Sony Xperia R1 Plus User Guide

User

guide

Xperia

™

R1 Plu s

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

Device security............................................................................... 10

Making Sure Your Device is Protected............................................ 10

Screen Lock......................................................................................10

Unlocking Your Device Automatically................................................12

SIM Card Protection.........................................................................13

Finding the Identification Number of Your Device............................ 14

Learning the basics...................................................................... 15

Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 15

Locking and Unlocking the Screen................................................... 17

Homescreen..................................................................................... 17

Application screen.............................................................................19

Navigating Applications..................................................................... 20

Widgets............................................................................................ 21

Shortcuts and folders........................................................................ 22

Background and Themes.................................................................. 23

Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 23

Notifications...................................................................................... 23

Icons in the status bar....................................................................... 26

Applications overview........................................................................27

Battery and Maintenance............................................................. 30

Charging Your Device.......................................................................30

Battery and Power Management...................................................... 31

Updating Your Device.......................................................................32

Maintenance Using a Computer....................................................... 33

Storage and memory........................................................................ 34

Downloading applications............................................................ 36

Downloading Applications from Google Play™............................... 36

Downloading Applications from Other Sources................................36

Internet and networks.................................................................. 37

Browsing the web............................................................................ 37

Internet and MMS Settings ..............................................................37

Wi-Fi.................................................................................................37

Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection........................................... 40

Controlling Data Usage.................................................................... 41

Selecting Cellular Networks.............................................................. 42

Virtual private networks (VPNs).........................................................43

Synchronizing data on your device............ .............. .......... .......... 44

Synchronizing with Online Accounts................................................ 44

Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®....................44

Basic settings............................................................................... 46

Accessing settings........................................................................... 46

Volume settings................................................................................46

Do Not Disturb Mode....................................................................... 46

Screen settings................................................................................ 46

Application settings..........................................................................49

Resetting Your Applications..............................................................51

Screen Saver................................................................................... 51

Language Settings...................... ..................................................... 52

Date and time.................................................................................. 52

Multiple User Accounts.................................................................... 53

Typing text.................................................................................... 55

On-Screen Keyboards......................................................................55

Editing text....................................................................................... 56

Calling.......................................................................................... 57

Making calls..................................................................................... 57

Receiving Calls................................................................................58

Using the Call Log........................................................................... 59

Forwarding Calls.............................................................................. 60

Restricting Calls............................................................................... 60

Multiple Calls....................................................................................61

Conference calls.............................................................................. 62

Voicemail..........................................................................................62

Emergency calls.............................................................................. 62

Contacts....................................................................................... 64

Searching and viewing contacts...................................................... 64

Adding and editing contacts.............................................................65

Transferring contacts........................................................................66

Backing up contacts........................................................................ 67

Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information..................... 67

Favorites..........................................................................................68

Sending contact information.............................................................68

Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application................... 69

Messaging and chat..................................................................... 70

Reading and sending messages..................................................... 70

Organizing your messages..............................................................71

Calling from Messaging................................................................... 71

Messaging settings.......................................................................... 71

FM Radio..................................................................................... 72

Listening to the radio........................................................................72

Favorite radio channels................................................................... 72

Radio Sound Settings...................................................................... 72

Camera.........................................................................................74

Taking Photos and Recording Videos............................................. 74

General camera settings................................................................. 75

Still camera settings........................................................................77

Video camera settings.....................................................................79

Connectivity............................................................................... 80

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.................................................. 80

Smart Apps and Features That Save You

Time.........................

Google Search & Now....................................................................82

Travel and maps......................................................................... 83

Using Location Services................................................................ 83

Google Maps™ and Navigation......................................................83

Using Data Traffic when Traveling................................................ 84

Airplane Mode................................................................................84

Clock and Calendar....................................................................85

Calendar........................................................................................ 85

Clock.............................................................................................. 86

Accessibility............................................................................... 88

Magnification Gesture.................................................................... 88

Font Size........................................................................................88

Color Correction.............................................................................88

Mono Audio.................................................................................... 88

Support and Legal......................................................................89

Help in Menus and Applications.................................................... 89

Rebooting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................ 89

Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines..........................................89

Recycling Your Device.................................................................. 89

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Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia™ R1 Plus User Guide for the Android™ 7.1.2 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu.

System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected in an update. For more information about software updates, see Updating Your Device on the 32 page.

To Check the Current Software Version of Your Device

1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ v ers ion.

Limitations to Services and Features

Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks or service providers. The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in all countries, regions, networks and by all service providers, provided that the device is connected to the cellphone network.

Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine the availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.

The use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet with your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information.

Overview

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1 Headset jack 2 Front camera 3 Receiver 4 Microphone 5 Light sensor 6 Charging/Notification light 7 Volume buttons

9 Microphone 10 Charger/USB Type-C cable port 11 Speaker 12 Rear camera 13 Flashlight 14 Nano SIM/Memory card slot

8 Power button

Assembly

Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM card and the memory card have separate slots in the same holder. Make sure you don’t confuse the two.

To prevent data loss, be sure to turn off your device or unmount the memory card before you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card or memory card from the device.

To insert the Nano-SIM card and the microSD card

Do not cut your SIM card, for example, using a blade or scissors, as this may damage your device.

1 Using your fingernail, drag out the nano SIM card tray.

2 Firmly place the Nano-SIM cards and the microSD card in the correct orientation as

shown in the illustration.

3 Gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place.

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Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.

Enter your PIN for SIM card 1 and SIM card 2 when requested, then tap .

Wait a while for the device to start.

Screen Protection

Before using your device, remove the protective film by pulling up on the protruding tab.

Starting Your Device for the First Time

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 whi le it is charging, see Charging Your Device on page 30.

The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings, personalize your device, and sign in to your accounts, for example a Google™ account.

To Turn On the Device

It is important to use the USB Type-C™ cable (provided) when charging your device as other types of USB cable can damage your device. It is recommended to charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time.

Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your service provider, but you can change it later from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .

To Turn off the Device

1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens. 2 In the options menu, tap Power off.

It may take a while for the device to shut down.

Why Do I Need a Go ogle ™ Acount?

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™.

• Synchronize your email, contacts, and calendar using Gmail™.

• Chat with friends using the Duo™ application.

• Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser.

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, be sure to enter the details for the relevant account.

To Set Up a Google™ Account on your Device

1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Goo gle. 3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you. 4 already have an account.

You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Alternatively, you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.

To Remove a Google™ Account

5 From your Home screen, tap . 6 Tap Settings > Accounts > Google. 7 Select the Google™ account you want to remove. 8 Tap : > Remove account. 9 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 avail abl e.

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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.

• Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or

wiped.

Verifying the Ownership of Your Device

Certain protection featur es requir e you to either unlock your screen with your PIN, password, or pattern, or enter your Google™ account information. Below are examples of protection features and some of the required credentials:

Factory Data Reset protection

Android™ Device Manager

You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset.

If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™ account. 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.

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 as an owner. If you cannot provide the relevant account information during a setup

process, you won't be able

Screen

Lock

use the device at all.

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 Homescreen.

• 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 ActiveS ync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen

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type to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your network administrator specifies a lockscreen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organization to check what network security policies are implemented for cellular devices.

For more settings for each screen lock type, tap

beside Screen lock.

To Change Your Screen Lock Type

1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. 3 Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device.

To Create a Screen Lock Pattern

1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern. 3 Choose an option and 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 > Security > Screen lock. 3 Draw your screen unlock pattern. 4 Tap Pattern, choose an option, and follow the instructions on your device.

To Create a Screen Lock PIN

1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN. 3 Choose an option. Enter a numeric PIN, and 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 > Security > Screen lock > Password. 3 Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device.

To Activate the Swipe Unlock Function

1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. 3 Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or pass wor d depe ndi ng on

which of these screen lock types is enabled.

4 Tap Swipe, then tap YES, REMOVE.

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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.

You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings:

• On-body detection: Keep your device unloc k ed whe n you're carrying it with you.

• Trusted places: Keep your device unlocked when you're in a familiar, secure location,

such as your home.

• Trusted devices: Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® is connected.

• Trusted voice: Set up voice recognition to search in any screen.

The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market, country, or region.

With Smart Lock enabled you still need to unlock your device manually after restarting, and Within leaving the device inactive for 4 hours

The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change over time due to updates from Google™.

Connecting to Trusted Devices

You can designate a connected device as trusted and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while connected. If you have a device that you connect to regularly using Bluetooth®, for example, a home entertainment system or a fitness tracker, you can add it as a trusted device 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

As soon as a trusted device is switched off or moves out of range, your screen locks and you need your PIN, pattern or password to unlock it.

devices, such as Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.

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Making Sure You're Secure when Using Trusted Devices

Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security capabilities. There's a chance 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 meters.

Connecting to Trusted Places

When the Trusted places feature is set up, the lockscreen 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 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 you have added as trusted locations. This feature can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters. Also be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialized equipment could unlock your device.

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 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 service provider.

To Set Up a SIM Card Lock

1 From the Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > 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 > Securit y > 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 Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.

To Unlock a Blocked SIM Card Using the PUK Code

1 Enter the PUK code and tap . 2 Enter a new PIN code and tap . 3 Re-enter the new PIN code and tap

If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM car

Finding the Identification Number of Your Device

Your device has a unique identificatio n number. This number is referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this number. 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 via the Device Settings

1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI inf ormation.

You can also view the IMEI number by opening the phone dialer and entering *#06#.

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Learning the basics

Using the

Tapping

• Open or select an item.

• Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.

• Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.

Touching and holding

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• 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 Homescreen panes.

• Swipe left or right to reveal more options.

Flicking

• Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

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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. W hen you bu y your device, a bas ic sc reen swipe lock is already set. This means you have to swipe left or upward on the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See Screen Lock on the 10 page.

To activate the screen

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Briefly press the power key

To lock the screen

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When the screen is active, briefly press the power key

Homescreen

The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It’s similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Homescreen can have up to up to unlimited panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Homescreen panes is represented by a series of dots on the lower part of the Homescreen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that is currently displayed.

To go to the Home screen

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Press

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To browse the Home screen

Homescreen panes

You can delete panes or add new ones to your Homescreen (up to unlimited panes).

Homescreen Settings

To Disable or Uninstall an Application from the Homescreen

Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from Settings > Apps. Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled.

1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen. 2 Flick left or right to browse the panes. All applications that can be disabled or

uninstalled are indicated by .

3 Tap the relevant application, then tap DISABLE if the app came pre-installed on

your device or OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it.

To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen

1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen, then tap . 2 Tap Icon size, then select an option.

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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 Slide up and down on the Application screen.

To Enable or Disable the Recommended Apps Listings

The first time you access the application screen, you get the option to enable or disable recommended apps listi n gs . You can also enable or disable this feature later

by following the steps below: 1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen, then tap 2 Tap the App recommendations slider.

To Open an Application from the Application Screen

• When the Application screen is open, flick up or down 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 or simply swipe

down on the Application screen or Homescreen.

2 Enter the name of the application you want to search for.

To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen

1 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, and then drag the icon to

the top of the screen. The Homescreen opens.

2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen, then release it.

To Move an Application on the Application Screen

1 When the Application screen is open. 2 Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps. 3 Touch and hold the application, and then drag it to the new location.

To Disable or Uninstall an Application from the Application Screen

Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from Settings > Apps. Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled.

1 Touch and hold any area on the Application screen. All applications that can be disabled

or uninstalled are then indicated by .

2 Tap the relevant application, then tap DISABLE if the app came pre-installed on

your device or OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it.

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Navigating Applications

You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navig ation keys are the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function. 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 Clear all – Close all the recently used applications 2 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application 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

To open the recently used applications window

• Press

To Quickly Switch Between Recently Used Applications

• Quickly press

twice.

To Close All the Recently Used Applications

• Tap

and then tap CLEAR ALL.

To Open a Menu in an Application

• While using the application, tap . Menus are not available in all applications.

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Split Screen Mode

Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time.

1 Application 1 in upper window 2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows 3 Application 2 in lower window 4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application 5 Home key – Go back to the Homescreen 6 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application

Not all applications support split screen mode.

To Use Split-Screen Mode

1 Make sure the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are

open and running in the background. 2 Tap 3 In the lower part of the screen, tap the second desired application. 4 In portrait orientation, drag the black bar in the center up or down to resize the

5 To exit split-screen mode, tap and hold

1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.

2 Find and tap the widget you want to add.

, then drag and drop the desired application to the top part of the screen.

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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. 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

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To Resize a Widget

1 Touch and hold a widget, and then release it. If the widget

can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing

dots appear. 2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. 3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.

To Move a Widget

Touch and hold the widget, and then drag it to the new

•

location.

To Remove a Widget

•

Touch and hold the widget, and 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.

Access a folder containing applications

1 2 Access an application using a shortcut

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 Widgets > Shortcuts. 3 Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application gets

added to the Home screen.

To Move an Item on the Homescreen

• Touch and hold the item, and then drag the item to the

new location.

To Remove an Item from the Homescreen

• Touch and hold the item, and then drag the item to

Remove from home screen at the top of the screen.

To Create a Folder on the Homescreen

• Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut, and 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, and then drag the item to the folder.

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To rename a folder on the Homescreen

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

Your device com es with a def au lt bac kgr ound , but you can ada pt t he Home screen and Lock sc re en to your ow n s tyle using wa llp aper s an d themes featuring d iff eren t colors and patt erns . A wallpaper m ay be use d wi thou t cha nging an y of the ot her elem ents of you r Homescreen a nd Loc k screen . Liv e wal lpa pers add vi sual ef fec ts to your inter ac tions with the touch screen, l et t i ng t he display change dynamically. Themes can i nc lu de a wallpaper, a s c r ee ns a v er, title bars , an d a sound scheme that all fit together t o create a un ique look and feel for your device.

To Change Your Wallpaper

1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen. 2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option.

You ca Homescreen and Lockscreen. Follow the steps above, then tap image

Taking a screenshot

n also change your Loc k sc reen wallpaper or set the same image for both your

. Tap the desired

Photo

You can capt ure still im ag es of a n y s cr e en o n your devic e as a s creenshot. Screenshots you take ar e au tomaticall y sav e d in Photo.

To Take a Screenshot

You can tak e a s c re enshot by pr essing and holding the power key, choose Screenshot on the dialog.

To View Your Screenshot

1 Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. 2 Tap the screenshot.

You can als o v i e w your s creenshots i n th e Photo application.

Notifications

Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress, such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places:

• The status bar

• The Notification panel

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• The lockscreen

To Open or Close the Notification Panel

1 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply double- tap it. 2 To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upward.

After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging the status bar down again.

To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel

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Tap the notification.

You can directly reply to chat or email messages in the Notification panel.

To Dismiss a Notification from the Notification Panel

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Swipe the notification left or right.

Not all notifications can be dism iss ed. To change settings for notifications, simply drag the notification slowly to the left or

right, then tap

To expand a notification on the Notification panel

•

Drag the notification downward to expand and view more information about the

notification without opening the app.

Not all notifications are expandable.

To Clear All Notifications from the Notification Panel

• T

ap CLEAR ALL.

To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen

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Double-tap the notification.

To Dismiss a Notification from the Lockscreen

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Swipe the notification left or right.

To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen

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Drag the notification downward.

Not all notifications are expandable.

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Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen

Show all notification content

Get all notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in mind that all content (including the content of incoming email and chat messages) will

be visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive

content in the App notifications settings menu.

Hide sensitive notification content

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.

Don't show

You won't get any notifications on the lockscreen.

notifications at all

To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen

1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Notifications. 3 Tap 4 Select an option.

, and then tap On the lock screen.

You can keep notifications on the lockscreen until you swipe to dismiss them. To enable this feature, tap the Keep notifications on lock screen slider.

Setting the Notification Level for an App

Block all Never receive notifications from the selected app.

Sounds and vibrations off

Receive notifications but without sound, vibration, or peeking into

view.

To Set the Notification Level for an App

1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Notifications. 3 Select the desired app. 4 Tap the sliders to adjust notification settings as desired.

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 onl y lights up when ther e is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.

To Enable or Disable the Notification Light

1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Notifications >

3 Tap the slider beside Notification light to enable or disable the function.

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Icons in the status bar

Status icons

No SIM card Signal strength

No signal Roaming

Sending Sending Sending Sending

Sending

This network. After

Google™

when the

Wi-Fi

connection is

Wi-Fi

connection is

icon also

and

downloading LTE

and

downloading GPRS

and

downloading EDGE

and

downloading

and

downloading HSPA+

enabled enabled

appears

when you are trying to connect to a

successful

is blocked in your

device

is connected to a

data

data data

3G data

data

and data is being transmitted

but there is no

area,

exclamation the

Wi-Fi

internet

point disappears.

exclamation

network and there is a working internet

connection.

secured

point may appear even

connection.

Battery status

The

battery is charging

Airplane

The The

The speakerphone

mode is activated

Bluetooth® function is activated

microphone is muted

is on

Do Not Disturb mode is activated

Vibrate

alarm

mode

is set

GPS is activated

Synchronization Problem

with

is ongoing

sign-in

or synchronization

Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.

Wi-Fi

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Notification icons

New text message or multimedia message

Ongoing call

Missed call

Call on hold

New voicemail message

Call forwarding is turned on

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

STAMINA mode is activated

Ultra STAMINA mode is activated

Screenshot captured

A song is playing

The radio is on

The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full — tap to transfer data to a memory card

Warning

More undisplayed notifications

Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. This list is for reference purposes only, and changes may be m ade witho ut notice.

To Block an Application from Sending Notifications

1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Notifications. 3 Select an application. 4 Tap the Block all slider.

Applications overview

Some applications may not be included on your device or may not be supported by all networks or service providers in all areas.

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Browse,

search,

and buy

thousands

of products right from your device.

Protect your

online

exploitation.

Use the

device against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing

Calculator application Calendar application

to perform basic calculations.

to keep track of

events

and

attempts, and

manage

your

appointments.

Use the

Use the Chrome web browser to

camera

to take photos and record video clips.

navigate

and view web pages and manage

bookmarks, text, and images.

Use the Contacts

Use the Clock

information related

other

Create,

Access your downloaded

Use

the Duo™

Save

your documents and

your friends,

Use the

application

edit, and

collaborate

application

and

collaborate

Email application

to set

various

manage

kinds of

phone

to your contacts.

with others on documents.

applications,

documents, and pictures. to make video calls. files

for

easy

access from any

with coworkers.

to send and

receive emails

alarms

and timers.

numbers, email addresses,

device, share

through both

them with

personal

and

work accounts.

Use the

members,

Browse and

Use the

Facebook™ application

for

social

and coworkers around the world.

listen

to FM radio stations.

Gmail™ application

to read, write, and

networking with

organize email

friends,

messages.

family

Enjoy

View

Google

Use the

for

information

music,

unique

content

your current

Maps™.

Messaging application

messages.

Use the Music

View Make phone

news

stories

calls

function.

Organize, search,

Use the Google Pla y M

shows

purchased

Discover

Use the

and play

Play Store™ application

on your

movies,

apps, and

available location,

application

from News Suite.

dialing

or browse through

ovies & TV application

or rented on thousands

device

and on the web.

games

only with find other

Xperia™

locations,

to send and

organize

and play music and audio books.

the number

all

Google

of songs with the

to find

on your

device,

and get

devices.

and

receive

manually

calculate

text and multimedia

or by using the smart dial

routes using

your photos and videos.

to watch

movies

Play

Google Play

applications

to buy or download for free.

Music application.

exclusive

and

access

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