Sony Xperia User Manual

About the User Guide

Thank you for purchasing this product.

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Before Using This Product

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Descriptions in the User Guide

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Screenshots & Key Labels

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Other Notations

Before Using This Product

Read "Safety Precautions" and this guide thoroughly beforehand for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.

Descriptions in the User Guide

In the User Guide, most operation descriptions are based on handset at time of purchase.
Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for Home Screen. Some operation descriptions may be
simplified.

Screenshots & Key Labels

Screenshots in the User Guide may differ in appearance with actual Display. Key labels in the User
Guide are simplified for description purposes and differ with actual Display.

Other Notations

In the User Guide, the product is referred to as "handset."
microSDTM/microSDHCTM/microSDXCTMCard is referred to as "SD Card."

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Accessing Instructions on Handset

Use Guide application to learn touch operations or making settings.

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Launching Guide

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Showing Status Bar Indicator

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Launching Guide from Notifications Window

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Using Guide

Launching Guide

In Home Screen, (SoftBank) (Guide)

Smartphone Guide top window opens.

 If using Smartphone Guide for the first time, Usage notes and Auto Update confirmation appear.

Follow onscreen instructions.

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Setting Auto Update

In Smartphone Guide top window, Auto Update on/off BACK

Showing Status Bar Indicator

Set to show the indicator on Notifications Window to launch Smartphone Guide.

In Home Screen, (SoftBank) (Guide)

Smartphone Guide top window opens.

 If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.

Indicator

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on BACK

Setting is complete.

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Launching Guide from Notifications Window

Show Smartphone Guide indicator on Status Bar to check functions quickly from Notifications
Window.

Drag Status Bar down to open Notifications Window

Notifications Window opens.

Guide

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Smartphone Guide top window opens.

Using Guide

Item Description

Enter Keyword Search for Smartphone Guide.
Open Guide Check operations for usage purpose. Voice

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search is also available.

FAQ Check FAQ. Or access FAQ mobile web page.

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Parts & Functions

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Handset

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Keys

Handset

Part Description

Second Mic Reduces noise for

calling.

Headphone Port Connect commercially

available headphones.
This port supports
tetrapolar headset that
conform to the CTIA
standard.

Earpiece/Speaker Hear the other party's

voice here.

Notification Lamp Flashes for incoming

transmissions. Lights
while charging.

Front Camera Capture yourself.
Proximity Sensor Detects surrounding

brightness to
automatically adjust
Display or backlight
and prevent
Touchscreen
misoperation during a
call.

Display Handset uses a

touchscreen-type
Display. Operate with
your fingers on
Display.

Mic/Speaker Speak here.

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Item Description

Camera Capture still images

and videos.

Flash/Photo Light Use as camera flash in

a dark place.

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

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Antenna Area

Internal Antenna for
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

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feature.

NFC Mark Hold mark up to

reader/writer to use
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai

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feature.

Internal
Antenna/GPS
Antenna Area

Internal Antenna for
calls, data
communication and
GPS.

Wi-Fi Antenna
Area

Internal Antenna for
Wi-Fi.

Nameplate CE mark, FCC ID,

IMEI information
printed sticker is
attached. Do not
remove nameplate.

Internal Antenna
Area

Internal Antenna for
call and data
communication.

SIM Card/SD Card
Slot

Insert SIM Card/SD
Card.

External Device
Port

Connect commercially
available Micro USB
Cable etc.

Strap Hole Attach strap.

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Keys

Part Description

Power
Key/Screen
Lock Key
( )

Long Press for power on/off.
Press for sleep mode on/off.

Volume/Zoo
m Up/Down
Key

Adjust Volu me.
Adjust Zoom while using
Camera.

Camera
Key ( )

Use as Camera shutter.
Long Press to launch Camera.

CE mark and FCC ID

Open the slot cover, and insert a f ingernail i nto the hook at the edge of the label tray,
then pull it out straight.

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SIM Card

SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other customer information.

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Handling SIM Card

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Inserting SIM Card

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Removing SIM Card

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Unlocking SIM Card

Handling SIM Card

 Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting SIM Card in an IC card reader, etc.

of another brand.

 SoftBank Corp. is not responsible in such case.
 Always keep the IC chip clean.
 Avoid applying labels. May damage SIM Card.
 See instructions included with SIM Card for handling.
 SIM Card is the property of SoftBank Corp.
 SIM is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.
 Return SIM Card to SoftBank Corp. when canceling subscription.
 Returned SIM Cards are recycled for environmental purposes.
 Note that SIM Card specifications and performance may change without notice.
 It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of information that is stored on SIM Card.

SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for damages from stored information that is lost.

 Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if your SIM Card or handset (SIM Card

inserted) is lost/stolen. For details, contact Customer Service.

䐟

IC chip

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Inserting SIM Card

Always unmount SD Card beforehand. For details, see "Unmounting SD Card."

Open Slot Cover using groove

Draw Tray out using the tab

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Set SIM Card intoTray with IC chip facing up

 Check SIM Card orientation by notch.

Insert Tray with SIM Card into handset

 Pay attention to Tray orientation.

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Removing SIM Card

Always unmount SD Card beforehand. For details, see "Unmounting SD Card."

Open Slot Cover using groove

Draw Tray out using the tab

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Remove SIM Card from Tray

Insert Tray into handset

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 Pay attention to Tray orientation.

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Unlocking SIM Card

Handset can be SIM-unlocked to accommodate other-carrier SIM cards.

 Some services or functions may be restricted when using another mobile's SIM Card. SoftBank

Corp. does not guarantee any operation of those services and functions.

 For details on SIM unlocking, see the SoftBank Web page.

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Internal Memory and SD Card

Save data to handset memory or SD Card.
Handset supports SD Cards up to 128 GB. Some SD Cards may not operate properly.

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Inserting SD Card

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Unmounting SD Card

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Removing SD Card

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Formatting SD Card

SD Card Cautions

Data

Information stored on SD Card ca n b ecome lost or changed accidentally or as a result of damage. I t is
recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for
damages from data that is lost or changed.

Reading/Writing Data

Never power off while reading or writing data.

Battery Level

A low battery charge may prevent reading/writing to SD Card.

Handling SD Card

Use/store SD Cards away from the reach of infants. May cause choking if swallowed.

Inserting SD Card

Open Slot Cover using groove

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Draw Tray out using the tab

Set SD Card into Tray with metal terminals facing up

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Insert Tray with SD Card into handset

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Unmounting SD Card

Always unmount SD Card before removing.

In Home Screen, (Settings)

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Storage

Unmount SD card OK

Item name changes from Unmount SD card to Mount SD card. SD Card is unmounted.

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Removing SD Card

Always unmount SD Card beforehand.

Open Slot Cover using groove

Draw Tray out using the tab

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Remove SD Card from Tr ay

Insert Tray into handset

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Formatting SD Card

When using a new SD Card for the first time, always format it on handset.

 Formatting erases all data on SD Card. Carefully check any SD Card that was used on another

device before formatting.

 Charge Battery while formatting, or format with adequate battery charge.

In Home Screen, (Settings)

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Storage

Erase SD card

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ERASE SD CARD

ERASE EVERYTHING

All data on SD Card is erased.

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Charging Battery

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Charging with AC Charger

Charging with AC Charger

AC Charger is an optional accessory. Use specified AC Charger (SoftBank SELECTION Quick
Charge 2.0) (SB-AC12-HDQC) or AC Charger (Micro USB 1.8A) (ZTDAD1).
For other devices, see the SoftBank Web page.
Operation using AC Charger (Micro USB 1.8A) (ZTDAD1) is explained here.

 See instructions included with AC Charger.

Insert Micro USB connector of AC Charger straight into External Device Port

 Pay attention to connector orientation. Forcible connection may cause damage.

Raise power plug of AC Charger to plug into power outlet

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Notification Lamp on handset lights up when charging starts.

When charging is complete, unplug AC Charger and remove straight from handset

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Power On/Off

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Powering On

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Powering Off

Powering On

(Long Press)

Lock screen appears.

 See “Unlocking Screen” to unlock the screen.
 Startup wizard appears the first time handset is powered on. See "Making Initial Settings" to make

settings.

Powering Off

(Long Press)

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Power off

Handset powers off.

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Using Touchscreen

Handset uses a touchscreen-type Display. Operate with your fingers on Display.

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Tap

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Touch & Hold

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Drag

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Swipe/Flick

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Pinch/Spread

Tap

Contact Display lightly and briefly.

Touch & Hold

Touch screen lightly and hold it for a while. When the screen changes, release finger.

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Drag

Touch icon or other item lightly, move it where desired, and release finger.

Swipe/Flick

Contact Display lightly, then brush screen up/down or left/right.

Pinch/Spread

Contact Display lightly, then close/widen fingers.

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Initial Settings

Startup wizard appears the first time handset is powered on. Set a GoogleTMaccount
and Wi-Fi. Follow onscreen instructions.

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Making Initial Settings

Making Initial Settings

Some steps are different in use environment. Follow onscreen instructions.

English (United States) DONE

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Set Wi-Fi network

GET STARTED Set Google account

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 For details on Google account, see "Using a Google A ccount."
 To cancel Google account setting, Tap GET STARTED .

Set world of Sony (Connect Sony Entertainment Network)

Set online service account or auto sync

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FINISH

Initial settings are made.

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Basic Operation

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Home Screen & Applications List

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Navigation Bar

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Selecting Options and Navigating Screens

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Menu Operations

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Handset Settings and Making Settings

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Portrait Orientation & Landscape Orientation

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Capturing Screen shots

Home Screen & Applications List

Most handset operations start in Home Screen (appears at power on) or in Applications List.

Navigation Bar

Key icons are shown in Navigation Bar at the bottom of window. Tap Key icon to operate.

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Item Description

(Back) Go back to previous screen. When keyboard is

displayed, this changes to . Tap it to close
keyboard.

(Home) Go to Home Screen.
(History) Open recently-used applications list to launch or

delete the applications from the list. Or use or set
small apps.

(Keyboard) Change keyboard.

Selecting Options and Navigating Screens

Tap items, icons, onscreen keys, etc. to open assigned items.

 Tap to go back to previous screen.

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Menu Operations

Tap for available settings and items.

Screens may also have settings and items that are available by Touching & Holding Display.

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Handset Settings and Making Settings

In Home Screen, Tap then Tap (Settings) to customize the operation of handset functions.

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Portrait Orientation & Landscape Orientation

The screen changes to portrait orientation when handset is rotated sideways.

 Depending on the current screen, the orientation may not change.

Capturing Screenshots

Long Press and Volume Down Key at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current
screen.

 Alternatively, Long Press then T ap Take screenshot on the screen.
 View captured screenshots in Screenshots folder in Album, etc.

Capturing Screen Video

Capture shown screen as a video.

(Long Press) Record screen To stop capturing, Tap the recording time

button

 If terms of agreement appears, confirm the content and Tap AGREE.
 To close the control panel, Tap .

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Applications

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Launching Applications

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Applications List

Launching Applications

In Home Screen,

Applications list opens.

Tap the application

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Application is activated.

Applications List

Applications pre-installed by default are as follows.

 In Applications list, some applications are contained in "䝒䞊䝹," "Sony Service," "SoftBank" and "

Ᏻᚰ䞉Ᏻ඲" folders.

Icon Function/Service

(App Pass) All-you-can-download service application for top-rated and standard paid

applications in tool, entertainment, music, fortune-telling, game, lifestyle,
or business categories.
Receive perks such as free tickets for purchasing additional items every
month.

(Chrome) Access Internet via Google Chrome.
(Email) Send and receive emails. Multiple accounts can be set.
(Facebook) Launch Facebook client application.
(File Commander) Search for still images, videos, music, or downloaded files.
(FM radio) Use FM radio.
(Gmail) Send or receive mails for Google accounts.
(Google) Search on handset or web pages by keywords.
(Google+) Launch "Google+" social networking client application provided by

Google.

(Google Settings) Make settings for Google applications.

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(Internet SagiWall) Protect handset from "one-click fraud" and other malicious web pages.

Alert window appears if dangerous web page is detected.

(Lifelog) Record user's daily activities such as number of steps, used calories,

shooting, and music listening with handset.

(mora) Purchase music and music videos from Sony's high sound quality

download web store.

(Movie Creator) Automatically create and edit photo movies from capture photos and

videos.

(My SoftBank䝥

䝥䝷䝇

) Guide application providing useful informatio n from So ftBa nk.

Check your charges, convenient handset features, and recommended
products/contents.

(OfficeSuite) View and edit Word, Excel, and other files.
(PlayStation) Connect to PlayStation and operate or enter text with PlayStation.
(Play Games) Download games from Google Play.
(Play Store) Download or purchase a variety of applications from Google Play.
(Play Books) Download books from Google Play.
(Play Movies & TV) Rent Google Play movies.
(PSN) Use PlayStation™ Network services.
(Smart Connect™) Set operations for connecting external device or activating/ending

applications.

(TrackID™) Recognize music played and search the title and artist name.
(TrackID™ TV) Check information for currently showing TV program.
(TV SideView) Use handset as remote controller for Sony TV.
(Twitter) Tw itter of ficial client application for publishing short messag es on

websites to share with others.

(UULA) All-you-can-view general entertainment application offering more than

100,000 contents in various categories such as popular movies, dramas,
animes, music videos, live performances, and karaoke; Original UULA
contents are also available.

(What's New) Check latest information for music, movies, or update information for

applications.

(Wi-Fi Spot

Settings)

Enable login to SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot automatically in SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot
area.
Subscription to SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot service is needed.

(Xperia™ Lounge

Japan)

Access web pages for Sony Mobile Communications products and
campaigns.

(Yahoo!) Activ ate Yahoo! JAPAN for sm artph ones. Various search menus such as "

䝸䜰䝹䝍䜲䝮᳨⣴" (real time search) for catching "tweets."
Also, check news, weather, disaster, or other information.

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(YouTube) Play videos on YouTube.
(AnimeHodai) All-you-can-view popular anime programs: old favorites, latest on the air,

and more.

(Alarm & clock) Set and use alarms, world clock, stopwatch and timer.
(Album) View still images and videos.
(䛒

䛒䜣䛧䜣䝞䝑䜽䜰䝑䝥

) Save handset data for Contacts/Bookmarks/Calendar/S! Mail to the cloud

server or SD Card, or load the server data to your handset.
Convenient when changing models.

(

఩⨨䝘䝡

Link) Let others find your handset location.

Requires subscription to optional ఩⨨䝘䝡 service.

(Osaifu-Keitai) Use Osaifu-Keitai®.
(Voice Search) Use Google Voice Search.
(Audio Recorder) Record voice or music in high sound quality.
(Camera) Capture photos or videos.
(Calendar) View calendar to manage events.
(Urgent News) Receive Earthquake Early Warning or Tsunami warning delivered by the

Meteorological Agency.
If the warning is r eceived w hen y ou are in th e tar get ar ea, h andset s oun ds
an alert, vibrates, and a message appears.
Disaster/evacuation information can also be received from the national
and local governments.

(Menu List) Comprehensive navigation site introducing official sites and applications

that SoftBank Corp. recommends. Easily search various contents such as
music, games, videos from special topics updated every day, "䜹䝔䝂䝸,"
"᪂╔," "䝷䞁䜻䞁䜾," etc.

(Disaster Message

Board)

Post, view, and delete whereabouts information in the event of a major
disaster, such as a "6ᙅ" (roku-jyaku, "6 Lower") or larger earthquake.
And saved whereabouts information is automatically sent to specified
email address set in advance.

(Sketch) Create illustration or load photo image and edit it.
(Smart Custom) Customizing applicatio n for Android devices that enables download of

applications, widgets, wallpapers, and ringtones as a package.

(Smart Security) "Smart Security powered by McAfee®" protects your handset from viruses

or leakage of personal information.
Eliminate virus via infected installed application, email attachment files, or
SD Card. Also, rate personal information that can be handled by
applications.

(

䝇䝬䝖䝢

) Free information service providing news and entertainment information.

More than 100 special contents every day available only here such as

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important news, sports, entertainment, and gossip.

(䝇

䝇䝬䝩Ᏻᚰ䝃䞊䝡䝇

) Protect young people from inappropriate sites or harmful applications for

more secure smartphone use. Use paid options to limit usage time or
check usage status/location.

(Settings) Make handset settings.
(Downloads) View downloaded file list.

Rearrange files listed in chronological order to in file size order, select,
and delete downloaded files.

(Guide) Check how to use SoftBank smartphone operations.

Also view User Guide for handset, and access FAQ web page.

(Tethering) Application for using 4G compatible smartphone as mobile Wi-Fi router.

To use the feature, subscription to Tethering option is needed.

(TV) View TV .
(

㟁Ꮚ᭩⡠

Reader

by Sony)

Purchase e-books from Sony eBook store "Reader Store."

(Calculator) Perform basic and other operations.
(Phone) Place calls or make call settings.
(TokuHodai) All-you-can-use premium discount shopping sites of food, leisure, travel,

merchandise exchange tickets, electronic gift code draws, and more than
500,000 coupons/complimentary tickets.

(Drive) View and edit files saved in Google Drive.
(News from

Socialife)

View and manage social networks or news websites altogether.

(Hangouts) Send and receive messages using photos or pictograms. Voice calls and

video calls are also available.

(Video) Play back videos downloaded or transferred etc. Play back videos from

other devices on handset using Wi-Fi featur e .

(Photos) View photos or videos. Sign in to Google+ to back up photos and videos.
(Maps) Use Google map services such as positioning current location or

searching other places or route.

(Music) Play back music data saved in handset memory or SD Card.
(Mail) Use SMS/S! Mail on SoftBank smartphones.

Use "@softbank.ne.jp" or "@x.vodafone.ne.jp" mail address. Sending or
receiving of decorated mail or pictograms is available.

(Remote Support) Application for subscribers of 䜿䞊䝍䜲䛺䜣䛷䜒䝃䝫䞊䝖.

Use this application to share your screen and receive support for
operations, settings, etc.

(Contacts) Manage contacts.

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Operations on Applications List

Adding Icon to Home Screen

In Applications List, Touch & Hold an icon Drag it to Add to Home screen at the top of
window Drag the icon anywhere in Home Screen area When Home Screen
appears, Drag it to desired position

Deleting Applications

Some application cannot be uninstalled.
Flick right from the left edge of Applications list Uninstall T ap an icon wi th "×" OK

Rearranging Icons

Flick right from the left edge of Applications list Custom or der/Alphabetical/Most used

 With "Custom order" set, Touch & Hold an icon to rearrange to desired position.

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Phone Number

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Checking Your Phone Number

Checking Your Phone Number

In Home Screen, (Settings)

About phone

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Status

Check phone number.

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Silent Mode

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Using Silent Mode

Using Silent Mode

Set ringtone, operation sounds, etc. not to sound to avoid disturbing others around you.

 Camera shutter, video start/stop tones, video and music sound even in Silent mode.

Touch & hold Volume Key down

Icon on sound volume adjustment bar turns to and Silent mode (without vibration) is set.

 Press upper or lower side of Volume key Tap to change icon on the sound volume

adjustment bar to and set Silent mode (without vibration).

 Press upper side of Volume key while in Silent mode to cancel.

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Airplane Mode

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Using Airplane Mode

Using Airplane Mode

Disable all functions that emit signals. Handset remains powered on.

Drag Status Bar down with two fingers

Quick Settings opens.

Airplane mode

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Handset is in Airplane mode.

 Use same operation again while in Airplane mode to cancel.

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Text Entry

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Keyboard

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Keyboard Layout

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Entering Alphabet

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Entering Emoticons/Pictograms

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Pasting Cut/Copied Text

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Making Text Entry Settings

Keyboard

Enter text with on-scr een QWERTY key boar d by Tapping each character individually, or use Gesture
input feature and slide finger from character to character to form words.

 Tap to hide keyboard.
 Touch & Hold text in text entry window and magnified text appears in small balloon.
 Input method is set to International keyboard (Xperia

TM

keyboard) by default. To input Japanese,

change default keyboard to XperiaTMJapanese keyboard. For settings, see "Language & input."

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Keyboard Layout

䐟

䐟

Enter a character.

䐠

Switch between lower-case , upper-case , and caps . For some

languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language.

䐡

Toggle w ith numbers and symbols keyboard. For even more symbols, Tap

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䐢

Show Emoticon/Pictogram list.

䐣

Show entry candidates.

䐤

Delete a character before cu rsor.

䐥

Enter line break or confirm text input.

䐦

Enter a space.

Entering Alphabet

 To enter character visible on keyboard, Tap the character.
 To enter character variant, Touch & Hold keyboard character to show option list, then select from

the list.

 To enter a period, Double-Tap the space bar.

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Entering Emoticons/Pictograms

In Text Entry window,

Toggle option tab above the keyboard

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Scroll down to view more options on each list.

Tap emoticon or pictogram

Emoticon or pictogram is entered.

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 Pictograms can be entered consecutively.
 To return to QWERTY keyboard, Tap / .

Pasting Cut/Copied Text

Double-Tap text

Text is highlighted by tabs on both sides and editing tool appears.

 To enter all text, Tap .

Drag / to select range

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or

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Touch & Hold Text Entry window PASTE

Cut/Copied text is pasted.

 Alternatively, Tap (Paste) to paste text.

Making Text Entry Settings

Tap , then Tap

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Option menu appears.

Keyboard settings

Settings menu opens.

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Personalizati o n guide

Setting guidance window opens.

 Follow onscreen instructions to customize keyboard.

Other Options

Changing Keyboard Skin

In Option menu, Tap Keyboard skins Flick left or right to choose desired skin

SELECT

Keyboard skin is set.

Using One-handed Keyboard

In Option menu, Tap One-handed keyboard

 To move One-handed keyboard to left or right side, Tap or accordingly.
 To return to the regular keyboard, Tap or .

Editing/Deleting Words in User Dictionary

In Option menu, Tap My words Select word to edit/delete Edit word/Delete wor d

Word in User Dictionary is edited/deleted.

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Using a Google Acc ount

Use a Google account and get more convenience with Google services. A Google
account is required to use some services or fully use some applications.

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Obtaining a Google Account

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Logging In with a Google Account

Google Account Cautions

Be careful not to forget your Google account ID or password.

Obtaining a Google Account

In Home Screen, (Settings)

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Accounts Add account

Google

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Add a Google Accou nt app ear s.

Or create a new account

Enter First name Last name NEXT

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Enter user name (mail address) NEXT

 If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.

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Enter password Enter password again (for confirmation) NEXT

Check Recovery phone number NEXT

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 Telephone number of your SIM Card is entered automatically.

VERIFY

SMS is sent.

 If a telephone number other than the one on your SIM Card is entered, confirmation screen

appears. Enter notified security code Tap NEXT.

I AGREE

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Your Google account is obtained.

NEXT

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Set Google service NEXT

Remind me later NEXT

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Google account creation is completed.

 To create a second or subsequent Google account, Sync setting window appears next.

Logging In with a Google Account

If an application is activated that requires a Google account, Add a Google Account appears. Sign in
with the obtained Google account to use the application.

Enter mail address on Add a Google Account screen NEXT

Enter password NEXT

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Follow onscreen instructions

You are signed in to your Google account.

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Google Play

Download a variety of applications (free/paid) from Google Play. Change the setting of downloaded
applications to enable manual or automatic updates. Log in to your Google account beforehand.

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Installing Free Applications

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Purchasing Paid Applications

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Updating Applications

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Uninstalling Applications

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Getting Help with Google Play

Installing Applications

Many different kinds of applications can be installed on handset from Google Play (provided by
Google Inc.). SoftBank Corp. is not responsible in any way for user-installed applications (quality,
reliability, legality, fitness for a purpose, credibility, accuracy, etc.) or resulting malfunctions (viruses,
etc.).

Installing Free Applications

In Home Screen, (Play Store)

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Google Play appears.

 If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.

Tap free application INSTALL ACCEPT

Application is downloaded and installed.

Purchasing Paid Applications

In Home Screen, (Play Store)

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Google Play appears.

 If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.

Tap paid application Tap amount Follow onscreen instructions

Application is downloaded and installed.

Purchased Applications

Payment

Pay only once. Redownloads of uninstalled applications are free of charge.

On Other Android Devices

Install an application on any Android device under the same Google account for free.

Requesting Refunds

Refund is possible withi n a limited ti me. By r equesting a refund, the appl icatio n is delet ed
and the charge is cancelled. A refund request is valid only once per one application.
Flick right from the left end of Google Play window My apps Tap application

REFUND

Purchasing Applications

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Purchase applications at your own risk. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for any
disadvantage resulting for user or third parties.

Updating Applications

In Home Screen, (Play Store)

Google Play appears.

 If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.

Flick right from the left end of Google Play window My apps Tap application to
update UPDATE ACCEPT

Application is downloaded and installed.

 If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.

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Application Updates

Setting Automatic Updates Application

Flick right from the left end of Google Play window Settings Auto-update apps
Set update method

Setting Automatic Updates Application

Flick right from the left end of Google Play window My apps Tap application

Auto-update ( )

 Automatic updates are unavailable for some applications.

Uninstalling Applications

Applications installed from Google Play can also be uninstalled.

In Home Screen, (Play Store)

Google Play appears.

 If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.

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Flick right from the left end of Google Play window My apps Tap application to
uninstall UNINSTALL OK

Application is activated.

Getting Help with Google Play

Flick right from the left end of Google Play window Help & Feedback

The Web browser will take you to the Google Play Help Web page.

Follow onscreen instructions

A description for each item appears.

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Security Codes

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Security Codes

Security Codes

An Operation Access Code or Center Access Code (Call Barring Password) is required for using
handset.
Operation Access Code: Security code to use each function. At time of purchase, no code is set.
Center Access Code (Call Barring Password): Four-digit security code at time of subscription. It is
required when using option services from a landline phone or subscribing to fee-based Web
information.

 Be careful not to forget CenterAccess Code (Call Barring Password). If you forget your code, you

will require assistance. For details, contact Customer Service.

 Be careful to keep Operation Access Code and CenterAccess Code (Call Barring Password)

secret. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for damages resulting from misuse by other parties.

Resetting Operation Access Code

In Operation Access Code input screen, PASSWORD RESET OK

 Follow onscreen instructions.
 My SoftBank recognition is required to reset Operation Access Code. My SoftBank

recognition can be set with My SoftBank䝥䝷䝇.

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SIM PIN

PIN is the security code for your SIM Card. It prevents third parties from unauthorized
use of handset. At time of purchase, "9999" is set.

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Enabling SIM PIN

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Changing SIM PIN

Enabling SIM PIN

Enable SIM PIN to show PIN entry window when handset power is on with SIM Card inserted.

In Home Screen, (Settings) Security

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Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Enter PIN OK

PIN is enabled.

PIN Cautions

Entering incorrect PIN three times locks PIN. To release locked PIN, enter PUK
(Personal Unblocking Key). For details on PIN, contact Customer Service. Entering
incorrect PUK ten times consecutively locks SIM Card to disable handset operations. In
that case, reissue of SIM Card at a SoftBank Shop (paid service) is needed.

Changing SIM PIN

Operation can be performed only when PIN is enabled.

In Home Screen, (Settings) Security

Set up SIM card lock Change SIM PIN Enter PIN OK Enter new PIN OK

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Enter new PIN again (for confirmation) OK

PIN is changed.

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Locking Screen

Display is locked after a set period of inactivity. Alternatively, Press for manual
screen lock. This saves battery power and prevents accidental Touchscreen operation.

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Unlocking Screen

Unlocking Screen

In sleep mode (Screen lock active),

Lock screen appears.

Flick screen upwards

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Screen is unlocked.

 The method for unlocking the screen can be changed. See “Security” for the unlock method.

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Updating Software

Check whether updates are required via the Internet, and update as required.

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Updating Software

Before Updating Software

Saved data may b e los t d ependi ng on con diti on of ha nds et ( malfunc tioni ng, damag ed, water seepag e ,
etc.). It is recommended that you back up important data before updating software. SoftBank Corp. is
not responsible for damages from loss of data.
Software Update makes a part of settings to the default.

Software Update Cautions

During Update

Handset cannot be used until software is updated. It may take time to update software.

Signal during Update

Operate handset where signal reception is good and without changing location. Also operate with
adequate battery charge. Signal becoming weak or Battery becoming low during an update may
cause an update failure. An update failure may disable handset.

If Using Other Functions

Other functions cannot be operated during a software update.

Updating Software

Automatic update is set by default. To update software manually, operate as follows.

In Home Screen, (Settings)

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About phone

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System Update Software Update Software Update Follow onscreen instructions

Software update starts.

Connecting to PC to Update Software

To update software connecting to a PC, install software for "Software Update" on the PC
beforehand.
For installation of the software, see the following web page.

http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/support/

Operations for Software Update Configuration

Setting whether to update Software Automatically

On Software Update window, Automatic Update Settings NOT AUTOMATICALL Y

UPDATE/AUTOMATICALLY UPDATE OK

Setting Scheduled Update

On Software Update window, Update Schedule Settings Set a time OK OK

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Home Screen Basics

Home Screen appears at power on; most handset operations start here. Customize
Home Screen with application shortcuts, widgets, and folders.

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Home Screen Layout

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Toggling Home Screen Sheets

Home Screen Layout

Item Description

Status Bar

Drag down for Notifications Window. Drag down with two fingers for Quick
Settings.

Home Screen

Position

Current position among several Home Screen sheets.

Dock

Tap an icon to activate application or function. Customize with up to four
application shortcuts. Also, create folders.

Navigation Bar Tap Key icon to operate. For Navigation Bar, see "Navig ation Bar."

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Customize Area Place application shortcuts, folders, widgets freely.
Applications List

Key

Open applications list.

Toggling Home Screen Sheets

Home Screen consists of 7 sheets. Customize each Home Screen sheet with application shortcuts,
widgets, etc. to make handset more convenient. Flick Home Screen left/right to toggle sheets.

 In any Home Screen sheet, Tap to return to Home Screen top sheet.

Operations on Simple Home

Switching to Simple Home

Simple Home provides Home Screen with basic functions and main setting items.
In Home Screen, (Settings) Home Simple Home OK OK

Switching to Standard Home Screen

In Simple Home screen, Settings Exit Simple Home OK

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Status Bar

Status Bar appears at the top of Display. Notification Indicators for new mail, etc. and Status
Indicators for handset appear here.

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Status Bar Layout

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Main Notification Indicators

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Main Status Indicators

Status Bar Layout

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Notification Indicators

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Status Indicators

Main Notification Indicators

Notification Indicators appear i ng in Status Bar include the fol lowing.

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Indicator Description

Launch Guide (Drag Status Bar down and open from Notifications Window)
Missed Call
Call Arriving
Calling1/Dialing

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Answer on Hold1/Call on Hold

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New Recorded Message
New Voicemail
New Gmail
New Email
New Text Message (SMS)/S! Mail
Urgent News
Wi-Fi Open Network Available
USB Connected
Sharing File via Bluetooth

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Data Uploading
Data Downloading
Application Update Available
Application Installation Complete
Screenshot/Screen Recording Saved
Viewing TV1/Scheduled Viewing Started
Recording TV1/Scheduled Recording Started
Playing Back Music
Calendar Event Reminder
Snoozing/Unchecked Alarm
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai®Locked
Unmount SD Card
Software Update Notice, Downloading Complete, Stopped

1 Appears when switching to other window such as Home Screen.

Main Status Indicators

Status Indicators appearing in Status Bar include the following.

Indicator Description

Battery Full (100%)
Battery Charging
Battery Low (4% or less)

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Signal Strength
4G LTE/4G Data in Use

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3G Data in Use
No Signal
Airplane Mode
Wi-Fi Connected
Wi-Fi Connected without Internet accessibility, or unstable Wi-Fi signal
Bluetooth®ON
Bluetooth®Connected
Silent (with Vibration) Mode
Silent (without Vibration) Mode
Alarm Set
Obtaining Current Location

1 Handset supports FDD-LTE (SoftBank 4G LTE) and AXGP ( So ftBank 4G); indic ator appear s w hen

handset is connected to either. Handset connects to SoftBank 4G first.

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Using Notifications Window/Quick Settings

Drag Status Bar down to open Notifications Window. Open Notification Indicators to
check details.
Drag Notifications Window dow n to open Q uick Se ttings. Tap icon s on Quick Settings to
set each function On/Off.

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Opening Notifications Window/Quick Settings

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Notifications Window Layout

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Quick Settings Layout

Opening Notifications Window/Quick Settings

Drag Status Bar down

Notifications Window opens.

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Drag Notifications Window down

Quick Settings opens.

 Drag Status Bar down with two fingers for Quick Settings.

Closing Notifications Window/Quick Settings

Drag Notifications Window/Quick Settings up

 Alter nativ ely, Tap to close Notifications Window/Quick Settings.

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Notifications Windo w Layout

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Open Quick Settings

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Display notifications (incoming, functions being executed, etc.)

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Clear all notifications. Some notifications are not clearable.

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Quick Settings Layout

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Display "Power management" of Handset Settings

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Add/Delete, change order of Quick Settings

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Display Handset Settings

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Display your contact information

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Adjust brightness of Display

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On/Off of Wi-Fi

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On/Off of NFC Reader/Writer and P2P function

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Set On/Off of location information

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Mirror the screen of handset on Google Cast devices

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On/Off of Light

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On/Off of Bluetooth

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On/Off of Airplane mode

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On/Off of Auto-rot ate screen

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On/Off of Glove mode

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Set Silent mode (with Vibration)/Silent mode (without Vibration)/Clear Silent

mode

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Activating/Canceling Recently-Used
Applications

Check recently-used applications and exit them.

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Activating Recently-Used Applications

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Canceling All Running Applications

Activating Recently -Used Applications

View recently-used applications in thumbnail list and launch application from the list.

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Tap application in thumbnail list

Application is activated.

Canceling All Running Applications

Cancel all running applications.

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All running applications are canceled.

Deleting Recently-Used Application from List

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Flick left or right application in thumbnail list

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