Sony PM0960 User Manual
Draft
User guide
™
Xperia
F3311/F3313
E5
Contents
Getting started...............................................................................6
About this User guide........................................................................6
Overview............................................................................................6
Assembly...........................................................................................7
Screen protection..............................................................................8
Starting your device for the first time.................................................8
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................8
Charging your device.........................................................................9
Device security.............................................................................11
Making sure your device is protected..............................................11
Screen lock......................................................................................11
Unlocking your device automatically...............................................13
SIM card protection.........................................................................17
Finding the identification number of your device.............................17
Finding a lost device .......................................................................18
Learning the basics......................................................................20
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................20
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................21
Home screen....................................................................................22
Application screen...........................................................................23
Navigating applications....................................................................24
Widgets............................................................................................25
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................25
Background and themes..................................................................26
Battery and power management.....................................................27
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................28
Notifications.....................................................................................29
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................31
Applications overview......................................................................33
Downloading applications............................................................34
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................34
Downloading applications from other sources................................34
Internet and networks..................................................................35
Browsing the web............................................................................35
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................35
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................36
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................37
Controlling data usage.....................................................................39
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................40
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Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................40
Synchronising data on your device..............................................42
Synchronising with online accounts................................................42
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................42
Basic settings...............................................................................44
Accessing settings...........................................................................44
Sound volume and settings.............................................................44
Do not disturb mode........................................................................45
Screen settings................................................................................46
Application settings.........................................................................47
Resetting your applications.............................................................48
Daydream.........................................................................................49
Language settings............................................................................49
Date and time...................................................................................49
Enhancing the sound output............................................................50
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................50
Typing text...................................................................................53
On-screen keyboard........................................................................53
Phonepad.........................................................................................54
Entering text using voice input........................................................55
Editing text.......................................................................................55
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................55
Calling..........................................................................................57
Making calls.....................................................................................57
Receiving calls.................................................................................58
Ongoing calls...................................................................................60
Using the call log.............................................................................60
Forwarding calls...............................................................................61
Restricting calls................................................................................61
Multiple calls....................................................................................62
Conference calls..............................................................................62
Voicemail..........................................................................................63
Emergency calls...............................................................................63
Contacts.......................................................................................64
Transferring contacts.......................................................................64
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................65
Adding and editing contacts............................................................66
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................67
Favourites and groups.....................................................................68
Sending contact information............................................................69
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................69
Backing up contacts........................................................................69
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Messaging and chat.....................................................................71
Reading and sending messages......................................................71
Organising your messages..............................................................72
Calling from a message...................................................................72
Messaging settings..........................................................................73
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................73
Email.............................................................................................74
Setting up email...............................................................................74
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................74
Organising your email messages.....................................................75
Email account settings.....................................................................76
Gmail™............................................................................................77
Music............................................................................................78
Transferring music to your device...................................................78
Listening to music............................................................................78
Music home screen menu................................................................79
Playlists............................................................................................80
Sharing music..................................................................................81
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................81
FM radio.......................................................................................82
Listening to the radio.......................................................................82
Favourite radio channels..................................................................83
Sound settings.................................................................................83
Camera.........................................................................................84
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................84
Adding geographical positions to your photos................................85
General camera settings..................................................................85
Still camera settings.........................................................................87
Video camera settings.....................................................................90
Photos and videos in Album........................................................92
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................92
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................93
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................94
Editing videos with the Video editor application..............................94
Hiding photos and videos................................................................95
Album home screen menu...............................................................95
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................96
Videos..........................................................................................98
The Video application......................................................................98
Transferring video content to your device.......................................99
Managing video content..................................................................99
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Connectivity...............................................................................100
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................100
NFC................................................................................................101
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................103
Travel and maps.........................................................................106
Using location services..................................................................106
Google Maps™ and navigation.....................................................106
Using data traffic when travelling..................................................106
Airplane mode................................................................................107
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................108
Calendar.........................................................................................108
Alarm and clock.............................................................................108
Accessibility...............................................................................111
Magnification gestures...................................................................111
Large text.......................................................................................111
Colour correction...........................................................................111
TalkBack........................................................................................111
Support and maintenance..........................................................113
Support for your device.................................................................113
Computer tools..............................................................................113
Updating your device.....................................................................113
Memory and storage......................................................................115
Managing files using a computer...................................................116
Backing up and restoring content.................................................116
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................119
Restarting and resetting your device.............................................119
Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines............................................121
Limitations to services and features..............................................121
Legal information...........................................................................121
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the
not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the
Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
device
To check the current software version of your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
Xperia™ E5 User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're
Updating your
on page 113.
Overview
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1. Charging/Notification light
2. Headset jack
3. Proximity/Light sensor
4. Ear speaker
5. Front camera lens
6. Volume/Zoom key
7. Power key
8. Main loudspeaker
9. Charger/USB cable port
10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area
Assembly
Your device only supports nano SIM cards.
11. Main camera lens
12. Main camera light
13. Second microphone
14. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover
15. NFC™ detection area
To insert the nano SIM card
Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Make sure you use the nano SIM card holder and
don’t confuse the nano SIM card slot with the memory card slot.
1
Open the cover for the nano SIM and memory card slots.
2
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder.
3
Place the nano SIM card in the holder, then re-insert the holder.
4
Close the cover.
If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
To insert a memory card
1
Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
2
Place the memory card in the memory card slot, then push the memory card all
the way into the slot until you hear a clicking sound.
3
Close the cover.
Make sure you insert the memory card in the correct orientation.
To remove the nano SIM card
1
Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
2
Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder.
3
Remove the nano SIM card, then re-insert the holder.
4
Close the cover.
To remove the memory card
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1
Either turn off the device, or unmount the memory card under Settings >
Storage & memory > > Advanced > Storage > next to SD card, then open
the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
2
Press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly.
3
Drag out the memory card fully and remove it.
4
Close the cover.
Screen protection
Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the
protruding tab.
It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony branded screen cover or a
protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection
accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors,
lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you
have a Google™ account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away.
To turn on the device
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for
the first time.
1
Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
3
Wait a while for the device to start.
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
To turn off the device
1
Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2
In the options menu, tap Power off.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by
Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device
when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the
Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store
for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you
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need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want
to:
•
Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•
Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™.
•
Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•
Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web
browser.
•
Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia™
Companion.
•
Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or
Android™ Device Manager services.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
http://support.google.com
It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some
situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account.
If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is
locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for
the relevant account.
.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Account sync > Add account > Google.
3
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
To remove a Google™ account
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Account sync > Google.
3
Select the Google™ account that you want to remove.
4
Tap > Remove account.
5
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
If you remove your Google™ account, any security features that are linked to your Google™
account will no longer be available.
If you are lending your device to someone to use for an extended period, it is recommended
that you remove your Google™ account from the device.
Charging your device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by
Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart
the device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that voids your warranty.
The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending
on how long your device was in the box before you purchased it, the battery level
may be quite low. It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least
30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your
device while it is charging. To read more about how to improve the battery
performance, see
Battery and power management
on page 27.
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To charge your device
1
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3
Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with
the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging
begins.
4
When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by
pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon
appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90%
Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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Device security
Making sure your device is protected
You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For
example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™
account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure that your device
is protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™
account on your device. It is crucial that you remember both your screen lock
information and your Google™ account credentials. To make sure your device is
protected, you can:
•
Set a secure screen lock on your device, that is, a PIN, password, or pattern screen
lock to prevent anyone from resetting your device. For more information, see
lock
on page 11.
•
Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen
and/or wiped. For more information, see
Why do I need a Google™ account?
page 8.
•
Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web
service. Using one of these services, you can remotely locate, lock or erase a lost
device. For more information, see
Finding a lost device
on page 18 .
Verifying the ownership of your device
When your device is protected, you need to either unlock your screen with your PIN,
password, pattern, or enter your Google™ account information depending on the
protection features you are using. Below are examples of protection features and
some of the required credentials:
Screen
on
Factory Data Reset
protection
Protection by my
Xperia
Android™ Device
Manager
Software repair If you use the Xperia™ Companion software to perform a software repair, you’re
For Android™ Device Manager, it is necessary to enter information from a Google™ account.
This can be any Google™ account which you have set up on the device. If you cannot provide
the relevant account information during a setup process, you won't be able to use the device
at all.
You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data
Reset.
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the
username and password for a Google™ account associated with the service.
The device must be connected to the Internet before the setup process can be
completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the
username and password for a Google™ account. The device must be connected
to the Internet before the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will
not be able to use your device after the reset.
asked to enter your Google™ account username and password when you start
the device after the repair is complete.
Screen lock
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
There are several ways to unlock the screen. The security level of each lock type is
listed below in order of weakest to strongest:
•
Swipe – no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen.
•
Pattern – draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device.
•
PIN – enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device.
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Password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device.
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you
forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and
messages.
If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™
device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password.
This occurs when your network administrator specifies a specific 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 create a screen lock pattern
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3
Follow the instructions on your device.
If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before
trying again.
To change screen lock type
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security .
To change the screen lock pattern
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings> Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4
Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device.
To create a screen lock PIN
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > PIN.
3
Enter a numeric PIN, then tap Continue.
4
Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
To create a screen lock password
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Password.
3
Enter a password, then tap Continue.
4
Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap OK.
To activate the Swipe unlock function
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password depending on
which of these screen lock types is enabled.
4
Tap Swipe.
Resetting a forgotten screen lock
If you’ve forgotten your screen lock PIN, password or pattern, you might be able to
reset it using the Protection by my Xperia service. No content on your device is lost
after you have performed a screen lock reset using the Protection by my Xperia
service.
To activate the Protection by my Xperia service, see
on page 18.
Finding a lost device
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To reset the screen lock using Protection by my Xperia
1
Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that
you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device.
2
Go to
myxperia.sonymobile.com
3
Sign in using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device.
4
Click the picture of your device under Your devices.
5
Select Lock or Change PIN2 to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN
using any Internet-connected device.
code.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia.
Depending on your security settings, your device may lock after a screen lock reset. You then
need to enter your Google™ account username and password in order to use the device.
Unlocking your device automatically
The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to
unlock automatically in certain situations. You can keep your device unlocked, for
example, when it’s connected to a Bluetooth® device or when you’re carrying it with
you.
To prepare your device to unlock automatically, you first need to perform the
following steps in the order given:
•
Make sure you have an active Internet connection, preferably a Wi-Fi® connection to
limit data traffic charges.
•
Make sure that all your apps are updated using the Play Store™ application in order
to ensure that the Google Play™ services app is updated. Having an up-to-date
Google Play™ services app ensures that you can use the latest Smart Lock features.
•
Enable Smart Lock.
•
Set when you want your device to unlock automatically.
The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change over
time due to updates from Google™.
The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market, country or region.
To enable Smart Lock
1
Make sure that you’ve set a pattern, PIN or password for your screen lock.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents.
4
Drag the slider beside Smart Lock (Google) to the right.
5
Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents.
6
Find and tap Smart Lock.
7
Enter your pattern, PIN or password. You need to enter this screen lock any
time you want to change your Smart Lock settings.
8
Select a Smart Lock type.
Setting when to keep the device automatically unlocked
You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings:
•
Trusted devices — Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® or NFC
device is connected.
•
Trusted places — Keep your device unlocked when you're in a trusted location.
•
On-body detection — Keep your device unlocked when you're carrying your device
with you.
•
Trusted face —Unlock your phone by looking at it.
•
Trusted voice — Set up voice recognition to search in any screen.
You have to manually unlock your device when you don't use it for 4 hours and after
you restart it.
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Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices
You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your
Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth®
devices that you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home
entertainment system, a Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as
trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This
feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these
devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a
trusted device can be connected.
It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted
devices, for example, Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.
As soon as a trusted Bluetooth® device is switched off or moves out of range, your screen
locks and you need your PIN, pattern or password to unlock it.
To add a trusted Bluetooth® device
1
Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that
you want to add as a trusted device.
2
In the Smart Lock menu, tap Trusted devices.
3
Tap Add trusted device > Bluetooth.
4
Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices. Only paired
devices appear in this list.
5
Depending on the security of your connection, you may need to manually
unlock your device before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.
To remove a trusted Bluetooth® device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted
devices.
3
Tap the device that you want to remove.
4
Tap Remove trusted device.
Making sure you're secure when using trusted devices
Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security
capabilities. There's a possibility that someone could keep your Xperia™ device
unlocked by imitating your Bluetooth® connection, even if your trusted device is no
longer nearby. Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection
is secure from someone trying to imitate it.
When your device can't determine that you're using a secure connection, you'll get a
notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the
trusted device can keep it unlocked.
Bluetooth® connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your
device, the connected Bluetooth® device, and your environment. Depending on
these factors, Bluetooth® connections can work over distances up to 100 meters. If
someone takes your Xperia™ device while it's near a trusted device, they may be
able to access your Xperia™ device if the trusted device has unlocked it.
Connecting to trusted places
When the Trusted places feature is set up, the lock screen security on your Xperia™
device gets disabled when you are in a designated trusted location. For this feature
to work, you must have an Internet connection (preferably over Wi-Fi®) and allow
your device to use your current location.
To set up trusted places, first make sure that high accuracy location mode or batterysaving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom
locations.
The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the
physical walls of your home or other area that you have added as a trusted location. This
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feature can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters. Also be aware that
location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialised
equipment could unlock your device.
To add your home location
1
Make sure location is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy
or
Battery saving Location mode setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places
Home.
>
4
Tap Turn on this location.
To edit your home location
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High
accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select your home location.
5
Tap Edit.
6
In the search bar, enter the location that you want to use as your home
location.
If other residences share your street address, you can add the actual location of your home
within the building complex as a custom place.
To remove your home location
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High
accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places
Home.
>
4
Tap Turn off this location.
Using custom locations
You can add any location as a trusted, custom place where your device can remain
unlocked.
To add a custom place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High
accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Tap Add trusted place.
5
To use your current location as a trusted, custom place, tap Select this
location.
6
Alternatively, to enter another location, tap the magnification glass icon and
type the address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the
suggested address, tap the address.
7
To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, drag the
location pin to the desired location, then tap Select this location.
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To edit a custom place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High
accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select the place that you want to edit.
5
Tap Edit address.
6
To enter another location, tap the magnification glass icon and type the
address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested
address, tap the address.
7
To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, then drag the
location pin to the desired location, then tap Select this location.
To remove a custom place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High
accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select the place that you want to remove.
5
Tap Delete.
Keeping your device unlocked while you’re carrying it
Using the On-body detection feature, you can have your device stay unlocked when
you have it on you, for example, if you're carrying it in your hand, pocket or bag. The
accelerometer in your device keeps your device unlocked when it senses that it's
being carried. The device locks when the accelerometer detects that the device has
been put down.
The On-body detection feature can't distinguish whose body is connected. If you give your
device to someone else while it's unlocked using On-body detection, your device may stay
unlocked for the other user. Keep in mind that On-body detection as a security feature is less
secure than a pattern, PIN, or password.
To enable On-body detection
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > On-body
detection.
3
Drag the slider beside Off to the right, then tap Continue.
Using On-body detection
When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be aware of the following
behaviours:
•
When your device senses that it's on your body, it stays unlocked after you unlock it.
•
Any time you put your device down and it senses that it's no longer on your body,
your device locks automatically.
•
After you put your device down, for example, if you place it on a table, your device
can take up to one minute to lock.
•
After you get into a car, bus, train or other land vehicles, your device can take
between 5 and 10 minutes to lock.
•
Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or other non-land based vehicles),
your device may not lock automatically, so make sure to lock it manually if needed.
•
When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle, just unlock it once and
your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you.
To turn off On-body detection
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > On-body
detection.
3
Drag the slider beside On to the left.
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SIM card protection
You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN
(Personal Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked
to the card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every
time you start your device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts
allowed, your SIM card will become 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
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the right.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you
will be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device.
To remove a SIM card lock
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the left.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Tap Change SIM PIN.
4
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
5
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
6
Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
1
Enter the PUK code and tap .
2
Enter a new PIN code and tap .
3
Re-enter the new PIN code and tap .
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator
to get a new SIM card.
Finding the identification number of your device
Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. In your device, this number is
referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a
copy of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™
Care support service and need to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen,
some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the
network in your country.
To view your IMEI number via the device settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information.
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Finding a lost device
If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help
you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service
on your device, you can:
•
Locate your device on a map.
•
Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode.
•
Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone
who finds it.
•
Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.
The “Protection by my Xperia” service may not be available in all countries or regions.
If you’ve cleared the internal memory of the device using the “Protection by my Xperia” web
service, you must sign in to a Google™ account that was previously synced on this device the
next time you turn on the device.
To activate Protection by my Xperia
1
Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services
on your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia >
Activate.
4
Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the service, then
tap Accept.
5
If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new account if you
don’t already have one.
To verify that Protection by my Xperia can locate your device, go to
and sign in using the Google™ account that you are using on your device.
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, note that the Protection by my Xperia service is
only available to the user who is logged in as the owner.
myxperia.sonymobile.com
Finding a lost device using Android™ Device Manager
Google™ offers a location and security web service called Android™ Device
Manager. You can use it in parallel with, or as an alternative to, the my Xperia service.
If you lose your device, you can use Android™ Device Manager to:
•
Find and show where your device is located.
•
Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lock
screen.
For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to
www.support.google.com
.
Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a
connection to the Internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all
countries or regions.
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To activate Android™ Device Manager
1
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged
in as the owner.
2
Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services
are enabled.
3
From your Home screen, tap .
4
Find and tap Google Settings > Lock screen & security .
5
Drag the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and
erase to the right.
6
If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate.
7
To verify that Android™ Device Manager can locate your device after you
activate the service, go to
www.android.com/devicemanager
and sign in using
your Google™ account.
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
•
Open or select an item.
•
Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
•
Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
•
Move an item.
•
Activate an item-specific menu.
•
Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
Pinching and spreading
•
Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or
shooting videos.
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Swiping
•
Scroll up or down a list.
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Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
Flicking
•
Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
Locking and unlocking the screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to
save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on
the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen
swipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe left or upwards on the
screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of
locks. See
To activate the screen
•
Briefly press the power key .
Screen lock
on page 11.
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To lock the screen
•
When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop
on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted
dot shows the pane that you are currently in.
1 Introduction to Xperia™ widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying
content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services
2 Dots — Represents the number of Home screen panes
To go to the Home screen
•
Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home
screen pane.
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To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap in the top left corner of the screen.
To add a pane to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap on
the top right corner of the pane.
Home screen settings
To uninstall an application from the Home screen
1
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse the panes. All uninstallable applications are
indicated by .
3
Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Delete.
To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen
1
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then
tap .
2
Tap Icon size, then select an option.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you
download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
•
When the Application screen is open, flick left or right to find the application,
and then tap the application.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications.
2
Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
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To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1
On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it becomes
selected, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1
Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All
applications that can be uninstalled are then indicated by .
2
Select the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Delete.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
To move an application on the Application screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Make sure that Own order is selected under Sort apps.
3
Touch and hold the application until it becomes selected, then drag it to the
new location.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites bar,
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps
key and the Back key. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key
to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an
application is paused or running in the background, you can continue where you left
off the next time you open the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar
3 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
4 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•
Press .
To close all the recently used applications
•
Tap and then tap .
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To open a menu in an application
•
While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They
also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic
weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the
full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google
Play™.
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. If the widget
can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and
resizing dots appear.
2
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, 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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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.
2
In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Apps.
3
Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets > Shortcuts and then select an application from
the list available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available
allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to the
new location.
To 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 on the top of the 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 field.
3
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and themes
You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different
themes.
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To change your Home screen wallpaper
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Themes.
3
Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Battery and power management
Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery
consumption and see how much power applications are using. You can remove apps
and activate
estimate of how much battery time is left and adjust your settings to improve
performance and make your battery last longer.
To view your battery consumption and estimated battery time
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Battery usage. An overview appears showing battery
usage data and an estimated battery time.
3
Review the information, then proceed as required, for example, uninstall an
application or restrict its usage.
Battery saver to get more out of your battery. You can also view an
To view how much battery power applications use
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3
Select an application and review its battery consumption under Battery usage.
Doze and App Standby
Doze and App Standby are powerful and convenient built-in modes which improve
your battery life significantly by reducing battery consumption when you are not using
the device or certain apps.
Doze
Doze suspends battery draining network activities, such as location services, syncing
and Wi-Fi® scanning in the background when you have not been using your device
for a long time.
Phone calls and SMS messaging are not affected.
Doze is activated when all of the following conditions are met:
•
Your device’s screen is off,
•
Your device is not charging,
•
You have not used your device for more than 1 hour.
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Doze is cancelled when you resume using the device. The mode is also paused
periodically when the device is being updated.
This feature is enabled by default and is recommended for best performance. However, if you
wish to make exceptions for certain applications, see
from optimisation
on page 28.
To make specific applications exempt
App Standby
App Standby suspends the network activity of unused applications in the
background, thus preserving battery life for the activities that are important to you.
Phone calls and SMS messaging are not affected.
App Standby marks an app as idle if:
•
The app has not been used for more than 2 days.
•
The app has not shown a notification for more than 12 hours.
This feature is enabled by default and is recommended for best performance. However, if you
wish to make exceptions for certain applications, see
from optimisation
on page 28.
To make specific applications exempt from optimisation
You can make applications exempt from being optimised by Doze and App Standby.
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Battery usage.
3
Tap the and select Battery optimisation. You will see a list of applications that
are not optimised.
4
To add or remove applications from this list, tap Not optimised > All apps and
select an application from the list to edit its optimisation settings.
5
The list of applications that are not optimised will get updated according to
your settings. These settings are valid for both Doze and App Standby.
To make specific applications exempt
You can also configure Battery optimisation from the Apps menu by tapping .
Battery saver
Battery saver is a powerful feature to improve battery life by reducing battery draining
services, like vibration, location services and most background data. You can turn it
on manually, or set it to turn on automatically when a certain battery level percentage
is reached.
Battery saver turns off when your device is charging.
To turn on/off Battery saver
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Battery usage.
3
Tap the and select Battery saver.
4
Tap the on-off switch to turn it on/off. appears in the status bar when this
mode is active.
To set it to turn on automatically just tap
Turn on automatically and select the
preferred option.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
1
Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2
Tap .
You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key
at the same time. Once the screenshot is captured, you can release the keys.
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To view your screenshot
•
Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.
You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.
Notifications
Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications
as well as activities in progress such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the
following places:
•
The status bar
•
The Notification panel
•
The lock screen
To open or close the Notification panel
1
To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards.
2
To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards.
To take action on a notification in the Notification panel
•
Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To expand a notification on the Notification panel
•
Drag the notification downwards.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
•
Tap .
To take action on a notification from the lock screen
•
Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lock screen
•
Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
To expand a notification on the lock screen
•
Drag the notification downwards.
Not all notifications are expandable.
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Managing notifications on the lock screen
You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your
lock screen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide
sensitive content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any
notifications at all.
To select the notifications to display on the lock screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked.
3
Select an option.
Notification display options on the lock screen
Show all notification
content
Hide sensitive
notification content
Don't show
notifications at all
Get all notifications on the lock screen. When you have this setting turned on, keep
in mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chats) will be
visible on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant apps as
sensitive content in the App notifications settings menu.
You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for
this setting to be available.
sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an incoming
email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lock screen.
You won't get any notifications on the lock screen.
Contents hidden is displayed on the lock screen when
Hide
Setting the notification level for an app
You can set different notification behaviour for individual applications. For example,
you can block all email notifications, prioritise Facebook™ notifications and make the
content of messaging notifications invisible on the lock screen.
To set the notification level for an app
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > App notifications.
3
Select the app for which you want to change the notification settings.
4
Drag the relevant slider to the right.
Notification levels and options for specific applications
Block all
Treat as priority
Allow peeking
Never show notifications for the selected app.
Receive the selected app’s notifications when Do not disturb is set to Priority only.
Let the selected app emphasise certain notifications by sliding them briefly into view on
the current screen.
Notification light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The
notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning,
for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent.
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