Sony Xperia M2 User Guide
User guide
™
Xperia
D2303/D2305/D2306
M2
Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 6
About this User Guide.........................................................................6
Learning the basics........................................................................7
Using the touchscreen........................................................................ 7
Locking and Unlocking the Screen......................................................9
Home screen...................................................................................... 9
Application screen.............................................................................11
Navigating Applications.....................................................................12
Small apps........................................................................................13
Widgets............................................................................................ 14
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................14
Background and Themes..................................................................15
Battery and power management.......................................................16
Taking a screenshot..........................................................................17
Notifications......................................................................................17
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................20
Application Overview.........................................................................22
Downloading applications............................................................24
Downloading applications from Google Play™..................................24
Downloading applications from other sources...................................24
Internet and networks.................................................................. 25
Browsing the web.............................................................................25
Internet and MMS settings ............................................................... 25
Wi-Fi® ............................................................................................. 26
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 27
Controlling data usage...................................................................... 28
Selecting Cellular Networks...............................................................29
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................30
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................31
Synchronizing with online accounts...................................................31
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................31
Basic settings...............................................................................33
Accessing settings............................................................................33
Sound, Ringtone, and Volume ..........................................................33
SIM card protection ......................................................................... 35
Screen settings.................................................................................36
Daydream.........................................................................................37
Screen lock.......................................................................................37
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................38
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Language settings.............................................................................42
Date and time................................................................................... 42
Enhancing the sound output............................................................. 42
Typing text................................................................................... 44
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 44
Phonepad.........................................................................................45
Entering text using voice input...........................................................46
Editing text........................................................................................46
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard.............................................47
Calling.......................................................................................... 49
Making calls......................................................................................49
Receiving Calls..................................................................................50
Ongoing calls....................................................................................52
Using the call log...............................................................................52
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 53
Restricting calls.................................................................................53
Multiple calls..................................................................................... 54
Conference calls............................................................................... 54
Voicemail.......................................................................................... 55
Emergency calls................................................................................55
Contacts ......................................................................................56
Transferring contacts........................................................................ 56
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................57
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................58
Adding medical and emergency contact information.........................59
Favorites and groups........................................................................ 60
Sending contact information..............................................................61
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 61
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................61
Messaging and chat.....................................................................63
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 63
Organizing your messages................................................................64
Calling from a message.....................................................................65
Messaging settings........................................................................... 65
Instant messaging and video chat.....................................................65
Email.............................................................................................66
Setting up email................................................................................66
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 66
Organizing your email messages.......................................................67
Email account settings......................................................................68
Gmail™.............................................................................................68
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Music ...........................................................................................70
Transferring music to your device .....................................................70
Listening to music.............................................................................70
Music Homescreen Menu................................................................. 72
Playlists.............................................................................................72
Sharing music...................................................................................73
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 73
Recognizing Music with TrackID™....................................................74
FM radio.......................................................................................75
Listening to the radio.........................................................................75
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 76
Sound settings..................................................................................76
Camera.........................................................................................77
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................77
Face detection..................................................................................78
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces................................. 78
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................79
General camera settings................................................................... 79
Still camera settings..........................................................................82
Video camera settings.......................................................................85
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 89
Viewing Photos and Videos...............................................................89
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos........................................90
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................91
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application..............................92
Hiding photos and videos..................................................................92
Album Homescreen Menu.................................................................92
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................93
Videos.......................................................................................... 95
Watching videos in the Video application...........................................95
Transferring video content to your device .........................................96
Managing video content....................................................................96
Connectivity................................................................................. 97
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.......................97
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices................................97
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories..................................100
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series Wireless
Controller........................................................................................100
NFC................................................................................................100
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.................................................... 102
One-Touch Setup........................................................................... 104
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Smart apps and features that save you time.............................105
Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™...........105
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™............................. 107
Using your device as a wallet.......................................................... 107
Travel and maps.........................................................................108
Using Location Services..................................................................108
Google Maps™ and Navigation.......................................................108
Using data traffic when traveling......................................................108
Airplane mode.................................................................................109
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 110
Calendar.........................................................................................110
Alarm and Clock............................................................................. 111
Accessibility............................................................................... 114
Magnification Gestures....................................................................114
Large Text.......................................................................................114
Color Correction..............................................................................114
Simple Homescreen........................................................................114
Hearing Aid Compatibility................................................................114
TalkBack.........................................................................................115
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode...............................................................115
Slow Talk........................................................................................115
Support and maintenance..........................................................116
Support for your device...................................................................116
Computer tools...............................................................................116
Updating your device...................................................................... 117
Finding a lost device .......................................................................118
Finding the identification number of your device..............................118
Memory and Storage...................................................................... 119
Managing files using a computer.....................................................120
Backing up and restoring content................................................... 121
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device.......................................123
Resetting Your Applications............................................................ 123
Restarting and resetting your device............................................... 124
Recycling your device..................................................................... 125
Limitations to services and features.................................................125
Legal information.............................................................................126
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Getting started
About this User Guide
This is the Xperia™ M2 User guide for the Android™ 5.1 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
the 117 page.
To check the current software version of your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
Updating your device
on
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
•
Open or select an item.
•
Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
•
Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
•
Move an item.
•
Activate an item-specific menu.
•
Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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Pinching and spreading
•
Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or
shooting videos.
Swiping
•
Scroll up or down a list.
•
Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Flicking
•
Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
Locking and Unlocking the Screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe
lock is already set. This means you have to swipe upward on the screen to unlock it. You
can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See
the 37 page.
Screen lock
on
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.
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To go to the Home screen
•
Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen
pane.
To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen
pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1
Touch and hold 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
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Homescreen Settings
Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Homescreen. For
example, you can set your Homescreen to auto-rotate and adjust the size of icons.
To Set Your Homescreen to Auto-Rotate
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, then tap Home Settings.
2
Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right.
To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, then tap Home Settings.
2
Tap Icon size, then select an option.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications
that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications 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, then tap the application.
To Search for an Application from the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap
2
Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
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 Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3
On the Application screen, touch and hold the application until it's selected, then
drag it to the new location.
.
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To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2
Make sure Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3
On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon
to the top of the screen. The Homescreen opens.
4
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen, then release your finger.
If Alphabetical or Most used is selected under SHOW APPS instead of Custom order, you can
still add an application shortcut to the Homescreen. Just touch and hold the relevant
application icon until the Homescreen opens, then drag the icon to the desired location and
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.
2
Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
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 you want to uninstall, then tap OK.
.
Navigating Applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, and
the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently
used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps key, and the
Back key. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key
to exit, while
others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or
running in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open
the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen
5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
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To open the recently used applications window
•
Press .
To Close All the Recently Used Applications
•
Tap and then tap .
To open a menu in an application
•
While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
Small apps
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 favorites bar. To download
more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1
To make the favorites 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 favorites bar, tap , then tap and 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.
To minimize 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 favorites bar
•
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favorites 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 favorites bar, then tap .
2
Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the favorites
bar.
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To add a widget as a small app
1
To make the favorites 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 Homescreen. They also
function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather
information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather
application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
To Add a Widget to the Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap
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 delete a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies, then drag it to
Widgets & Apps
.
.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
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1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
In the customization menu, tap
3
Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
Widgets & Apps
>
Apps
.
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap
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.
Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts and then select an application
To Move an Item on the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold the item until it is selected, then drag the item to the new location.
To Delete an Item from the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold an item until it is selected, then drag the item to
.
To Create a Folder on the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it is selected, then drag and
drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold an item until it is selected, 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 Homescreen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
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To change your Home screen wallpaper
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Themes.
3
Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Battery and power management
Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption
and see which applications are using the most power. You can remove or restrict apps
and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of your battery. You can
also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and adjust your battery settings to
improve performance and make your battery last longer.
To manage your battery consumption
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management > App power consumption. An
overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that you
have not used for a long time.
3
Review the information, then act as required, for example, to uninstall an
application or restrict its usage.
.
To view which applications use the most battery power
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
.
To view the estimated battery time
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Power-Saving Modes
There are several power saving modes available for you to use if you want to make your
battery last longer:
STAMINA mode
Low battery mode
Disables Wi-Fi® and cellular data when the screen is turned off, and restricts
hardware performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Modifies your device’s behavior, for example, to adjust screen brightness and the
screen timeout setting, when the battery level drops below a certain percentage.
appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
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Queue background
data
Optimizes outgoing traffic when the screen is off by sending data at pre-defined
intervals.
To Activate a Power Saving Mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management .
3
To activate your preferred mode, select the mode name, and tap the on-off switch
to activate the chosen mode, if necessary.
STAMINA Mode Feature Overview
STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimize your battery
performance:
Extended standby
STAMINA clock
Extended usage
Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi-Fi® and cellular data when
the screen is off. You can exclude some applications and services from being paused
when this feature is active.
Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the power
key to check the time.
Restricts hardware performance when you are using your device.
To Activate STAMINA Mode Features
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4
Drag the sliders beside the features you want to activate, then tap
Settings
>
Power management
, then tap
STAMINA mode
Activate
prompted.
To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4
Make sure the
Settings
>
Power management
Extended standby
.
, then tap
STAMINA mode
feature is turned on, then tap
Apps active in
standby > Add applications.
5
Scroll left or right to view all applications and services, then mark the relevant
checkboxes for the applications that you want to run.
6
When you're done, tap
Done
.
.
, if
.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots
you take are automatically saved in Album.
To Take a Screenshot
1
Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2
Tap
.
You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding down the power key and volume
down key at the same time. Once the screenshot is captured, you can release the keys.
To view your screenshot
•
Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.
You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.
Notifications
Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as
well as activities in progress, such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following
places:
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The status bar
•
The Notification panel
•
The lockscreen
To open or close the Notification panel
1
To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward.
2
To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upward.
To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel
•
Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel
•
Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To Clear all Notifications from the Notification PanelS
•
Tap .
To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen
•
Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen
•
Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen
•
Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen
You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your
lockscreen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide sensitive
content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at
all.
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To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked.
3
Select an option.
Notification Display Options on the Lockscreen
Show all notification
content
Hide sensitive
notification content
Don't show
notifications at all
Get all notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in
mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chats) will be
visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as Sensitive in the
App notifications settings menu.
You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for
this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when
sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an incoming
email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lockscreen.
You won't get any notifications on the lockscreen.
Setting the Notification Level for an App
You can set different notification behaviors for individual applications. For example, you
can block all email notifications, prioritize Facebook™ notifications, and make the
content of messaging notifications invisible on the lockscreen.
To Set the Notification Level for an App
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > App notifications.
3
Select the app you want to change the notification settings for.
4
Drag the relevant slider to the right.
Notification Levels and Options for Specific Applications
Block
Priority
Sensitive
Never show notifications for the selected app.
Show notifications for the selected apps at the top of the list on your lockscreen.
This option is only available if you set up a PIN, password, or pattern as your screen lock and
selected Show all notification content under the When device is locked setting. Notifications for
the app appear on your lockscreen but their content isn't visible.
Notification Light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The
notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning,
such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.
To Enable the Notification Light
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification.
3
Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
.
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Icons in the status bar
Status Icons
No SIM card
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading cellular data
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
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 microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Do not disturb mode
Allow exceptions in Do not disturb mode
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronization is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronization
Your device is ready to connect to supported ANT+™ devices
The Hearing aid function is activated
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 Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Personalization > System icons.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status
bar.
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Notification Icons
New text message or multimedia message
Missed call
Call on hold
Call forwarding is turned on
New voicemail message
New email message
Downloading data
Uploading data
Cellular data is disabled
Perform a basic setup of your device
A software update is available
System updates are available
Downloading system updates
Tap to install the downloaded system updates
Screenshot captured
A 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
More (undisplayed) notifications
Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference
purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
To Block an Application from Sending Notifications
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > App notifications.
3
Select an application.
4
Drag the slider beside Block to the right.
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Application Overview
Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages and 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 addresses, 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 coworkers around the world.
Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
Use the Album application to view and work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write, and organize email messages.
Search for information on your device and on the web.
View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.
Use the Play Store™ application to download free and paid applications for your
device.
Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.
Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with
your friends.
Use the Music application to organize and play music, audio books and
podcasts.
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Make phone calls by dialing the number manually, or by using the smart dial
function.
Optimize 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 Backup and restore application to back up or restore content on your
device, such as contacts, text messages, bookmarks, calendar data, etc.
Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when
you connect or disconnect an accessory.
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Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For
example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips
and tricks.
Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and/or service providers in all
areas.
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Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play™
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 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
Drag the slider beside
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.
Unknown sources
to the right.
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Internet and networks
Browsing the web
The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most
markets. Go to 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 WiFi® 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 pre-installed
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 17 .
To download Internet and MMS settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
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 add Internet and MMS settings manually
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names >
4
Tap Name and enter a name as desired.
5
Tap APN and enter the access point name.
6
Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is
required, contact your network operator for more details.
7
When you're done, tap , then tap SAVE.
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>
More
>
Internet settings
.
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To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names.
4
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
email. 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 next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually
to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
To Turn on Wi-Fi®
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Tap the on-off switch to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
Settings
>
Wi-Fi
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
.
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 > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap the on-off switch to turn on the
function. All available Wi-Fi® networks
Wi-Fi
are displayed.
4
Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant
password.
To search for new available networks, tap
network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/
is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
, then tap Refresh. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi
.
To Add a Wi-Fi® Network Manually
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap > Add network.
4
Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5
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
Advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
8
Tap Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
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.
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If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a cellular data
connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a cellular data
connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to
switch from Wi-Fi® to cellular 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
Tap > Advanced.
5
Drag the slider beside Network notification to the right.
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.
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap , then tap Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
4
Select an option.
.
Sharing your mobile data connection
You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways:
•
USB tethering
– share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable.
•
Bluetooth® tethering
– share your mobile data connection with up to five other devices via Bluetooth®.
•
Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
– share your mobile data connection simultaneously with up to 8 other devices, including
devices that support WPS technology.
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
5
Drag the slider beside USB tethering to the right, then tap OK if prompted.
Settings
>
More
displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
6
To stop sharing your data connection, drag the slider beside USB tethering to the
left or disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
.
>
Tethering & portable hotspot
.
is
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To Share Your Cellular Data Connection with Another Bluetooth® Device
1
Be sure your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and
that cellular data traffic is activated on your device.
2
Your device: From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and then drag the
slider beside Bluetooth tethering to the right.
4
Bluetooth® device: Set up the device so it obtains its network connection using
Bluetooth®. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to
complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android™ operating system, tap the
settings icon beside the name of the device it is paired with under Settings >
Bluetooth > Paired devices, then mark the Internet access checkbox.
5
Your device: Wait for
to appear in the status bar. Once it appears, the
setup is complete.
6
To stop sharing your cellular data connection, drag the slider beside Bluetooth
tethering to the left.
The Bluetooth tethering function is turned off every time you turn off your device or turn off the
Bluetooth® function.
For more information about pairing and turning on cellular data, see
another Bluetooth® device
on page 103 and
To add a virtual private network
To pair your device with
on page 30 .
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
4
Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5
To select a security type, tap the
6
Tap Save.
7
Tap , and drag the slider beside
8
If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable Wi-
>
Configure Wi-Fi hotspot
Security
field. If required, enter a password.
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
.
to the right.
Fi® hotspot is active.
9
To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, drag the slider beside Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot
to the left.
To Alow a WPS-Supported Device to Use Your Cellular Data Connection
1
Ensure your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap
Settings
>
More
.
>
Tethering & portable hotspot
>
Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot settings.
4
Drag the slider beside
5
Under Configure Wi-Fi hotspot, make sure your portable hotspot is secured by a
Discoverable
to the right.
password.
6
Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternately, tap
WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device.
>
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 mobile
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data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional
charges.
Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot
guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
To turn data traffic on or off
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off.
When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi®, NFC and Bluetooth®
connections.
To Set a Data Usage Warning
1
Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4
To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive a
.
warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.
To Set a Cellular Data Usage Limit
1
Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4
Drag the slider beside
5
To set the cellular data usage limit, drag the data limit line to the desired value.
Limit mobile data usage
.
to the right, then tap OK.
Once your cellular data usage reaches the set limit, cellular data traffic on your device gets
turned off automatically.
To Control the Data Usage of Individual Applications
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Tap the application you want to control, then drag the slider beside Restrict app
Settings
background data
4
To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap App settings
>
Data usage
.
to the right and tap OK.
and make the desired changes.
The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data
usage settings.
To Check Your Data Usage
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Tap
, then tap Show Wi‑Fi.
4
To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi-Fi®, tap the Wi-Fi
tab.
5
To view information about the amount of data transferred via cellular data
connection, tap the Mobile tab.
Selecting Cellular Networks
Your device automatically switches between cellular networks depending on which
cellular networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to
use a particular cellular network mode, like LTE, 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
Status Icons
on page 20 to see what the
different status icons look like.
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To select a network mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode.
To select another network manually
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators.
3
Tap Search mode, then select Manual.
4
Select a network.
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 > Network operators.
3
Tap Search mode, then 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 traveling.
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 organization.
To add a virtual private network
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More > VPN.
3
Tap
.
4
Select the type of VPN to add.
5
Enter your VPN settings.
6
Tap Save.
.
To connect to a virtual private network
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to.
4
Enter the required information.
5
Tap Connect.
Settings
>
More
>
.
VPN
.
To disconnect from a virtual private network
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
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