Sony Xperia X Performance Users guide

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User guide

Xperia X Performance

F8131/F8132

Getting started..............................................................................6

About this User guide.......................................................................6

Overview........................................................................................... 6

Assembly – Single SIM...................................................................... 7

Assembly – Dual SIM.........................................................................8

Screen protection..............................................................................8

Starting Your Device for the First Time.............................................9

Why do I need a Google account?................................................... 9

Device security............................................................................. 11

Ensuring your device is protected................................................... 11

Screen lock....................................................................................... 11

Unlocking your device automatically..............................................12

Fingerprint Manager........................................................................12

SIM card protection......................................................................... 13

Using multiple SIM cards.................................................................14

Finding the IMEI numbers of your device.......................................14

Finding, locking, or erasing a lost device ...................................... 15

Using location services....................................................................15

Learning the basics......................................................................17

Using the touchscreen.....................................................................17

Turning the screen on or o............................................................18

Smart backlight control...................................................................18

Homescreen.................................................................................... 19

Application screen.......................................................................... 20

Shortcuts for easy actions...............................................................21

Navigating Applications..................................................................22

Widgets........................................................................................... 24

Shortcuts and folders......................................................................24

Background and Themes................................................................25

Taking a screenshot........................................................................ 26

Notiﬁcations....................................................................................26

Icons in the status bar.................................................................... 28

Applications overview.................................................................... 30

Battery and Maintenance............................................................32

Charging your device......................................................................32

Battery and power management................................................... 33

Updating your device......................................................................35

Maintenance Using a Computer..................................................... 36

Storage and memory...................................................................... 37

Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................ 38

Downloading applications.......................................................... 41

Downloading applications from Google Play.................................41

Downloading applications from other sources.............................. 41

Internet and networks.................................................................42

Browsing the web...........................................................................42

Internet and MMS settings ............................................................ 42

Wi-Fi................................................................................................ 43

Sharing your cellular data connection........................................... 45

Controlling Data Usage...................................................................46

Selecting a SIM card for data trac................................................47

Selecting cellular networks.............................................................47

Synchronizing data on your device............................................ 49

Synchronizing with Online Accounts............................................. 49

Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync..................... 49

Basic settings............................................................................... 51

Accessing settings........................................................................... 51

Volume, vibration, and sound.........................................................51

Silence your device with Do not disturb.........................................52

Screen settings................................................................................53

Screen Pinning................................................................................ 54

Application settings........................................................................55

Resetting Your Applications........................................................... 56

Language Settings..........................................................................56

Date and time................................................................................. 56

Enhancing the Sound Output......................................................... 57

Noise cancellation...........................................................................58

Multiple User Accounts...................................................................58

Typing text................................................................................... 61

On-Screen Keyboards......................................................................61

Editing text......................................................................................62

Auto-ﬁll........................................................................................... 62

Calling..........................................................................................63

Making calls.................................................................................... 63

Receiving calls.................................................................................64

Smart call handling.........................................................................65

Forwarding calls..............................................................................65

Blocking a number..........................................................................66

Contacts.......................................................................................67

Adding and editing contacts.......................................................... 67

Grouping contacts.......................................................................... 68

Transferring contacts...................................................................... 68

Backing up contacts....................................................................... 69

Messaging and chat.....................................................................71

Reading and sending messages.....................................................71

Messaging settings......................................................................... 72

Instant messaging and video chat................................................. 72

Setting Up Email..............................................................................73

Music............................................................................................74

Transferring music to your device.................................................. 74

Listening to music...........................................................................74

Camera.........................................................................................77

Getting to know your camera......................................................... 77

Exposure, color, and light conditions.............................................80

Setting the right focus....................................................................84

People, selﬁes, and smiling faces.................................................. 84

Moving objects............................................................................... 85

Using camera apps......................................................................... 85

Resolution and memory................................................................. 87

Diagnosing your camera................................................................ 89

Additional camera settings............................................................ 89

Photos and videos in Album.......................................................92

Viewing photos and videos............................................................92

Album home screen menu............................................................. 93

Sharing and managing photos and videos....................................94

Hiding photos and videos.............................................................. 95

Connectivity.................................................................................96

Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................96

Connecting your device to USB accessories.................................. 96

NFC (Near Field Communication)................................................... 96

Bluetooth wireless technology.......................................................98

Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time......................... 101

Google Feed...................................................................................101

Using your device as a wallet........................................................101

Xperia Actions................................................................................101

Clock and Calendar....................................................................103

Calendar.........................................................................................103

Clock.............................................................................................. 103

Accessibility............................................................................... 106

Magniﬁcation................................................................................ 106

Font size........................................................................................ 106

Display Size....................................................................................106

Color correction............................................................................. 106

TalkBack.........................................................................................106

Mono audio....................................................................................107

Switch Access.................................................................................107

Support and Legal..................................................................... 108

Support application.......................................................................108

Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing........................................... 108

Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines...........................................109

Legal information..........................................................................109

Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia X Performance User guide for the Android™ 8.0 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 and model number of your device

1 Find and tap Settings > System > About phone.

2 The current software version is displayed under Build number. The current

model number is displayed under Model.

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

on page 35.

Overview

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1. Headset jack

2. NFC™ detection area

3. Front camera

4. Ear speaker

5. Charging/Notiﬁcation light

6. Proximity/Light sensor

7. Power key/Fingerprint sensor

8. Volume/Zoom key

9. Camera key

11. Charger/USBcable port

12. Main microphone

13. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® antenna

14. Main camera lens

15. Flash LED

16. Second microphone

17. GPS antenna

18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover

19. Wi-Fi antenna area

10. Main loudspeaker

Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.

Assembly – Single SIM

Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Single SIM devices allow you to use one SIM card and a memory card.

The SIM and memory cards go in dierent parts of the nano SIM and memory card tray. Make sure you don't confuse the two.

For information on how to check if your device is Single SIM or Dual SIM, see

Finding the IMEI numbers of your device

on the 14 page.

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

o your device or unmount the memory card before

To insert a nano SIM card and a memory card

Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device.

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1 Drag out the nano SIM and memory card tray.

2 Place the memory card in the correct orientation in the memory card tray, as

shown in the illustration.

3 Place the nano SIM card securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the

illustration.

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

Assembly – Dual SIM

Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Dual SIM devices support the use of either two nano SIM cards or a nano SIM card and a memory card.

Dual SIM devices are not available in all markets or from all operators.

For information on how to check if your device is Single SIM or Dual SIM, see

Finding the IMEI numbers of your device

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 a nano SIM card and a memory card

on page 14.

Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device.

1 Drag out the nano SIM and memory card tray.

2 Place the memory card in the correct orientation in the memory card tray, as

shown in the illustration.

3 Place the nano SIM card securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the

illustration.

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

To insert one or two nano SIM cards

Do not cut your SIM cards, as this may damage your device. Only Dual SIM devices support the simultaneous use of two SIM cards.

1 Drag out the nano SIM and memory card tray.

2 Place the main SIM card securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the

illustration.

3 Place the second SIM card in the correct orientation in the memory card tray,

as shown in the illustration.

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

Screen protection

Before using your device, remove all protection

Screen covers and protectors may help you to protect your device against damage. We recommend that you use only those screen covers intended for your Xperia device. The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your

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ﬁlms to enable full functionality.

device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones, and can invalidate the warranty.

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 while it is charging. For more information on charging, see page 32.

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 your device

It is important to use the USB cable (provided) when charging your device, since other types of USB cables can damage your device. It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the ﬁrst time.

1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. 2 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap . 3 Wait a while for the device to start.

Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your service provider, but you can change it later from the Settings menu.

Charging your device

To turn o the device

1 Long-press 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.

Why do I need a Google account?

Your Xperia device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and the Play Store™. 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 Find my device

services.

For more information about Android and Google, go to

http://support.google.com

It is crucial to remember your Google account username and password, since in some situations, you may need it to identify yourself for security reasons. 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.

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To set up a Google account on your device

1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account > Google.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google account, or sign in if

you already have an account.

You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you ﬁrst start your device, or go online later and create an account at

https://myaccount.google.com/

To remove a Google account

1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. 2 Select the Google account that you want to remove. 3 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT. 4 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to conﬁrm.

If you remove your Google account, any security features that are linked to your Google account will no longer be available.

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Device security

Ensuring your device is protected

Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft.

When using a security option to protect your device, it is crucial to remember the details provided at setup.

Screen lock

Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, pattern, or ﬁngerprint to prevent others using your device without permission. Once the screen lock is set, it is not possible to unlock the screen or erase the content via a Factory Data Reset without providing the screen lock information.

If you add your contact information on the screen lock, for example your email, this information can be used to get your device back if you lose it.

Google account

Add a Google account so that you can use the Find my device service. In some situations, you may also need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google account.

Find my device

Use the Find my device service to remotely locate, lock, unlock, or erase the content on a lost device. After you have signed in to your Google account, Find my device is turned on by default.

SIM card lock

Lock your SIM cards with a PIN to protect your subscription against misuse. The PIN is required every time you restart your device.

IMEI number

Keep a copy of the IMEI number. 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.

Backup

Back up the content on your device in case your device is damaged, lost, or stolen.

Backing Up and Restoring Content

See

on page 38.

Screen lock

Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.

When the screen is locked you have to unlock it with a swipe gesture or with your personal pattern, PIN, password, or ﬁngerprint. Initially, the unprotected screen swipe is set, but it is recommended to use a more secure screen lock to protect your device.

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 sensor to unlock your device.

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Fingerprints need to be registered with Fingerprint Manager before use. To

conﬁgure the notiﬁcations on the lockscreen, see

Notiﬁcations

on page 26.

To create or change a screen lock

It is very important that you remember your screen lock when using a pattern, PIN, or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data, such as contacts and messages. See troubleshooting tips for your device at

http://support.sonymobile.com

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. 2 If requested, conﬁrm your current screen lock. 3 Choose an option and follow the on-screen instructions. 4 When a secure screen lock is used, you can set the power key to lock the

screen, set the screen lock activation time, and create a lockscreen message by pressing

If you use a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) account, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type to only a PIN or password. Contact your network administrator to check the implemented network security policies.

Unlocking your device automatically

The Smart Lock feature lets you set your device to unlock automatically in certain situations, for example, when connected to a Bluetooth device or carrying it with you.

The Smart Lock feature is available in most markets, countries, or regions.

http://www.support.google.com/

Go to information about the Smart Lock feature.

and search “smart lock” for more

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 if it is not already

on.

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.

Fingerprint Manager

Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.

Register your your device or for authenticating purchases and app access. You can register up to ﬁve ﬁngerprints on your device.

The pattern, PIN or password screen lock serves as a backup unlock method when a ﬁngerprint is used as a screen lock. Before registering your ﬁngerprint, ensure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture.

Fingerprint settings are cleared if you change to another screen lock.

ﬁngerprint to use it as an additional security method for unlocking

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.

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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.

To register a ﬁngerprint for the ﬁrst time

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. 2 Tap NEXT. If prompted 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 Add ﬁngerprint, 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, then enter a name and tap OK.

SIM card protection

You can lock and unlock each SIM card you use in your device with a PIN. 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 > SIM card lock. 2 Dual SIM users, 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.

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To change the SIM card PIN

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > 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-enter 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.

Using multiple SIM cards

This function only applies for Dual SIM devices.

Dual SIM devices work with either one or two SIM cards inserted. You can get incoming communication to both SIM cards and select which number to place outgoing communication from. Before using multiple SIM cards, you need to enable them and select a SIM card which will handle data trac.

You can forward calls that come in on SIM 1 to SIM 2 when SIM 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. See

Forwarding calls

on the 65 page.

To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > 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 > Network & Internet > Dual SIM. 2 Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it. 3 Tap OK.

To select which SIM card handles data trac

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Mobile data. 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 mobile network, for example, LTE.

Finding the IMEI numbers of your device

Your device has two unique identiﬁcation numbers that are referred to as the IMEI or Product ID. You should keep a copy of these numbers. You may require them if your device is stolen, or when contacting support.

To view your IMEI numbers using the dialpad

1 Find and tap 2 Tap . 3 Enter *#06# into the dialpad. The IMEI numbers are displayed automatically.

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To view your IMEI number(s) on the label strip

1 Drag out the nano SIM and Memory card tray. 2 Drag the strip outward using your ﬁngernail. The strip displays the IMEI

number(s).

Finding, locking, or erasing a lost device

Google oers a location and security web service called Find my device. After you have signed in to a Google account, Find my device is turned on by default. If you lose your device, you can use Find my device to:

• Find and show where your device is located on a map.

• Lock your device and present a message on the lock screen.

• Unlock your device and reset it by erasing its content.

• Activate the ringer, even if the sound is turned o.

Your device must be turned on, have an internet connection, and have the location service activated. The Find my device service may not be available in all countries or regions.

If you erased the content on your device using Find my device, you must enter the username and password for a Google account in order to use your device again. This can be any Google account you have set up on your device as an owner. If you can’t provide this information during the setup, you won’t be able to use your device at all after a reset.

For additional information about Find my device, go to

https://www.support.google.com/

and search for “Find my device.”

To verify that your device can be found

• Go to

https://www.google.com/android/ﬁnd

and sign in using your Google

account.

Using location services

Location services allows applications such as Maps and the camera to determine your location using Wi-Fi and GPS (Global Positioning System). If you're not within clear sight to GPS satellites, your location can be determined using the Wi-Fi function. And if you're not within range of a network, your device can determine your location using your cellular 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 > Lock screen & security > Location. Tap the slider to

enable or disable location services.

You can also enable location services from Settings > Google > Location.

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To enable or disable Google Location Sharing

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Location. 2 Tap Google Location Sharing > . 3 Select the time span you want to have the function turned on and choose an

option to select the contact you want to share your location with, then tap Share. You can also choose the way to share your location by tapping More.

You can also keep track of your location history under Google Location History.

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

Using the touchscreen

Tapping

• Open or select an item.

• Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.

• Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.

Touching and holding

• Move an item.

• Activate an item-speciﬁc menu.

• Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.

Pinching in and out

• Pinch in and out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos

or shooting videos.

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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.

Turning the screen on or o

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns o to save battery power. You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns o.

When your screen is turned o, your device can be locked or unlocked, depending on your screen lock setting. See

To turn the screen on or o

• Brieﬂy press the power key

To adjust the idle time before the screen turns o

1 Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep. 2 Select an option.

Screen lock

on page 11.

Smart backlight control

The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns o according to your sleep setting.

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To enable or disable the Smart backlight control function

1 Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control. 2 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function.

Homescreen

The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. 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.

If Google Assistant is enabled, the Homescreen icon appears as in the navigation bar.

Homescreen overview

1 Welcome to Xperia widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task like 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 add new panes to your Homescreen (up to a maximum of 20 panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Homescreen pane.

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To set a pane as the main Homescreen pane

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main

Homescreen pane, then tap

When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Homescreen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see

Google Feed

on page 101.

To add a pane to your Homescreen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen 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 101.

To delete a pane from your Homescreen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap

in the upper right corner of the pane.

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 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 would like to uninstall it.

To adjust the size of icons on your Homescreen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates,

then tap

2 Tap Icon size, then select an option.

Application screen

The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications you download.

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To view all applications on the Application screen

1 Tap . 2 Flick left or right on the Application screen.

You can also search for recently viewed apps by swiping left from the Application screen.

To enable or disable the recommended apps listings

1 Touch and hold an empty 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 left or right to ﬁnd the application,

and then tap the application.

To search for an application from the Application screen

1 When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications. 2 Enter the name of the application you want to search for.

You can also search for applications by swiping right from the Application screen.

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 Home screen

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 Home screen opens.

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

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.

Shortcuts for easy actions

You can access shortcuts directly from your app icons to uninstall downloaded apps or reveal more quick options. For example, long-press the Calendar icon to create a new event or set a reminder. All apps have a shortcut to App info, where you can adjust notiﬁcation settings and permissions. You can go to App info by tapping

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To use shortcuts for easy actions

1 Long-press the desired app icon on your Home or Application screen. 2 Select from the options that appear. For example, tap to go to App info, or

tap to disable or uninstall the application.

If an icon is not shown, tap for more options.

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 & notiﬁcations > App info.

1 Touch and hold the application you want to disable or uninstall. If it can be

disabled or uninstalled an

appears.

2 Tap > Disable > OK if the app came pre-installed on your device, or tap

Uninstall > OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it.

icon is not shown, tap for more options.

If an

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 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 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.

to exit while others are

Navigating applications overview

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

To open the recently used applications window

• Press .

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To quickly switch between recently used applications

• Quickly press twice.

To close all the recently used applications

• Press and then tap Clear all.

To open a menu in an application

• While using an application, tap or .

Menus are not available in all applications.

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.

Split screen overview

1 Application 1

2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows

3 Application 2

4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application

5 Home key – Go back to the Home screen

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 Open the application you would like to use in split-screen mode, then long

press

. The application will be assigned to the ﬁrst part of the split 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, long-press

while the split-screen windows are

displayed.

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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

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.

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.

Shortcuts and folders

Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.

Shortcuts and folders overview

Access an application using a shortcut

2 Access a folder containing applications

To add an application shortcut to your Home screen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device

vibrates.

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.

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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.

You can also use a shortcut for easy action. Long-press the folder name and tap Rename.

Background and Themes

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.

Themes can include a wallpaper, a screensaver, title bars, and a sound scheme that all ﬁt together to create a unique look and feel for your device.

To change your wallpaper

1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device

vibrates.

2 Tap Wallpapers. 3 To set the same wallpaper for the Lock and Home screens, select the

wallpaper and tap APPLY. To set dierent wallpapers, ﬁrst tap the Lock or Home screen preview. Choose a wallpaper for that screen and tap SELECT > APPLY.

You can also use a photo as your wallpaper. Instead of selecting a wallpaper from the options shown, tap Photos. Choose a photo and tap SELECT.

To set a theme

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device

vibrates.

2 Tap Themes. 3 Choose an option:

• To use an existing theme, select the theme, then tap APPLY THEME.

• To download a new theme, tap GET MORE THEMES.

When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

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Taking a screenshot

You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in the Album application.

To take a screenshot

1 Long-press the power key until a prompt window appears. 2 Tap .

You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time.

To view your screenshot

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

Notiﬁcations

Notiﬁcations inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notiﬁcations, as well as activities in progress like ﬁle downloads. Notiﬁcations

appear in the following places:

• The status bar

• The notiﬁcation panel

• The lock screen

• The app icon

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 the status bar down again.

Notiﬁcation panel, you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging

To Take Action on a Notiﬁcation in the Notiﬁcation Panel

• Tap the notiﬁcation.

You can directly reply to chat or email messages in the

Notiﬁcation panel.

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To dismiss a notiﬁcation from the notiﬁcation panel

• Swipe the notiﬁcation left or right.

Not all notiﬁcations can be dismissed.

To snooze a notiﬁcation, drag the notiﬁcation slowly to the side and tap . Notiﬁcations can be snoozed for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours.

To expand a notiﬁcation on the Notiﬁcation panel

• Tap 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

• Tap Clear all.

If there is a long list of notiﬁcations, scroll down to ﬁnd the Clear all button.

To Take Action on a Notiﬁcation from the Lockscreen

• Double-tap the notiﬁcation.

To Dismiss a Notiﬁcation from the Lockscreen

• Swipe the notiﬁcation left or right.

To Expand a Notiﬁcation on the Lockscreen

• Drag the notiﬁcation downward.

Not all notiﬁcations are expandable.

Notiﬁcation display options on the lockscreen

Don’t show notiﬁcations at all

Show all notiﬁcation content

Hide sensitive notiﬁcation content

To select the notiﬁcations to display on the lock screen

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations > Conﬁgure notiﬁcations. 2 Tap Show notiﬁcations. 3 Select an option.

You can keep this feature, tap the Keep notiﬁcations on lock screen slider under Conﬁgure notiﬁcations.

You won't get any notiﬁcations on the lockscreen.

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 Notiﬁcations settings menu.

You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when sensitive notiﬁcations arrive. For example, you'll get a notiﬁcation for an incoming email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lockscreen.

notiﬁcations on the lock screen until you swipe to dismiss them. To enable

Setting the notiﬁcation level for an app

notiﬁcation dot Show notiﬁcation dots.

Allow

Allow sound Allow all notiﬁcations from the selected app.

Show notiﬁcations Show or hide all notiﬁcation content on the lock screen.

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Interrupts Priority only Receive notiﬁcations from this app even when Do not disturb is set to

You can set notiﬁcation channels to categorize notiﬁcation levels. Long-press a notiﬁcation to change the notiﬁcation categories.

Priority only.

To set the notiﬁcation level for an app

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations > App info. 2 Select the desired app, then tap App notiﬁcations. 3 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 only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.

To enable or disable the notiﬁcation light

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations > Conﬁgure notiﬁcations. 2 Tap the slider beside Notiﬁcation light to enable or disable the function.

Icons in the status bar

Status icons

No SIM card

Signal strength

No signal

Roaming

Sending and downloading LTE data

Sending and downloading GPRS data

Sending and downloading EDGE data

Sending and downloading 3G data

Sending and downloading HSPA+ data

Cellular data is disabled

A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted

A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection.

This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network. After successful login, the exclamation point disappears.

If Google™ is blocked in your area, the exclamation mark may appear even when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and there is a working internet connection.

Battery status

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The battery is charging

Airplane mode is activated

The Bluetooth® function is activated

The microphone is muted

The speakerphone is on

Do Not Disturb mode is activated

Vibrate mode

An alarm is set

GPS is activated

Synchronization is ongoing

Problem with 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.

To manage status bar icons

1 Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons. 2 Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the

status bar.

Notiﬁcation icons

New text message or multimedia message

Ongoing call

Missed call

Call on hold

Call forwarding is turned on

New voicemail message

New email message

Downloading data

Uploading data

Cellular data is disabled

Perform a basic setup of your device

A software update is available

System updates are available

Downloading system updates

Tap to install the downloaded system updates

STAMINA mode is activated

Ultra STAMINA mode is activated

Battery Care is activated

Noise canceling is on

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Screenshot captured

Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application

A song is playing

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 made without notice.

To block an application from sending notiﬁcations

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations > Conﬁgure notiﬁcations >

Notiﬁcations.

2 Select an application. 3 Tap the slider beside On to block application notiﬁcations.

Applications overview

Use the Album application to manage, view, and edit your photos and videos.

Use the Amazon Shopping application to browse, search, and buy thousands of products right from your device.

Use the AVG Protection PRO application to protect your device against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing attempts, and online exploitation.

Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.

Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments.

Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.

Use the Chrome web browser to navigate and view web pages, text, and images, and to manage bookmarks.

Use the Clock application to set various alarms and timers.

Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses and other contact information.

Use the Files application to access your downloaded applications, documents, and pictures.

Use the Google Docs application to create, edit, and collaborate with others on documents.

Use Google Drive application to save your documents and ﬁles for easy access from any device, share them with your friends, and collaborate with colleagues.

Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both personal and work accounts.

Use the Facebook™ application for social networking with friends, family members, and coworkers around the world.

Use the Gmail application to read, write, and organize email messages.

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Search for information on your device and on the web.

Enjoy music, movies, apps, and games on your device, and get exclusive access to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices.

View your current location, ﬁnd other locations, and plan routes using Google Maps.

Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.

Use the Lifelog application to automatically log events about your daily life.

Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages.

The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short video collages using your existing photo and video collection.

Use the Music application to organize and play music and audio books.

View news stories from News Suite.

Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function.

Organize, search, or browse through all your photos and videos.

Use the Google Play Movies & TV application to watch movies and TV shows purchased or rented on Google Play.

Discover and play thousands of songs with the Google Play Music application.

Use the Play Store application to ﬁnd applications to buy or download for free.

Stay connected with your gaming friends and the games you love to play, shop on the PlayStation® Store, and more.

Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.

Use the Google Sheets application to create, edit, and collaborate with others on spreadsheets.

Use the Sketch application to create and explore images, then share them with your friends.

Use Google Slides to create, edit, and collaborate with others on presentations.

Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access the User guide and troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.

Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends.

Use the Weather application to view weather forecasts.

Use the What's New application to discover new games, apps, and media content.

Use YouTube to watch videos from users around the world, and share your own.

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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Battery and Maintenance

Charging your device

Always use an original Sony charger and USB cable intended for your speciﬁc Xperia model. Other chargers and cables may increase charging time, not charge at all, or may even damage your device. Ensure all USB ports and connectors are completely dry before inserting the cable.

If the battery is depleted, it may take up to 30 minutes for your device to respond to the charging. During this time, the screen may remain completely dark, not showing the charging icon. It can take up to 4 hours for a completely drained battery to be fully charged.

Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. Never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.

A wall socket charger will charge your device faster than charging via computer. You can still use your device while charging.

To charge your device

1 Connect one end of the USB cable provided to the micro USB port of your

device.

2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to a power source. This can either be

the wall charger plugged in to a power outlet, or the USB port of a computer. The notiﬁcation light illuminates when charging begins.

3 When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by

pulling it straight out. Be sure to not bend the connector.

It is important to use the USB cable provided when charging your device since other types of USB cables can damage your device.

If the battery is completely depleted, it may take a few minutes before the notiﬁcation light illuminates and the charging icon appears.

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Battery notiﬁcation light status

Green Battery is charging, charge level is greater than 90%

Orange Battery is charging, charge level is 15-90%

Red Battery is charging, charge level is less than 15%

Battery and power management

Your device has an embedded battery. To get the most use from it, keep track of the power consumed by dierent apps and features. You can also use Battery Care to increase the battery's lifetime. Background power saving features are activated by default to help you further reduce battery consumption, and additional power saving modes are available to help you reduce battery consumption when necessary.

Power-saving features lower the priority of certain non-essential device functions. If you do not want an application to be aected, you can make it exempt in the Power-saving exceptions menu. Phone calls and SMS are not aected.

System updates may change the power saving features available on your device.

To review and reduce your battery consumption

1 Find and tap Settings > Battery to view the estimated remaining battery

percentage and battery time.

2 Tap Advanced to view a list of applications and features that have

consumed battery power since the last charging cycle.

3 Tap an item to get information on how to reduce its battery consumption.

To view battery consumption for applications

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations > App info. 2 Select an application and review its battery consumption under Battery.

General Usage Tips to Improve Battery Performance

The following tips can help you improve battery performance:

• Lower the screen brightness level, see

Screen settings

on page 53.

• Turn o Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and location services when you don't need these

features.

• Turn o your device or use Airplane mode if you are in an area with no or

low network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power.

• Use a Wi-Fi network instead of roaming when abroad. Roaming is scanning

for your home network and puts additional demands on your battery as your

Wi-Fi

device must transmit with a higher output power, see

on page 43.

• Change the synchronization settings for your email, calendar, and contacts,

Synchronizing with Online Accounts

see

on page 49.

• Check the applications that have a high battery consumption and consider

the battery saving tips provided on your device for these applications.

• Change the notiﬁcation level for an application, see

Notiﬁcations

• Turn o the location-sharing permission for an application, see

settings

• Uninstall applications that you are not using, see

on page 55.

Application screen

on page 26.

Application

page 20.

• Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices

consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers.

• Restart your device every now and then.

To make speciﬁc applications exempt from optimization

You can make applications exempt from being optimized.

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1 Find and tap Settings > Battery. 2 Tap and select Power-saving exceptions. You will see a list of

applications that are not optimized.

3 To add or remove applications from this exemption list, tap APPS and select

or de-select an application from the list to edit its exception settings.

4 The list of applications that are exempt will get updated according to your

settings.

You can also conﬁgure Power-saving exceptions from Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations > Advanced > Special app access > Power-saving feature.

STAMINA mode

Depending on the STAMINA level, dierent features will be restricted or disabled in order to reduce battery consumption. These include rendering performance, animation, and screen brightness, video image enhancement, background app data syncing, vibration except for incoming calls, streaming, and GPS while the screen is o.

To activate or deactivate STAMINA mode

1 Find and tap Settings > Battery. 2 Tap STAMINA mode and tap the slider to activate or deactivate the function.

When STAMINA mode is activated you can select additional options, for example, adjust the Auto-start percentage.

You can exempt applications from being restricted by selecting STAMINA mode in the Power-saving exceptions menu.

appears in the status bar.

Ultra STAMINA mode

Your battery time is extensively prolonged, but available apps are limited, and mobile data and Wi-Fi are disabled. Calling and SMS are still available. Your Homescreen is changed and

If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode.

appears in the status bar.

To activate Ultra STAMINA mode

1 Find and tap Settings > Battery. 2 Tap Ultra STAMINA mode and then tap Activate. 3 Tap OK

You cannot exempt applications from being optimized by Ultra STAMINA mode.

To deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode

1 Drag down the status bar to access the Notiﬁcation panel. 2 Tap the notiﬁcation Ultra STAMINA mode active. 3 Tap OK.

Deactivating Ultra STAMINA mode will restart your device.

Battery Care

Use Battery Care to increase the lifespan of your battery. This feature detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end times of your regular charging period. The rate of charging is controlled so that your battery reaches 100% just before you disconnect the charger.

Battery Care will not control the charging rate until it detects a regular charging cycle of at least 4 hours over a period of several days.

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To enable or disable Battery Care

1 Find and tap Settings > Battery > Battery Care. 2 Tap the slider to enable or disable Battery Care.

Learned patterns of the regular charging cycle are saved by Battery Care. Even if the function has been disabled, it adopts to the learned patterns after enabling the function again.

Updating your device

You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements, and bug ﬁxes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, new updates manually, or schedule an update.

The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to use the Xperia Companion software on a PC or Mac computer to update your device.

Before updating your device, consider the following:

• Ensure you have sucient storage capacity before attempting to update.

• If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is,

the primary user, to update the device.

• System and application updates can present the features on your device in another

way than described in this User Guide. The Android version might not be aected after an update.

For more information about software updates, go to

support.sonymobile.com/software/

appears in the status bar. You can also check for

http://

To check for new software

1 If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as

the owner.

2 Find and tap Settings > System > Software update.

If your Xperia device has less than 500 MB of free internal memory available, you are not notiﬁed about new software. Instead, you receive a warning in the Notiﬁcation panel: "Storage space running out. Some system functions may not work." If you receive this notiﬁcation, free up internal memory to get notiﬁcations about new available software.

Updating Your Device Wirelessly

Use the Software update application to update your device software wirelessly. The updates you can download over a cellphone network depend on your service provider. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi network instead of a cellphone network to download new software so you can avoid data trac costs.

To install a system update

1 If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in

as the owner.

2 Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. 3 If a system update is available, tap CONTINUE, then tap INSTALL NOW.

To schedule a system update

1 If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in

as the owner.

2 Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. 3 If a system update is available, tap CONTINUE, then tap the Schedule

installation slider.

4 Tap OK > Set time. 5 Set the desired time for the software update, then tap OK. 6 Your device will be updated at the set time automatically.

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To set up automatic download of system updates

1 Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. 2 Tap , then tap Settings > Auto download system updates. 3 Select the preferred option.

To enable or disable automatic updates for applications

1 Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. 2 Tap , then tap Settings > Auto update apps. 3 Select the preferred option.

Updating your device using Xperia Companion

To update your device using a computer

1 Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer. 2 Make sure that the screen of your device is unlocked, and that the USB

connection mode on the device is set to Transfer ﬁles.

3 Computer: If a new software update is detected, a pop-up window appears.

Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.

4 Open Xperia Companion, if it is not automatically launched.

If you haven’t got the Xperia Companion software installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer and follow the on-screen installation instructions. Make sure you are using the USB cable that came with your device and it is properly connected to the device and computer.

Maintenance Using a Computer

Xperia Companion

Xperia Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia Companion, you can:

• Update or repair your device’s software.

• Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia Transfer.

• Back up and restore content on your computer.

• Sync multimedia content—photos, videos, music, and playlists—between your

device and computer.

• Browse ﬁles on your device.

To use Xperia Companion, you need an internet-connected computer running one of the following operating systems:

• Microsoft® Windows® 7 or later

• Mac OS® X 10.11 or later

Learn more and download Xperia Companion for Windows or Mac at

http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia-companion/

Managing ﬁles using a computer

Use a USB cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to transfer and manage your ﬁles.

Once the two devices are connected, you can choose if you want to charge your device, transfer ﬁles, or use it as MIDI. Your computer will detect your device when you select the Transfer ﬁles connection mode. The default connection mode is set to Charge this device.

With Xperia Companion, you can access the ﬁle system of your device. If you do not have Xperia Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer.

Always use a USB cable intended for your completely dry.

speciﬁc Xperia model and make sure it is

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USB Connection Mode

You can use the Transfer ﬁles connection mode for managing ﬁles and updating device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft® Windows® computers.

Charging is enabled by default.

Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument apps.

To change USB connection mode

1 Attach a USB connector to your device. 2 Drag down the Status bar, and then tap USB charging this device. 3 Tap either Transfer ﬁles or Use device as MIDI as desired.

Storage and memory

Your device has several dierent storage and memory options:

• The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal

settings and data.

• You can use a removable memory card to get more storage space. Media ﬁles can

be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage.

• The RAM (dynamic memory) cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle

running applications and the operating system.

You can purchase a memory card separately.

Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for your device at

www.sonymobile.com/support/

Improving memory performance

Your device memory tends to ﬁll up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following:

• Always try to keep at least 500 MB of free internal storage available.

• Close running applications that you are not using.

• Clear the cache memory for all applications.

• Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use.

• Transfer photos, videos, and music from the internal memory to the memory card.

• If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the

card. Note that when you format the card, all content is erased.

If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to be able to perform certain actions, like transferring data to the memory card and formatting the memory card.

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To view the memory status

• Find and tap Settings > Storage.

To clear the cache memory for all applications

1 Find and tap Settings > Storage. 2 Tap Other apps, then tap the desired application. 3 Tap CLEAR CACHE.

When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings.

To Transfer Media Files to the Memory Card

1 Make sure you have a memory card inserted into your device. 2 Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card. 3 Mark the ﬁles that you want to transfer to the memory card. 4 Tap Transfer.

To stop applications and services from running

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations > App info. 2 Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP > OK.

To format the memory card

1 Find and tap Settings > Storage. 2 Tap SD card >

All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Be sure you ﬁrst make backups of all data you want to save. To back up your content, you can copy it to a computer. For more information, see

, then tap Storage settings > Format > Erase & format.

Managing ﬁles using a computer

on the 36 page.

Smart Cleaner

Using Smart cleaner, you can improve device performance by automatically optimizing storage and memory depending on the frequency of app use.

To enable or disable Smart cleaner

1 Find and tap Settings > Assist. 2 Tap Smart cleaner, then tap the slider to enable or disable the function.

You can also modify, copy or delete ﬁles manually if you ﬁnd and tap the Files application.

Backing Up and Restoring Content

Generally, you should not save photos, videos, and other personal content solely on the internal memory of your device. If your device is damaged, lost or stolen, the data stored on its internal memory may be impossible to recover. It is recommended to use the Xperia Companion software to make backups which save your data safely to an external device. This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device software to a newer Android version.

The Xperia Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up data to an online account, an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected to your device using a USB host adapter:

With the Google Backup & Restore application, you can back up data to a Google server.

Backing up data to a computer

Use the Xperia Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or an Apple Mac® computer. You can back up the following types of data:

• Call logs

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• Text messages

• Calendar

• Settings

• Media ﬁles such as music and videos

• Photos and images

To back up your data using a computer

Be sure that

Xperia Companion

is installed on your PC or Mac®.

2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. 3 Computer: Open the Xperia Companion software if it is not automatically

launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.

4 Click

Backup

on the Xperia Companion main screen.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.

To Restore Your Data Using a Computer

1 Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB

cable.

2 Open the Xperia Companion software on your computer if it is not

automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to select Transfer ﬁles mode on your device.

3 Click on

Restore

on the Xperia Companion main screen.

4 Select a backup ﬁle from the backup records, then click on Next and follow

the on-screen instructions to restore data to your device.

If you do not have Xperia Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer.

Backing up data with the Xperia Backup & Restore application

Using the Xperia Backup & Restore application, you can make an online or a local data backup. You can do so manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically.

The Xperia Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset. With this application, you can back up the following types of data to an online account, to an SD card, or to an external USB storage device that you have connected to your device using a USB host adapter:

• Contacts

• Conversations

• Call log

• Calendar

• Email accounts

• Wi-Fi accounts

• Device settings

• Applications

• Xperia Home layout

To set up the automatic backup function

1 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, be sure the storage

device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is mounted properly into your device. If you are backing up content to an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google account.

2 Find and tap Settings > System. 3 Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap Automatic backup. 4 To enable the automatic backup function, tap the slider. 5 Select where to save backup ﬁles. 6 If desired, select a backup frequency, when to back up, and the speciﬁc data

to back up. Otherwise, the backup is completed according to the default settings.

7 To save your settings, tap

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To back up content manually

1 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, be sure the storage

device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted into your device. If you are backing up content to an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google account.

2 Find and tap Settings > System. 3 Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More. 4 Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data that you

want to back up.

5 Tap Backup. 6 After the data is backed up, tap Finish.

To edit a backup ﬁle

1 Find and tap Settings > System. 2 Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More. 3 Tap Edit backup ﬁle, then select a backup source and the data types that

you want to delete.

4 Tap Delete data. 5 Tap OK to conﬁrm. 6 After the data is deleted, tap Finish.

To Restore Backed-Up Content

1 If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the

storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device. If you are restoring content from Xperia Backup & Restore service, make sure you have signed in to your Google account.

2 Find and tap Settings > System. 3 Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap Restore data, then select a restore

source and the data that you want to restore.

4 Tap Restore data. 5 After the content is restored, tap Finish.

Remember that any changes that you make to your data and settings after you create a backup—such as any new apps you install—get deleted during any subsequent restore procedure.

Backing Up Data With the Google Backup & Restore Application

Using the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up data to a Google server. You can also turn on the automatic restore function to restore application data and settings when you reinstall an application.

With this application you can back up the following types of data:

• Applications

• Bookmarks

• Wi-Fi networks

• Other settings

To back up data to a Google account

1 Find and tap Settings > System > Backup. 2 Under Back up to Google Drive tap Backup account to choose which

account you want to back up your ﬁles to.

To enable or disable automatic restore when you reinstall an application

1 Find and tap Settings > System > Backup. 2 Tap the Back up to Google Drive slider to enable or disable the automatic

restore.

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Downloading applications

Downloading applications from Google Play

Google Play is the ocial online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play, be sure that you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data trac charges. For more information, see

To use Google Play, you need to have a Google account. Google Play may not be available in all countries or regions.

To download an application from Google Play

1 Find and tap Play Store. 2 Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the

search function.

3 Tap the item to view its details. Follow the on-screen instructions to

complete the installation.

Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.

You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations > App permissions.

Updating your device

on page 35.

Downloading applications from other sources

When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play, you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant download instructions.

Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Download applications only from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions or concerns.

If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can allow downloads from sources other than Google Play. Changes made by the owner aect all other users.

To enable or disable the downloading of applications from other sources

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations. 2 Tap Advanced > Special app access > Install unknown apps. 3 Tap the application you want to allow the installing of application from other

sources, then tap the Allow from this source slider to enable or disable.

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Internet and networks

Browsing the web

The Google Chrome web browser for Android devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to information about how to use this web browser.

To browse the web

1 Find and tap . 2 If you are using Google Chrome for the ﬁrst time, select to either sign in to a

Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously.

3 Enter a search term or web address in the search and address ﬁeld, then tap

on the keyboard.

Internet and MMS settings

To access the internet, or send multimedia messages without Wi-Fi, you need a cellular data connection with correct internet and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) settings. Here are some tips:

• For most cellular networks and operators, these settings come pre-installed on

your device so you can start using the internet and sending multimedia messages right away.

• You can manually check for updates to the internet and MMS settings. If you

change or delete an internet or MMS setting by mistake, download the internet and MMS settings again.

• Refer to troubleshooting tips for your device at

network coverage, cellular data, and MMS issues.

• If the Battery time preferred setting of STAMINA mode is activated to save power,

all cellular data trac gets paused when the screen is o. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services from being paused, or deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily.

• If you are sharing a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary

user, can download internet and messaging settings from the Settings menu, but the downloaded settings are applicable to all users.

http://support.google.com/chrome

http://support.sonymobile.com

to get more detailed

for

To download internet and MMS settings

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Internet settings. 2 Tap Accept. Once the settings are downloaded successfully,

the status bar and cellular data trac is turned on automatically.

If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your cellphone or Wi-Fi network connections. Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then try again.

To add internet and MMS settings

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. 2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. 3 Tap Access Point Names > 4 Tap Name and enter a name of your choice, then tap OK. 5 Tap APN and enter the access point name, then tap OK. 6 Enter all other required information. If you don't know what information is

required, contact your network operator for more details.

7 When you're done, tap

, and then tap Save.

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To view downloaded internet and MMS settings

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. 2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. 3 Tap Access Point Names. 4 To view more details, tap any of the available items.

Wi-Fi

Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.

Some Wi-Fi networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi network administrator for more information.

Available Wi-Fi networks may be open or secured. Secured networks are indicated

next to the Wi-Fi network name.

Some Wi-Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually to your list of available Wi-Fi networks.

To turn Wi-Fi on or o

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Tap the slider to enable or disable Wi-Fi.

It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi is enabled.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Tap the slider to turn on Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi networks are displayed. 3 Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant

password.

The list of available Wi-Fi networks refreshes automatically. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at

http://support.sonymobile.com

is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

To add a Wi-Fi network manually

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Scroll down and tap Add network. 3 Enter the Network name information. 4 To select a security type, tap the Security ﬁeld. 5 If required, enter a password. 6 To edit advanced options, such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced

options and then edit the options as desired.

7 Tap Save.

Contact your Wi-Fi network administrator to get the network SSID and password.

Increasing Wi-Fi Signal Strength

There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception:

• Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point.

• Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.

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• Don’t cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the

illustration).

Wi-Fi Settings

When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or when there are Wi-Fi networks available in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi network is detected.

To enable or disable Wi-Fi network notiﬁcations

1 Ensure Wi-Fi is turned on for your device. 2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 3 Tap Wi-Fi preferences. 4 Tap the Open network notiﬁcation slider to enable or disable.

To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi network

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Tap the Wi-Fi network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network

information is displayed.

To set a Wi-Fi sleep policy

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. 3 Select an option.

To enable auto network switch

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Tap Wi-Fi preferences. 3 Tap the Auto network switch slider and tap ENABLE.

To ﬁnd the MAC address for your device

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced. 3 The MAC address is displayed in the list.

The Wi-Fi Mac address is also displayed under Settings > System > About phone > Status > Wi-Fi MAC address.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. Wi-Fi Protected Setup makes it easy for you to set up WPA™ (Wi-Fi Protected Access®) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords.

Use one of these methods to enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup:

• Push-button method – simply push a button on a Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported

device, for example, a router.

• PIN method – your device creates a random PIN, which you enter on the Wi-Fi

Protected Setup-supported device.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on. 3 Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > WPS Push Button, then press the Wi-Fi

Protected Setup button on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device.

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To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on. 3 Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > WPS PIN Entry. 4 On the Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device, enter the PIN that appears

on your device.

Sharing your cellular data connection

You can share your cellular data connection with other devices in several ways.

• USB tethering: Share your cellular data connection with a single computer using a

USB cable.

• Portable hotspot: Share your cellular data connection with up to 10 other devices

simultaneously, including devices that support WPS technology.

• One-touch portable hotspot: Touch devices to start sharing your cellular

connection over Wi-Fi.

• Bluetooth tethering: Share your cellular data connection with up to four other

devices via Bluetooth.

To share your data connection using a USB cable

1 Connect your device to a computer, using the USB cable that came with it. 2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering. 3 Tap the USB tethering slider, then tap OK if prompted.

status bar once you are connected.

4 To stop sharing your data connection, tap the USB tethering slider or

disconnect the USB cable.

is displayed in the

You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time.

To share your mobile connection by One-touch portable hotspot

1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both

screens are active.

2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering. 3 Tap One-touch portable hotspot. Hold the devices together so that the NFC

detection areas of each device touch, then tap CONNECT.

This function only works with devices that also support NFC Wi-Fi tethering.

To share your cellular data connection with another Bluetooth device

1 Make sure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are paired with

each other and that cellular data trac is activated on your device.

2 Your device: Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot &

tethering. Tap the Bluetooth tethering slider to enable the function.

3 Bluetooth device: Set up the device so that it obtains its network

connection using Bluetooth. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android operating system, tap the settings icon beside the name of the device that it is paired with under Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth > Paired

devices, then mark the Internet access checkbox.

4 Your device: Wait for

to appear in the status bar. Once it appears, the

setup is complete.

5 Tap the Bluetooth tethering slider again to disable the function.

The Bluetooth tethering function is turned the Bluetooth function.

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o every time you turn o your device or turn o

To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering. 2 Tap Portable hotspot settings > Conﬁgure hotspot. 3 Enter the Network name information. 4 To select a security type, tap the Security ﬁeld. If required, enter a password. 5 Tap Save. 6 Tap and tap the Portable hotspot slider to enable the function. 7 If prompted, tap OK to conﬁrm. appears in the status bar when the

portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active.

8 To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi, tap the Portable hotspot

slider to disable the function.

To allow a Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device to use your cellular data connection

1 Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. 2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering >

Portable hotspot settings.

3 Under Conﬁgure hotspot, ensure your portable hotspot is secured by a

password.

4 Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the on-screen instructions. Alternatively,

> WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the Wi-Fi

tap Protected Setup-supported device.

To rename or secure your Portable Hotspot

Controlling Data Usage

You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your cellular data or Wi-Fi connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your cellular data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.

If you are using a device that has multiple users, only the owner (that is, the primary user) can adjust data usage settings. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.

To help reduce data usage

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage > Data saver. 2 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function.

To turn data trac on or o

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage. 2 Tap the Mobile data slider to turn data trac on or o.

When data connections.

trac is turned o, your device can still establish Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

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To set a data usage warning

1 Make sure that cellular data trac is turned on. 2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage > Billing cycle. 3 To set the warning level, tap the slider beside Set data warning. 4 Tap Data warning, enter the desired data limit and tap SET. You receive a

warning notiﬁcation when the amount of data trac reaches the level you set.

To set a cellular data limit

1 Make sure that cellular data trac is turned on. 2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage. 3 Tap Billing cycle and tap the slider beside Set data limit, then tap OK. 4 To set the data usage limit, tap Data limit, enter the desired data limit and

tap SET.

Once your cellular data usage reaches the set limit, cellular data trac on your device gets turned o automatically.

To control the data usage of individual applications

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations > App info. 2 Tap the application that you want to control, then tap Data usage.

The performance of individual applications may be aected if you change the related data usage settings.

To check your data usage

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage. 2 To view information about the amount of data transferred via cellular data

connection, tap Cellular data usage. To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi-Fi connection, tap Wi-Fi data usage.

Selecting a SIM card for data trac

This function only applies for Dual SIM devices.

If you are using a Dual SIM device, you can select which SIM card handles data at any given time. You can do this during the initial setup of your device, or you can select or change it later via the Settings menu.

To change the SIM card used for data trac

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Mobile data. 2 Select the SIM card that you want to use for data trac.

For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest cellular network, like 3G.

Selecting cellular networks

Your device supports the use of up to three dierent networks at the same time. You can select from the following network mode combinations:

• One WCDMA network

• One GSM network

• One WCDMA and one GSM network

• One LTE, one WCDMA, and one GSM network

Your device automatically switches between cellphone networks depending on which cellphone networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular cellular network mode, like WCDMA or GSM. If you are using a Dual SIM device, this applies to each SIM card.

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Dierent status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or mode of network that you are connected to. Refer to

Status icons

on page 28 to

see what the dierent status icons look like.

To select a network mode

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. 2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. 3 Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode.

To select another network manually

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. 2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. 3 Tap Network operators > Search networks. 4 Select a network.

If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network.

To activate automatic network selection

1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. 2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. 3 Tap Network operators > Automatic.

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Synchronizing data on your device

Synchronizing with Online Accounts

Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, and Flickr™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronize each account manually.

To set up an online account for synchronization

1 Tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account, then select the account

that you want to add.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create or sign in to an account.

To synchronize manually with an online account

1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. 2 Tap the name of the account you want to synchronize with, then tap

Account sync. A list of items appears showing what can be synchronized

with the account.

3 Tap the item you want to synchronize.

To remove an online account

1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. 2 Select the account, then tap Remove account. 3 Tap Remove account again to conﬁrm.

Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync

If your company uses a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments, and contacts directly on your device. After setup, you can ﬁnd your information in the Email, Calendar, and Contacts applications.

Fingerprint functionality is not available in the United States.

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 lock screen 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.

To set up an EAS account for synchronization

1 Tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. 2 Enter your corporate email address and password. 3 Tap NEXT. If a failure occurs, enter the domain and server details for your

account manually and then tap NEXT.

4 Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device. 5 Select a synchronization method, a synchronization interval and the data

that you want to sync with your device.

6 Tap NEXT, then select how you want to be notiﬁed when a new email

arrives.

7 Tap NEXT, enter a name for the corporate account, then tap Finish setup. 8 If prompted, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server

to set certain security rules on your device, like disabling voice recording and

using storage encryption.

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To remove an EAS account

1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. 2 Select the EAS account that you want to remove. 3 Tap Remove account. 4 Tap Remove account again to conﬁrm.

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Basic settings

Accessing settings

View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel.

To open the device settings menu from the Application screen

• Find and tap Settings.

To view information about your device

• Find and tap Settings > System > About phone.

To Access the Quick Settings Panel

• Drag the status bar downward using two ﬁngers.

To Select Which Settings to Display on the Quick Settings Panel

1 Using two ﬁngers, drag the status bar fully downward, then tap 2 To add a setting to the Quick settings panel, drag and drop the icon into the

upper part of the screen. To remove a setting, drag and drop the icon into the lower part of the screen.

To Rearrange the Quick Settings Panel

1 Drag the status bar fully downward, then tap 2 Touch and hold an icon, and then move it to the desired position.

To Turn On the Flashlight

1 Drag the status bar downward using two ﬁngers. 2 Tap

Volume, vibration, and sound

The volume and vibration can be changed either by using the volume keys or by changing a setting. Sounds and tones can only be changed from a setting.

App settings can override the selected volume, vibration, and sound settings.

Volume and vibration

You can use the volume key to quickly change the ring, media, or alarm volumes. Additionally, you can set your device to vibrate or activate a Do not disturb option disturb, see

The ring volume

aects music, videos, games, and other media. For example, if you change the volume while watching a video, the media volume is changed. The alarm volume is indicated with

To change the volume

1 Press the volume key up or down. This changes the ring and notiﬁcation

volume.

2 To change the media or alarm volumes, tap

volumes.

to mute sounds and vibrations. For more information about Do not

Silence your device with Do not disturb

aects incoming calls and notiﬁcations, and the media volume

on the 52 page.

. Use the sliders to adjust the

Tap a volume icon to quickly turn the volume on or

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o.

To activate vibration or Do not disturb mode

1 Press and hold the volume key down until appears to activate vibrate

mode.

2 Release the volume key and press it down again to activate Do not disturb

mode.

To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls

1 Find and tap Settings > Sound.

2 Tap the Also vibrate for calls slider to enable the function.

Sounds and tones

To set the ringtone

1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. 2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. 3 Select an option from the list or tap

your device.

4 To conﬁrm, tap DONE.

and select a music ﬁle that is saved on

To set a speciﬁc ringtone for a contact, see Dual SIM users can set dierent ringtones for each SIM card.

Adding and editing contacts

on the 67 page.

To set the notiﬁcation sound

1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notiﬁcation sound. 2 Select a sound from the list or select None to turn o all notiﬁcation sounds

and set your notiﬁcations to vibrate only.

3 To select a music ﬁle that is saved on your device, tap

4 To conﬁrm, tap DONE.

You can change your app settings to allow a sound from a speciﬁc app even when the notiﬁcation sound is set to None. See

Notiﬁcations

on the 26 page.

To enable or disable other sounds and tones

1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Advanced. 2 Tap the sliders to enable or disable the dierent sounds and tones.

Silence your device with Do not disturb

Activate Do not disturb to mute sounds and limit vibrations and visual indications for situations in which you do not want to be disturbed, for example at night.

To activate Do not disturb

1 Drag the status bar downward using two ﬁngers to access the Quick settings

panel.

2 Tap 3 Tap 4 Select the limitation level by tapping Total silence, Alarms only, or Priority

5 Set how long you want Do not disturb to be activated, and tap DONE.

. to set the limitation level.

only.

Do not disturb can also be activated by pressing the volume key down when your device is in vibrate mode .

To deactivate Do not disturb

1 Press the volume key up. 2 If Priority only is set, tap Turn o now.

Do not disturb can also be deactivated by tapping

or from the Quick settings panel.

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Limitation levels

Total silence

All vibrations and all ring, media, and alarm sounds are turned o.

Alarms only

The ring sound is turned o. Alarm and media sounds are still on.

Priority only

You only receive the notiﬁcations and calls you have selected. Alarm and media sounds are still on.

To set up Priority only

1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. 2 Tap the sliders to activate one or more options.

You can allow certain apps to bypass the priority. See

To block visual disturbances

1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Block visual

disturbances.

2 Tap the sliders to activate one or more options.

Notiﬁcations

on the 26 page.

Automatic rules

You can set automatic rules to activate Do not disturb mode for speciﬁc times or events.

To set an automatic rule

1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb. 2 Tap Automatic rules, then select an automatic rule, for example Weekend. 3 Tap the options to set the rule name, time, and behaviors as desired. 4 Tap the slider to activate the rule.

To create a new rule, tap Add more, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Screen settings

You can change the screen’s behavior, brightness, viewing size, and quality. For example, select a bigger font or display size for easier reading, change the icons you see in the status bar, or select glove mode to navigate your screen with gloves.

If you want to change your background and theme, see on page 25. To change how long you want to have the screen on before it is turned o, see

Turning the screen on or o

on page 18.

Background and Themes

To change a screen setting

1 Find and tap Settings > Display. 2 Tap the setting you want to change. 3 Use the sliders, checkboxes, or additional menus to adjust.

Brightness

Adjust the brightness level with the slider. You can also enable Adaptive brightness to automatically optimize brightness based on surrounding light.

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White balance

Use the sliders to adjust the white balance of your display. To revert to the default setting, tap .

Image enhancement

Enhance the quality of photos and videos when viewing them on your device. For example, use Super-vivid mode to make colors appear more vibrant on screen.

Screen rotation

Set the screen to rotate automatically when the device is turned, or set it to stay in portrait view.

Screen saver

Set up a screen saver that automatically displays colors, photos, or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle. On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual screen saver settings.

Cover selection

When using a screen or phone cover, adapt your screen to work with the cover type.

Screen Pinning

Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a speciﬁc application. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being minimized. You can also use this feature when you lend your device to another person to make it harder for them to access more than one application. For example, you can lend your device to somebody to take a photo and pin the screen to the Camera application so that the person can't easily use other apps such as Email.

Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from unpinning a screen and accessing your device. To protect your data, you should set up your device to request a screen lock PIN, password, or pattern before someone can unpin the screen.

To enable or disable screen-pinning

1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning. 2 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function.

A pattern, PIN, or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work.

To pin a screen

1 Ensure screen pinning is activated on your device. 2 Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin. 3 Tap 4 To display the screen pinning icon, swipe upward and tap . 5 In the window that appears, tap Got it.

To unpin a screen

• On the pinned screen, touch and hold

If you selected a security option when you activated the screen pinning function, you have to enter your pattern, PIN, or password to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned.

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and until the screen is unpinned.

Application settings

Some apps will ask for permissions once you start using them. You can allow or deny permissions individually for each app, either from the Settings menu or from the Permission conﬁrm dialog. Permission requirements depend on the app’s design.

Allowing or denying permissions

You can choose whether to allow or deny permissions when the dialog is shown. If you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already been granted the necessary permissions.

To allow a permission

• To allow a permission, tap Allow. You can mark the Don't ask again

checkbox if you wish.

To deny a permission

• To deny a permission, tap Deny when the dialog is shown.

Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions.

Critical permissions

Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you.

To conﬁgure applications

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations. 2 Select a conﬁguration option, for example App permissions, then choose an

application that you want to conﬁgure.

To allow critical permissions

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations > App permissions. 2 Select an option, then tap the relevant slider to adjust permissions.

Allowing or Denying Automatic Application Updates

If the automatic update feature is enabled, your applications get updated without you being asked, so you may not realize that large volumes of data are being downloaded. In order to avoid potentially high data transfer costs, you can disable automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi-Fi connection. You have to disable the automatic update feature both in the Play Store™ app and the What's New app (where available) to avoid the automatic updating of apps.

To enable or disable automatic updates for all applications in the Play Store

1 Find and tap 2 Tap 3 Select the preferred option.

, then tap Settings > Auto-update apps.

To enable or disable automatic updates for all applications in What's New

, then tap Settings > Auto-update apps.

Application linking

Your device can determine the default app to handle a particular web link. This means that if the link is set, you don’t need to select an app each time you open a link. You can change the default app any time you want.

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To manage app links from the Settings menu

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations. 2 Tap Advanced > Default apps > Opening links. 3 Select an app, and adjust the settings as desired.

Resetting Your Applications

You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device.

To reset application preferences

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations. 2 Tap App info > > Reset app preferences, then tap Reset apps.

Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device.

To clear application data

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations > App info. 2 Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA > OK.

When you clear application data, data for the selected application is deleted from your device permanently. The option to clear application data is not available for every application or service.

To clear application cache

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations > App info. 2 Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR CACHE.

The option to clear the application cache is not available for every application or service.

To clear the application default setting

1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notiﬁcations > App info. 2 Select an application or service, then tap Open by default > CLEAR

DEFAULTS.

The option to clear the application default setting is not available for every application or service.

Language Settings

You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You can also change the writing language for text input.

To change the language

1 Find and tap Settings > System > Languages & input > Languages. 2 To change the language, drag and drop the desired language to the top of

the list. If the desired language is not currently listed, tap

If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, Then, select the text beside and select the ﬁrst entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the language you want.

to add it.

ﬁnd and tap > .

Date and time

You can change the date and time on your device.

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To set the date manually

1 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. 2 Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. 3 Tap Set date. 4 Flick left or right, or use the arrows to set the desired date. 5 Tap OK.

To set the time manually

1 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. 2 Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. 3 Tap Set time. 4 Select the relevant values for the hour and minute. 5 Tap OK.

To set the time zone

1 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 2 Disable the Automatic time zone function by tapping the slider. 3 Tap Select time zone. 4 Select an option.

Enhancing the Sound Output

You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equalizer and Surround sound. You can enable the Dynamic normalizer to minimize volume dierences between songs or videos. You can also improve the quality of compressed music ﬁles to near high-resolution audio quality when you are using wired headphones.

To enhance the sound output automatically

1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. 2 Disable the DSEE HX function by tapping the slider, if it is enabled. 3 Enable the ClearAudio+ function by tapping the slider.

To adjust the sound settings manually using the Equalizer

1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. 2 If the ClearAudio+ function or the DSEE HX function is enabled, tap the

slider to disable it.

3 Tap Sound eects > Equalizer. 4 To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons. To choose a

preset arrangement, tap

The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no eect on voice communication applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.

, select an arrangement, then tap OK to conﬁrm.

To turn on the Surround sound feature

1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings > Sound eects > Surround

sound (VPT).

2 Flick left or right to select a setting, then tap OK to conﬁrm.

To minimize volume dierences using the Dynamic normalizer

1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. 2 Disable the DSEE HX function by tapping the slider, if it is enabled. 3 Enable the Dynamic normalizer function by tapping the slider.

To upgrade the quality of compressed music ﬁles

1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. 2 Enable the DSEE HX function by tapping the slider.

This setting is only available for wired headphones that support High-Resolution Audio.

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Noise cancellation

Your device supports noise canceling headsets. By using a noise canceling headset with your device, you can get much clearer audio quality when listening, for example, to music in a noisy environment, such as on a bus, a train or a plane. You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read.

To ensure optimal performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended.

To use a noise-canceling headset

1 Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device. 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Accessory settings > Noise canceling, then

enable the Noise canceling function by tapping the slider.

3 Tap Headset/Headphone type, and select the type of your headset/

headphone.

4 If you want Noise canceling to be enabled only during music or video

playback or when the screen is active, tap the Power save mode slider to enable this function.

5 If you want Noise canceling to be enabled for as long as the headset is

connected, tap the Power save mode slider to disable this function.

A noise canceling headset may not be included with your device at purchase.

You can also enable the Noise canceling function via the notiﬁcation on the Quick settings panel when a noise-canceling headset is connected to your device.

To Adjust the Settings to the Noise Environment

1 Make sure a noise-canceling headset is connected to your device. 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Accessory settings > Noise canceling >

Noise environment.

3 Select the relevant noise environment type, then tap OK.

Multiple User Accounts

Your device supports multiple user accounts so that dierent users can log in separately to the device and use it. Multiple user accounts work well in situations where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to someone to use for a while. The user who sets up the device for the ﬁrst time becomes the owner of the device. Only the owner can manage the accounts of other users. Apart from the owner account, there are two dierent types of accounts:

• Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your

device.

• Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use

your device temporarily.

Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™.

About the Regular User Account

By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow dierent users to have dierent homescreens, wallpapers, and general settings. They also get separate access to applications and memory storage for ﬁles such as music and photos. You can add up to seven Regular User accounts on your device.

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To add a regular user account

1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the

device for the ﬁrst time.

2 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user. 3 Tap OK. The new account is now created. 4 Tap Set up now. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added

user appears in the top-right corner.

5 Unlock the screen by swiping upwards. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user.

You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status bar fully downward and tap the user icon, and then tap Add user.

To delete a regular user account from your device

1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner. 2 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users. 3 Tap

beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap

Remove user > DELETE.

About the Guest User Account

If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest account for that user. In Guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the preinstalled apps. Once your guest is ﬁnished using your device, you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh. The Guest User account is preinstalled and cannot be deleted.

To activate the guest user account

1 Ensure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the

device for the ﬁrst time.

2 Drag the status bar downward using two ﬁngers and tap

3 Tap Add guest.

To clear the guest session data

1 Make sure you are logged in to the guest account. 2 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users. 3 Find and tap Remove guest. 4 Tap Remove.

You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are logged in to the guest account. Just drag the status bar downward and tap the user icon, and then tap Remove guest.

Switching between Multiple User Accounts

To switch between multiple user accounts

1 To view the list of users, drag the status bar downward using two ﬁngers,

then tap

2 Tap the icon representing the user account that you want to switch to. The

lock screen for that user account appears.

When you switch to the guest account, tap Start over if you want to wipe the previous session or tap Yes, continue to continue the previous session.

Settings for Multiple User Accounts

There are three dierent types of settings on devices with multiple users:

• Settings that can be changed by any user and aect all users. Examples include

language, Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, NFC, and Bluetooth®.

• Settings that only aect an individual user account. Examples include automatic

data syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper.

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• Settings that are only visible to the owner and aect all users, for example, VPN

settings.

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Typing text

On-Screen Keyboards

There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device.

The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region.

SwiftKey® keyboard

You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwiftKey ﬂow feature and slide your ﬁnger from letter to letter to form words.

1 Delete

2 Tap to enter a carriage return, or touch and hold to access smileys

3 Enter punctuation

4 Enter a space

5 Tap to enter a comma

6 Display numbers and symbols

7 Switch between lower case, upper case, and all caps

For more information about SwiftKey, go to

https://swiftkey.com/

To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text

• Tap a text entry ﬁeld.

To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation

• When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways.

You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation.

To enter text character by character

1 To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character. 2 To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to

get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é," touch and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your ﬁnger pressed on the keyboard, drag to and select "é."

To enter a full stop

• After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar.

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To Enter Text Using the Gesture Input Function

1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your ﬁnger from letter to

letter to trace the word you want to write.

2 After you ﬁnish entering a word, lift up your ﬁnger. A word suggestion

appears based on the letters you have traced.

3 If the word that you want does not appear, tap to see other options and

select accordingly. If the desired option does not appear, delete the entire word and trace it again, or enter the word by tapping each letter individually.

Editing text

You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing options by double-tapping the entered text. The editing options then become available via an application bar.

Application bar

The following actions are available on the selected text:

• Cut

• Copy

• Paste

• Share

• Select all

The Paste option only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard.

To Select Text

1 Double-tap a word to highlight it. 2 You can drag the tabs on both sides of the highlighted word to select more

text.

To Edit Text

1 Double-tap a word to make the application bar appear. 2 Select the text you want to edit, and then use the application bar to make

your desired changes.

Auto-ﬁll

Autoﬁll helps you save time when ﬁlling out forms. When you enable an Autoﬁll

service, information like names, phone numbers, addresses, credit card information, and more is saved for re-use. Auto-ﬁll with Google is enabled by default, but you can disable it or change to another app as desired.

To select an auto-ﬁll app

1 Find and tap Settings > System > Languages & input. 2 Tap Advanced > Autoﬁll service. 3 Select an option or tap

to download a dierent Autoﬁll service.

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Calling

Making calls

Dialpad

1 Back to call log

2 Delete

3 Dialpad

4 Call button

To open the dialpad

1 Find and tap 2 If the dialpad does not appear, tap .

To dial a phone number

1 Find and tap 2 If the call log appears, tap to display the dialpad. 3 Enter the phone number, and tap 4 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card if prompted.

To make a call using smart dial

1 Find and tap 2 If the call log appears, tap to display the dialpad. 3 Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact

you want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches appears.

4 Tap the contact that you want to call. 5 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card if prompted.

To make an international call

1 Find and tap 2 Tap 3 Touch and hold 0 until a "+" sign appears. 4 Enter the country code and the area code without the initial zeros, followed

to display the dialpad.

by the phone number. Then tap

. The call log is displayed.

To add a direct dial number to your Home screen

1 In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. 2 Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. 3 Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial

number.

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To show or hide your phone number during outgoing calls

1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings > Calling accounts. 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Additional settings > Caller ID and choose an option.

This option may not be provided by every operator.

Receiving calls

If you receive an incoming call when the device is in sleep mode or the screen is locked, the phone application opens in full-screen format. For Dual SIM devices, a SIM icon indicates which SIM card the call is for.

If you receive an incoming call when the screen is active, the incoming call is displayed as a ﬂoating notiﬁcation, that is, in a minimized window that ﬂoats at the top of whatever screen is open. For Dual SIM devices, SIM1 or SIM2 indicates which SIM card the call is for. When the notiﬁcation arrives, you can choose to answer the call and open the phone application screen, or you can reject the call and stay on the current screen.

To Answer a Call When the Screen is Inactive

• When a call comes in, drag

To Answer an Incoming Call When the Screen is Active

• When a call comes in, in the heads-up notiﬁcation that appears at the top of

the screen, tap ANSWER.

to the right.

Instead of answering the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the heads-up notiﬁcation window. Using this method, you get more options to manage the call. For example, you can decide to reject the call with a message.

To Reject a Call When the Screen Is Inactive

• When a call comes in, drag

to the left.

To Reject an Incoming Call when the Screen is Active

• When a call comes in, in the heads-up notiﬁcation that appears at the top of

the screen, tap DECLINE.

Instead of rejecting the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the heads-up notiﬁcation window. This way you get more options to manage the call. For example, you can decide to reject the call with a message or forward the call to the answering machine.

To mute the ringtone for an incoming call

• When you receive the call, press the volume key.

Rejecting a Call with a Text Message

You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact.

You can select from a number of predeﬁned messages available on your device, or you can create a new message. You can also create your own personalized message by edit the predeﬁned ones.

To Reject a Call with a Text Message When the Screen Is Inactive

1 When an incoming call arrives, tap RESPONSE OPTIONS. 2 Select a predeﬁned message or tap Write new message.

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To Reject a Call With a Text Message When the Screen is Active

1 When an incoming call arrives, tap the heads-up notiﬁcation window where

the phone number or the name of the contact is displayed.

2 Tap RESPONSE OPTIONS. 3 Select a predeﬁned message or tap Write new message.

To Reject a Second Call with a Text Message

1 When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap RESPONSE OPTIONS. 2 Select a predeﬁned message or tap Write new message.

To edit the text message used to reject a call

1 Find and tap 2 Tap > Settings > Calling accounts. 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Reject call with message. 5 Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. 6 Tap OK.

Smart call handling

You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function. Once activated, you can handle calls in the following way:

• Answer: bring the device to your ear.

• Reject: shake the device.

• Ringer o: place the device face down.

To enable or disable Smart call handling

1 Find and tap 2 Tap 3 Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM

4 Tap Smart call handling. 5 Tap the slider underneath to enable or disable the function.

> Settings.

users, tap Calls.

Forwarding calls

You can direct calls to a dierent recipient, such as to another phone number or another device.

If you are using a Dual SIM device, you can also forward calls that come in on SIM card 1 to SIM card 2 when SIM card 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually.

To forward calls

1 Find and tap 2 Tap 3 Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM

4 Tap Call forwarding > Voice, then select an option. 5 Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on.

> Settings.

users, tap Calls.

To turn o call forwarding

1 Find and tap 2 Tap 3 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. 4 Tap Call forwarding > Voice. 5 Select an option, then tap Turn o.

> Settings > Calls.

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To enable the Dual SIM reachability function

This function only applies for Dual SIM devices.

1 Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM > Dual SIM reachability. 2 Tap the slider to enable the function. 3 Tap CONTINUE. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.

If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it, check you have entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card. In some cases, the numbers are detected automatically during setup. Otherwise, you are prompted to enter them manually.

Blocking a number

You can block certain numbers from calling you and from sending you messages. Select from stored numbers or type in a number yourself.

To block a stored number

1 Find and tap 2 Touch and hold the number you want to block. 3 Tap Block number, then tap BLOCK. Calls and texts from this number are

blocked.

To block a number by typing the number

1 Find and tap 2 Tap > Settings > Call Blocking > Add a number. 3 Enter the phone number you want to block, then tap BLOCK. Calls and texts

from this number are blocked.

To unblock a blocked number

1 Find and tap

2 Tap > Settings > Block numbers. 3 Tap

next to the phone number you want to unblock, then tap UNBLOCK.

Calls and texts from this number are no longer blocked.

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Contacts

Adding and editing contacts

You can add, edit or delete contacts on your device and from synchronized accounts. Add contact pictures or set individual ringtones to personalize contacts. You can also edit contact information about yourself.

To add a contact

1 Find and tap . 2 Tap . 3 If you're adding a contact for the ﬁrst time and have multiple accounts

synchronized to your device, select an account. This becomes the default account for saving your contacts. Later, you can select where to save the contact by tapping

4 Enter or select the desired information for the contact. 5 When you’re done, tap Save.

> Saving to.

To change the default setting for saving your contacts, tap Alternatively, select Phone contact to save contacts only to your device. To move an existing contact to a new account, you must create the contact again and save it to the new account.

If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact's phone number, you do not have to edit the number again when you make calls from abroad.

To edit a contact

1 Find and tap . 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. 4 When you are done, tap Save.

Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details.

To add or remove a contact picture

1 Find and tap . 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap 3 Tap , then select an option. 4 After the picture is updated, tap Save.

You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application. If you want to add a picture that is saved to an online account, you must download the picture ﬁrst.

To personalize the ringtone for a contact

1 Find and tap . 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap 3 Select a ringtone or tap to select a music ﬁle saved on your device. 4 Tap DONE.

and select the new account.

> Set ringtone.

To send all calls to voicemail for a contact

1 Find and tap 2 Select the desired contact. 3 Tap

> Route to voicemail.

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To delete contacts

1 Find and tap . 2 Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. 3 Tap , then tap DELETE. 4 To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts

that you want to delete.

5 Tap , then tap DELETE.

To edit contact information about yourself

1 Find and tap . 2 Tap 3 Tap , then enter the new information or make the changes you want. 4 When you are done, tap Save.

1 Find and tap 2 Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap ADD CONTACT. 3 Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. 4 Edit the contact information and tap Save.

> My info.

To create a new contact from a text message

Grouping contacts

You can create contact labels to organize groups of related contacts. You can name your groups as "Family" or "Friends" to dierentiate them from your other contacts.

To create a new label for a group

1 Find and tap 2 Tap 3 Select where to store your contacts. 4 Type a Label name, then tap OK.

1 Find and tap 2 Tap 3 Tap , then tap Delete label.

, then tap Create label.

To delete a group label

, then tap the label you want to delete.

Transferring contacts

There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device.

If you sync the contacts in your old device with an online account, you can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.

You can also copy contacts to a memory card, use Bluetooth technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more speciﬁc information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.

Find out more about choosing a transfer method at

support.sonymobile.com/

http://

Transferring Contacts Using an Online Account

If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account, for example, Google Sync™ or Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, you can

transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.

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To turn auto-sync data on or o

1 Find and tap . 2 Tap , then tap Settings. 3 Tap Accounts, then tap the Automatically sync data slider to enable or

disable the function.

4 Tap OK.

You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it.

Other methods for transferring contacts

There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, or use Bluetooth technology. For more speciﬁc information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.

To import contacts from a memory card

1 Find and tap 2 Tap , then tap Settings > Import > SD card or internal storage (.vcf ﬁle). 3 Select where to store your contacts. 4 Tap

, then select SD card.

5 Select the ﬁles that you want to import by tapping them.

To import contacts using Bluetooth technology

1 Ensure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set

to visible.

2 When you are notiﬁed of an incoming ﬁle to your device, drag the status bar

downward and tap the notiﬁcation to accept the ﬁle transfer.

3 Tap Accept to start the ﬁle transfer. 4 Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the

notiﬁcation.

5 Tap the received ﬁle and select where to store your contacts.

To import contacts from a SIM card

1 Find and tap 2 Tap

, then tap Settings > Import.

3 Single SIM users, tap Import from SIM card. Dual SIM users, select a SIM

card.

4 Select where to store your contacts. 5 Select contacts to import, then tap Import.

Backing up contacts

You can use internal storage, a memory card, or a SIM card to back up contacts.

To export all contacts to a memory card

1 Find and tap 2 Tap

> Settings > Export > to SD card or internal storage (.vcf ﬁle).

3 Tap > SD card. 4 Select a destination folder, then tap Save.

To export contacts to a SIM card

When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards.

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1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings > Export. 3 Select a SIM card, then tap OK. 4 Select contacts to export, then tap Export. 5 Select an option, then tap OK.

To export all contacts to internal storage

1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings > Export > to SD card or internal storage (.vcf ﬁle). 3 Tap > Show internal storage. 4 Tap

, then tap your device's model number beside .

5 Select a destination folder or simply tap Save.

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Messaging and chat

Reading and sending messages

The Messages application shows your messages as conversations, which means all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together.

The number of characters you can send in a single message varies depending on the provider and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which includes the size of added media ﬁles, is also provider-dependent. Contact your service provider for more information.

Messaging overview

1 Go back to the list of conversations

2 Call the message sender

3 View more options

4 Sent and received messages

5 Select SIM card/Send a completed message

6 Add attachments

To create and send a message

1 Find and tap . 2 Tap

3 Enter the recipient's name or phone number, then select from the

suggestions that appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.

4 If you want to send a group message, tap

to add more recipients.

5 Enter your message text. 6 If you want to add an attachment, select the relevant attachment option. 7 To send the message, tap

. Dual SIM users, tap one of the buttons

according to which SIM card you wish to use.

If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged with the word Draft.

To read a received message

1 Find and tap . 2 Tap the desired conversation. 3 If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap it.

All received messages are saved by default to the device memory.

To reply to a message

1 Find and tap 2 Tap the conversation containing the message. 3 Enter your reply and tap . Dual SIM users, tap one of the buttons

according to which SIM card you wish to use.

To forward a message

1 Find and tap 2 Tap the conversation containing the desired message. 3 Touch and hold the desired message, then tap Forward message. 4 Select a recent contact from the list or tap

or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.

5 Edit the message if necessary, then tap

buttons according to which SIM card you wish to use.

To save a ﬁle contained in a received message

1 Find and tap 2 If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap it. 3 Touch and hold the ﬁle you want to save, then select the desired option.

and enter the recipient’s name

. Dual SIM users, tap one of the

Messaging settings

You can change message notiﬁcation settings and select whether to enable message delivery reports.

To change your message notiﬁcation settings

1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notiﬁcation sound. 2 Select an option or tap 3 To conﬁrm, tap DONE.

To enable or disable delivery reports for outgoing messages

1 Find and tap 2 Tap 3 Tap the Delivery report slider to enable or disable the function.

, then tap Settings.

After delivery reports are turned on, a check mark is displayed for messages that have been successfully delivered.

and select a music ﬁle that is saved on your device.

Instant messaging and video chat

Use the Hangouts instant messaging and video chat application on your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers, Android devices, and other devices. You can turn any conversation into a video call with several friends, and you can send messages to friends even when they are oine. You can also view and share photos easily.

Hangouts requires internet access and a Google account. Go to http:// support.google.com/hangouts and click a topic, then go to the "Android" tab for more information on how to use this application.

The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.

To use the Hangouts application

• Find and tap Hangouts.

Setting Up Email

Use the email application on your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts.

To set up an email account

1 Find and tap . 2 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.

For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information on detailed settings for the email account.

To add an extra email account

1 Find and tap 2 Tap , then tap Settings > Add account. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. If the settings for the email account

cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.

4 When you are done, tap NEXT.

Music

Transferring music to your device

There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device:

• Use the provided USB cable which came with your device. Select Transfer ﬁles on

your device, and then copy and paste or drag and drop the ﬁles using the computer. See

• Use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media ﬁles between the

computer and your device. Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows or Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiacompanion/.

The Music application may not support all music ﬁle formats. For more information about supported ﬁle formats and the use of multimedia (audio, image and video) ﬁles, download the White paper for your device at

Listening to music

Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music and audio books.

Music player overview

Managing ﬁles using a computer

www.sonymobile.com/support/

on page 36.

Minimize the full screen player

2 Search all songs saved to your device

3 View the play queue

4 View menu options

5 Album art (if available)

6 Add or remove a song as a favorite

7 Elapsed time of current song

8 Add a song to a playlist

9 Progress indicator—drag or tap along the line to fast-forward or rewind

10 Length of current song

11 Repeat the current song or all songs in the play queue

12 Tap to go to the next song, touch and hold to fast-forward the current song

13 Play or pause a song

14 Tap to go to the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song

15 Shue songs in the play queue

Music homescreen

Tap to open the Music menu

2 Scroll up or down to view content

3 Tap to start playing a song in the play queue

4 Play all songs in shue mode

5 Go to the music player screen

To play a song using the Music application

1 Find and tap . 2 Tap

3 Select a music category. 4 Tap a song to play it.

You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Make sure you have the necessary rights for the content you wish to use.

To ﬁnd song-related information online

• While a song is playing in the Music application, tap the album art in the

music player screen and then tap More about this.

Online resources related to the song can include videos on YouTube™, song lyrics, and artist information on Wikipedia.

To edit music information and download album art

1 While a song is playing in the Music application, tap the album art in the

music player screen and then tap Edit music info.

2 Edit the information as desired. 3 To set or download album art, tap

, then select an option.

4 When you are ﬁnished, tap Save.

You can also set album art to download automatically in the Music menu, under Settings.

To Adjust the Audio Volume

• Press the volume key up or down.

To Minimize the Music Application

• When a song is playing, tap

to go to the Home screen. The Music

application keeps running in the background.

To open the Music application when it is playing in the background

• While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downward

and tap the Music notiﬁcation.

• Alternatively, ﬁnd and tap .

Camera

Getting to know your camera

1 Front camera lens

2 Select the capturing mode

3 Switch between the front and main camera

4 Zoom in or out

5 Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos, or record videos

6 Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos and videos

7 Save your location

8 Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos

9 Go back or exit the camera

10 Capturing mode settings

11 Flash settings

Basic camera tips

• Be sure the lens is clean. A ﬁngerprint or a little dirt can diminish photo quality.

• Use the self-timer when you need extra time to prepare, or to avoid blurred

photos.

• Check your device's memory status often. High-resolution photos and videos

consume more memory.

• Read more about

Camera Photography

Taking great pictures with your Xperia™ Camera

Xperia™

To launch the camera

• Press the camera key fully down, swipe

from the lock screen or tap from

the Application screen.

Capturing modes

Your camera is equipped with four capturing modes. Two are for taking photos, the

Superior auto mode and the Manual mode.

Superior auto optimizes settings automatically for many dierent scenarios.

Manual mode is useful when you want more creative control.

Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.

Capturing modes overview

Manual

Take photos and manually adjust camera settings

Superior auto

Take photos with settings automatically optimized

Video

Record videos

Camera apps

Use photo and video apps

To select a capturing mode

• When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video, or

camera apps modes.

To switch between the main and front camera

• When using the camera, tap

camera.

To use the zoom

• When using the camera, pinch in or out on the camera screen or use the

volume key to zoom.

to switch between the main and front

If you zoom in three or more times, this can aect image quality. Instead, take the photo without zoom, then crop it.

To take a photo

• When using the camera, press the camera key or tap the shutter button to

take a photo.

To record a video

1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select

2 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to start or stop recording.

The maximum recording time is six hours.

To launch the camera and take a photo at the same time

1 When using the camera, tap , then tap More > Quick launch > Launch and

capture.

2 Close the settings menu and exit the camera. The setting is saved for all

capturing modes.

3 Press and hold the camera key to launch the camera and take a photo.

This feature can also be used for videos. When using the camera, tap Quick launch > Launch and record video.

, then tap More >

To take a photo by tapping the screen

1 When using the camera, tap

, then tap More > Touch capture > On or Only

front camera.

2 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes. 3 Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo.

This feature can also be used for videos.

To take a photo when recording a video

• When recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as you release

the shutter button.

Self-timer

Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep

your device steady and avoid blurred photos.

To use the self-timer with the main camera

1 When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap 2 Tap Self-timer and select the delay time. 3 Close the settings menu. The Self-timer setting is saved. 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of

beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.

When using the front camera, the Self-timer is set by pressing

Shutter button

The shutter button is used dierently depending on the capturing mode and activated features.

Shutter button overview

Take a photo

Record a video/Resume recording

Pause a video

Stop recording a video

Self-timer is activated

Touch capture is activated

Touch capture and Self-timer are activated

To adjust camera settings

1 When using the camera, tap 2 Select a setting or press More. 3 When More is selected, swipe the list to view the available settings.

Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.

To view, share, or edit photos and videos

1 When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video. 2 Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. 3 Tap the screen to edit a photo or video.

Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application. See

videos

on page 92 for more options.

Viewing photos and

Exposure, color, and light conditions

Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. The camera automatically detects and adjusts to ambient light conditions.

Dierent exposures are required, for example, when taking photos of faces, moving objects, or in low light.

Optimizing light conditions

• Look for light with direction and color that gives a scene shape and depth. This

type of light occurs just before sunrise and at sunset. Natural light from a window is also good.

• For higher quality photos in low light, you need to keep the camera steady. You

can place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer.

• Even if light conditions are poor, try to take photos with and without the ﬂash.

Sometimes the quality is better without the ﬂash.

To use the ﬂash

1 When using the camera, tap the ﬂash icon displayed on the screen, for

example

2 If required, change the ﬂash setting. 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a

video.

Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.

When the background is brighter than the object, use Fill ﬂash to remove unwanted dark shadows.

Color, brightness, and exposure value

Your camera automatically adjusts the color, brightness, and exposure value by detecting the light conditions and estimating the color temperature of ambient light. Digital cameras can only estimate the color temperature, so you may need to adjust the settings to get it correct.

If you experience yellow-colored photos in indoor environments or bluish photos when using the ﬂash, try adjusting the color in Superior auto mode.

To achieve better exposures in low light environments, change the brightness when using Superior auto and Video modes, or change the exposure value when using Manual mode.

To adjust the color and brightness

1 When using the camera, tap 2 Tap Color and brightness. 3 Drag the sliders to adjust the color and brightness. 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a

video.

5 Tap

to reset and close the color setting.

This setting is only available in Superior auto and Video modes.

When using the camera, you can also adjust the color and brightness by simply tapping the screen. To enable this function, make sure Object tracking is turned o.

To adjust the exposure value

1 When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust the exposure value. 3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.

This setting is only available in Manual mode.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed refers to how long the shutter is open and the camera sensor is exposed to light.

A fast shutter speed helps to freeze motion, while a slow shutter speed can create an eect called "motion blur," where moving objects appear blurred along their line of motion.

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes.

To adjust the shutter speed

1 When using the camera, tap 2 Tap SS and drag the slider to adjust the shutter speed. 3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take the photo.

This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera.

ISO

ISO determines how sensitive your camera is to light. A low ISO number means lower sensitivity, and a high ISO number means higher sensitivity. Higher sensitivity can add blur to your photos.

Choose a higher ISO value when taking photos of moving objects or when taking photos in low light without the ﬂash.

If there is too much light, use the lowest ISO setting to achieve a higher image quality.

ISO is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes.

To adjust the ISO value

1 When using the camera, tap 2 Tap ISO and select an ISO value. 3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.

This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera.

Strong backlight (HDR)

In Superior auto and Video modes, strong backlight is automatically adjusted and indicated with . You can adjust for strong backlight manually in Manual mode.

To adjust toward a strong backlight

1 When using the camera, tap 2 Tap the HDR slider to enable. 3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.

This setting is only available in Manual mode.

White balance

In Superior auto and Video modes, white balance adjustments are automatic. You can adjust the white balance manually in Manual mode.

To adjust the white balance

1 When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap WB and select one of the pre-deﬁned light conditions, for example . 3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.

This setting is only available in Manual mode.

White balance settings

Auto

Adjust the color balance automatically

Cloudy

Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky

Daylight

Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions

Fluorescent

Adjust the color balance for ﬂuorescent lighting

Incandescent

Adjust the color balance for warm lighting conditions, like under light bulbs

Optimizing exposure

Exposure metering measures the amount of light that strikes an object, to optimize exposure.

Exposure metering is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes. You can adjust the exposure manually in Manual mode, for example to change the exposure for a speciﬁc part of the photo.

To adjust the exposure with metering

1 When using the camera, tap 2 Tap More > Metering. 3 Select an exposure option and close the settings menu. The setting is saved. 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take your photo.

This setting is only available in Manual mode.

Metering settings

Face

Measures the amount of light on a face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark nor too bright

Multi

Divides the image into several parts, and measures each part to optimize the exposure

Center

Determines the center of the image, and sets the exposure based on the brightness of the object

Spot

Adjusts the exposure for a very small part of the object

Touch

Allows you to touch the screen to determine the object or area where exposure should be optimized

Scene Selection

Use the Scene Selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to ﬁt the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.

O

The Scene Selection feature is o and you can take photos manually.

Soft skin

Take portraits using an enhanced beauty eect.

Soft snap

Use for shooting photos against a soft background.

Anti motion blur

Use for minimizing camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene.

Landscape

Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects.

Backlight correction HDR

Use to improve details in high-contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyzes the image and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot.

Night portrait

Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.

Night scene

Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.

Hand-held twilight

Use for taking hand-held low-light photos with reduced noise and blur.

High sensitivity

Use for taking photos without a ﬂash in low-light conditions. Reduces blur.

Gourmet

Use for shooting food arrangements in bright color.

Pet

Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes.

Beach

Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes.

Snow

Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos.

Party

Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.

Sports

Use for taking photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.

Document

Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo sharper contrast.

Fireworks

Use for taking photos of ﬁreworks in all their glory.

These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode.

Setting the right focus

The camera automatically sets the focus and detects faces in all capturing modes. It can also detect and track a moving object. A yellow frame indicates the face or moving object that is in focus.

One way to change the focus area is to move your camera around with the camera key half-pressed. Once the focus is set, the circular frame turns blue. This technique can be used, for example, to change the focus to a person who is at the side of a group photo.

You can also tap the screen to focus on a speciﬁc area, or set a speciﬁc focus distance. These options are only available for the main camera and depend on the capturing mode selected.

To set the focus distance

1 Tap . 2 Tap . 3 Tap the slider to adjust the focus distance. 4 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. 5 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.

This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera.

People, selﬁes, and smiling faces

Faces in focus are indicated with a colored frame. Tap any frame to select a face to focus on.

Use Smile Shutter to automatically take a photo when a person smiles. If you are recording a video, a photo is taken each time a smile is detected.

Taking photos and videos of people

• Consider the camera orientation. Use portrait for close-up photos, to ﬁll the frame.

Use landscape for close-up group photos, or to capture an object in the background.

• Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer

photos.

to prevent blurred

To focus on another face

• Before taking a photo or recording a video, tap one of the frames to select a

face to focus on.

To take a photo when someone smiles

1 When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap More > Auto capturing or Auto capturing (video) > Smile Shutter. 3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved for the capturing mode

selected.

4 When a smile is detected, the camera automatically takes a photo.

To take a selﬁe

1 When using the camera, select a photo or video capturing mode for your

selﬁe.

2 Tap 3 Tap if you want to use the self-timer. 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a selﬁe.

to activate the front camera.

Turn on the Soft skin eect to soften skin tones when taking selﬁes.

Moving objects

When taking photos and recording videos of moving objects, timing is important for good results.

Object tracking can track a moving object automatically.

When recording videos, you can use SteadyShot™ to compensate for camera movements and steady the frame.

Capturing moving objects

• Try not to follow the object. Instead, ﬁnd a position where the object has to pass in

front of you.

• Consider changing the exposure to a faster shutter speed or a higher ISO to freeze

motion.

To track an object

1 When using the camera, tap 2 Tap More and tap the Object tracking slider to enable. 3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. 4 Select an object to track by touching it in the viewﬁnder. 5 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a

video.

To record a steady video

1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select 2 Tap . 3 Tap More > SteadyShot™. 4 Select Intelligent active to compensate for all camera movement or

Standard to compensate only for high-frequency camera movement.

5 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. 6 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video.

Using camera apps

Use camera apps to boost creativity and modify your photos and videos, and share

with friends. You can create virtual scenes, panoramic photos, and more.

Read about our camera apps on the

Photo and video apps page

AR eect

AR eect is the augmented reality app that lets you apply fantastical worlds to

your photos or videos. You can add smileys, paper puppets, dinosaurs, and more.

To take a photo or record a video with an AR eect

1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select 2 Tap 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a

and select a scene.

video.

Creative eect

With the Creative eect app you can preset eects and color ﬁlters before taking a photo or recording a video.

To take a photo or record a video with a creative eect

1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select 2 Tap 3 Swipe to browse ﬁlters, or tap a ﬁlter to preview the eect. 4 Tap to apply the ﬁlter and return to the camera screen. 5 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a

6 Tap

video.

to switch ﬁlters.

Sound Photo

Record a background sound and take a photo at the same time with the Sound Photo app.

To record a background sound with a photo

1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select 2 Tap . 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to start recording and take a

photo. The recording stops automatically.

Panorama

Use the Panorama app to take wide-angle and panoramic photos.

To take a panoramic photo

1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select 2 Tap 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button. 4 Move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated

on the screen.

Sticker creator

With the Sticker creator app, you can create unique stickers from your favorite photos or viewﬁnder.

Timeshift video

You can record video at the high frame rate of 120 frames per second and then apply eects so you can play back parts or all of the video in slow motion.

Style portrait

You can use the Style portrait feature to apply touch-up eects to portrait photos as you take them, to ensure best results. You can also use the Magic beam setting to add a catchlight pattern for the eyes.

To use the Style portrait feature

1 Activate the camera. 2 Swipe the screen to select 3 To display all styles, tap the style name that is currently selected, for

example, Soft skin.

4 To add more styles, tap More. 5 Select the style you want to apply, and then tap

To use the Magic beam feature

1 Activate the camera. 2 Swipe screen to select 3 To apply an inside eye catchlight eect, select a customized pattern.

, and then select .

to take a photo.

, then tap > .

Face in picture

You can use the Face in picture mode to turn on the front and main cameras at the same time, so you can take a photo of yourself together with the subject.

Timeshift burst

The camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds—one second before and after you tap the on-screen camera button.

To Use Timeshift Burst

1 Activate the camera. 2 Swipe the screen to select 3 Take photos. The photos taken appear in thumbnail view. 4 Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo you want to save, then

tap

, then select .

Resolution and memory

The number of photos and videos you can store depends on the resolution or MP (megapixel) value used and video length.

High-resolution photos and videos take up more memory, so keep in mind that a lower resolution can be suitable for everyday use.

Check the memory status from time to time. When the memory is full, you can transfer photos and videos to another storage device to free up memory. See

Managing ﬁles using a computer

Choose whether to store photos and videos on your device's internal storage or on an SD card using the Data storage option in the camera settings menu.

on page 36.

To change the resolution

1 When using the camera, tap 2 Tap Resolution or Video resolution. 3 Select the resolution and close the settings menu. The setting is saved for

the selected capturing mode.

You can set the resolution separately for each capturing mode.

Photo resolutions

Main camera:

23MP

5520×4140 (4:3)

23 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.

20MP

5984×3366 (16:9)

20 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.

8MP

3264×2448 (4:3)

8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.

8MP

3840×2160 (16:9)

8 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.

3MP

2048×1536 (4:3)

3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

2MP

1920×1080 (16:9)

2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

Front camera:

13MP

4160×3120 (4:3). 13 MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you

want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.

10MP

4192×2358 (16:9). 10 MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you

want to view on widescreen displays.

Video resolutions

HD refers to high deﬁnition, while fps refers to frames per second. A higher fps rate provides a smoother video, at the cost of a larger ﬁle size. The aspect ratio is the relationship between the width and the height, where the width is the ﬁrst number.

Main camera:

Full HD (30 fps)

1920×1080 (16:9). Full HD format with 30 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.

Full HD (60 fps)

1920×1080 (16:9). Full HD format with 60 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.

1280×720 (16:9). HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio.

VGA

640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio.

Front camera:

Full HD

1920×1080 (16:9). Full HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio.

1280×720 (16:9). HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio.

VGA

640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio.

Diagnosing your camera

If your camera isn't working properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, ﬂash, or camera key.

To run a diagnostics test of your camera

1 Be sure you are connected to the internet. When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap More. 3 Tap Help and select Camera, Front camera, Flash or Camera button. 4 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.

Additional camera settings

Geotagging

You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken— this is called geotagging. The option to geotag your photos and videos requires a wireless network and that the GPS function is enabled.

To turn on geotagging

1 When using the camera, tap 2 Tap More and tap the Save location slider to enable. The setting is saved.

Geotagging status icons

When geotagging is activated, the following icons show the status and possibility to geotag:

The geographical position is saved.

The geographical position has not been found.

Grid lines

With Grid lines, you can apply the "Rule of Thirds" and place important objects along the grid lines or their intersections. By not always having the object in the middle of the frame, you can make your photos and videos more interesting.

To activate or deactivate the grid lines

1 When using the camera, tap 2 Tap More and tap the Grid lines slider to enable or disable. The setting is

saved.

Previewing photos

You can choose to preview photos as soon as you take them.

To activate or deactivate previewing

1 When using the camera, tap 2 Tap More > Auto photo preview and select an option. The setting is saved.

Previewing settings

On After you take a photo, a preview appears in the lower right corner

of the screen for three seconds before it is saved.

Only front camera

O No preview appears. The photo is saved directly.

After you take a photo with the front camera, a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved.

Dierent ways to use the volume key

You can change the way you use the volume key.

To change how the volume key is used

1 When using the camera, tap 2 Tap More > Use Volume key as and select an option. The setting is saved.

Volume key settings

Zoom Use the volume key to zoom in or out.

Volume The volume key is deactivated for the camera.

Shutter Use the volume key as a shutter button for photos and videos.

Sound

When Sound is activated, the camera makes a sound when you take a photo or when you start or stop a video recording. Additionally, when you use the self-timer the countdown is indicated by a series of beeps.

To activate or deactivate sound

1 When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap More and tap the Sound slider to enable or disable. The setting is

saved.

Photos and videos in Album

Viewing photos and videos

Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you've taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.

Album overview

Tap to open the Album home screen menu

2 View menu options

3 View a slideshow of your photos and videos

4 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu

5 View the date of items in the group

6 Tap a photo or video to view it

7 Scroll up or down to view content

To view photos and videos

1 Find and tap Album. 2 Tap a photo or video that you want to view. If prompted, tap

3 Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous

photo or video.

The Album application may not support all ﬁle formats. For more information about supported ﬁle formats and the use of multimedia (audio, image, and video) ﬁles, download the White paper for your device at

To set the screen to rotate automatically when turned sideways, tap Rotate the contents of the screen under Settings > Display > When device is rotated.

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To change the size of the thumbnails

• When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two

ﬁngers apart to zoom in, or pinch two ﬁngers together to zoom out.

To zoom a photo

• When you are viewing a photo, spread two ﬁngers apart to zoom in, or pinch two

ﬁngers together to zoom out.

To Watch a Slideshow of Your Photos

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then

tap > Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.

2 Tap a photo to end the slideshow.

To Play a Video

1 In Album, ﬁnd and tap the video you want to play. 2 Tap . 3 If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To

hide the controls, tap the screen again.

To Pause a Video

1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Tap

To Fast-Forward and Rewind a Video

1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast-forward.

To Adjust the Sound Volume of a Video

• Press the volume key up or down.

Album home screen menu

From the Album home screen menu, you can browse your photo albums, including photos and videos taken using special eects, as well as content that you have shared online via services such as Picasa™ and Facebook. Once you are logged in to such platforms, you can manage content and view online images. From the Album application, you can also add geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods like Bluetooth wireless technology and email to share content.

Album menu overview

Return to the Album application home screen to view all content

2 View all photos and videos taken with your device's camera

3 View all photos and videos saved on your device in dierent folders

4 View all videos saved on your device

5 View your photos on a map or in Globe view

6 View your favorite photos and videos

7 View photos and videos that you have hidden from view

8 View photos and videos on other devices in the same network

9 Open the Settings menu for the Album application

10 Open web support

11 View photos from online services

To view photos from online services in Album

1 Find and tap Album, then tap . 2 Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get

started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed.

3 Tap any album to view its content, and then tap a photo in the album. 4 Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous

photo or video.

Sharing and managing photos and videos

You can share photos and videos that are saved on your device. You can also manage photos in batches or link photos to contacts. To free up space and avoid unpredictable data loss, regularly transfer your photos and videos to a computer or external storage device. See

You might not be able to copy, send, or transfer copyright-protected items. Some items may not send if the ﬁle size is too large.

Managing ﬁles using a computer

on page 36.

To Share a Photo or Video

1 In Album, ﬁnd and tap the photo or video you want to share. 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap

3 Tap the application you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps

to send it.

To use a photo as a contact picture

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then

> Use as > Contact photo.

tap

2 Select a contact, then edit the photo as desired. 3 Tap Save.

To use a photo as wallpaper

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then

> Use as > Wallpaper.

tap

2 Select an option, then edit the photo as desired. 3 Tap Save.

To Rotate a Photo

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then

tap

2 Tap Rotate, and then select an option. The photo is saved in the new

orientation.

To Delete a Photo or Video

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then

tap

2 Tap Delete.

To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album

1 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an

item until it’s highlighted.

2 Tap other items you want to work with to select them. If you want to select

all items, tap , then tap Select all.

3 Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items.

Hiding photos and videos

You can hide any photos and videos from the Album homescreen. Once photos and videos are hidden from the Album homescreen, they can only be viewed from the Hidden folder.

To Hide a Photo or Video

1 In Album, ﬁnd and tap the photo or video you want to hide. 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap 3 Tap Hide > OK.

To View Your Hidden Photos and Videos

1 In Album, tap 2 Tap a photo or video to view it. 3 Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous

photo or video.

, then tap Hidden.

To Unhide a Photo or Video

1 In Album, tap 2 Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. 3 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap 4 Tap Don't hide.

, then tap Hidden.

Connectivity

Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV

You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct® technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favorite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device using the TV's speakers.

When using Screen mirroring, the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there is interference from other Wi-Fi networks.

To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen

1 TV: Follow the instructions in the User Guide of your TV to turn on the Screen

mirroring function.

2 Your device: Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen

mirroring.

3 Tap Start. 4 Tap OK and select a device.

Your TV must support Screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast

to work. If your TV does not support Screen mirroring, you may need to purchase a wireless

display adapter separately. Also, when using Screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi

antenna area of your device.

To stop screen mirroring between devices

1 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring.

2 Tap Disconnect, then tap OK.

You can also stop screen mirroring by tapping the notiﬁcation in the status bar of your device. Drag the status bar downward and tap Disconnect, then tap OK.

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for the function

Connecting your device to USB accessories

You can use a USB host adapter to connect your device to USB accessories such as

a mass storage device or a mouse. If the USB device has a micro USB connector, a

USB host adapter is not necessary. USB host adapters are sold separately. Sony

does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.

This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure the USB

port is completely dry before inserting a USB cable.

NFC (Near Field Communication)

Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share data with other devices, such as

videos, photos, web page addresses, music ﬁles, or contacts. You can also use NFC

to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service, and tags

that activate certain functions on your device.

NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the

devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC,

you must ﬁrst turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be

active and unlocked.

The NFC detection area is located on the front of the device. Hold your device close

to another device or an NFC reader so that the NFC detection areas touch.

NFC may not be available in all countries or regions. Using certain apps, some NFC functions

can be enabled even when the device is switched o. Note that not all devices support this

feature.

To enable or disable the NFC function

1 Find and tap Settings > Device connection.

2 Tap the NFC slider.

To share a contact with another device using NFC

1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both

screens are active and unlocked.

2 To view contacts, ﬁnd and tap

3 Tap the contact that you want to share. 4 Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so that the

NFC detection areas of each device touch. When the devices connect, a

thumbnail of the contact appears.

5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer. 6 When the transfer is done, the contact information is saved on the receiving

device and displayed on its screen.

To share a music ﬁle with another device using NFC

1 Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC

function turned on, and that both screens are active and unlocked.

2 To open the Music application, ﬁnd and tap

3 Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share. 4 Tap the track to play it. You can then tap

to pause the track. The transfer

works whether the track is playing or paused.

5 Make sure the track is displayed on full screen. 6 Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so the NFC

detection areas of each device touch. When the devices connect, a

thumbnail of the track appears.

7 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer. 8 When the transfer is done, the music ﬁle is saved on the receiving device. 9 To display the music ﬁle, drag down the status bar to open the Notiﬁcation

panel, and then tap Beam complete.

To share a photo or video with another device using NFC

1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both

screens are active and unlocked.

2 To view photos and videos on your device, ﬁnd and tap Album. 3 Tap the photo or video that you want to share. 4 Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so that the

NFC detection areas of each device touch. When the devices connect, a

thumbnail of the photo or video appears.

5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer. 6 When the transfer is done, the photo or video is saved on the receiving

device.

7 To display the photo or video, drag down the status bar to open the

Notiﬁcation panel, and then tap Beam complete.

To Share a Web Address With Another Device Using NFC

1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both

screens are active and unlocked.

2 To open the web browser, ﬁnd and tap 3 Load the web page that you want to share. 4 Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so that the

NFC detection areas of each device touch. When the devices connect, a

thumbnail of the web page appears.

5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer. 6 When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the

receiving device.

Scanning NFC Tags

Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags to receive additional information,

such as a web address. For example, it can scan embedded tags on a poster, on a

billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store.

To Scan an NFC Tag

1 Make sure your device has the NFC function turned on and the screen is

active and unlocked.

2 Place your device over the tag so the NFC detection area touches it. Your

device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of

the tag to open it.

Connecting to an NFC-Compatible Device

You can connect your device to other NFC-compatible devices produced by Sony,

such as speakers or headphones. When establishing this kind of connection, refer

to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.

Bluetooth wireless technology

Use the Bluetooth function to send ﬁles to other Bluetooth-compatible devices, or

to connect to handsfree accessories. Bluetooth connections work better within 33

feet (10 meters), with no solid objects in between. In some cases, you have to

manually pair your device with other Bluetooth devices.

Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices can vary.

If you are using a device with multiple users, each user can change the Bluetooth settings, and the changes aect all users.

To turn the Bluetooth function on or o

1 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth.

2 Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable or disable the function.

You can also turn Bluetooth on or o from the Quick settings panel.

Naming your device

You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you

have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible.

To give your device a name

1 Make sure that the Bluetooth function is turned on. 2 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth. 3 Tap

> Rename this device.

4 Enter a name for your device. 5 Tap RENAME.

Pairing with another Bluetooth device

When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your device to a Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth car kit, and use these other devices to share music.

Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth device, your device remembers this pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth device for the ﬁrst time, you may need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth device.

Some Bluetooth devices, for example, most Bluetooth headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device.

You can pair your device with several Bluetooth devices, but you can only connect to one Bluetooth proﬁle at the same time.

To pair your device with another Bluetooth device

1 Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function

activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices.

2 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth. 3 Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable the function. A list of the available

Bluetooth devices appears.

4 Tap the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with. 5 Enter a passcode, if required, or conﬁrm the same passcode on both devices.

To connect your device to another Bluetooth device

1 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth.

2 Tap the Bluetooth device that you want to connect to.

To unpair a Bluetooth device

1 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth.

2 Under Paired devices, tap

beside the name of the device that you want to

unpair.

3 Tap Forget.

Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology

Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices like phones or computers. You can send and receive the following kinds of items:

• Photos and videos

• Music and other audio ﬁles

• Web pages

To send items using Bluetooth

1 Ensure the Bluetooth function is turned on for the receiving device, and that

the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices.

2 Open the application on the sending device that contains the item that you

want to send. Scroll to the item.

3 Depending on the app and the item you want to send, you may need to

touch and hold or open the item, then tap .

4 Select Bluetooth. 5 Turn on Bluetooth if prompted. 6 Tap the name of the receiving device. 7 On the receiving device, accept the connection if prompted. 8 On the sending device, conﬁrm the transfer to the receiving device, if

prompted.

9 Accept the incoming item on the receiving device.

To receive items using Bluetooth

1 Ensure the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. 2 The sending device now starts sending data to your device. 3 If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or conﬁrm the

suggested passcode.

4 When you are notiﬁed of an incoming ﬁle to your device, drag the status bar

downward and tap the notiﬁcation to accept the ﬁle transfer.

5 Tap Accept to start the ﬁle transfer. 6 To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downward. 7 To open a received item, drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant

notiﬁcation.

To view ﬁles you have received using Bluetooth

1 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth. 2 Tap

and select Show received ﬁles.

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Sony Xperia X Performance Users guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Getting started

About this User guide

Overview

Assembly – Single SIM

Assembly – Dual SIM

Screen protection

Starting Your Device for the First Time

Why do I need a Google account?

Device security

Ensuring your device is protected

Screen lock

Unlocking your device automatically

Fingerprint Manager

SIM card protection

Using multiple SIM cards

Finding the IMEI numbers of your device

Finding, locking, or erasing a lost device

Using location services

Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Smart backlight control

Homescreen

Application screen

Shortcuts for easy actions

Navigating Applications

Widgets

Shortcuts and folders

Background and Themes

Taking a screenshot

Icons in the status bar

Applications overview

Battery and Maintenance

Charging your device

Battery and power management

Updating your device

Maintenance Using a Computer

Storage and memory

Backing Up and Restoring Content

Downloading applications

Downloading applications from Google Play

Downloading applications from other sources

Internet and networks

Browsing the web

Internet and MMS settings

Wi-Fi

Sharing your cellular data connection

Controlling Data Usage

Selecting cellular networks

Synchronizing data on your device

Synchronizing with Online Accounts

Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync

Basic settings

Accessing settings

Volume, vibration, and sound

Silence your device with Do not disturb

Screen settings

Screen Pinning

Application settings

Resetting Your Applications

Language Settings

Date and time

Enhancing the Sound Output

Noise cancellation

Multiple User Accounts

Typing text

On-Screen Keyboards

Editing text

Calling

Making calls

Receiving calls

Smart call handling

Forwarding calls

Blocking a number

Contacts

Adding and editing contacts