Sony Xperia M5 E5606, Xperia M5 E5603, Xperia M5 E5653 User Manual
User guide
Xperia™ M5
E5603/E5606/E5653
Contents
Getting started...............................................................................6
About this User guide........................................................................6
Overview............................................................................................6
Assembly...........................................................................................7
Screen protection..............................................................................8
Starting your device for the first time.................................................8
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................9
Charging your device.......................................................................10
Device security.............................................................................12
Making sure your device is protected..............................................12
Screen lock......................................................................................12
Unlocking your device automatically...............................................14
SIM card protection.........................................................................17
Finding the identification number of your device.............................18
Finding a lost device .......................................................................19
Learning the basics......................................................................21
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................21
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................23
Home screen....................................................................................23
Application screen...........................................................................25
Navigating applications....................................................................26
Small apps.......................................................................................27
Widgets............................................................................................28
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................28
Background and themes..................................................................29
Battery and power management.....................................................30
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................31
Recording your screen.....................................................................31
Notifications.....................................................................................32
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................34
Applications overview......................................................................36
Downloading applications............................................................38
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................38
Downloading applications from other sources................................38
Internet and networks..................................................................39
Browsing the web............................................................................39
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................39
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................40
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................42
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Controlling data usage.....................................................................43
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................44
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................45
Synchronising data on your device..............................................46
Synchronising with online accounts................................................46
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................46
Basic settings...............................................................................48
Accessing settings...........................................................................48
Volume settings...............................................................................48
Do not disturb mode........................................................................49
Screen settings................................................................................50
Application settings.........................................................................51
Resetting your applications.............................................................52
Daydream.........................................................................................53
Language settings............................................................................53
Date and time...................................................................................54
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine..................................................................54
Enhancing the sound output............................................................54
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................55
Typing text...................................................................................57
On-screen keyboard........................................................................57
Phonepad.........................................................................................58
Entering text using voice input........................................................59
Editing text.......................................................................................59
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................60
Calling..........................................................................................62
Making calls.....................................................................................62
Receiving calls.................................................................................63
Ongoing calls...................................................................................65
Using the call log.............................................................................65
Forwarding calls...............................................................................66
Restricting calls................................................................................66
Multiple calls....................................................................................67
Conference calls..............................................................................67
Voicemail..........................................................................................68
Emergency calls...............................................................................68
Contacts.......................................................................................70
Transferring contacts.......................................................................70
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................71
Adding and editing contacts............................................................72
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................73
Favourites and groups.....................................................................74
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Sending contact information............................................................75
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................75
Backing up contacts........................................................................76
Messaging and chat.....................................................................77
Reading and sending messages......................................................77
Organising your messages..............................................................78
Calling from a message...................................................................79
Messaging settings..........................................................................79
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................79
Email.............................................................................................80
Setting up email...............................................................................80
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................80
Organising your email messages.....................................................81
Email account settings.....................................................................82
Gmail™............................................................................................83
Music............................................................................................84
Transferring music to your device...................................................84
Listening to music............................................................................84
Music menu.....................................................................................85
Playlists............................................................................................86
Sharing music..................................................................................87
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................87
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................87
FM radio.......................................................................................89
Listening to the radio.......................................................................89
Favourite radio channels..................................................................90
Sound settings.................................................................................90
Camera.........................................................................................91
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................91
General camera settings..................................................................92
Still camera settings.........................................................................96
Video camera settings.....................................................................99
Photos and videos in Album......................................................102
Viewing photos and videos............................................................102
Sharing and managing photos and videos....................................103
Editing photos with the Photo editor application...........................104
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application........................105
Hiding photos and videos..............................................................105
Album home screen menu.............................................................106
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................107
Videos........................................................................................109
Watching videos in the Video application......................................109
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Transferring video content to your device.....................................110
Managing video content................................................................110
Movie Creator................................................................................110
PlayStation™ Video service...........................................................111
Connectivity...............................................................................112
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................112
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................112
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................114
NFC................................................................................................115
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................117
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................120
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™........120
Using your device as a wallet........................................................122
Travel and maps.........................................................................123
Using location services..................................................................123
Google Maps™ and navigation.....................................................123
Using data traffic when travelling..................................................124
Airplane mode................................................................................124
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................125
Calendar.........................................................................................125
Alarm and clock.............................................................................126
Accessibility...............................................................................129
Magnification gestures...................................................................129
Large text.......................................................................................129
Colour correction...........................................................................129
Simple Home screen......................................................................129
Hearing aid compatibility...............................................................130
TalkBack........................................................................................130
TTY (Teletypewriter) mode.............................................................130
Support and maintenance..........................................................131
Support for your device.................................................................131
Computer tool................................................................................131
Updating your device.....................................................................132
Memory and storage......................................................................133
Managing files using a computer...................................................134
Backing up and restoring content.................................................135
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................137
Restarting and resetting your device.............................................138
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................139
Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines............................................140
Limitations to services and features..............................................140
Legal information...........................................................................140
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ M5 User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're
not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the
Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
Updating your
device
on page 132.
To check the current software version of your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.
Overview
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1. Charging/Notification light
2. Headset jack
3. Proximity/Light sensor
4. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker
5. Front camera lens
6. Power key
7. Volume/Zoom key
8. Camera key
9. Main microphone
10. Charger/USB cable port
11. Main loudspeaker
12. Main camera lens
13. Camera light
14. Second microphone
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area
16. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover
17. NFC™ detection area
Assembly
Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Only use factory original nano SIM cards that are
specificlly designed to fit the nano SIM card slot in your device.
To insert the nano SIM card
Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Make sure you use the nano SIM card holder and
don’t confuse the nano SIM card slot with the memory card slot.
1
Insert a fingernail into the gap between the top of the nano SIM card slot cover
and the device, then open the cover.
2
Using the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or other similar object with a long, fine
tip), press the button next to the nano SIM card slot (as illustrated) to make the
nano SIM card holder pop out.
3
Drag out the nano SIM card holder fully.
4
Place the nano SIM card in the holder, then re-insert the holder.
5
Close the cover.
If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
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To insert a memory card
1
Insert a fingernail into the gap between the top of the memory card slot cover
and the device, then open the cover.
2
Using the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or other similar object with a long, fine
tip), press the button next to the memory card slot (as illustrated) to make the
memory card holder pop out.
3
Drag out the memory card holder fully.
4
Place the memory card in the holder, then re-insert the holder.
5
Close the cover.
Make sure you insert the memory card in the correct orientation.
To remove the nano SIM card
1
Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
2
Drag out the nano SIM card tray using your fingernail.
3
Remove the nano SIM card, then re-insert the tray.
4
Close the cover.
To remove the memory card
1
Either turn off the device, or unmount the memory card under Settings >
Storage & memory >
next to SD card.
2
With the screen facing up, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.
3
Drag out the memory card tray using your fingernail.
4
Remove the memory card, then push the tray into the slot until it fits into place.
Screen protection
Before using your device, remove the protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab.
It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony branded screen cover or a
protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection
accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors,
lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic
settings, personalise your device and sign in to your accounts (for example a
Google™ account).
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To turn on the device
1
Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
3
Wait a while for the device to start.
To turn off the device
1
Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2
In the options menu, tap Power off.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by
Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device
when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the
Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store
for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you
need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account enables you to do all of
the following:
•
Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•
Synchronise your email, contacts and 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.
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To set up a Google™ account on your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Account sync > Add account > Google.
3
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your device,
or go online later and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
.
To remove a Google™ account
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Account sync > Google.
3
Select the Google™ account that you want to remove.
4
Tap
> Remove account.
5
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
If you remove your Google™ account, any security features that are linked to your Google™
account will no longer be available.
If you are lending your device to someone to use for an extended period, it is recommended
that you remove your Google™ account from the device.
Charging your device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an
authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart the device
yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.
It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting
up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is charging. To
read more about how to improve battery performance, see
Battery and power
management
on page 30.
If your device gets exposed to water, wipe it dry with a microfibre cloth and shake the
device at least 15 times with the USB port facing downwards. Repeat the procedure
if moisture is still visible in the USB port. Only insert the USB cable into the USB port
after the port has completely dried.
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To charge your device
1
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3
Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with
the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging
begins.
4
When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by
pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
Only use the charger provided with your device or another Sony charger intended for charging
your device.
If the battery is completely depleted, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
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Device security
Making sure your device is protected
Your device includes several security options, strongly recommended in case of loss
or theft.
These options are as follows:
•
Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password or pattern to prevent
anyone from accessing or resetting your device. For more information, see
Screen
lock
on page 12.
•
Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or
wiped. For more information, see
Why do I need a Google™ account?
on page 9.
•
Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web
service. Using one of these services, you can remotely locate, lock or clear a lost
device. For more information, see
Finding a lost device
on page 19 .
Verifying the ownership of your device
Certain protection features require you to either unlock your screen with your PIN,
password, pattern, or enter your Google™ account information. Below are examples
of protection features and some of the required credentials:
Factory Data Reset
protection
You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data
Reset.
Protection by my
Xperia
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the
username and password for a Google™ account associated with the service.
The device must be connected to the Internet before the setup process can be
completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.
Android™ Device
Manager
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the
username and password for a Google™ account. The device must be connected
to the Internet before the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will
not be able to use your device after the reset.
Software repair If you use the Xperia™ Companion software to perform a software repair, you’re
asked to enter your Google™ account username and password when you start
the device after the repair is complete.
For Android™ Device Manager, it is necessary to enter information from a Google™ account.
This can be any Google™ account which you have set up on the device. If you cannot provide
the relevant account information during a setup process, you won't be able to use the device
at all.
Screen lock
There are several screen lock options available. The security level of each lock type is
listed below in order of weakest to strongest.
•
Swipe: no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen.
•
Pattern: draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device.
•
PIN: enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device.
•
Password: enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device.
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you
forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and
messages.
If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™
device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password.
This occurs when your network administrator specifies a lock screen type for all EAS
accounts for security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or
organisation to check what network security policies are in effect for mobile devices.
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To change your screen lock type
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3
Follow the instructions on your device.
To create a screen lock pattern
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3
Follow the instructions on your device.
If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before
trying again.
To change the screen lock pattern
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings> Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4
Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device.
To create a screen lock PIN
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > PIN.
3
Enter a numeric PIN, then tap Continue.
4
Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
To create a screen lock password
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Password.
3
Enter a password, then tap Continue.
4
Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap OK.
To activate the Swipe unlock function
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password depending on
which of these screen lock types is enabled.
4
Tap Swipe, then tap Yes, remove.
Resetting a forgotten screen lock
If you’ve forgotten your screen lock PIN, password or pattern, you may be able to
reset it using the Protection by my Xperia service. No content on your device is lost
after you have performed a screen lock reset using this service.
To activate the Protection by my Xperia service, see
Finding a lost device
on page 19.
To reset the screen lock using Protection by my Xperia
1
Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that
you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device.
2
Go to
myxperia.sonymobile.com
using any Internet-connected device.
3
Sign in using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device.
4
Click the picture of your device under Your devices.
5
Select Lock or Change PIN2 to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN
code.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia.
Depending on your security settings, your device may lock after a screen lock reset. You then
need to enter your Google™ account username and password in order to use the device.
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Unlocking your device automatically
The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to
unlock automatically in certain situations. You can keep your device unlocked, for
example, when it’s connected to a Bluetooth® device or when you’re carrying it with
you.
To prepare your device to unlock automatically, you first need to perform the
following steps in the order given:
•
Make sure you have an active Internet connection, preferably a Wi-Fi® connection to
limit data traffic charges.
•
Make sure that all your apps are updated using the Play Store™ application in order
to ensure that the Google Play™ services app is updated. Having an up-to-date
Google Play™ services app ensures that you can use the latest Smart Lock features.
•
Enable Smart Lock.
•
Set when you want your device to unlock automatically.
•
The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change
over time due to updates from Google™.
•
The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market, country or region.
To enable Smart Lock
1
Set a pattern, PIN or password as a screen lock if you have not already done
so.
2
From your Home screen, tap
.
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents.
4
Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function.
5
Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents.
6
Find and tap Smart Lock.
7
Enter your pattern, PIN or password. You need to enter this screen lock any
time you want to change your Smart Lock settings.
8
Select a Smart Lock type.
Setting when to keep the device automatically unlocked
You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings:
•
Trusted devices — Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® device is
connected.
•
Trusted places — Keep your device unlocked when you're in a trusted location.
•
On-body detection — Keep your device unlocked when you're carrying your device
with you.
•
Trusted face —Unlock your phone by looking at it.
•
Trusted voice — Set up voice recognition to search in any screen.
You have to manually unlock your device when you don't use it for 4 hours and after
you restart it.
Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices
You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your
Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth®
devices that you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home
entertainment system, a Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as
trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This
feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these
devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a
trusted device can be connected.
It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted
devices, for example, Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.
As soon as a trusted Bluetooth® device is switched off or moves out of range, your screen
locks and you need your PIN, pattern or password to unlock it.
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To add a trusted Bluetooth® device
1
Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that
you want to add as a trusted device.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Add trusted
device > Bluetooth.
3
Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices. Only paired
devices appear in this list.
4
Depending on the security of your connection, you may need to manually
unlock your device before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.
To remove a trusted Bluetooth® device
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted
devices.
3
Tap the device that you want to remove.
4
Tap Remove trusted device.
Making sure you're secure when using trusted devices
Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security
capabilities. There's a possibility that someone could keep your Xperia™ device
unlocked by imitating your Bluetooth® connection, even if your trusted device is no
longer nearby. Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection
is secure from someone trying to imitate it.
When your device can't determine whether you're using a secure connection, you'll
get a notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before
the trusted device can keep it unlocked.
Bluetooth® connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your device,
the connected Bluetooth® device, and your environment. Depending on these factors,
Bluetooth® connections can work over distances up to 100 metres.
Connecting to trusted places
When the Trusted places feature is set up, the lock screen security on your Xperia™
device gets disabled when you are in a designated trusted location. For this feature
to work, you must have an Internet connection (preferably over Wi-Fi®) and allow
your device to use your current location.
To set up trusted places, first make sure that high accuracy location mode or batterysaving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom
locations.
The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the
physical walls of your home or other areas that you have added as a trusted locations. This
feature can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 metres. Also be aware that
location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialised
equipment could unlock your device.
To add your home location
1
Make sure Location services are turned on and that you are using either the
High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places
> Home.
4
Tap Turn on this location.
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To edit your home location
1
Make sure Location services are turned on and that you are using either the
High accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select your home location.
5
Tap Edit.
6
In the search bar, enter the location that you want to use as your home
location.
If other residences share your street address, you can add the actual location of your home
within the building complex as a custom place.
To remove your home location
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location
services.
3
Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode
setting.
4
From your Home screen, tap .
5
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places
> Home.
6
Tap Turn off this location.
Using custom locations
You can add any location as a trusted, custom place where your device can remain
unlocked.
To add a custom place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High
accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Tap Add trusted place.
5
To use your current location as a trusted, custom place, tap Select this
location.
6
Alternatively, to enter another location, tap the magnifying glass icon and type
the address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the
suggested address, tap the address.
7
To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, drag the
location pin to the desired location, then tap Select this location.
To edit a custom place
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location
services.
3
Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode
setting.
4
From your Home screen, tap
.
5
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
6
Select the place that you want to edit.
7
Tap Edit address.
8
To enter another location, tap the magnifying glass icon and type the address.
Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested address,
tap the address.
9
To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, then drag the
location pin to the desired location, then tap Select this location.
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To remove a custom place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High
accuracy or Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select the place that you want to remove.
5
Tap Delete.
Keeping your device unlocked while you’re carrying it
Using the On-body detection feature, you can keep your device unlocked while
you're carrying it in your hand or in a pocket or bag. The accelerometer in your device
keeps your device unlocked while it senses that it's being carried. The device locks
when the accelerometer detects that the device has been put down.
When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be aware of the following
behaviours:
•
Any time you put your device down and it senses that it's no longer being carried, it
locks automatically.
•
The device can take up to one minute to lock.
•
After you get into a car, bus, train or other land vehicle, your device can take between
5 and 10 minutes to lock.
•
Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or another non-land based vehicle),
your device may not lock automatically, so make sure to lock it manually if needed.
•
When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle, just unlock it once and
your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you.
The On-body detection feature can't distinguish whose body is connected. If you give your
device to someone else while it's unlocked using On-body detection, your device may stay
unlocked for the other user. Keep in mind that On-body detection as a security feature is less
secure than a pattern, PIN, or password.
To enable or disable On-body detection
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > On-body
detection.
3
Tap the slider to enable or disable the function.
SIM card protection
You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN
(Personal Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked
to the card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every
time you start your device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked. You
then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and
PUK are supplied by your network operator.
To set up or remove a SIM card lock
1
From the Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Tap the Lock SIM card slider to enable or disable the SIM card lock.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you
will be prompted to enter the PIN every time you restart the device.
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To change the SIM card PIN
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Tap Change SIM PIN.
4
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
5
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
6
Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
1
Enter the PUK code and tap
.
2
Enter a new PIN code and tap .
3
Re-enter the new PIN code and tap .
If your device requires a PUK code, please contact Verizon Wireless Customer service for the
code.
Finding the identification number of your device
Your device has a unique identification number. This number is referred to as the
IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this
number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support
service to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some network providers
can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country or
region.
To view your IMEI number on the label tray
1
Insert a fingernail into the gap between the top of the memory card slot cover
and the device, then open the cover.
2
Using the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or other similar object with a long, fine
tip), press the button next to the nano SIM card slot to make the nano SIM
card holder pop out.
3
Drag out the nano SIM card holder fully.
4
Using the same tool as in step 2, drag out the label tray from the nano SIM
card slot. The IMEI number is displayed on the label tray.
For more information about how to pop out the nano SIM card holder, refer to the instructions
on how to insert a nano SIM card. If a SIM card is already inserted in the device, the device
restarts automatically when the holder pops out.
To view the IMEI number, you can also open the phone dialer and enter *#06#.
To view your IMEI number via the device settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information.
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Finding a lost device
If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help
you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service
on your device, you can:
•
Locate your device on a map.
•
Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode.
•
Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone
who finds it.
•
Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.
If you’ve cleared the internal memory of the device using the “Protection by my Xperia” web
service, you must sign in to a Google™ account that was previously synced on this device the
next time you turn on the device.
The “Protection by my Xperia” service may not be available in all countries or regions.
To activate Protection by my Xperia
1
Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services
on your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia >
Activate.
4
Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the service, then
tap Accept.
5
If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new account if you
don’t already have one.
6
To verify that Protection by my Xperia can locate your device, go to
myxperia.sonymobile.com
and sign in using the Google™ account that you are
using on your device.
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, note that the Protection by my Xperia service is
only available to the user who is logged in as the owner.
Finding a lost device using Android™ Device Manager
Google™ offers a location and security web service called Android™ Device
Manager. You can use it in parallel with, or as an alternative to, the my Xperia service.
If you lose your device, you can use Android™ Device Manager to:
•
Find and show where your device is located.
•
Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lock
screen.
For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to
www.support.google.com
.
Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a
connection to the Internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all
countries or regions.
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To activate Android™ Device Manager
1
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged
in as the owner.
2
Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services
are enabled.
3
From your Home screen, tap .
4
Find and tap Settings > Google > Security.
5
Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and
erase to enable both functions.
6
If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate.
7
To verify that Android™ Device Manager can locate your device after you
activate the service, go to
www.android.com/devicemanager
and sign in using
your Google™ account.
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
•
Open or select an item.
•
Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
•
Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
•
Move an item.
•
Activate an item-specific menu.
•
Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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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.
•
Swipe left or right to reveal more options.
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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 that you have to swipe left or upwards on the
screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of
locks. See
Screen lock
on page 12.
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 twenty 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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1 Introduction to Xperia™ widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying
content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services
2 Dots — Represents the number of Home screen panes
To go to the Home screen
•
Press
.
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of twenty 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 any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap in the top left corner of the screen.
To add a pane to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap
on
the top right corner of the pane.
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Home screen settings
To uninstall an application from the Home screen
1
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse the panes. All uninstallable applications are
indicated by .
3
Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Delete.
Some apps indicated by can only be disabled and not uninstalled. Disabling an app deletes
all data, but the app can be enabled again from Settings > Apps.
To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen
1
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then
tap
.
2
Tap Icon size, then select an option.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you
download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
•
When the Application screen is open, flick left or right to find the application,
and then tap the application.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications.
2
Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
To open the Application screen menu
•
When the Application screen is open, tap
.
To move an application on the Application screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Make sure that Own order is selected under Sort apps.
3
Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, then drag it to the new
location.
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To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1
On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device
vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1
Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All
applications that can be uninstalled are then indicated by
.
2
Select the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Delete.
Some apps indicated by can only be disabled and not uninstalled. Disabling an app deletes
all data, but the app can be enabled again from Settings > Apps.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites bar,
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps
key and the Back key. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key
to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an
application is paused or running in the background, you can continue where you left
off the next time you open the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•
Press .
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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 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 , 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 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 minimise a small app, you can also drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel
and then tap .
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.
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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 Play
Store™.
To add a widget to the Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets.
2
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it becomes selected, 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 becomes selected, then drag it to the new
location.
To remove a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, then drag it to Remove
from Home screen.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen
tidy.
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Shortcuts and folders overview
1 Access an application by using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
3
Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
To move an item on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the
new location.
To remove an item from the Home screen
•
Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to
Remove from Home screen on the top of the screen.
To create a folder on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until the device vibrates, then
drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the
folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1
Tap the folder to open it.
2
Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and themes
You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes.
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.
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Battery and power management
Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery
consumption and see how much power applications are using. You can remove apps
and activate 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 settings to
improve performance and make your battery last longer.
To view your battery consumption and estimated battery time
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Battery. An overview appears showing the battery
percentage and an estimated battery time.
3
Tap SHOW BATTERY USAGE to view a list of features and services that have
consumed battery power since the last charging cycle. Tap any of them to see
details of its energy consumption.
You can configure and activate power saving modes from Settings > Battery.
To view how much battery power applications use
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3
Select an application and review its battery consumption under Battery usage.
Battery optimisation
Battery optimisation is a powerful and convenient built-in mode which improves your
battery life significantly by reducing battery consumption when you are not using the
device or certain apps.
This is achieved by suspending battery draining network activities, such as location
services, syncing and Wi-Fi® scanning in the background when you have not been
using your device for a long time.
Phone calls and SMS messaging are not affected.
To make specific applications exempt from optimisation
You can make applications exempt from being optimised.
1
From your Home screen, tap
.
2
Find and tap Settings > Battery.
3
Tap
and select Battery optimisation. You will see a list of applications that are
not optimised.
4
To add or remove applications from this list, tap Apps and select or de-select
an application from the list to edit its optimisation settings.
5
The list of applications that are not optimised will get updated according to
your settings.
You can also configure
Battery optimisation from the Apps menu by tapping .
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
Disables Wi-Fi® and mobile data when the screen is turned off, and restricts hardware
performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Ultra STAMINA
mode
Limits your device’s functionality to core tasks such as making phone calls and
sending SMS messages. appears in the status bar once this mode is activated.
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the
primary user, to activate or deactivate a power saving mode.
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