen. To remove a setting, drag and drop the icon into the lower part
of the screen.
To rearrange the Quick settings panel
1 Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap
2 Touch and hold an icon, then move it to the desired position.
(Edit icon).
(Edit icon).
To turn on the Torch
1 Drag the status bar downwards using two ngers.
2 Tap (Torch icon).
Volume, vibration and sound
The volume and vibration can be changed either by using the volume keys or by
changing a setting. Sounds and tones can only be changed from a setting.
Note
App settings can override the selected volume, vibration and sound settings.
Volume and vibration
You can use the volume key to quickly change the ring, media or alarm volumes.
Additionally, you can set your device to vibrate
disturb option (Silent icon) to mute sounds and vibrations. For more information
about Do not disturb, see
The ring volume (Ringer volume icon) aects incoming calls and notications,
and the media volume (Media volume icon) aects music, videos, games and
other media. For example, if you change the volume while watching a video, the
media volume is changed. The alarm volume is indicated with (Alarm notication
icon).
Silence your device with Do not disturb
(Vibrate icon) or activate a Do not
on page 57.
To change the volume
1 Press the volume key up or down. This changes the ring and notication volume.
2 To change the media or alarm volumes, tap (More options icon). Use each slider
to adjust the volume.
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Hint
Tap a volume icon to quickly turn the volume on or o.
To activate vibration or Do not disturb mode
1 Long press the volume key down until
(Vibrate icon) appears to activate vibrate
mode.
2 Release the volume key and press it down again to activate Do not disturb mode.
To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls
1 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
2 Tap the Also vibrate for calls switch to enable the function.
Sounds and tones
To set the ringtone
1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.
2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card.
3 Select an option from the list or tap
saved on your device.
4 To conrm, tap DONE.
Hint
To set a specic ringtone for a contact, see
SIM users can set dierent ringtones for each SIM card.
(Add icon) and select a music le that is
Adding and editing contacts
on page 72. Dual
To set the notication sound
1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notication sound.
2 Select a sound from the list or select None to turn o all notication sounds and
set your notications to vibrate only.
3 To select a music le that is saved on your device, tap
(Add icon).
4 To conrm, tap DONE.
Note
You can change your app settings to allow a sound from a specic app even when the
notication sound is set to None. See
Notications
on page 29.
To enable or disable other sounds and tones
1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Advanced.
2 Tap the switches to enable or disable the dierent sounds and tones.
Silence your device with Do not disturb
Activate Do not disturb to mute sounds and limit vibrations and visual indications
for situations in which you do not want to be disturbed, for example at night.
To activate Do not disturb
1 Drag the status bar downwards using two ngers to access the Quick settings
panel.
2 Tap (Do not disturb icon).
3 Tap (More options icon) to set the limitation level.
4 Select the limitation level by tapping Total silence, Alarms only or Priority only.
5 Set how long you want Do not disturb to be activated and tap DONE.
Hint
Do not disturb can also be activated by pressing the volume key down when your device is
in vibrate mode (Vibrate icon).
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To deactivate Do not disturb
1 Press the volume key up.
2 If Priority only is set, tap Turn o now.
Hint
Do not disturb can also be deactivated by tapping (Silent icon) or (Total silence icon)
from the Quick settings panel.
Limitation levels
Total silence
All vibrations and all ring, media and alarm sounds are turned o.
Alarms only
The ring sound is turned o. Alarm and media sounds are still on.
Priority only
You only receive the notications and calls you have selected. Alarm and media
sounds are still on.
To set up Priority only
1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only.
2 Tap the switches to activate one or more options.
Hint
You can allow certain apps to bypass the priority. See
Notications
on page 29.
To block visual disturbances
1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Block visual disturbances.
2 Tap the switches to activate one or more options.
Automatic rules
You can set automatic rules to activate Do not disturb mode for specic times or
events.
To set an automatic rule
1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb.
2 Tap an automatic rule, for example Weekend.
3 Tap the options to set the rule name, time and behaviours as desired.
4 Tap the switch to activate the rule.
Hint
To create a new rule, tap Add more and follow the on-screen instructions.
Screen settings
You can change the screen’s behaviour, brightness, viewing size and quality. For
example, select a bigger font or display size for easier reading or change the icons
you see in the status bar.
If you want to change your background and theme, see
Background and themes
on page 29. To change how long you want to have the screen on before it is turned
o, see
Turning the screen on or o
on page 20.
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To change a screen setting
1 Find and tap Settings > Display.
2 Tap the setting you want to change.
3 Use the sliders, checkboxes or additional menus to adjust.
Brightness
Adjust the brightness level with the slider. You can also enable Adaptive brightness
to automatically optimise brightness based on surrounding light.
White balance
Use the sliders to adjust the white balance of your display. To revert to the default
setting, tap
(Menu icon).
Touch block
Prevent unintentional operations while your device is in a pocket or a bag. Tap the
Prevent accidental operations with screen o slider to enable or disable.
Colour gamut and contrast
Enhance the quality of photos and videos when viewing them on your device. For
example, use Super-vivid mode to make colours appear more vibrant on-screen.
Screen rotation
Set the screen to rotate automatically when the device is turned, or set it to stay in
portrait view.
Screen saver
Set up a screen saver that displays colours or a photo slideshow when your device
is charging or the screen is idle. If your device has multiple users, each user can
have individual screen saver settings.
Screen pinning
Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specic
application. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the
home button, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen
from being minimised. You can also use this feature when you lend your device to
another person to make it harder for them to access more than one application.
For example, you can lend your device to somebody to take a photo and pin the
screen to the Camera application so that the person can't easily use other apps
such as Email.
Note
Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from
unpinning a screen and accessing your device. To protect your data, you should set up your
device to request a screen lock PIN, password, or pattern before someone can unpin the
screen.
To enable or disable screen-pinning
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen-pinning.
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2 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function.
Hint
A pattern, PIN or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work.
To pin a screen
1 Make sure that screen pinning is activated on your device.
2 Open an app and go to the screen that you want to pin.
3 Tap (Recent apps button).
4 To display the screen pinning icon, swipe upwards and tap (Screen pinning icon).
5 In the window that appears, tap GOT IT.
To unpin a screen
• On the pinned screen, touch and hold (Back button) and (Recent apps button)
until the screen is unpinned.
Hint
If you selected a security option when you activated the screen pinning function, you have
to enter your pattern, PIN or password to unlock the device before the screen can be
unpinned.
Application settings
Some apps will ask for permissions once you start using them. You can allow or
deny permissions individually for each app, either from the Settings menu or from
the Permission conrm dialog. Permission requirements depend on the app’s
design.
Allowing or denying permissions
You can choose whether to allow or deny permissions when the dialog is shown. If
you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already
been granted the necessary permissions.
To allow a permission
• To allow a permission, tap ALLOW. You can mark the Don't ask again checkbox if
you wish.
To deny a permission
• To deny a permission, tap DENY when the dialog is shown.
Hint
Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions.
Critical permissions
Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a
dialog will inform you.
To congure applications
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications.
2 Select a conguration option, for example App info, then choose an application
that you want to congure.
To allow critical permissions
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications > App permissions.
2 Select an option, then tap the relevant switch to adjust permissions.
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Allowing or denying automatic application updates
If the automatic update feature is enabled, your applications get updated without
you being asked, so you may not realise that large volumes of data are being
downloaded. In order to avoid potentially high data transfer costs, you can disable
automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi-Fi connection. You
have to disable the automatic update feature in the Play Store app to avoid the
automatic updating of apps.
To enable or disable automatic updates for all applications in the Play Store
1 Find and tap
(Play Store icon).
2 Tap (Options icon), then tap Settings > Auto-update apps.
3 Select the preferred option.
Application linking
Your device can determine the default app to handle a particular web link. This
means that if the link is set, you don’t need to select an app each time you open a
link. You can change the default app any time you want.
To manage app links from the Settings menu
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications.
2 Tap Advanced > Default Apps > Opening links.
3 Select an app, and adjust the settings as desired.
Resetting your applications
You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops
responding or causes issues with your device.
To reset application preferences
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications.
2 Tap App info > (Menu icon) > Reset app preferences, then tap Reset apps.
Hint
Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device.
To clear application data
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications > App info.
2 Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA > OK.
Note
When you clear application data, data for the selected application is deleted from your
device permanently. The option to clear application data is not available for every
application or service.
To clear application cache
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications > App info.
2 Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR CACHE.
Note
The option to clear the application cache is not available for every application or service.
To clear the application default setting
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notications > App info.
2 Select an application or service, then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS.
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Note
The option to clear the application default setting is not available for every application or
service.
Language settings
You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later
time. You can also change the writing language for text input.
To change the language
1 Find and tap Settings > System > Languages & input > Languages.
2 To change the language, drag and drop the desired language to the top of the list.
If the desired language is not currently listed, tap (Add icon) to add it.
Note
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, nd and tap (Settings
icon) > (System menu icon). Then select the text beside (Keyboard icon) and select the
rst entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the language you want.
Date and time
You can change the date and time on your device.
To set the date manually
1 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time.
2 Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the switch.
3 Tap Set date.
4 Swipe left or right, or use the arrows to set the desired date.
5 Tap OK.
To set the time manually
1 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time.
2 Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the switch.
3 Tap Set time.
4 Select the relevant values for the hour and minute.
5 Tap OK.
To set the time zone manually
1 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time.
2 Disable the Automatic time zone function by tapping the switch.
3 Tap Select time zone.
4 Select an option.
Enhancing the sound output
You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound
settings such as Equaliser and Surround sound. You can enable the Dynamic
normaliser to minimise volume dierences between songs or videos.
To upgrade the quality of compressed music les
1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.
2 Enable the DSEE HX function by tapping the switch.
Note
Wired headphones that support High-Resolution Audio are needed to play back sound in a
quality equivalent to High-Resolution Audio.
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To enhance the sound output automatically
1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.
2 Enable the ClearAudio+ function by tapping the switch.
To adjust the sound settings manually using the Equaliser
1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.
2 If the ClearAudio+ function or the DSEE HX function is enabled, tap the switch to
disable it.
3 Tap Sound eects > Equaliser.
4 To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons. To choose a
preset arrangement, tap (More options icon), select an arrangement, then tap
OK to conrm.
Hint
The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no eect on voice communication
applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
To turn on the Surround sound feature
1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings > Sound eects > Surround
sound (VPT).
2 Swipe left or right to select a setting, then tap OK to conrm.
To minimise volume dierences using the Dynamic normaliser
1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings.
2 Disable the DSEE HX function by tapping the switch, if it is enabled.
3 Enable the Dynamic normaliser function by tapping the switch.
Multiple user accounts
Your device supports multiple user accounts so that dierent users can log in
separately to the device and use it. Multiple user accounts work well in situations
where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to
someone to use for a while. The user who sets up the device for the rst time
becomes the owner of the device. Only the owner can manage the accounts of
other users. Apart from the owner account, there are two dierent types of
accounts:
• Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your
device.
• Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use
your device temporarily.
Note
Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can allow
downloads from sources other than Google Play.
About the Regular User account
By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow dierent users to have dierent
home screens, wallpapers and general settings. They also get separate access to
applications and memory storage for les such as music and photos. You can add
up to seven regular user accounts on your device.
To add a regular user account
1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device
for the rst time.
2 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user.
3 Tap OK. The new account is created.
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4 Tap Set up now. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user
appears in the top-right corner.
5 Unlock the screen by swiping upwards.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user.
Hint
You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar fully downwards and tap the user icon, then tap Add user.
To delete a regular user account from your device
1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users.
3 Tap (Settings icon) beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap
Remove user > DELETE.
About the Guest User account
If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest
account for this user. In guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed
system with only the pre-installed apps. Once your guest is nished using your
device, you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh. The
guest user account is pre-installed and cannot be deleted.
To activate the guest user account
1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device
for the rst time.
2 Drag the status bar downwards using two ngers and tap
3 Tap Add guest.
(User icon).
To clear the guest session data
1 Make sure you are logged in to the guest account.
2 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users.
3 Find and tap Remove guest.
4 Tap Remove.
Hint
You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are
logged in to the guest account. Just drag the status bar downwards using two ngers and
(User icon), then tap Remove guest.
tap
Switching between multiple user accounts
To switch between multiple user accounts
1 To view the list of users, drag the status bar downwards using two ngers then tap
(User icon).
2 Tap the icon representing the user account that you want to switch to. The lock
screen for that user account appears.
Hint
When you switch to the guest account, tap Start again if you want to wipe the previous
session or tap Yes, continue to continue the previous session.
Settings for multiple user accounts
There are three dierent types of settings on devices with multiple users:
• Settings that can be changed by any user and aect all users. Examples include
language, Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, NFC and Bluetooth.
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• Settings that only aect an individual user account. Examples include automatic
data syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper.
• Settings that are only visible to the owner and aect all users, for example, VPN
settings.
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Typing text
On-screen keyboards
There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device.
Note
The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use.
One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region.
SwiftKey® keyboard
You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter
individually, or you can use the SwiftKey ow feature and slide your nger from
letter to letter to form words.
Display numbers and symbols
1
2 Switch between lower case, upper case and all caps
3 Access emojis
4 Enter a comma
5 Enter a space
6 Enter punctuation
7 Delete
8 Enter a carriage return
Hint
For more information about SwiftKey, go to
https://swiftkey.com/
.
To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text
• Tap a text entry eld.
To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation
• When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways.
Note
You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation.
To switch between dierent on-screen keyboard options
1 Find and tap Settings > System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard.
2 Tap Manage keyboards, then tap the switch to enable or disable the keyboard.
To enter text character by character
1 To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
2 To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a
list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch
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and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your nger pressed on
the keyboard, drag to and select "é".
To enter a full stop
• After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar.
To enter text using the gesture input function
1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your nger from letter to letter to
trace the word that you want to write.
2 After you nish entering a word, lift up your nger. A word suggestion appears
based on the letters that you have traced.
3 If the word that you want does not appear, tap
options and select accordingly. If the desired option does not appear, delete the
entire word and trace it again, or enter the word by tapping each letter individually.
(Backspace icon) to see other
Editing text
You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing
options by double-tapping the entered text. The editing options then become
available via an application bar.
Application bar
The following actions are available on the selected text:
• Cut
• Copy
• Paste
• Share
• Select all
Note
The Paste option only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard.
To select text
1 Double-tap a word to highlight it.
2 You can drag the tabs on both sides of the highlighted word to select more text.
To edit text
1 Double-tap a word to make the application bar appear.
2 Select the text that you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your
desired changes.
Auto-ll
Auto-ll helps you save time when lling out forms. When you enable an Autoll
service, information such as names, phone numbers, addresses, credit card
information and more is saved for re-use. Autoll with Google is enabled by
default, but you can disable it or change to another app as desired.
To select an autoll app
1 Find and tap Settings > System > Languages & input.
2 Tap Advanced > Autoll service.
3 Select an option or tap
(Add icon) to download a dierent Autoll service.
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Calling
Making calls
You can make a call by dialling a phone number manually, or use the smart dial
function to quickly nd numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a
video call, you can use the Duo video chat application on your device.
Dual SIM users can set a default SIM card for placing calls, or have the option to
select the SIM card each time you place a call. Find and tap Settings > Network &
Internet > Dual SIM > Calls to select an option.
Making calls overview
Back to call log
1
2 Delete
3 Dialpad
4 Call button
To open the dialpad
1 Find and tap
2 If the dialpad does not appear, tap (Dialpad icon).
To dial a phone number
1 Find and tap (Phone icon).
2 If the call log appears, tap (Dialpad icon) to display the dialpad.
3 Enter the phone number, and tap (Call button).
4 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card if prompted.
To make a call using smart dial
1 Find and tap (Phone icon).
2 If the call log appears, tap (Dialpad icon) to display the dialpad.
3 Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you
want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches appears.
4 Tap the contact that you want to call.
(Phone icon).
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5 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card if prompted.
To make an international call
1 Find and tap (Phone icon). The call log is displayed.
2 Tap (Dialpad icon) to display the dialpad.
3 Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.
4 Enter the country code, the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the
phone number. Then tap (Call button).
5 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card if prompted.
To add a direct dial number to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2 In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
3 Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial.
4 Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number.
To show or hide your phone number during outgoing calls
1 Find and tap
(Phone icon).
2 Tap (Menu icon) > Settings.
3 Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap
Calls.
4 Tap Additional settings > Caller ID, and choose an option.
Note
This option may not be provided by every operator.
Receiving calls
If you receive an incoming call when the device is in sleep mode or the screen is
locked, the phone application opens in full screen format. For Dual SIM devices, a
SIM icon indicates which SIM card the call is for.
If you receive an incoming call when the screen is active, the incoming call is
displayed as a oating notication, that is, in a minimised window that oats at the
top of whatever screen is open. For Dual SIM devices, SIM1 or SIM2 indicates which
SIM card the call is for. When the notication arrives, you can choose to answer the
call and open the phone application screen, or you can reject the call and stay on
the current screen.
To answer a call when the screen is inactive
• When a call comes in, swipe (Incoming call icon) up.
To answer a call when the screen is active
• When a call comes in, in the heads-up notication that appears at the top of the
screen, tap ANSWER.
Hint
Instead of answering the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping
the heads-up notication window. Using this method, you get more options to manage the
call. For example, you can decide to reject the call with a message.
To reject a call when the screen is inactive
• When a call comes in, swipe (Incoming call icon) down.
To reject a call when the screen is active
• When a call comes in, in the heads-up notication that appears at the top of the
screen, tap DECLINE.
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Hint
Instead of rejecting the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping
the heads-up notication window. This way you get more options to manage the call. For
example, you can decide to reject the call with a message.
To mute the ringtone for an incoming call
• When you receive the call, press the volume key.
Rejecting a call with a text message
You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and
stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact.
You can select from a number of predened messages available on your device, or
you can create a new message. You can also create your own personalised
messages by editing the predened ones.
To reject a call with a text message when the screen is inactive
1 When an incoming call arrives, drag (Reject with reply icon) to the centre of the
screen.
2 Select a predened message or tap Write new message.
To reject a call with a text message when the screen is active
1 When an incoming call arrives, tap the heads-up notication window where the
phone number or the name of the contact is displayed.
2 Drag (Reject with reply icon) to the centre of the screen.
3 Select a predened message or tap Write new message.
To reject a second call with a text message
1 When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag (Reject with reply icon) to the
centre of the screen.
2 Select a predened message or tap Write new message.
To edit the text message used to reject a call
1 Find and tap
(Phone icon).
2 Tap (Menu icon) > Settings.
3 Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap
Calls.
4 Tap Reject call with message.
5 Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
6 Tap OK.
Forwarding calls
You can direct calls to a dierent recipient, for example, to another phone number
or another device.
If you are using a Dual SIM device, you can also forward calls that come in on SIM
card 1 to SIM card 2 when SIM card 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is
called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually.
To forward calls
1 Find and tap (Phone icon).
2 Tap (Menu icon) > Settings.
3 Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap
Calls.
4 Tap Call forwarding > Voice, then select an option.
5 Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on.
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To turn o call forwarding
1 Find and tap (Phone icon).
2 Tap (Menu icon) > Settings.
3 Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap
Calls.
4 Tap Call forwarding > Voice.
5 Select an option, then tap Turn o.
To enable the Dual SIM reachability function
Note
This function only applies for Dual SIM devices.
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Dual SIM reachability.
2 Under Dual SIM reachability, tap the switch to enable the function.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
Hint
If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it, check that you have
entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card. In some cases, the numbers are
detected automatically during setup. Otherwise, you are prompted to enter them manually.
Blocking a number
You can block certain numbers from calling you and from sending you messages.
Select from stored numbers or type in a number yourself.
To block a stored number
1 Find and tap (Phone icon).
2 Touch and hold the number you want to block.
3 Tap Block number, then tap BLOCK. Calls and texts from this number are blocked.
To block a number by typing the number
1 Find and tap (Phone icon).
2 Tap (Menu icon) > Settings > Block numbers > Add a number.
3 Enter the phone number you want to block, then tap BLOCK. Calls and texts from
this number are blocked.
To unblock a blocked number
1 Find and tap (Phone icon).
2 Tap (Menu icon) > Settings > Block numbers.
3 Tap (Cancel icon) next to the phone number you want to unblock, then tap
UNBLOCK. Calls and texts from this number are no longer blocked.
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Contacts
Adding and editing contacts
You can add, edit or delete contacts on your device and from synchronised
accounts. Add contact pictures or set individual ringtones to personalise contacts.
You can also edit contact information about yourself.
To add a contact
1 Find and tap (Contacts icon).
2 Tap (Add new contact icon).
3 If you’re adding a contact for the rst time and have multiple accounts
synchronised to your device, select an account. This becomes the default account
for saving your contacts. Later you can select where to save the contact by tapping
(Add new contact icon) > Saving to.
4 Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5 When you’re nished, tap SAVE.
Note
To change the default setting for saving your contacts, tap (Options icon) and select the
new account. Alternatively, select Phone contact to save contacts only to your device. To
move an existing contact to a new account, you must create the contact again and save it to
the new account.
Hint
If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact’s phone number, you do not
have to edit the number again when you make calls from abroad.
To edit a contact
1 Find and tap
(Contacts icon).
2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap (Edit icon).
3 Edit the desired information.
4 When you are nished, tap SAVE.
Note
Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details.
To add or remove a contact picture
1 Find and tap
(Contacts icon).
2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap (Edit icon).
3 Tap (Camera icon), then select an option.
4 After the picture is updated, tap SAVE.
Hint
You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application. If you want to
add a picture that is saved to an online account, you must download the picture rst.
To personalise the ringtone for a contact
1 Find and tap
(Contacts icon).
2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap (Menu icon) > Set ringtone.
3 Select a ringtone or tap (Add icon) to select a music le saved on your device.
4 Tap DONE.
To send all calls to voicemail for a contact
1 Find and tap (Contacts icon).
2 Select the desired contact.
3 Tap (Menu icon) > Route to voicemail.
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To delete contacts
1 Find and tap (Contacts icon).
2 Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.
3 Tap (Delete icon), then tap DELETE.
4 To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you
want to delete.
5 Tap (Delete icon), then tap DELETE.
To edit contact information about yourself
1 Find and tap
2 Tap (Options icon) > My info.
3 Tap (Edit icon), then enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4 When you are nished, tap SAVE.
To create a new contact from a text message
1 Find and tap (Messages icon).
2 Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Add contact.
3 Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4 Edit the contact information and tap SAVE.
(Contacts icon).
Grouping contacts
You can create contact labels to organise groups of related contacts. You can name
your groups as "Family" or "Friends" to dierentiate them from your other contacts.
To create a new label for a group
1 Find and tap (Contacts icon).
2 Tap (Options icon), then tap Create label.
3 Select where to store your contacts.
4 Type a Label name, then tap OK.
To delete a group label
1 Find and tap (Contacts icon).
2 Tap (Options icon), then tap the label you want to delete.
3 Tap (Menu icon), then tap Delete label.
Transferring contacts
There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync
contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device.
If you sync the contacts in your old device with an online account, you can transfer
your contacts to your new device using that account.
You can also copy contacts to a memory card, use Bluetooth technology, or save
contacts to a SIM card. For more specic information about transferring the
contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.
Transferring contacts using an online account
If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online
account, for example, Google Sync™ or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, you can
transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.
To turn auto-sync data on or o
1 Find and tap
2 Tap (Options icon), then tap Settings.
(Contacts icon).
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3 Tap Accounts, then tap the Automatically sync data switch to enable or disable
the function.
4 Tap OK.
Note
You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts
with it.
Other methods for transferring contacts
There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new
device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, or use Bluetooth
technology. For more specic information about transferring the contacts from
your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.
To import contacts from a memory card
1 Find and tap (Contacts icon).
2 Tap (Options icon), then tap Settings > Import > SD card or internal storage
(.vcf le).
3 Select where to store your contacts.
4 Tap (Options icon), then select SD card.
5 Select the les that you want to import by tapping them.
To import contacts using Bluetooth technology
1 Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to
visible.
2 When you are notied of an incoming le to your device, drag the status bar
downwards and tap the notication to accept the le transfer.
3 Tap Accept to start the le transfer.
4 Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the
notication.
5 Tap the received le and select where to store your contacts.
To import contacts from a SIM card
1 Find and tap (Contacts icon).
2 Tap (Options icon), then tap Settings > Import.
3 Single SIM users, tap Import from SIM card. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card.
4 Select where to store your contacts.
5 Select contacts to import, then tap Import.
Backing up contacts
You can use internal storage, a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts.
To export all contacts to a memory card
1 Find and tap (Contacts icon).
2 Tap (Options icon) > Settings > Export > to SD card or internal storage (.vcf
le).
3 Tap (Options icon) > SD card.
4 Select a destination folder, then tap SAVE.
To export contacts to a SIM card
Note
When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to
memory limitations on SIM cards.
1 Find and tap (Contacts icon).
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2 Tap (Options icon) > Settings > Export.
3 Single SIM users, tap Export to SIM card. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card to
export to.
4 Tap OK.
5 Select contacts to export, then tap Export.
6 Select an option, then tap OK.
To export all contacts to internal storage
1 Find and tap (Contacts icon).
2 Tap (Options icon) > Settings > Export > to SD card or internal storage (.vcf
le).
3 Tap (Menu icon) > Show internal storage.
4 Tap (Options icon), then tap your device’s model number beside (Internal
storage icon).
5 Select a destination folder or simply tap SAVE.
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Messaging and chat
Reading and sending messages
The Messages application shows your messages as conversations, which means
that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together.
Note
The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the
operator and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which
includes the size of added media les, is also operator dependent. Contact your network
operator for more information.
Messaging overview
Go back to the list of conversations
1
2 Call the message sender
3 View more options
4 Sent and received messages
5 Send a completed message
6 Add attachments
To create and send a message
1 Find and tap (Messages icon).
2 Tap (New message icon).
3 Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that
appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient’s number
manually.
4 If you want to send a group message, tap (Add recipient icon) to add more
recipients.
5 Dual SIM users, tap (Select SIM icon) to select the SIM card you wish to use.
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6 Enter your message text. If you want to add an attachment, tap (Add icon) and
select the relevant attachment option.
7 To send the message, tap (Send icon).
Hint
If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged
with the word Draft.
To read a received message
1 Find and tap
(Messages icon).
2 Tap the desired conversation.
3 If the message is not yet downloaded, tap it.
Hint
All received messages are saved by default to the device memory.
To reply to a message
1 Find and tap (Messages icon).
2 Tap the conversation containing the message.
3 Dual SIM users, tap (Select SIM icon) to select the SIM card you want to use.
4 Enter your reply and tap (Send icon).
To forward a message
1 Find and tap (Messages icon).
2 Tap the conversation containing the desired message.
3 Dual SIM users, tap (Select SIM icon) to select the SIM card you want to use.
4 Touch and hold the desired message, then tap (Forward message icon).
5 Select a recent contact from the list or tap New message and enter the recipient’s
name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear. If the
recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.
6 Edit the message if necessary, then tap (Send icon).
To save a le contained in a received message
1 Find and tap (Messages icon).
2 If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap it.
3 Touch and hold the le that you want to save, then select the desired option.
Messaging settings
You can change message notication settings and select whether to enable
message delivery reports.
To change your message notication settings
1 Find and tap (Messages icon).
2 Tap (Menu icon), then tap Settings.
3 Dual SIM users, tap General.
4 To set a notication sound, tap Notications > Sound, then select an option or tap
(Add icon) and select a music le that is saved on your device.
5 To conrm, tap DONE.
6 To adjust additional notication settings, tap the switches.
To enable or disable delivery reports for outgoing messages
1 Find and tap (Messages icon).
2 Tap (Menu icon), then tap Settings.
3 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Advanced.
4 Tap the Get SMS delivery reports switch to enable or disable the function.
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Note
After delivery reports are turned on, the text “Delivered” is displayed for messages that have
been successfully delivered.
Video chat
You can use the Duo video chat application on your device to chat with friends
who also use the application on Android and iOS devices.
Go to
https://support.google.com/duo/
to get more detailed information about
how to use this application.
Note
The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.
To use the Duo application
• To use the video chat application, nd and tap (Duo icon).
Setting up email
Use the email application on your device to send and receive email messages
through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the
same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts.
To set up an email account
1 Find and tap (Email icon).
2 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
Note
For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for
information on detailed settings for the email account.
To add an extra email account
1 Find and tap
(Email icon).
2 Tap (Options icon), then tap Settings > Add account.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions. If the settings for the email account cannot be
downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.
4 When you are nished, tap Next.
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Music
Transferring music to your device
There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device:
• Connect your device to a computer using a USB Type-C cable. Select Transfer les
on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the les using the
computer. See
• You can use Xperia Companion to transfer your media les between the computer
and your device.
Note
The Music application may not support all music le formats.
Listening to music
Use the Music application to listen to your favourite music.
Music player overview
Managing les using a computer
on page 40.
Minimise the full screen player
1
2 Search all songs saved to your device
3 View the play queue
4 View menu options
5 Album art (if available)
6 Add or remove a song as a favourite
7 Elapsed time of current song
8 Add a song to a playlist
9 Progress indicator – drag or tap along the line to fast-forward or rewind
10 Length of current song
11 Repeat the current song or all songs in the play queue
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12 Tap to go to the next song, touch and hold to fast-forward the current song
13 Play or pause a song
14 Tap to go to the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song
15 Shue songs in the play queue
Music home screen
1 Tap (Options icon) to open the Music menu
2 Scroll up or down to view content
3 Tap to start playing a song in the play queue
4 Play all songs in shue mode
5 Go to the music player screen
To play a song using the Music application
1 Find and tap (Music icon).
2 Tap (Options icon).
3 Select a music category.
4 Tap a song to play it.
Note
You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Make sure that you have the
necessary rights for the content you wish to use.
To edit music information and download album art
1 While a song is playing in the Music application, tap the album art in the music
player screen and then tap Edit music info.
2 Edit the information as desired.
3 To set or download album art, tap (Edit icon), then select an option.
4 When you are nished, tap SAVE.
Hint
You can also set album art to download automatically in the Music menu, under Settings.
To adjust the audio volume
• Press the volume key up or down.
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To minimise the Music application
• When a song is playing, tap (Home button) to go to the Home screen. The Music
application keeps running in the background.
To open the Music application when it is playing in the background
• While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downwards and tap
the Music notication.
• Alternatively, nd and tap (Music icon).
Listening to the radio
The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse
and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a
wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is
because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices
is connected, you can then switch the audio to the speaker, if desired.
FM radio overview
Favourites list
1
2 Radio on/o button
3 View menu options
4 Tuned frequency
5 Save or remove a channel as a favourite
6 Tuning dial
7 Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels
8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel
9 A saved favourite channel
10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel
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To listen to the FM radio
1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.
2 Find and tap (FM radio icon). The available channels appear as you scroll through
the frequency band.
Note
When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.
To move between radio channels
• Drag the frequency band left or right.
• Alternatively, tap the arrows on either side of the band to jump to the next clear
radio signal.
To start a new search for radio channels
1 When the radio is open, tap (Menu icon).
2 Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band and marks all
available channels.
To switch the radio sound to the speaker
1 When the radio is open, tap (Menu icon).
2 Tap Play in speaker.
Hint
To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, tap (Menu icon) and tap
Play in headphones.
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Camera
Getting to know your camera
1 Front camera lens
2 Select the capturing mode
3 Switch between the front and main camera
4 Use the volume keys to zoom in or out
5 Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos or record videos
6 Tap the thumbnail to view, share or edit photos and videos
7 Save your location
8 Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos
9 Go back or exit the camera
10 Capturing mode settings
11 Flash settings
Basic camera tips
• Make sure the lens is clean. A ngerprint or a little dirt can diminish photo quality.
• Use the self-timer when you need extra time to prepare, or to avoid blurred
photos.
• Check your device’s memory status often. High-resolution photos and videos
consume more memory.
To launch the camera
• Press the camera key fully down, swipe
(Camera icon) from the lock screen or tap
(Camera icon) from the Application screen.
Shutter button
The shutter button is used dierently depending on the capturing mode and
activated features.
Shutter button overview
Take a photo
Record a video/Resume recording
Pause a video
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Stop recording a video
Slow motion
Self-timer is activated
Touch capture is activated
Touch capture and Self-timer are activated
To adjust the camera settings
1 While using the camera, tap (Settings icon).
2 Select a setting or tap More.
3 When More is selected, swipe the list to view the available settings.
Note
Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.
To view, share or edit photos and videos
1 When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video.
2 Swipe left or right to view your photos and videos.
3 Tap the screen to edit a photo or video.
Hint
Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application. See
on page 99 for more options.
Viewing photos and videos
Capturing modes
Your camera is equipped with four capturing modes. Two are for taking photos, the
Superior auto mode and the Manual mode.
Superior auto optimises settings automatically for many dierent scenarios.
Manual mode is useful when you want more creative control.
Note
Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.
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Capturing modes overview
Manual
Take photos and manually adjust camera settings
Superior auto
Take photos with settings automatically optimised
Video
Record videos
Camera apps
Use photo and video apps
To select a capturing mode
• When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video or Camera
apps modes.
To switch between the main and front camera
• When using the camera, tap
and front camera.
To use the zoom
• Pinch in or out on the camera screen.
• Use the volume key.
(Switch camera icon) to switch between the main
Hint
If you zoom in three or more times, this can aect image quality. Instead, take the photo
without zoom, then crop it.
To take a photo
• Press the camera key.
• Tap the shutter button.
To record a video
1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select
(Record icon).
2 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to start or stop recording.
Note
The maximum recording time is 6 hours.
To launch the camera and take a photo at the same time
1 When using the camera, tap
(Settings icon), then tap More > Quick launch >
Launch and capture.
2 Close the settings menu and exit the camera. The setting is saved for all capturing
modes.
3 Long press the camera key to launch the camera and take a photo.
Hint
This feature can also be used for videos.
When using the camera, tap
record video.
(Settings icon), then tap More > Quick launch > Launch and
To take a photo by tapping the screen
1 When using the camera, tap
(Settings icon), then tap More > Touch capture > On
or Front camera only.
2 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes.
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3 Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo.
Hint
This feature can also be used for videos.
To take a photo when recording a video
• When recording a video, tap (Shutter button). The photo is taken as soon as you
release the shutter button.
Self-timer
Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep
your device steady and avoid blurred photos.
To use the self-timer with the main camera
1 When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap (Settings
icon).
2 Tap Self-timer and select the delay time.
3 Close the settings menu. The Self-timer setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of beeps
marks the countdown until the photo is taken.
Note
When using the front camera, tap (Self-timer icon) to set the Self-timer.
Exposure, colour and light conditions
Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. The camera
automatically detects and adjusts to ambient light conditions.
Dierent exposures are required, for example, when taking photos of faces,
moving objects or in low light.
Optimising light conditions
• Look for light with direction and colour that gives a scene shape and depth. This
type of light occurs just before sunrise and at sunset. Natural light from a window
is also good.
• For higher quality photos in low light, you need to keep the camera steady. You
can place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer.
• Even if light conditions are poor, try to take photos with and without the ash.
Sometimes the quality is better without the ash.
To use the ash
1 When using the camera, tap the ash icon displayed on the screen, for example
(Auto ash icon).
2 If required, change the ash setting.
3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video.
Note
Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.
Hint
When the background is brighter than the object, use Fill ash to remove unwanted dark
shadows.
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Colour, brightness and exposure value
Your camera automatically adjusts the colour, brightness and exposure value by
detecting the light conditions and estimating the colour temperature of ambient
light. Digital cameras can only estimate the colour temperature, so you may need
to adjust the settings to get it correct.
If you experience yellow-coloured photos in indoor environments or bluish photos
when using the ash, try adjusting the colour in Superior auto mode.
To achieve better exposures in low-light environments, change the brightness
when using Superior auto and Video modes, or change the exposure value when
using Manual mode.
To adjust the colour and brightness
1 When using the camera, tap (Settings icon).
2 Tap Colour and brightness.
3 Drag the sliders to adjust the colour and brightness.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video.
5 Tap (Cancel icon) to reset and close the colour setting.
Note
This setting is only available in Superior auto and Video modes.
Hint
When using Superior auto mode, you can also adjust the colour and brightness by simply
tapping the screen. To enable this function, make sure Object tracking is turned o.
To adjust the exposure value
1 When using the camera, tap
(Manual mode icon).
2 Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust the exposure value.
3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
Note
This setting is only available in Manual mode.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed refers to how long the shutter is open and the camera sensor is
exposed to light.
A fast shutter speed helps to freeze motion, while a slow shutter speed can create
an eect called "motion blur", where moving objects appear blurred along their
line of motion.
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes.
To adjust the shutter speed
1 When using the camera, tap
2 Tap SS and drag the slider to adjust the shutter speed.
3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take the photo.
(Manual mode icon).
Note
This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera.
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ISO
ISO determines how sensitive your camera is to light. A low ISO number means
lower sensitivity, and a high ISO number means higher sensitivity. Higher
sensitivity can add blur to your photos.
Choose a higher ISO value when taking photos of moving objects or when taking
photos in low light without the ash.
If there is too much light, use the lowest ISO setting to achieve a higher image
quality.
ISO is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes.
To adjust the ISO value
1 When using the camera, tap (Manual mode icon).
2 Tap ISO and select an ISO value.
3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
Note
This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera.
Strong backlight (HDR)
Strong backlight (HDR) can be adjusted manually or automatically, depending on
the capturing mode. When HDR is automatically adjusted, it is indicated by (HDR
icon).
Manual
Adjust HDR manually for both main and front cameras.
Superior auto
HDR is automatically adjusted for both main and front cameras.
Video
Adjust HDR manually for the main camera. HDR is automatically adjusted for
the front camera.
To adjust towards a strong backlight
1 When using the camera, tap (Settings icon).
2 Tap the HDR or HDR video switch to enable the function.
3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
Note
This setting is only available in Manual and Video modes.
White balance
In Superior auto and Video modes, white balance adjustments are automatic. You
can adjust the white balance manually in Manual mode.
To adjust the white balance
1 When using the camera, tap
2 Tap WB and select one of the pre-dened light conditions, for example (Cloudy
white balance icon).
3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
(Manual mode icon).
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Note
This setting is only available in Manual mode.
White balance settings
Auto
Adjust the colour balance automatically
Cloudy
Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky
Daylight
Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions
Fluorescent
Adjust the colour balance for uorescent lighting
Incandescent
Adjust the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light
bulbs
Optimising exposure
Exposure metering measures the amount of light that strikes an object, to optimise
exposure.
Exposure metering is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes.
You can adjust the exposure manually in Manual mode for the main camera, for
example to change the exposure for a specic part of the photo.
To adjust the exposure with metering
1 When using the camera, tap
(Settings icon).
2 Tap More > Metering.
3 Select an exposure option and close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
Note
This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera.
Metering settings
Face
Measures the amount of light on a face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face
is neither too dark nor too bright
Centre
Determines the centre of the image, and sets the exposure based on the
brightness of the object
Spot
Adjusts the exposure for a very small part of the object
Touch
Allows you to touch the screen to determine the object or area where exposure
should be optimised
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Setting the right focus
The camera automatically sets the focus and detects faces in all capturing modes.
It can also detect and track a moving object. A yellow frame indicates the face or
moving object that is in focus.
One way to change the focus area is to move your camera around with the camera
key half pressed. Once the focus is set, the circular frame turns blue. This technique
can be used, for example, to change the focus to a person who is at the side of a
group photo.
You can also tap the screen to focus on a specic area, or set a specic focus
distance. These options are only available for the main camera and depend on the
capturing mode selected.
To set the focus distance
1 When using the camera, tap (Manual mode icon).
2 Tap (Set focus icon).
3 Drag the slider to adjust the focus distance.
4 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
5 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
Note
This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera.
People, seles and smiling faces
Faces in focus are indicated with a coloured frame. Tap any frame to select a face
to focus on.
Use Smile Shutter to automatically take a photo when a person smiles. If you are
recording a video, a photo is taken each time a smile is detected.
Use the super wide-angle front camera feature (Super wide sele icon) to t
more into your shot.
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Taking photos and videos of people
• Consider the camera orientation. Use portrait for close-up photos, to ll the frame.
Use landscape for close-up group photos, or to capture an object in the
background.
• Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer to prevent blurred
photos.
To focus on another face
• Before taking a photo or recording a video, tap one of the frames to select a face to
focus on.
To take a photo when someone smiles
1 When using the camera, tap
2 Tap More > Auto-capturing or Auto-capturing (video) > Smile Shutter.
3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved for the capturing mode selected.
4 When a smile is detected, the camera automatically takes a photo.
To take a sele
1 When using the camera, select a photo or video capturing mode for your sele.
2 Tap (Switch camera icon) to activate the front camera.
3 Tap (Sele icon) to select the normal angle or tap (Super wide sele icon) to
select the wide-angle.
4 Tap (Self-timer icon) if you want to use the self-timer.
5 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a sele.
(Settings icon).
Hint
Turn on the Soft Skin Eect to soften skin tones when taking seles.
To activate the sele timer with the palm of your hand
1 When using the camera, tap
2 Tap (Settings icon).
3 Tap More > Auto-capturing > Hand Shutter and close the settings menu. The
setting is saved.
4 Turn your palm with your ngers straight up towards the camera.
5 When the camera detects your hand, the timer starts and a sele is taken.
(Switch camera icon) to activate the front camera.
Portrait sele
Portrait sele allows you to take better-looking seles.
Portrait sele overview
Bokeh
Applies a blurring eect around the person
Soft Skin
Softens skin tones
Skin brightness
Brightens skin tones
Eye enlargement
Enlarges eyes
Slender face
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To take a sele with Portrait sele
1 When using the camera, tap (Switch camera icon) to activate the front camera.
2 Tap (Portrait sele icon).
3 Tap (Sele icon) to select the normal angle or tap (Super wide sele icon) to
select the wide-angle.
4 Tap the icon for the eect you want to apply, and drag the slider to adjust the
eect. If desired, adjust the other eects in the same way.
5 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
Hint
You can save your portrait in the same direction as the preview by tapping (Mirroring icon)
> On.
Moving objects
When taking photos and recording videos of moving objects, timing is important
for good results.
The Object tracking feature can track a moving object automatically.
When recording videos, you can use SteadyShot™ to compensate for camera
movements and steady the frame.
Capturing moving objects
• Try not to follow the object. Instead, nd a position where the object has to pass in
front of you.
• Consider changing the exposure to a faster shutter speed or a higher ISO to freeze
motion.
To track an object
1 When using the main camera, tap (Settings icon).
2 Tap More and tap the Object tracking switch to enable.
3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4 Select an object to track by touching it in the viewnder.
5 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video.
To record a steady video
1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select (Record icon).
2 Tap (Settings icon) > More.
3 Tap the SteadyShot™ switch to enable.
4 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
5 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video.
Slow motion videos
Use the slow motion feature to add powerful eects to your videos. To use this
feature, you must enable it before you start recording your video. The Slow motion
eect is added after a video is recorded at normal speed.
Note
Good lighting conditions are essential when you record slow motion videos.
To add slow motion eect after recording a video
1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select
(Record icon).
2 Tap (Slow motion icon) to enable slow motion.
3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video.
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4 Tap (Stop button) to stop recording.
5 Drag the blue circles to where you want the slow motion eect to appear.
6 Tap (Save slow motion video icon) to save the video(s).
7 Tap (Exit slow motion icon) to exit.
Using camera apps
Use camera apps to boost creativity and modify your photos and videos, and share
with friends. You can create virtual scenes, panoramic photos and more. You can
also use camera apps supported by Google.
AR eect
AR eect is the augmented reality app that lets you apply fantastical worlds to
your photos or videos. You can add smileys, paper puppets, dinosaurs and more.
To take a photo or record a video with an AR eect
1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select
2 Tap (AR eect icon) and select a scene.
3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video.
(Camera apps menu icon).
Bokeh eect
The Bokeh eect decreases focus in the background of a photo to emphasise
objects in the foreground for an artistic eect. You can adjust the Bokeh strength.
To take a photo with Bokeh eect
1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select (Camera apps menu icon).
2 Tap (Bokeh icon), then tap ACCEPT > OK if prompted.
3 Tap one of the (Bokeh focus photo icon) switches to select the background
defocus eect.
4 Drag the slider (Bokeh blur-degree icon) to adjust the background focus
strength.
Panorama
Use the Panorama app to take wide-angle and panoramic photos.
To take a panoramic photo
1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select
2 Tap (Panorama icon).
3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button.
4 Move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on
the screen.
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Creative eect
With the Creative eect app you can preset eects and colour lters before taking
a photo or recording a video.
To take a photo or record a video with a creative eect
1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select (Camera apps menu icon).
2 Tap (Creative eect icon).
3 Swipe to browse lters, or tap a lter to preview the eect.
4 Tap (Apply creative eect icon) to apply the lter and return to the camera
screen.
5 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video.
6 Tap
(Switch lter icon) to switch lters.
Sound Photo
Record a background sound and take a photo at the same time with the Sound
Photo app.
To record a background sound with a photo
1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select (Camera apps menu icon).
2 Tap (Sound Photo icon).
3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to start recording and take a photo.
The recording stops automatically.
Timeshift burst
The camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds – one second
before and after you tap the on-screen camera button.
To use Timeshift burst
1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select (Camera apps menu icon).
2 Tap (Timeshift burst icon).
3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take the photos. The photos
taken appear in thumbnail view.
4 Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save, then tap
(Done icon).
Resolution and memory
The number of photos and videos you can store depends on the resolution or MP
(megapixel) value used and video length.
High-resolution photos and videos take up more memory, so keep in mind that a
lower resolution can be suitable for everyday use.
Check the memory status from time to time. When the memory is full, you can
transfer photos and videos to another storage device to free up memory. See
Managing les using a computer
Choose whether to store photos and videos on your device’s internal storage or on
an SD card using the Data storage option in the camera settings menu.
on page 40.
To change the resolution
1 When using the camera, tap (Settings icon).
2 Tap Resolution or Video resolution.
3 Select the resolution and close the settings menu. The setting is saved for the
selected capturing mode.
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Hint
You can set the resolution separately for each capturing mode.
Photo resolutions
Main camera:
23MP
5520×4144 (4:3). 23MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that
you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
20MP
5984×3376 (16:9). 20MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that
you want to view on widescreen displays.
12MP
4000×3008 (4:3). 12MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that
you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
4624×2608 (16:9). 12MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that
you want to view on widescreen displays.
Front camera:
8MP
3264×2448 (4:3). 8MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that
you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
5.8MP
3200×1808 (16:9). 5.8MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos
that you want to view on widescreen displays.
Video resolutions
HD refers to High Denition, while fps refers to Frames Per Second. A higher fps
rate provides a smoother video, at the cost of a larger le size. The aspect ratio is
the relationship between the width and the height, where the width is the rst
number.
Main camera:
4K
3840×2160 (16:9). 4K format with 16:9 aspect ratio. With 4K you can record videos
in four times the resolution of Full HD.
Full HD (30 fps)
1920×1080 (16:9). Full HD format with 30 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.
Full HD (60 fps)
1920×1080 (16:9). Full HD format with 60 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.
HD
1280×720 (16:9). HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
VGA
640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
MMS
176×144 (11:9). MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) format with 11:9 aspect ratio.
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of
this video format is limited so that video les can t in a multimedia message.
Front camera:
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Full HD
1920×1080 (16:9). Full HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
HD
1280×720 (16:9). HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
VGA
640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
MMS
176×144 (11:9). MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) format with 11:9 aspect ratio.
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of
this video format is limited so that video les can t in a multimedia message.
Diagnosing your camera
If your camera isn’t working properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if
there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, ash, or camera key.
To run a diagnostics test of your camera
1 Make sure you are connected to the internet. When using the camera, tap
(Settings icon).
2 Tap More > Help.
3 Select a category, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Additional camera settings
Geotagging
You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken, this
is called geotagging. The option to geotag your photos and videos requires a
wireless network and that the GPS function is enabled.
To turn on geotagging
1 When using the camera, tap (Settings icon).
2 Tap More and tap the Save location switch to enable. The setting is saved.
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Geotagging status icons
The geographical position is saved.
The geographical position is not found.
Grid lines
With Grid lines, you can apply the “Rule of Thirds” and place important objects
along the grid lines or their intersections. By not always having the object in the
middle of the frame, you can make your photos and videos more interesting.
To activate or deactivate the grid lines
1 When using the camera, tap (Settings icon).
2 Tap More and tap the Grid lines switch to enable or disable. The setting is saved.
Photo preview settings
You can choose to preview photos as soon as you take them.
To activate or deactivate previewing
1 When using the camera, tap
2 Tap More > Auto photo preview and select an option. The setting is saved.
(Settings icon).
Previewing settings
On
Front
camera only
O No preview appears. The photo is saved directly.
After you take a photo, a preview appears in the lower right corner
of the screen for three seconds before it is saved.
After you take a photo with the front camera, a preview appears in
the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is
saved.
Dierent ways to use the volume key
You can change the way you use the volume key.
To change how the volume key is used
1 When using the camera, tap
2 Tap More > Use Volume key as and select an option. The setting is saved.
(Settings icon).
Volume key settings
Zoom
Volume The volume key is deactivated for the camera.
Shutter Use the volume key as a shutter button for photos and videos.
Use the volume key to zoom in or out.
Sound
When Sound is activated, the camera makes a sound when you take a photo or
when you start or stop a video recording. Additionally, when you use the self-timer
the countdown is indicated by a series of beeps.
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To activate or deactivate sound
1 When using the camera, tap (Settings icon).
2 Tap More and tap the Sound switch to enable or disable. The setting is saved.
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Photos and videos in Album
Viewing photos and videos
Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with
your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos
and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
Album overview
1 Open the Album home screen menu
2 Launch Cast to share media les with another device
3 View menu options
4 View a slideshow of your photos and videos
5 Drag the screen across to open the Album home screen menu
6 View date of items in the group
7 Tap a photo or video to view it
8 Scroll up or down to view content
To view photos and videos
1 Find and tap Album.
2 Tap a photo or video that you want to view. If prompted, tap (Play icon).
3 Swipe left to view the next photo or video. Swipe right to view the previous photo
or video.
Note
The Album application may not support all le formats.
Hint
You can set the screen to rotate automatically when your device is turned sideways. To
enable or disable this feature, nd and tap Settings > Display > When device is rotated.
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To change the size of the thumbnails
• When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, pinch out to zoom in, or
pinch in to zoom out.
To zoom a photo
• When you are viewing a photo, pinch out to zoom in, or pinch in to zoom out.
To watch a slideshow of your photos
1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
(Menu icon) > Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.
2 Tap a photo to end the slideshow.
To play a video
1 In Album, nd and tap the video that you want to play.
2 Tap (Play icon).
3 If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide
the controls, tap the screen again.
To pause a video
1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2 Tap (Pause icon).
To fast-forward and rewind a video
1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2 Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast-forward.
To adjust the sound volume of a video
• Press the volume key up or down.
Album home screen menu
From the Album home screen menu you can browse your photo albums, including
photos and videos taken using special eects, as well as content that you have
shared online via services such as Picasa™ and Facebook. Once you are logged in
to such platforms, you can manage content and view online images. From the
Album application, you can also add geotags to photos, perform basic editing
tasks, and use methods such as Bluetooth and email to share content.
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