This is the Xperia™ E4g Dual User guide for the Android™ 4.4.4 software version. If
you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via
the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
on page 113 .
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.
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet
before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function
properly.
To remove the back cover
•
Insert a fingernail into the gap (as indicated in the illustration) and lift up the
cover.
To attach the back cover
1
Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the
bottom corners to lock them into place.
2
Moving from bottom to top, press down the sides of the cover until the cover
clicks into place.
To insert the micro SIM cards
If you insert a micro SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts
automatically.
•
Remove the back cover, then insert the micro SIM cards into the
corresponding slots with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
You must use a micro SIM card for your device to work correctly. Some standard-sized SIM
cards allow you to detach an integrated micro SIM card. Once you detach the micro SIM card
from the standard-sized SIM card, you cannot reattach it and use the standard-sized SIM card
again. If you do not have a micro SIM card, or if your current SIM card does not contain a
detachable micro SIM card, contact your network operator for information on how to collect or
exchange your SIM card.
To insert a memory card
1
Remove the back cover.
2
Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured
contacts facing down.
To remove the micro SIM cards
1
Detach the back cover.
2
Drag out the micro SIM cards from their slots and remove them fully.
Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage >
Unmount SD card .
2
Remove the back cover, then draw the memory card outwards to remove it.
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
protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection
accessories may prevent your device from working by covering sensors, lenses,
speakers, or microphones and it 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 online accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up
straight away.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.
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.
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
2
In the options menu, tap Power off.
3
Tap OK.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
until the options menu opens.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by
Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device
when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the
Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store
for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you
need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account 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 > 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
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
this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your
warranty.
The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending
on how long it has been in the box before you purchased it, the battery level may be
quite low. It is therefore recommended that you change 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. Read more about the battery and how to improve the
performance in
Battery and power management
on page 115 .
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
GreenThe battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing redThe battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
OrangeThe battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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. In other words, you have to swipe up or down on the
screen to unlock it. You can later change the security settings and add other kinds of
locks. See
Screen lock
on page 39 .
To activate the screen
•
Briefly press the power key .
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.
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.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap at the top corner of the pane.
To add a pane to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Touch and hold an empty 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 .
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
•
Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
To open the Application screen menu
•
When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right.
To move an application on the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2
Make sure that Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3
Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then
drag it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1
From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the
screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen
opens.
2
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2
Tap Search apps.
3
Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2
Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3
Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
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. Some applications are closed when you press
while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If the application is
paused or runs in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time
you open the application.
to exit
1Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar
4Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same
screen, to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing
details of currency exchange rates and then open the Calculator small app on top of
it and perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favourites bar. To
download more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1
To make the favourites bar appear, press
2
Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
•
Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
1
From the favourites bar, tap
2
Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the
instructions to download it and complete the installation.
To move a small app
•
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then move it to the desired location.
, then tap and tap .
.
To minimise a small app
•
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To rearrange the small apps in the favourites bar
•
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favourites bar
1
Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to
2
Tap OK.
To restore a previously removed small app
1
Open the favourites bar, then tap
2
Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the
favourites bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1
To make the favourites bar appear, press .
2
Tap
3
Select a widget.
4
Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
> > .
.
.
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™.
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 it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. 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 it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to the new location.
To remove a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
on the top of the screen.
it to
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen
tidy.
1Access an application using a shortcut
2Access a folder containing applications
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and the customisation menu appears.
2
In the customisation menu, tap 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 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 magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
the item to the new location.
To remove an item from the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to
on the top of the screen.
To create a folder on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and 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 it magnifies and 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. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
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.
To change the wallpaper for the lock screen
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Lock Screen.
3
Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
.
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 the screenshot by pressing the power key and volume down key at the
same time until you hear a clicking sound.
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.
Status and notifications
The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information
such as battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open
the Notification panel and handle your notifications. You can also customise the icons
and notifications by selecting which system icons to display in the status bar and
selecting apps that are allowed to send notifications.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
•
Tap Clear.
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.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
LTE is available
GPRS is available
EDGE is available
3G is available
Mobile data network is available
Sending and downloading LTE data
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading mobile data
Battery status
The battery is charging
STAMINA mode is activated
Low battery mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The SIM card is not inserted
SIM card 1 is inserted
SIM card 2 is inserted
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Silent mode
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronisation is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronisation
Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services
represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
To manage status bar icons
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Status bar icons.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the
.
status bar.
Notification icons
New text message or multimedia message
Missed call
Call ongoing
Call forwarding is turned on
New voicemail message
New email message
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
Downloading data
Uploading data
Mobile data is disabled
A software update is available
System updates are available
Downloading system updates
Tap to install the downloaded system updates
Screenshot captured
New Hangouts™ chat message has arrived
Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application
Upcoming calendar event
A small app is running
Smart Connect is activated
A song is playing
The radio is playing
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory card
Warning message
Error message
More (undisplayed) notifications
Not all icons that may appear in your device are listed here. These icons are for reference
purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
To manage notifications
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Manage notifications.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the apps that are allowed to send notifications.
Application overview
Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
text and images.
Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your
appointments.
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.
Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email address and
other information related to your contacts.
Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures.
Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private
and corporate accounts.
Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends,
family members and colleagues around the world.
Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages.
Search for information in your device and on the web.
View your current location, find other locations and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.
Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.
Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.
Use the Movies application to play videos on your device and share content
with your friends.
Use the Walkman® application to organise and play music, audio books and
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial
function.
Optimise settings to suit your own requirements.
Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get
artist, album and other info.
Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.
Use the Support application to access user support in the device. For
example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips
and tricks.
Download and install new applications and updates.
Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and/or service providers in all
areas.
Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications,
games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before
you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working
Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.
To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be
available in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play™
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Play Store.
3
Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the
search function.
4
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Apps.
.
Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™,
you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant
download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download
applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions
or concerns.
To allow the download of applications from other sources
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security.
3
Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.
4
Tap OK.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Apps.
The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in
most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for
Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
To browse with Google Chrome™
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap .
3
If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4
Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap
Go on the keyboard.
Internet and MMS settings
To send multimedia messages, or to access the Internet when there is no available
Wi-Fi® network, you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct
Internet and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Here are some tips:
•
For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and MMS settings come preinstalled on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia
messages right away.
•
In some cases, you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first
time you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted. It is also possible to
download these settings later from the Settings menu.
•
You can manually add, change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at
any time. If you change or delete an Internet or MMS setting by mistake, download
the Internet and MMS settings again.
•
If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is
not working, even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded
successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/
If STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all mobile data traffic gets paused when the
screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services
from being paused, or deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily. For more information, see
STAMINA mode feature overview
.
for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.
on page 116 .
To download Internet and MMS settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Internet settings.
3
Select the SIM card, or SIM cards, for which you want to download Internet
and MMS settings.
4
Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, appears
in the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically.
If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile
network. Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then
try again.
To check whether mobile data is turned on or off
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Check whether the Mobile data traffic checkbox is marked or not.
Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is
required, contact your network operator for more details.
8
When you're done, tap
9
To select the APN that you have just added, tap the radio button besides the
, then tap SAVE.
name of the APN. Once selected, this APN becomes the default APN for
Internet and MMS services.
To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Access Point Names.
5
To view more details, tap any of the available items.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button .
.
Wi-Fi®
Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and
receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device
remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come
within range.
Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get
access. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.
Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:
•
Open networks are indicated by
•
Secured networks are indicated by
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually
to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
4
Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the
.
relevant password. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
To search for new available networks, tap
network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6
If required, enter a password.
7
To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show
advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
8
Tap Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength
There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:
•
Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point.
•
Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
•
Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the
illustration).
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks
available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can
also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data
connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data
connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when
to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1
Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4
Press .
5
Tap Advanced.
6
Mark the Network notification checkbox.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a
USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's
data connection with up to eight other devices at once by turning your device into a
portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your device's mobile data connection is successfully
shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to
surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go
to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1
Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2
Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3
From your Home screen, tap .
4
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
5
Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted.
the status bar once you are connected.
6
To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or
disconnect the USB cable.
is displayed in
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4
Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5
To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
6
Tap Save.
7
Tap and mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.
8
If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable
Wi-Fi® hotspot is active.
9
To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot checkbox.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4
Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network.
5
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6
If required, enter a password.
7
Tap Save.
Controlling data usage
You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over
your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can
view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over
Your device supports the use of two different networks at the same time. You can
select from the following network mode combinations when two SIM cards are
inserted in your device:
•
One LTE network and one GSM network
•
One WCDMA network and one GSM network
•
Two GSM networks
For each SIM card, you can set your device to switch automatically between mobile
networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are. You can
also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode for each SIM
card, for example, WCDMA or GSM.
Different status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or mode
of network that you are connected to. Refer to
the different status icons look like.
To select a network mode
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Network mode, then select a network mode.
To select another network manually
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Network operators.
5
Tap Search mode, then select Manual.
6
Select a network.
.
.
Status icons
on page 22 to see what
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you
move out of range of the manually selected network.
To activate automatic network selection
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Network operators.
5
Tap Search mode > Select automatic.
Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to
access resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example,
VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for
users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside
of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some
networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device.
For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private
network, contact the network administrator of your company or organisation.
Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information
from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange
ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data
automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can
synchronise each account manually.
To set up an online account for synchronisation
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Add account, then select the account that you want to add.
3
Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an
account.
To synchronise manually with an online account
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account
that you want to synchronise with. A list of items that can be synchronised with
the account appears .
3
Mark the items that you want to synchronise.
4
Tap
, then tap Sync now.
To remove an online account
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account
that you want to remove.
3
Tap
, then tap Remove account.
4
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
.
> Settings.
> Settings.
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your corporate
email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device. After
setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts
applications.
To set up an EAS account for synchronisation
1
Make sure that you have your domain and server details, provided by your
corporate network administrator, available.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.
4
Enter your corporate email address and password.
5
Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure
occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and
then tap Next.
6
Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
7
Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and
calendar entries.
8
If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to
control certain security features on your device. For example, you can allow
your corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.
9
When the setup is done, enter a name for the corporate account.
When you change the login password for an EAS account on your computer, you have to log
in again to the EAS account on your device.
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu
is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel.
To open the device settings menu from the Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings.
To view information about your device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone.
To open the Quick settings panel
•
Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards.
To select which settings to display on the Quick settings panel
1
Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards, then tap Edit.
2
In the bar at the bottom of the screen, touch and hold the icon for the quick
setting that you want to add, then drag and drop it in the upper part of the
screen.
.
.
To rearrange the Quick settings panel
1
Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards, then tap Edit.
2
Touch and hold an icon, then move it to the desired position.
3
Tap Done.
Sound, ringtone and volume
You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for
music and video playback. You can also set your device to silent mode so that it
doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.
To adjust the volume levels
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Volumes.
3
Drag the volume sliders to the desired positions.
You can also press the volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone and media playback
volume levels even when the screen is locked.
To set your device to vibrate mode
•
Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.
To set your device to silent mode
1
Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the
status bar.
2
Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.
Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved to
your device.
5
To confirm, tap Done.
To select the notification sound
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound.
3
Select an option from the list or tap
and select a music file that is saved to
your device.
4
To confirm, tap Done.
Some applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the
application settings.
To enable touch tones
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3
Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.
SIM card protection
You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN
(Personal Identity 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 > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Mark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
5
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 > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
5
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 > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator
to get a new SIM card.
Using multiple SIM cards
Your device works with one or two SIM cards inserted. You get incoming
communication to both SIM cards and you can select from which number you want
to place outgoing communication. Before you can use both SIM cards, you need to
enable the SIM cards in the settings menu of your device. If both SIM cards are
locked with a PIN code when you turn on your device, you can choose to only unlock
and use one SIM card. In other words, you can bypass one locked SIM card.
You can also forward calls that come in on SIM card 1 to SIM card 2 when SIM card
1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You
must enable it manually. See
To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings.
3
Mark or unmark the SIM1 and SIM2 checkboxes.
Forwarding calls
on page 51 .
To rename a SIM card
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings.
3
Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it.
4
Tap OK.
To bypass a locked SIM card when both SIM cards are locked
1
Turn on your device, and select the SIM card that you want to unlock.
2
Enter the relevant PIN code and tap
unlocked.
3
When you are prompted to enter the PIN for the second SIM card, tap Skip.
The Home screen appears and you can now use the device with one SIM card
enabled.
To enable a locked SIM card
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings.
3
Select the SIM card that is locked.
4
Enter the relevant PIN code.
You can also enable a locked SIM card from the Notification panel.
. The selected SIM card becomes
Screen settings
To adjust the screen brightness
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.
3
Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked.
4
Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance.
Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap
soft keys and certain applications.
To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
3
Select an option.
To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key .
.
Smart backlight control
The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your
hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep
setting.
To turn on the Smart backlight control function
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control.
3
Drag the slider beside Smart backlight control to the right.
.
Daydream
Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos
or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle.
To activate the Daydream screen saver
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.
3
Drag the slider beside Daydream to the right.
To select content for the Daydream screen saver
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.
3
Drag the slider beside Daydream to the right.
4
Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active.
To set when the Daydream screen saver starts
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.
3
Drag the slider beside Daydream to the right.
4
To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately, tap Start now.
5
To set automatic activation options, tap When to daydream and then select an
option.
.
.
Screen lock
There are several ways to lock 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
•
Bluetooth Unlock – unlocks your device by using paired Bluetooth devices
•
Face Unlock – unlocks your device when you look at it
•
Pattern – draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device
•
PIN – enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device
Password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device
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.
To change screen lock type
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
3
Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.
.
To unlock the screen using the Bluetooth® unlock feature
Make sure that your device and other Bluetooth® devices are paired before you use the
Bluetooth® unlock feature. For more information about pairing, see
another Bluetooth® device
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Settings > Security.
2
Tap Screen lock > Bluetooth unlock.
3
Tap Continue and select the device that you want to use to unlock the screen,
on page 101 .
To pair your device with
then tap Continue.
4
Choose an option as the backup lock to unlock the screen when no
Bluetooth® devices are connected.
5
In other Bluetooth® devices, find and tap the name of your device under
Settings > Bluetooth > Paired devices. When Connected appears on the
Bluetooth® devices, press the power key on your device immediately.
If your device is disconnected from other Bluetooth® devices, you need to unlock the screen
using a PIN or a Pattern.
To set up the Face Unlock feature
1
From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.
2
Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture a photo
of your face.
3
After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue.
4
Select a backup unlock method and follow the instructions in the device to
complete the setup.
For best results, capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright, and hold
the device at eye level.
To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature
1
Activate the screen.
2
Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your Face
Unlock photo.
If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognise your face, you must use the backup unlock
method to unlock the screen.
To create a screen lock pattern
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3
Follow the instructions in your device.
.
If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must
wait 30 seconds and then try again.
To change the screen lock pattern
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4
Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device.
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
3
Enter a numeric PIN.
4
If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.
5
Tap Continue.
6
Re-enter and confirm your PIN.
7
If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.
8
Tap OK.
To create a screen lock password
1
From your Home screen, tap
> Settings > Security > Screen lock >
Password.
2
Enter a password.
3
If necessary, tap
4
Tap Continue.
5
Re-enter and confirm your password.
6
If necessary, tap
7
Tap OK.
to minimise the keyboard.
to minimise the keyboard.
To view notifications from the lock screen
1
From the lock screen, drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap the notification that you want to view.
You can only view notifications from the lock screen when you lock your screen with the
Swipe mode.
Language settings
You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time.
You can also change the writing language for text input. See
keyboard
on page 46 .
Personalising the Xperia
To change the language
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.
3
Select an option.
4
Tap OK.
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap
the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the
language you want.
. Then select
Date and time
You can change the date and time on your device.
To set the date manually
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
4
Tap Set time.
5
Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.
6
If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM, or vice versa.
7
Tap Set.
To set the time zone
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3
Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.
4
Tap Select time zone.
5
Select an option.
.
Enhancing the sound output
You can enhance the sound output that comes from the speakers in your device
using features such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technology.
Using Clear Phase™ technology
Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality
coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound.
To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3
Mark the Clear Phase™ checkbox.
The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication
applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
.
Using xLOUD™ technology
Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume
without sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favourite
songs.
To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3
Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.
The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. For
example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter
individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter
to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen
keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed
keyboard instead.
You can select up to three languages for text input. The keyboard detects the
language that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type.
Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically, for example, email
and text messaging applications.
1 Delete a character before the cursor.
2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
3 Enter a space.
4 Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised.
5
Display numbers and symbols. For even more symbols, tap .
6
Switch between lower-case , upper-case and caps . For some languages, this key is used to
access extra characters in the language.
To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text
•
Tap a text entry field.
To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation
•
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways.
You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation.
To enter text character by character
1
To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
2
To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to
get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter
"é", touch and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your
finger pressed on the keyboard, drag to and select "é".
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter
to trace the word that you want to write.
2
After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears
based on the letters that you have traced.
3
If the word that you want does not appear, tap to see other options and
select accordingly. If the desired option does not appear, delete the entire
word and trace it again, or enter the word by tapping each letter individually.
To change the Gesture input settings
1
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2
3
, then tap Keyboard settings .
Tap
To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the
Gesture input checkbox.
To use the one-handed keyboard
1
Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap
2
3
, then tap One-handed keyboard.
Tap
To move the one-handed keyboard to the left side or right side of the screen,
or accordingly.
tap
To return to using the full on-screen keyboard, tap .
.
Phonepad
The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you
predictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input
method via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait
orientation.
1 Choose a text input option. You can tap each character once and use word suggestions, or keep
tapping the key until the desired character is selected.
2 Delete a character before the cursor.
3 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
4 Enter a space.
5 Display symbols and smileys.
6 Display numbers.
7 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock.
To open the Phonepad for the first time
1
Tap a text entry field, then tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3
Tap Portrait keyboard, then select the Phonepad option.
When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if
the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears
or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.
•
When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you
want to enter. Keep tapping this button until the desired character is selected.
Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.
To enter numbers using the Phonepad
•
When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.
To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad
1
When the Phonepad is displayed, tap
. A grid with symbols and smileys
appears.
2
Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.
Entering text using voice input
When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the
words. Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental
technology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.
To enable voice input
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
2
Tap
, then tap Keyboard settings.
3
Mark the Google™ voice typing key checkbox.
4
Tap to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen
keyboard.
.
To enter text using voice input
1
Open the on-screen keyboard.
2
Tap . When appears, speak to enter text.
3
When you're finished, tap
4
Edit the text manually if necessary.
To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually, tap
again. The suggested text appears.
.
Editing text
You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing
tools by double-tapping the entered text. The editing tools then become available via
an application bar.
Application bar
1Close the application bar
2Select all text
3Cut text
4Copy text
5Paste text
only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard.
Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted
by tabs on both sides.
2
Drag the tabs left or right to select more text.
To edit text
1
Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar
appear.
2
Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to
make your desired changes.
Personalising the Xperia keyboard
When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and
other text input settings that help you, for example, to set options for writing
languages, text prediction and correction, automatic spacing, and quick full stops.
The keyboard can use data from Email and other applications to learn your writing
style. There is also a Personalisation guide that runs you through the most basic
settings, to get you started quickly.
To access the on-screen keyboard settings
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired.
3
To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark the
relevant checkboxes.
4
Tap OK to confirm.
.
To change the word suggestion settings
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2
Tap
, then tap Keyboard settings > Word suggestions.
3
Select an option.
To choose an input method
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, drag the status bar
downwards to open the Notification panel, then tap .
2
Select an option.
To use your writing style
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2
Tap
, then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select a source.
To select a keyboard layout variant
Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages.
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number
saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You
can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list
and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging
and video chat application on your device. See
page 63 .
Instant messaging and video chat
on
1Open your contacts list
2View your call log entries
3View your favourite contacts
4View all contact groups saved to your device
5Delete number
6Dialpad
7View more options
8Call button
9Hide or show the dialer
To make a call by dialling
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone.
3
Enter the number of the recipient and tap .
To make a call using smart dial
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone.
3
Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you
want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches
appears.
Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros) and phone number,
then tap .
To add a direct dial number to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and the customisation menu appears.
2
In the customisation menu, tap Apps > Shortcuts.
3
Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial.
4
Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial
number.
Showing or hiding your phone number
You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when
you call them.
To show or hide your phone number
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Additional settings > Caller ID.
.
Receiving calls
To answer a call
To decline a call
To mute the ringtone for an incoming call
•
When you receive the call, press the volume key.
Using the answering machine
You can use the answering machine application in your device to answer calls when
you are busy or miss a call. You can enable the automatic answering function and
determine how many seconds to wait before the calls get answered automatically.
You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy
to answer them. And you can access messages left on your answering machine
directly from your device.
Before using the answering machine, you must record a greeting message.
To record a greeting message for the answering machine
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Answering Machine > Greetings.
5
Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used.
To reject a call with the answering machine
•
When an incoming call arrives, drag Response options upwards, then select
Reject with Answering Machine.
To set a time delay for automatic answering
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Select a SIM card and tap Answering Machine.
4
Tap Pick up after.
5
Adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
6
Tap Done.
.
To listen to messages on the answering machine
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Answering Machine > Messages.
5
Select the voice message that you want to listen to.
.
You can also listen to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping
Rejecting a call with a text message
You can reject a call with a text message. When you reject a call with such a
message, the message is automatically sent to the caller and stored in the Messaging
conversation with the contact.
You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or
you can create a new message. You can also create you own personalised messages
by editing the predefined ones.
To reject a call with a text message
1
When an incoming call arrives, drag Response options upwards, then tap
Reject with message.
2
Select a predefined message or tap
To reject a second call with a text message
1
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message
upwards.
2
Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message.
To edit the text message used to reject a call
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > General > Reject call with message.
3
Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
1Enter numbers during a call
2Turn on the loudspeaker during a call
3Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call
4Open your contacts list
5Mute the microphone during a call
6End a call
To change the ear speaker volume during a call
•
Press the volume key up or down.
To activate the screen during a call
•
Briefly press
.
Using the call log
In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and dialled calls .
To view your missed calls
1
When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar
downwards.
2
Tap Missed call.
To call a number from your call log
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
3
To call a number directly, tap the number. To edit a number before calling,
touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.
You can also call a number by tapping
> Call back.
To add a number from the call log to your contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
3
Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts.
4
Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.
You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering
service. You can also forward calls that come in on SIM card 1 to SIM card 2 when
SIM card 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM
reachability. You must enable it manually.
To forward calls
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Call forwarding and select an option.
5
Enter the number to which you want to forward calls, then tap Enable.
To turn off call forwarding
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Call forwarding.
5
Select an option, then tap Disable.
.
.
To enable the Dual SIM reachability function
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings > Dual SIM reachability.
3
Drag the slider beside Dual SIM reachability to the right.
Restricting calls
You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have
received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed
Dialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. If your subscription includes a
voicemail service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to
voicemail. If you want to block a certain number, you can go to Google Play™ and
download applications that support this function.
FDN is not supported by all network operators. Contact your network operator to verify if your
SIM card or network service supports this feature.
To block incoming or outgoing calls
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Call Barring, then select an option.
5
Enter the password and tap Enable.
When you set up call blocking for the first time, you need to enter a password to activate the
call blocking function. You must use this same password later if you want to edit call blocking
settings.
Tap Activate fixed dialling or Deactivate fixed dialling.
6
Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.
To access the list of accepted call recipients
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Fixed dialling numbers > Fixed dialling numbers.
To change the SIM card PIN2
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Fixed dialling numbers > Change PIN2.
5
Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
6
Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
7
Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.
To send incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
Select the contact for which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically
to voicemail.
4
Tap > .
5
Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail.
6
Tap Done.
.
.
.
Multiple calls
If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time.
When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.
To activate or deactivate call waiting
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Additional settings.
5
To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.
To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold
•
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right.
To reject a second call
•
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left.
To make a second call
1
During an ongoing call, tap .
2
Enter the number of the recipient and tap
To answer a third call and end the ongoing call
•
When the third call comes in, tap End current call and answer.
.
. The first call is put on hold.
To reject a third call
•
When the third call comes in, tap Decline incoming call.
To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this
call.
Conference calls
With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or
more persons.
For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact
your network operator.
To make a conference call
1
During an ongoing call, tap
2
Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put
on hold.
3
4
1
2
3
to add the second participant to the conference call.
Tap
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant
During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage.
Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to have a
private conversation.
To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap
.
.
To release a participant from a conference call
1
During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage.
2
Tap next to the participant you want to release.
To end a conference call
•
During the conference call, tap End conference call.
Voicemail
If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for
you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on
your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it
manually.
To enter your voicemail number
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Voicemail > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number.
5
Enter your voicemail number.
6
Tap OK.
To call your voicemail service
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Phone.
3
Touch and hold 1.
.
.
Emergency calls
Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911.
You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or
without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.
There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync
contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device.
Transferring contacts using a computer
Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old
device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can
access from within the Xperia™ Companion computer program, supports mobile
devices that run on iOS/iCloud and Android™. If you are switching from an iOS
device, the App Matching feature suggests the Android equivalents of your iOS apps.
To use Xperia™ Transfer, you need:
•
An Internet-connected computer.
•
Your new Android™ device.
•
A USB cable for your new Android™ device.
•
Your old device.
•
A USB cable for your old device.
You may not need your old device. For iOS devices, you can connect directly to iCloud or use
a local backup. For previously owned Sony devices you can use local backups.
To transfer contacts to your new device
1
Search and download Xperia™ Companion (on a PC or Mac® computer) from
http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/xperia-companion if the
software is not already installed.
2
After successful installation, open the Xperia™ Companion software, then click
Xperia™ Transfer
and follow the relevant instructions to transfer your contacts.
Transferring contacts using an online account
If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account,
for example, Google Sync™, Facebook™ or Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, you
can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.
To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap > Sync
now.
You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with
it.
, then tap .
Other methods for transferring contacts
There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new
device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, use Bluetooth
technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more specific information about
transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.
To import contacts from a memory card
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Press
3
Select the files that you want to import and tap OK.
Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is
set to visible.
2
When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
3
Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
4
Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the
notification.
5
Tap the received file.
To import contacts from a SIM card
You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM
card.
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
3
4
, then tap Import contacts.
Tap
Select a SIM card.
To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all
contacts, tap Import all.
Searching and viewing contacts
1Contacts, Calling, Favourites and Groups tabs
2Edit and view medical and emergency contact information
3View contact details
4Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter
5Access communication options for the contact
6Search for contacts
7Add a contact
8View more options
To search for a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap
and enter a phone number, name or other information in the Search
contacts field. The result list is filtered as you enter each character.
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Filter.
3
In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have
synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account
appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.
Adding and editing contacts
To add a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap .
3
If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are
adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you
want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to
use and save this contact on your device.
4
Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5
When you are finished, tap Done.
After you select a synchronisation account in step 3, that account will show as the default
account offered the next time you add a contact. When you save a contact to a particular
account, that account will show as the default account to save to the next time you add a
contact. If you have saved a contact to a particular account and want to change it, you need to
create a new contact and select a different account to save it to.
, then tap .
If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact's phone number, you do not
have to edit the number again when you make calls from other countries.
To edit a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap
3
Edit the desired information.
4
When you are finished, tap Done.
Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details.
.
To associate a picture with a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap
3
Tap and select a method for adding the contact picture.
4
After you add the picture, tap Done.
You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the
add a picture that is saved to an online account, you must download the picture first.
.
Album application. If you want to
To personalise the ringtone for a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap
3
Tap > Set ringtone.
4
Select an option from the list or tap to select a music file saved to your
.
device, then tap Done.
5
Tap Done.
To delete contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.
3
To delete all contacts, tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu,
Enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4
When you are done, tap Done.
To create a new contact from a text message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap > Save.
3
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4
Edit the contact information and tap Done.
Adding medical and emergency contact information
You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts
application. You can enter medical details, such as allergies and medications that you
are using, plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case
of emergency. After setup, your ICE information can be accessed from the security
lock screen. This means that even if the screen is locked, for example, by a PIN,
pattern or password, emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information.
1 Go back to the main Contacts screen
2 View more options
3 Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information
4 Medical information
5 ICE contact list
6 Create new ICE contacts
7 Use existing contacts as ICE contacts
To show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3
Tap , then mark the Show personal information checkbox.
If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are
adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you
want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to
use and save this contact on your device.
4
Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5
When you are finished, tap Done.
The ICE contact must have at least a phone number to which emergency personnel can make
a call. If your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency personnel can only see the
phone number of the ICE contact, even if there is other information entered in the Contacts
application about the contact.
To use existing contacts as ICE contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap .
3
Mark the contacts that you want to use as ICE contacts.
4
When you are finished, tap Done.
The ICE contacts that you select must have at least a phone number to which emergency
personnel can make a call. If your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency
personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contacts, even if there is other
information entered in the Contacts application about the contacts.
To make your ICE information visible from the security lock screen
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3
Tap
, then tap Settings.
4
Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox.
Your ICE information is visible from the security lock screen by default.
To enable calls to ICE contacts from the security lock screen
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3
Tap
, then tap Settings.
4
Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkbox.
Some networks and/or service providers may not support ICE calls.
Favourites and groups
Contacts that you mark as favourites appear under the favourites tab in the Contacts
application along with your most frequently called contacts or "top contacts". This
way you get quicker access to these contacts. You can also assign contacts to
groups, to get quicker access to a group of contacts from within the Contacts
application.
To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites.
In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.
2
Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact.
4
Tap Done.
Sending contact information
To send your business card
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap Myself.
3
Press
4
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To send a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the contact whose details you want to send.
3
Press , then tap Send contact > OK.
4
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To send several contacts at once
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Press
3
Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all
contacts.
4
Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen
instructions.
, then tap Send contact > OK.
, then tap .
, then tap .
, then tap Mark several.
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
If you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information in
other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this
happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries
by mistake, you can separate them again later.
To link contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact.
3
Press
4
Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then
tap OK to confirm. The information from the first contact is merged with the
second contact, and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the
Contacts list.
To separate linked contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap
3
Tap Unlink contact > Unlink.
, then tap Link contact.
, then tap .
, then tap .
.
Backing up contacts
You can use a memory card to back up contacts. See
page 55 for more information about how to restore contacts to your device.
The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means
that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send
multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See
Internet and MMS settings
The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the
operator and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which
includes the size of added media files, is also operator dependent. Contact your network
operator for more information.
on page 27 .
1Go back to the list of conversations
2Call the message sender
3View options
4Sent and received messages
5Send a completed message using SIM card 1
6Send a completed message using SIM card 2
7Add attachments
8Attach a location
9Attach a handwritten note or image
10 Take a photo and attach it
11 Attach a photo saved on your device
12 Text entry field
Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that
you have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the
recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.
4
Tap Write message and enter your message text.
5
If you want to add an attachment, tap and select an option.
6
To send the message, tap Send.
If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged
with the word Draft:.
To read a received message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the desired conversation.
3
If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap
, then find and tap .
Download message.
All received messages are saved by default to the device memory.
To reply to a message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation containing the message.
3
Enter your reply and tap Send.
To forward a message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward.
3
Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward
, then find and tap .
message.
4
Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that
you have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the
recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.
5
Edit the message, if necessary, then tap Send.
To save a file contained in a message you receive
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation you want to open.
3
If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then
tap Download message.
4
Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.
Organising your messages
To delete a message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >
Delete.
, then find and tap .
To delete conversations
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap
, then tap Delete conversations.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap
> Delete.
Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list.
, then find and tap .
Calling from a message
To call a message sender
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap a conversation.
3
Tap
.
4
Tap
.
, then find and tap .
To save a sender's number as a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap
> Save.
3
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4
Edit the contact information and tap Done.
Messaging settings
To change your message notification settings
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap , then tap Settings.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
To set a notification sound, tap Notification sound, then select an option or tap
and select a music file that is saved to your device.
5
To confirm, tap Done.
6
For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.
To turn the delivery report function on or off for outgoing messages
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap
, then tap Settings.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Mark or unmark the Delivery report checkbox as desired.
After the delivery report function is turned on, a check mark is displayed in messages that have
been successfully delivered.
, then find and tap .
Instant messaging and video chat
You can use the Google Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on
your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers,
Android™ devices and other devices. You can turn any conversation into a video call
with several friends, and you can send messages to friends even when they are
offline. You can also view and share photos easily.
Before you start using Hangouts™, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection and a Google™ account. Go to http://support.google.com/hangouts and
click the "Hangouts on your Android" link to get more detailed information about how
to use this application.
The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.
Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through
your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time,
including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts.
To set up an email account
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information
on detailed settings for the email account.
To add an extra email account
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Tap , then tap Settings > Add account.
4
Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the
email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup
manually.
5
When you are finished, tap Next.
.
.
Sending and receiving email messages
1View a list of all email accounts and recent folders
2Write a new email message
3Search for email messages
4Access settings and options
5List of email messages
To download new email messages
•
When the email inbox is open, swipe downwards on the message list.
Before trying to download new email messages, make sure that you have a working data
connection. For more information about ensuring successful data connections, see
If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you
want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to check all
your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox in the drop
down menu.
4
In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want
to read.
To create and send an email message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
If you are using several email accounts, tap
which you want to send the email, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
, then type the recipient's name or email address, or tap and select
Tap
one or more recipients from your Contacts list.
Enter the email subject and message text, then tap .
To reply to an email message
In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to reply to, then
tap Reply or Reply all.
Enter your reply, then tap
To forward an email message
In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to forward, then
tap Forward.
Enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap and select a recipient
from your Contacts list.
Enter your message text, then tap .
, then find and tap Email.
and select the account from
.
To view an email message attachment
1
Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to
view. Email messages with attachments are indicated by .
2
After the email message opens, tap Load. The attachment starts to download.
3
After the attachment finishes downloading, tap View.
To save a sender's email address to your contacts
1
Find and tap a message in your email inbox.
2
Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK.
3
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4
Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.
Email preview pane
A preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages. Once
activated, you can use it to view both the email message list and one selected email
message at the same time.
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2
Tap , then tap Settings > Split view.
3
Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK.
To read email messages using the preview pane
1
Make sure the preview pane is activated.
2
Open your email inbox.
3
Scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.
4
To view the email message in fullscreen format, tap the split bar (located
between the email list and the email body).
5
To return to the regular inbox view, tap the split bar again.
Organising your email messages
To sort your emails
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Email.
3
If you are using several email accounts, tap
want to sort, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to sort all your
email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox.
4
Tap , then tap Sort.
5
Select a sorting option.
.
and select the account that you
To search for emails
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2
If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the name of the
account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you
want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined
view.
3
Tap .
4
Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard.
5
The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message that
you want to open.
To view all folders for one email account
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
If you are using several email accounts, tap , and select the account you
want to check.
3
Under the account that you want to check, select Show all folders.
To delete an email message
•
In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to delete to the right.
To move an email message to another folder
1
In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to move to the left.
Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.
5
Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an option.
To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Press , then tap Settings.
3
Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an
, then find and tap Email.
Out of Office auto-reply.
4
Tap Out of office.
5
Drag the slider beside Out of office to the right to turn on the function.
6
If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the
auto reply.
7
Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.
8
Tap OK to confirm.
Gmail™
If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and
write email messages.
1View a list of all Gmail accounts and recent folders
2Write a new email message
3Search for email messages
4Access settings and options
5List of email messages
To learn more about Gmail™
•
When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right, then find and tap Help.
There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device:
•
For Windows® only: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and then
drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the
computer. See
•
If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and
Managing files using a computer
organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn
more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/
features.
•
You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between
the computer and your device. To learn more and download Xperia™ Companion, go
The Music may not support all music file formats. For more information about supported file
formats and the use of multimedia (audio, image and video) files, download the White Paper
for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support
Listening to music
Use the Walkman® application to listen to your favourite music and audio books.
on page 118 .
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1Open the Walkman® home screen menu
2Search all songs saved to your device
3View the current play queue
4Album art (if available)
5Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue
Touch and hold to rewind within the current song
6Play or pause a song
7Tap to go to the next song in the play queue
Touch and hold to fast forward within the current song
8Shuffle songs in the current play queue
9Repeat all songs in the current play queue
10 Progress indicator – Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind
11 Total time length of current song
12 Elapsed time of current song
1Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Walkman® home screen menu
2Scroll up or down to view content
3Play a song using the Walkman® application
4Return to the Walkman® music player screen
To play a song using the Walkman® application
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
3
Select a music category.
4
Tap a song to play it.
You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have
necessary rights in material that you intend to share.
To find song-related information online
•
While a song is playing in the Walkman® application, tap Album art and then
tap the infinite button .
The infinite button
videos on YouTube™, song lyrics, and artist information on Wikipedia.
gives you access to online resources related to the song, such as
To adjust the audio volume
•
Press the volume key.
To minimise the Walkman® application
•
When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Walkman®
application stays playing in the background.
To open the Walkman® application when it is playing in the background
1
While a song is playing in the background, tap the to open the recently used
applications window.
2
Tap the Walkman® application.
Walkman® home screen menu
The Walkman® home screen menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your
device . From here you can manage your albums and playlists, and you can organise
your music by mood and tempo using SensMe™ channels.
The Visualiser adds visual effects to your songs as you play them. The effects for
each song are based on the characteristics of the music. They change, for example,
in response to changes in the music’s loudness, rhythm and frequency level. You can
also change the background theme.
To turn on the Visualiser
1
In the Walkman® application, tap
2
Tap Visualiser.
Tap the screen to switch to full screen view.
To change the background theme
1
In the Walkman® application, tap .
2
Tap Visualiser.
3
Tap > Theme and select a theme.
.
Recognising music with TrackID™
Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a song you hear playing in
your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title
and album info within seconds. You can purchase song identified by TrackID™ and
you can view TrackID™ charts to see what TrackID™ users around the globe are
searching for. For best results, use TrackID™ in a quiet area.
1View TrackID™ options
2Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the TrackID™ home screen menu
3Identify the music that you are listening to
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
To identify music using TrackID™ technology
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device close to the music source.
3
Tap . If the song is recognised by the TrackID™ service, the results appear
on the screen.
To return to the
TrackID™ start screen, tap .
TrackID™ home screen menu
The TrackID™ home screen menu gives you an overview of all the songs that you
have recorded and identified using the TrackID™ service. From here you can also
view your songs based on current music charts and search history.
1Create an online TrackID™ profile
2Open the TrackID™ application
3View the search result history
4View current music charts
To view artist information for a song
•
After a song has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Artist info.
The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse
and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a
wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is
because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is
connected, you can then switch the audio to the speaker, if desired.
1Favourites list
2Radio on/off button
3View menu options
4Tuned frequency
5Save or remove a channel as a favourite
6Tuning dial
7Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels
8Move up the frequency band to search for a channel
9A saved favourite channel
10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel
To listen to the FM radio
1
Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap FM radio
. The available channels appear as you scroll through
the frequency band.
When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.
To move between radio channels
•
Drag the frequency band left or right.
To start a new search for radio channels
1
When the radio is open, press .
2
Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all
available channels are displayed.
To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in
headphones.
To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™
1
While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select
TrackID™.
2
A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the
song. If identification is successful, you are presented with a result or a list of
possible results.
3
To return to the FM Radio, tap
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
.
Favourite radio channels
To save a channel as a favourite
1
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a
favourite.
2
Tap .
3
Enter a name and select a colour for the channel, then press Save.
To listen to a favourite radio channel
1
Tap
.
2
Select an option.
To remove a channel as a favourite
1
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.
2
Tap
, then tap Delete.
Sound settings
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode
1
When the radio is open, press
2
Tap Enable stereo sound.
3
To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press
1Zoom in or out
2Main camera screen
3View photos and videos
4Take photos or record video clips
5Go back a step or exit the camera
6Change capturing mode settings
7Access camera settings and shortcuts
8Front camera
To take a photo from the lock screen
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
To activate the camera, touch and hold and drag upwards.
3
After the camera opens, tap
.
To take a photo by touching the screen
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap
, then tap .
3
Drag the slider beside Touch capture to the right.
4
Point the camera towards the subject.
5
To activate auto focus, touch and hold a spot on the screen. When the focus
frame turns blue, lift your finger to take the photo.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button
1
Activate the camera.
2
Point the camera towards the subject.
3
Tap the on-screen camera button
. The photo is taken as soon as you
release your finger.
To take a self-portrait using the front camera
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap .
3
To take the photo, tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as
soon as you release your finger.
When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down.
•
When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen.
To record a video
1
Activate the camera.
2
Point the camera towards the subject.
3
To start recording, tap
4
To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap .
5
To stop recording, tap .
To take a photo when recording a video
•
To take a photo when recording a video, tap
you release your finger.
To view your photos and videos
1
Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.
2
Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
To delete a photo or recorded video
1
Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete.
2
Tap the screen to make
3
Tap .
4
Tap Delete to confirm.
.
. The photo is taken as soon as
appear.
Face detection
You can use face detection to bring an off-centre face into focus. The camera
automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A coloured frame
shows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the
camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.
To turn on face detection
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then select .
3
Tap , then tap .
4
Tap Focus mode > Face detection.
To take a photo using face detection
1
When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at
your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is
framed.
2
Tap the frame you want to select for focus. Do not tap if you want the camera
to select focus automatically.
3
A coloured frame shows which face is in focus. Tap the screen to take the
photo.
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces
Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The camera
detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus.
When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo.
When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera
at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.
2
The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken
automatically.
3
If no smile is detected, tap the screen to take the photo manually.
Adding the geographical position to your photos
Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to
photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by
wireless networks or GPS technology.
When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the
geographical position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on
and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When
neither of these two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.
To turn on geotagging
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Location.
3
Drag the slider beside Location to the right.
4
Activate the camera.
5
Tap , then tap .
6
Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right.
.
General camera settings
Capturing mode settings overview
Auto Scene Recognition
Optimise your settings to suit any scene.
Manual
Adjust camera settings manually.
Face in picture
Take photos using the front and rear cameras at the same time.
Live on YouTube
Broadcast live video to YouTube™.
AR effect
Take photos or videos with virtual scenes and characters.
Creative effect
Apply effects to photos or videos.
Timeshift burst
Find the best photo from a burst of images.
Social live
Broadcast live video to Facebook™.
Sweep Panorama
Take wide-angle and panoramic photos.
Sound Photo
Take photos with background sound.
AR fun
Play with virtual objects in your camera viewfinder and enrich your photos or videos.
Auto scene recognition mode detects the conditions in which you are shooting and
automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible.
Manual mode
Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking
photos and videos.
AR effect
You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos or videos and make
them more fun. When using the camera, this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into
your photos or videos. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the
viewfinder.
Creative effect
You can apply different effects on your photos or videos. For example, you can add a
Nostalgic effect to make photos look older or a Sketch effect for a more fun image.
Sweep Panorama
You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical
direction in an easy press-and-sweep motion.
To take a panoramic photo
1
Activate the camera.
2
3
4
, then select .
Tap
To select a shooting direction, tap
Tap the screen and move the camera slowly and steadily to the direction of
movement indicated on the screen.
.
Timeshift burst
The camera takes a burst of 31 photos in a window of two seconds – one second
before and after you tap the on-screen camera button. So you can go back and find
the perfect image.
To use Timeshift burst
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then select .
3
Take photos. The photos taken appear in thumbnail view.
4
Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save, then
tap
.
Social live
Social live is a camera shooting mode that lets you stream video live to your
Facebook™ page. You just need to have an active internet connection and be logged
into Facebook™. Videos can be up to 10 minutes long.
You can use the Face in mode to turn on the front and main cameras at the same
time, so you can take a photo of yourself together with the subject.
Portrait retouch
Use this feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as you take them so that
you ensure the best results.
To use the Portrait retouch feature
1
Activate the camera.
2
3
, then tap .
Tap
To display the style selector, swipe upwards on the screen, then select a
portrait style for your photos.
4
To hide the style selector, tap the screen or swipe downwards.
5
To display the frame selector, swipe to the left, then select a decorative frame.
6
To hide the frame selector, tap the camera screen or swipe to the right.
Downloading camera applications
You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play™ or other
sources. Before you start downloading, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.
To download camera applications
1
Open the camera application.
2
3
, then tap DOWNLOADABLE .
Tap
Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to
complete the installation.
Quick launch
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.
Launch only
After you drag upwards, the main camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch and capture
After you drag upwards, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.
Launch and record video
After you drag upwards, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.
Off
Geotagging
Tag photos with details of where you took them.
Touch capture
Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is
taken as soon as you release your finger.
Sound
Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound.
Data storage
You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's
internal storage.
With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function
to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can
also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.
On (10 s.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (2 s.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
Off
The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Smile Shutter™
Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts
to before taking a photo.
Focus mode
The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the
coloured focus frame stays sharp.
Single auto focus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold
the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is
taken when you release your finger.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The
camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping
it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is selected and in
focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Touch focus
Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch
and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The
photo is taken when you release your finger.
Object tracking
When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
HDR
Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light
or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail
and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.
This setting is only available in
Manual capturing mode.
ISO
You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by
increasing the ISO sensitivity.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Centre
Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.
Average
Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Image stabiliser
When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps
you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
This setting is only available in
Manual capturing mode.
Preview
You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them.
Unlimited
The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.
5 seconds
The preview of the photo or video apears for 5 seconds after you shoot it.
3 seconds
The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it.
Edit
The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it.
Off
The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.
Face registration
You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder
automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder.
Flash
Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon in the
camera screen:
Auto
The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.
Fill flash
Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark
shadows.
Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo.
Off
The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting
conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the
self-timer to avoid blurred photos.
Torch
A torch or camera light is turned on when you take photos.
Scene selection
Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations
using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you
to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.
Off
The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually.
Soft Skin
Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect.
Soft snap
Use for shooting photos against a soft background.
Anti motion blur
Use for minimising camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene.
Landscape
Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Backlight correction HDR
Use to improve details in high contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyses the image
and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot.
Night portrait
Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Night scene
Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Hand-held twilight
Use for taking hand-held low-light photos with reduced noise and blur.
High sensitivity
Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions. Reduces blur.
Gourmet
Use for shooting food arrangements in bright colour.
Pet
Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes.
Beach
Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes.
Snow
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos.
Party
Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting
or candlelight. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable
surface.
Sports
Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.
Document
Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast.
Fireworks
Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their splendour.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.
Video camera settings overview
Video resolution
Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
Full HD
1920×1088(16:9)
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
HD
1280×720(16:9)
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
VGA
640×480(4:3)
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
MMS
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is
limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message.
.
These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode.
Self-timer
With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record
group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to
avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.
On (10 s.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
On (2 s.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
Off
The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Smile Shutter™(video)
Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts
to before recording a video.
Focus mode
The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white
focus frame stays sharp.
Single auto focus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The
camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping
it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in
focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Centre
Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.
Average
Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Video stabiliser
When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser
helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
Microphone
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.
Preview
You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them.
On
The preview of the video appears after you shoot it.
Edit
The video opens for editing after you shoot it.
Off
The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.
Flash
Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is
a backlight. The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen.
Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lighting
conditions are poor.
On
Off
Scene selection
The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common
situations using pre-programmed video scenes. The camera determines a number of
settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.
Off
The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.
Soft snap
Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.
Landscape
Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.
When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fastmoving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode
when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality.
Beach
Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes.
Snow
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.
Sports
Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.
Party
Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting
or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a
support.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your
camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and
videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu
2View menu options
3A slideshow of all your images, or the ones you added to favourites
4Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu
5The date of items in the group
6Tap a photo or video to view it
7Scroll up or down to view content
To view photos and videos
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album.
3
Tap a photo or video that you want to view, then tap Album > Just once.
4
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo
or video.
If you want to change an application that you have chosen as the default to always open
photos or videos, tap Settings > Apps and swipe over to the All tab, then select the application
and tap Clear defaults under Launch by default.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display > Screen rotation.
To change the size of the thumbnails
•
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers
apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
To zoom a photo
•
When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two
fingers together to zoom out.
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.
2
Tap a photo to end the slideshow.
To play a video
1
In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play.
2
3
, then tap Movies > Just once.
Tap
If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To
hide the controls, tap the screen again.
To pause a video
1
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Tap
.
To fast forward and rewind a video
1
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
To adjust the volume of a video
•
Press the volume key.
Sharing and managing photos and videos
You can share photos and videos that you’ve stored on your device. You can also
manage them in different ways. For example, you can work with photos in batches,
delete photos and link them to contacts.
You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some items
may not send if the file size is too large.
To share a photo or video
1
In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share.
2
Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
3
Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the
steps to send it.
To use a photo as a contact picture
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Use as > Contact picture.
2
If asked, select Contacts > Just once, then select a contact.
To use a photo as wallpaper
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Use as > Wallpaper.
2
Follow the instructions on the screen.
To rotate a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2
Select Rotate. The photo is saved in the new orientation.
To delete a photo or video
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select
items.
2
Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a
blue frame.
3
Use the tools in the toolbars to work with your selected items.
To activate selection mode, you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue.
Then you can tap other items to select them.
Analysing photos with faces in Album
You can analyse any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once
activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analysed as they
are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same
person in one folder.
To turn on the photo analysis feature
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Album.
3
Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Faces. All
photos on your device get analysed and grouped in the Unnamed faces folder.
To name a face
1
In the Faces tile, tap the Unnamed faces folder, then browse to the Other faces
folder and choose the face that you want to name.
2
Tap Add name.
3
Type a name, then tap Done > Add as new person.
.
To edit a face name
1
When you are viewing a face in full screen view, tap the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap
2
Tap OK.
3
Tap the name of the face that you want to edit.
4
Edit the name, then tap Done >Add as new person.
> Edit name tags.
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera.
For example, you can change the light effects. After you save the edited photo, the
original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device.
To edit a photo
•
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
To crop a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2
If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3
Tap > Crop.
4
Select an option.
5
To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the
squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.
6
To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of
the four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear, then drag the
corner accordingly.
7
To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the
frame, then drag it to the desired position.
8
Tap Apply.
9
To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save.
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2
If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3
Tap , then select an option.
4
Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save.
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application
You can edit videos that you’ve taken with your camera. For example, you can trim a
video to the desired length or adjust the speed of a video. After you save the edited
video, the original unchanged version of the video remains on your device.
To trim a video
1
While the video is playing, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap >
Trim.
2
To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline, touch and hold the edge
of the trim frame and drag it to the desired position, then tap Apply.
3
To save a copy of the trimmed video, tap Save.
To adjust the speed of a video
1
While the video is playing, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Speed.
2
Select an option, then touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to
the desired position and tap Apply
3
To save a copy of the edited video, tap Save.
>
Hiding photos and videos
You can hide any photos and videos from the Album home screen. Once photos and
videos are hidden from the Album home screen, they can only be viewed from the
Hidden folder.
To hide a photo or video
1
In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to hide.
2
Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
3
Tap Hide > OK.
To view your hidden photos and videos
1
In Album, drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap
Hidden.
2
Tap a photo or video to view it.
3
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo
or video.
To unhide a photo or video
1
In Album, drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap
Hidden.
2
Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide.
3
Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
4
Tap Don't hide.
.
Album home screen menu
Through the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your photo albums,
including albums of photos and videos taken with the camera as well as content that
you share online via services such as PlayMemories Online, Picasa™ and Facebook.
Once you are logged in to such services, you can manage content, comment on
photos and videos, and view comments from friends. From the Album application,
you can also add geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods
such as Bluetooth® wireless technology and email to share content.
1View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service
2Return to the Album application home screen
3View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera
4View all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders
5View your favorite photos and videos
6View all photos with faces
7View your photos on a map or in globe mode
8View photos and videos on the same network
9View photos and videos on Facebook™
10 View photos and videos on Picasa™
11 Scroll up or down to view content
The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions.
To view photos from online services in Album
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album, then drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the
right.
3
Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get
started with it. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the
service are displayed.
4
Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album.
5
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo
or video.
Viewing your photos on a map
Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging. You can view and
tag your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you
took a particular photo. See
Adding the geographical position to your photos
on
page 79 for more information.
If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera, you can tag
your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage.
1View geotagged photos in Globe view
2Search a location on the map
3View menu options
4Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map
5A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location
6Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen
If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The
total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, . To view all photos in
the group, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the
screen.
To add a geotag to a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Tap to set location to open the map screen.
2
Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.
3
To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where you
want to move the photo.
4
When you are finished, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo
viewer.
To view geotagged photos on a map
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album.
3
Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places.
4
Tap the photo that you want to view on a map.
To view geotagged photos on a globe
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Album.
3
Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places > .
4
Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe.
.
To change the geotag of a photo
1
When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its
frame turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map.
2
Tap OK.
To change the map view
•
When viewing the map in Album, tap , then select Classic view or Satellite view.
Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved
or downloaded to your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art,
plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play
your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network or saved in the
cloud.
Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application.
1View menu options
2Display the most recently played video
3Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos
4Tap to play saved or downloaded video files
5Scroll up or down to view content
To play a video in Movies
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2
Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on
the screen, drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies
home screen menu, then find and tap the video that you want to play.
3
To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.
4
To pause playing, tap . To resume playing, tap .
5
To rewind, drag the progress bar marker to the left. To fast forward, drag the
progress bar marker to the right.
To play a video on an external device
1
When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls.
2
Tap
> Throw.
3
Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no external
device available, follow the on-screen instructions to add one.
To change settings in Movies
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2
Tap > Settings, then change the settings as desired.
To change the sound settings while a video is playing
1
While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Tap , then tap Sound settings.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate.
4
When you're finished, tap OK.
To share a video
1
When a video saved under Movies or TV shows is playing, tap , then tap
Share.
2
Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then
follow the relevant steps to send it.
Transferring video content to your device
Before you start using the Movies application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV
shows and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a
computer. There are several ways to transfer your content:
•
For Windows® only: Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag
and drop the video files directly using the file manager application on the computer.
Managing files using a computer
See
•
If you have a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer, use Xperia™ Companion to organise
content and transfer video files to your device.
on page 118 .
Managing video content
To get movie information manually
1
Make sure that your device has an active data connection.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
3
Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the thumbnail of a file that you
want to get information about.
4
Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info.
5
If prompted, allow your device to download video details using your mobile
data connection.
6
In the search field, enter keywords for the video, then tap the confirm key on
the keyboard. All matches are displayed in a list.
7
Select a search result, then tap Done. The download of the information begins.
You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Movies
application opens if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings. Data
transmission charges may apply.
If the downloaded information is not correct, search again using different keywords.
To clear information about a video
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2
Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen
menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that
you want to edit.
3
Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info.
To delete a video
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2
Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen
menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that
you want to delete.
3
Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears.
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
You can use Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or
other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology
creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and
enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this
feature to listen to music from your device via the TV's speakers.
Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the
functionality described above to work. If your TV does not support screen mirroring, you may
need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.
When using screen mirroring, the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there
is interference from other Wi-Fi® networks.
To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen
1
TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the screen
mirroring function.
2
Your device: From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring.
4
Tap Start.
5
Tap OK and select a device.
When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the
functionality described above to work.
To stop screen mirroring between devices
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring.
3
Tap Disconnect, then tap OK.
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices
You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as,
for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the
Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same WiFi® network in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from
other DLNA Certified™ devices on your device.
After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen
to music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken
with your device's camera on a large-screen TV.
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other
device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server
device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to
your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3
Drag the left edge of the Walkman® home screen to the right, and tap Devices.
4
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want
to play. The track starts playing automatically.
To play a shared video on your device
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Drag the left edge of the Movies home screen to the right, and tap Devices.
4
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want
, then find and tap Movies.
to play.
To view a shared photo on your device
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, and tap Devices.
4
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5
Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
, then find and tap Album.
Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices
Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™
devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share
content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act
as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content
available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must
also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear
as registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as
pending devices.
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3
Tap , then tap Media server.
4
To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider. appears in the status
bar. Your device can now work as a media server.
5
Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your
device.
6
A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification
and set access permissions for each device.
The instructions for setting up file sharing using DLNA™ differ depending on the client device.
Refer to your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect to a
client on the network, check if your Wi-Fi® network is working.
You can also access the Media server menu under Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Mediaserver. If you close the Media server view, the file sharing function stays running in the
background.
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server.
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server.
3
Select a device from the Pending devices list.
4
Select an access permission level.
To change the name of a registered device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server.
3
Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.
4
Enter a new name for the device.
.
To change the access level of a registered device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server.
3
Select a device from the Registered devices list.
4
Tap Change access level and select an option.
.
To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server.
3
Tap .
.
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to
another device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be
able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device and render or play content
received from your device. A TV with DLNA features or a PC running Windows® 7 or
higher are examples of DMR devices.
The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device. Refer
to the user guide of the DMR device for more information.
Content secured with Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be played on a Digital Media
Renderer device using DLNA™ technology.
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
1
Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is
connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Album.
4
Browse and open the photos or videos that you want to view.
5
Tap the screen to display the toolbar, then tap and select a DMR device
.
that you want to share your content with. The selected content start playing in
chronological order on the device that you select.
6
To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select Disconnect. The file
stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video
and then tapping .
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
1
Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is
connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3
Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then
tap the track.
4
Tap and select a DMR device to share your content with. The track plays
automatically on the device that you select.
5
To disconnect from the DMR device, tap
stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
and select your device. The track
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Use the Bluetooth® function to send files to other Bluetooth® compatible devices, or
to connect to handsfree accessories.Bluetooth® connections work better within 10
metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to
manually pair your device with other Bluetooth® devices.
Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices can vary.
To turn on the Bluetooth® function and make your device visible
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth so that the Bluetooth® function is
turned on.
4
Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth® devices appear.
5
Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth® devices.
To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth® devices
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3
Press and select Visibility timeout.
4
Select an option.
.
Naming your device
You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you
have turned on the Bluetooth® function and your device is set to visible.
To give your device a name
1
Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is turned on.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
4
Tap
and select Rename phone.
5
Enter a name for your device.
6
Tap Rename.
.
Pairing with another Bluetooth® device
When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your
device to a Bluetooth® headset or a Bluetooth® car kit and use these other devices to
share music.
Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth® device, your device remembers
this pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth® device, you may need to
enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If
this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the