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Xperia XA1 Plus,G3416,G3426,G3412,G3421,G3423
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Sony Xperia XA1 Plus,G3416,G3426,G3412,G3421,G3423 User Manual

User guide
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Xperia
G3412/G3416/G3426
XA1 Plus
Contents
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About this User guide.......................................................................6
Overview........................................................................................... 7
Assembly...........................................................................................8
Screen Protection..............................................................................9
Starting Your Device for the First Time.............................................9
Why do I need a Google account?..................................................10
Ensuring your device is protected................................................... 11
Screen lock....................................................................................... 11
Fingerprint Manager........................................................................12
Unlocking your device automatically..............................................13
SIM Card Protection......................................................................... 17
Using Multiple SIM Cards.................................................................17
Finding the Identification Number of Your Device.........................18
Finding a lost device using Android Device Manager....................18
Using Location Services...................................................................19
Using the touchscreen.................................................................... 21
Locking and unlocking the screen..................................................23
Homescreen....................................................................................24
Application screen.......................................................................... 26
Navigating Applications..................................................................27
Widgets........................................................................................... 29
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................29
Background and Themes............................................................... 30
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................31
Notifications.....................................................................................31
Icons in the status bar.................................................................... 34
Applications overview.....................................................................35
Charging your device......................................................................38
Battery and power management...................................................39
Updating your device......................................................................41
Maintenance Using a Computer.....................................................43
Storage and memory......................................................................44
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................45
Downloading applications from Google Play™.............................48
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Downloading Applications from Other Sources............................ 48
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Browsing the web...........................................................................49
Internet and MMS settings ............................................................ 49
Wi-Fi................................................................................................ 50
Sharing your cellular data connection............................................52
Controlling Data Usage...................................................................53
Selecting a SIM card for data trac............................................... 54
Selecting cellular networks.............................................................54
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..............................................56
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®..................56
Accessing settings.......................................................................... 58
Volume settings..............................................................................58
Do Not Disturb Mode......................................................................59
Screen settings............................................................................... 60
Application settings........................................................................ 61
Resetting Your Applications........................................................... 62
Screen Saver....................................................................................63
Language Settings..........................................................................63
Date and time................................................................................. 63
Super-Vivid Mode........................................................................... 64
Enhancing the Sound Output.........................................................64
Multiple User Accounts...................................................................64
On-Screen Keyboards..................................................................... 67
Editing text......................................................................................68
Making calls.................................................................................... 69
Receiving Calls................................................................................ 70
Forwarding Calls.............................................................................. 71
Restricting Calls...............................................................................72
Adding and editing contacts.......................................................... 73
Transferring contacts...................................................................... 74
Backing up contacts........................................................................75
Reading and sending messages.................................................... 76
Organizing your messages............................................................. 77
Calling from Messaging.................................................................. 77
Messaging settings.........................................................................78
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Video Chat.......................................................................................78
Setting Up Email..............................................................................78
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Transferring music to your device.................................................. 79
Listening to music...........................................................................79
Listening to the radio...................................................................... 81
Getting to know your camera.........................................................83
Exposure, color, and light conditions.............................................86
Setting the right focus....................................................................89
People, selfies, and smiling faces.................................................. 89
Moving objects............................................................................... 90
Using camera apps..........................................................................91
Resolution and memory................................................................. 92
Diagnosing your camera................................................................ 94
Additional camera settings............................................................ 94
Viewing Photos and Videos............................................................97
Album home screen menu.............................................................98
Sharing and managing photos and videos....................................99
Hiding photos and videos.............................................................100
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV...............101
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories.................................101
NFC.................................................................................................102
Bluetooth wireless technology..................................................... 104
Google Feed...................................................................................107
Using your Device as a Wallet....................................................... 107
Xperia™ Actions............................................................................ 107
Calendar........................................................................................ 109
Clock.............................................................................................. 109
Magnification Gesture....................................................................112
Font Size......................................................................................... 112
Display Size.................................................................................... 112
Color Correction..............................................................................112
TalkBack..........................................................................................112
Mono Audio....................................................................................113
Switch Access................................................................................. 113
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Support Application.......................................................................114
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................ 114
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines...........................................115
Legal information...........................................................................115
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Getting started
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This is the Xperia™ XA1 Plus User Guide for the Android™ 7.0 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 aected in an update. For more information about software updates, see
To check the current software version of your device
• Find and tap Settings > About phone.
To find the model number and name of your device
• Find and tap
The device model number and name are displayed.
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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.
Updating your device
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1. Charging/Notification light
2. Headset jack
3. Front camera lens
4. Auxiliary microphone
5. Ear speaker
6. Proximity/Light sensor
7. Volume key/Camera zoom key
8. Power key/Fingerprint sensor
12. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port
13. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth® antenna area
14. Main camera lens
15. Flashlight
16. NFC™ detection area
17. Diversity antenna area
18. Nano SIM/Memory card cover
19. Main antenna area
9. Camera key
10. Main loudspeaker
11. Main microphone
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
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Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM cards and the memory card have separate slots in the same device. Make sure you don’t confuse the two.
To prevent data loss, be sure to turn o your device or unmount the memory card before you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card (or cards) or memory card from the device.
To insert the nano SIM cards and the memory card
Do not cut your SIM cards, as this may damage your device.
1 Drag out the SIM card tray.
2 Insert the memory card in the correct orientation into the memory card slot,
as shown in the illustration.
3 Place the main SIM card (SIM1) securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the
illustration.
4 Place the second SIM card (SIM2) securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in
the illustration.
5 Gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place.
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To remove the nano SIM card
1 With the screen facing down, open and drag out the nano SIM card tray
using your fingernail.
2 Remove the nano SIM card, then gently push the tray back into the slot until
it fits into place.
To remove a memory card
1 Turn o your device. 2 With the device facing down, open the nano SIM/memory card slot cover. 3 Gently push and remove the memory card, then gently push the tray back
into the slot until it fits into place.
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Before using your device, remove the protective 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.
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, see
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.
Charging your device
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1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2 Enter your PIN for SIM card 1 and SIM card 2 when requested, then tap 3 Wait a while for the device to start.
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
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To Turn o the Device
1 Press and hold down the power key
until the options menu opens.
2 In the options menu, tap Power o.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
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Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services are 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 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.
• Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™
Companion.
• Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the Android Device
Manager services.
For more information about Android and Google, go to
http://support.google.com
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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 Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user, then tap OK. 2 Follow the registration wizard to add a new user. Tap on
to access the settings for the New user and the Guest account. You can also share your call and SMS history.
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
http://www.google.com/accounts
To remove a Google account
1 Find and tap Settings > Users. 2 Tap to select which user you want to remove. 3 Tap Remove user, then tap delete.
If you remove your Google account, any security features that are linked to your Google account will no longer be available.
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Device security
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Your device includes security options—strongly recommended in case of loss or theft:
• 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.
• Activate the Android Device Manager web service. Using this service, you can
remotely locate, lock, or clear a lost device.
Verifying the ownership of your device
Certain protection features require 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 their 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.
Xperia™ Companion software repair
For Android Device Manager, it is necessary to enter information from a Google account. This can be any Google account that 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 to use the device at all.
You must enter your Google account username and password when you start the device after the repair is complete.
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the U.S. market.
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.
• Fingerprint – place your registered finger on the power key 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 lockscreen 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 mobile devices.
When you have a screen lock selected, tap beside Screen lock for additional settings.
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To change your screen lock type
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. 2 Confirm your current screen lock, choose an option, and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
To create a screen lock pattern
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern. 2 Draw your pattern, then tap CONTINUE. 3 Re-draw your pattern, then tap CONFIRM.
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 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. 2 Draw your screen unlock pattern. 3 Tap Pattern, and follow the on-screen instructions to create your pattern.
To create a screen lock PIN
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. If prompted,
confirm your current screen lock.
2 Select 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 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. If prompted,
confirm your current screen lock.
2 Select Password. 3 Enter a password and tap CONTINUE > OK. Choose an option and follow the
instructions on your device.
To activate the Swipe unlock function
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. If prompted,
confirm your current screen lock and tap CONTINUE.
2 Select Swipe, then tap YES, REMOVE.
Fingerprint unlock
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the U.S. market.
You can use your fingerprint to quickly unlock your device. To use this feature, you need to register a fingerprint and enable this feature in the Fingerprint Manager first.
The pattern, PIN, or password screen lock you set up serves as a backup unlock method if you enable the Fingerprint unlock option. Selecting other screen lock types will clear all fingerprint settings.
To Unlock the Device Using Your Fingerprint
• With the lockscreen active, place your finger on the power key so that the
device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Be sure to use a finger that you have registered in Fingerprint Manager.
If you fail to unlock the screen using your fingerprint after five attempts, you can use your backup pattern, PIN, or password instead.
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Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
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Fingerprint Manager registers fingerprint information that can be used as an
additional security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases. You are allowed to register a maximum of 5 fingerprints on your device.
Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture.
To register a fingerprint for the first time
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. 2 Tap Continue, then confirm your pattern, PIN, or password. 3 Tap NEXT and follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint
registration.
When registering a fingerprint for the first time, you are also prompted to set up a pattern, PIN, or password as a security backup if you have not already done so.
The fingerprint sensor is on the power key and not on the screen of your device. Before using the fingerprint sensor, be sure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture.
To register additional fingerprints
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. 2 Confirm your pattern, PIN, or password. 3 Tap
, then follow the on-screen instructions.
To delete a registered fingerprint
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. 2 Confirm your pattern, PIN, or password. 3 Tap the registered fingerprint, then tap DELETE > DELETE.
To rename a registered fingerprint
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. 2 Select a registered fingerprint in the list and then enter a name. 3 Tap OK.
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The Smart Lock feature lets you set your device to unlock automatically in certain situations, for example, when connected to a Bluetooth® device or when carrying it with you. When Smart Lock is enabled you still need to unlock your device manually after restarting, and after leaving the device inactive for 4 hours.
Choose from the following Smart Lock settings:
• On-body detection: Keep your device unlocked when carrying it with you.
• Trusted places: Keep your device unlocked when in a familiar, secure location,
such as your home.
• Trusted devices: Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth or NFC
device is connected.
• Trusted face: Unlock your device by looking at it.
• Trusted voice: Use voice recognition to unlock your device from the lock screen or
while it's charging, and activate Google.
The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google, so its functionality may be changed or updated over time. Furthermore, the feature may not be available in every market, country or region.
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To Enable Smart Lock
1 Set a pattern, PIN, or password as a screen lock if you have not already done
so.
2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents. 3 Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function. 4 Tap
.
5 Find and tap Smart Lock. 6 Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. You need to enter these credentials to
change your Smart Lock settings.
7 Select a Smart Lock type.
To set up or remove Trusted face
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2 Tap Trusted face > SET UP > NEXT. Follow the on-screen instructions, then
tap DONE.
3 To remove a trusted face, tap Remove trusted face > REMOVE.
For enhanced accuracy, tap Trusted face > Improve face-matching.
To set up or remove Trusted voice
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2 Tap Trusted voice to enable the function. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Tap the From the Google app slider to enable this function. Follow the on-
screen instructions to set up “OK Google” detection.
4 Tap the Trusted voice slider to enable. 5 To remove Trusted voice, tap the slider to disable.
Enable the Say "Ok Google" any time function to set up a Trusted voice.
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 behaviors:
• 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 be 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.
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To enable or disable On-body detection
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2 Tap On-body detection. 3 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap CONTINUE.
To use Smart lock, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password screen lock.
Connecting to trusted devices
If you have a device that you connect to regularly using Bluetooth or NFC, for example a home entertainment system or fitness tracker, you can add it as a trusted device and bypass the lock screen to save time. This feature is suitable if you're normally in a secure place when you use this device. In some cases, you may need to unlock your device manually 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 mice.
As soon as a trusted device is switched o or moves out of range, your screen locks and you need your PIN, pattern, or password to unlock it.
To add or remove 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. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
3 Tap Trusted devices > ADD TRUSTED DEVICE > Bluetooth. 4 Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected and paired devices,
then tap YES, ADD.
5 To remove a paired device, select it from the list and tap REMOVE TRUSTED
DEVICE.
To add or remove a trusted NFC 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. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
3 Tap Trusted devices > ADD TRUSTED DEVICE > NFC. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 To remove a paired device, select it from the list and tap REMOVE TRUSTED
DEVICE.
Making sure you're secure when using trusted devices
Dierent Bluetooth devices support dierent Bluetooth standards and security capabilities. It is possible that another user could try to keep your Xperia™ device unlocked by imitating your Bluetooth connection.
You will get a notification if your Xperia™ device cannot determine whether you are using a secure connection. You may need to unlock your device manually before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.
Bluetooth connectivity range varies with the model of your device, the Bluetooth device, your environment, and other factors. Depending on these factors, Bluetooth connections can work over distances of up to 100 meters.
Connecting to trusted places
When the trusted places feature is enabled, the lock screen security on your Xperia™ device is disabled when you are in a designated trusted location. For this
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feature to work, you must have an internet connection and allow your device to use your current location.
To set up trusted places, make sure that high accuracy location mode or battery­saving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations.
The dimensions of a trusted location are estimated and may extend beyond the physical walls of your home or other areas that you have added as a trusted location. This feature can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters. Be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialized equipment could unlock your device.
To add your home location
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2 Tap Trusted places > Home. 3 To enter the desired location type the address in the search bar. Your device
searches for the entered location.
To edit your home location
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2 Tap Trusted places. 3 Select your home location. 4 Tap Edit. 5 In the search bar, enter the location that you want to use as your home
location. Tap UPDATE.
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 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2 Tap Trusted places > Home. 3 Tap Edit >
.
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 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Enter your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2 Tap Trusted places > Add trusted place. 3 To use your current location as a custom place, tap Select this location. To
search for another location tap
4 To fine-tune the location, tap the arrow and drag the location pin to the
desired location. Tap Select this location.
To edit a custom place
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Enter your
patter, PIN, or password.
2 Tap Trusted places. 3 Select the place that you want to edit. 4 Tap Edit address. 5 To search for another location, tap 6 To fine-tune the location, tap the arrow and drag the location pin to the
desired location. Tap Select this location.
and type the address.
and type the address.
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To remove a custom place
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Enter your
pattern, PIN, or password.
2 Tap Trusted places 3 Select the place that you want to remove. 4 Tap Delete.
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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 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. 2 Select a SIM card. 3 Tap the slider beside Lock SIM card to enable. 4 Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you
will be prompted to enter your PIN every time you restart your device.
To change the SIM card PIN
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. 2 Select a SIM card. 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 you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card.
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Your device works with either one or two SIM cards inserted. You get incoming communication to both SIM cards and you can select which number you want to place outgoing communication from. Before you can use both SIM cards, you need to enable them and select which SIM card will handle data trac.
You can forward calls that come in on SIM card 1 to SIM card 2 when SIM card 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. See
To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards
1 Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM. 2 Tap the SIM1 and SIM2 sliders to enable or disable the SIM cards.
To rename a SIM card
1 Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM. 2 Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it. 3 Tap OK.
Forwarding Calls
on the 71 page.
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To select which SIM card handles data trac
1 Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM > Mobile data trac. 2 Select the SIM card you want to use for data trac.
For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest cellular network, for example, 4G.
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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.
For devices with two SIM cards, there are two IMEI numbers, one for each SIM card slot.
To view your IMEI numbers on the label strip
1 Open the cover for the nano SIM/Memory card slot. 2 Remove the SIM/Memory Card tray. 3 Drag the strip outward using your fingernail. The IMEI numbers are displayed
on the strip.
You can also view the IMEI numbers by opening the phone dialer and entering *#06#.
To view your IMEI numbers via the device settings
• Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information.
Google oers a location and security web service called Android Device Manager. 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.
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For additional information about Android Device Manager, go to
https://www.support.google.com/
Android Device Manager does not work if your device is turned o or does not have an internet connection. 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 Find and tap Settings > Google > Security > Find my device. 4 Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock
and erase to enable both functions.
5 If prompted, agree to the Terms and Conditions by tapping Activate this
device administrator.
6 To verify that Android Device Manager can locate your device after you
activate the service, go to
http://www.android.com/devicemanager
and
sign in using your Google account.
You can also activate Android Device Manager from Lock screen & security under Device administrators.
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Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your cellphone or Wi-Fi network as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function. And if you're not within range of a network, your device can determine your location using your cellphone network.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location services.
You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your device.
To enable or disable location services
• Find and tap Settings > Google > Location. Tap the slider to enable or
disable location services.
Improving GPS accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take a few minutes for your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to another location.
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Learning the basics
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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.
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• Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
Pinching in and out
• Pinch in and 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.
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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.
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When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means you have to swipe 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 page 11.
To activate the screen
• Briefly press the power key
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To lock the screen
• When the screen is active, briefly press the power key
H
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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 twenty 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.
1 Welcome 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 Homescreen panes
To go to the Home screen
• Press
.
To browse the Home screen
Homescreen panes
You can delete panes or add new ones to your Homescreen (up to a maximum of twenty panes).
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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
.
When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Home screen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see page 107.
Google Feed
on
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 .
When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and additional panes cannot be added to the left. For more information, see
Google Feed
on page 107.
To Delete a Pane from your Homescreen
1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to delete, then tap
in the
top-right corner of the pane.
Homescreen Settings
To disable or uninstall an application from the Home 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 your Home screen until the device vibrates. 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'd like to uninstall it.
.
To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen
1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap
.
2 Tap Icon size, then select an option.
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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 Tap 2 Flick left or right 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 listings. You can also enable or disable this feature later by following the steps below:
1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap
.
2 Tap the App recommendations slider.
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 or simply
swipe down on the Application screen or Homescreen.
2 Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen
1 When the Application screen is open, tap 2 Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen
1 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the
device vibrates, 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.
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To Move an Application on the Application Screen
1 When the Application screen is open, tap . 2 Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps. 3 Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, and then drag it to
the new location.
To disable or uninstall an application from the Application screen
Whether an app can be uninstalled or disabled depends on the app, and if it was pre­installed on your device or downloaded. Downloaded apps can be uninstalled. Pre-installed apps cannot be uninstalled, only disabled if the app supports this. If you disable a pre­installed app, you can enable it again under Settings > Apps.
1 Touch and hold the application you want to uninstall or disable. 2 Tap
> DISABLE to disable an app, or OK to uninstall it.
If an icon is not shown, tap for more options.
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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 navigation 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 o the next time you open the application.
Navigating applications overview
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 Home screen
5 Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
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To open the recently used applications window
• Press
.
To 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.
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To use split-screen mode
1 Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split screen
mode are open and running in the background.
2 Open the application that you would like to use in split screen mode, then
tap and hold screen.
3 Select the second desired application from the thumbnail list. 4 If you want to resize the split screen windows, drag the split screen border in
the center.
5 To exit Split Screen mode, tap and hold
displayed.
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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
1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device
vibrates, then tap Widgets.
2 Find and tap the widget you want to add.
To Resize a Widget
1 Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, 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.
. The application will be assigned to the first part of the split
while the split screen windows are
To Move a Widget
• Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, and then drag it to the
new location.
To Remove a Widget
• Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, and then drag it to
Remove from home screen.
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 using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. 2 In the customization menu, tap 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 until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to
the new location.
To Remove an Item from the Homescreen
• Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, 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 until the device vibrates,
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 until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to
the folder.
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.
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Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Home screen and Lock screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring dierent colors and patterns.
A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Homescreen and Lockscreen. Live wallpapers add visual eects to your interactions with the touch screen, letting the display change dynamically.
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