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Xperia X Performance F8131
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Sony Xperia X Performance F8131 User Manual

User guide
Xperia
F8131
™
X Performance

Contents

Getting started............................................................................... 6
About this User guide........................................................................ 6
Overview............................................................................................6
Assembly........................................................................................... 7
Screen protection.............................................................................. 8
Starting your device for the first time.................................................8
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................8
Charging your device.........................................................................9
Device security.............................................................................11
Making sure your device is protected..............................................11
Screen lock......................................................................................11
Fingerprint Manager.........................................................................13
Unlocking your device automatically...............................................14
SIM card protection ........................................................................17
Finding the identification number of your device.............................18
Finding a lost device .......................................................................19
Learning the basics......................................................................21
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................21
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................22
Home screen....................................................................................23
Application screen........................................................................... 24
Navigating applications....................................................................25
Widgets............................................................................................26
Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 26
Background and themes..................................................................27
Battery and power management..................................................... 28
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................29
Notifications.....................................................................................29
Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 31
Applications overview......................................................................33
Downloading applications............................................................36
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................36
Downloading applications from other sources................................36
Internet and networks.................................................................. 37
Browsing the web............................................................................37
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................37
Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................38
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................40
Controlling data usage.....................................................................41
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Selecting mobile networks...............................................................42
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................43
Synchronising data on your device..............................................44
Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 44
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................44
Basic settings...............................................................................46
Accessing settings...........................................................................46
Volume settings .............................................................................. 46
Do not disturb mode........................................................................47
Screen settings................................................................................48
Application settings......................................................................... 49
Resetting your applications............................................................. 50
Daydream.........................................................................................51
Language settings............................................................................51
Date and time...................................................................................51
X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................52
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................52
Enhancing the sound output............................................................52
Noise cancellation............................................................................53
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................53
Typing text................................................................................... 56
On-screen keyboard........................................................................56
Editing text.......................................................................................57
Calling.......................................................................................... 58
Making calls.....................................................................................58
Receiving calls.................................................................................59
Smart call handling.......................................................................... 61
Ongoing calls...................................................................................61
Using the call log............................................................................. 61
Forwarding calls...............................................................................62
Restricting calls................................................................................62
Multiple calls....................................................................................63
Conference calls..............................................................................63
Voicemail..........................................................................................64
Emergency calls...............................................................................64
Contacts ......................................................................................66
Transferring contacts.......................................................................66
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................67
Adding and editing contacts............................................................68
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................69
Favourites and groups.....................................................................70
Sending contact information............................................................71
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Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 71
Backing up contacts........................................................................71
Messaging and chat.....................................................................73
Reading and sending messages......................................................73
Organising your messages.............................................................. 74
Calling from a message................................................................... 74
Messaging settings..........................................................................75
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................75
Email.............................................................................................76
Setting up email...............................................................................76
Sending and receiving email messages.......................................... 76
Organising your email messages.....................................................77
Email account settings.....................................................................78
Gmail™............................................................................................78
Music ...........................................................................................80
Transferring music to your device .................................................. 80
Listening to music............................................................................80
Music home screen menu................................................................81
Playlists............................................................................................82
Sharing music..................................................................................83
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................83
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................83
Camera.........................................................................................85
Taking photos and recording videos............................................... 85
Face detection.................................................................................86
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................86
Adding geographical positions to your photos................................86
General camera settings..................................................................87
Still camera settings.........................................................................90
Video camera settings..................................................................... 93
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 96
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................96
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................97
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................98
Editing videos with the Video editor application..............................99
Hiding photos and videos................................................................99
Album home screen menu...............................................................99
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................100
Videos........................................................................................ 102
The Video application.................................................................... 102
Transferring video content to your device ....................................103
Managing video content................................................................ 103
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Movie Creator................................................................................ 103
Connectivity............................................................................... 105
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................105
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................105
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................ 107
Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 wireless
controller........................................................................................107
NFC................................................................................................107
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................109
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................112
Using your device as a wallet........................................................ 112
News Suite.....................................................................................112
Travel and maps.........................................................................113
Using location services..................................................................113
Google Maps™ and navigation..................................................... 113
Using data traffic when travelling.................................................. 113
Using your device with a car infotainment system........................114
Airplane mode................................................................................114
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 115
Calendar.........................................................................................115
Alarm and clock.............................................................................115
Accessibility............................................................................... 118
Magnification gestures...................................................................118
Large text.......................................................................................118
Colour correction...........................................................................118
TalkBack........................................................................................118
TTY (Teletypewriter) mode.............................................................119
Support and maintenance..........................................................120
Support for your device.................................................................120
Computer tools..............................................................................120
Updating your device.....................................................................121
Memory and storage......................................................................122
Managing files using a computer...................................................123
Backing up and restoring content................................................. 123
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................126
Restarting and resetting your device.............................................127
Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines............................................ 128
Limitations to services and features..............................................128
Legal information........................................................................... 128
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Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia™ X Performance User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
on page 121 .
device
To check the current software version of your device
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version.

Overview

Updating your
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1. Headset jack
2. NFC™ detection area
3. Front camera lens
4. Ear speaker
5. Charging/Notification light
6. Proximity/Light sensor
7. Power key/Fingerprint sensor
8. Volume/Zoom key
9. Camera key
10. Main loudspeaker
11. Charger/USB cable port
12. Main microphone
13. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
14. Main camera lens
15. Main camera light
16. Second microphone
17. GPS antenna area
18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover
19. Wi-Fi antenna area

Assembly

Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM card and the memory card have separate slots in the same holder. Make sure you don’t confuse the two.
To prevent data loss, make sure you turn off your device or unmount the memory card before you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card or memory card from the device.
To insert the nano SIM card and the memory card
Using your fingernail, drag out the SIM/Memory card holder.
Firmly place the SIM card in the correct horizontal orientation in position (1) as shown in the illustration.
Firmly place the memory card in the correct horizontal orientation in position (2) as shown in the illustration.
Gently push the holder into the slot until it fits into place.
To remove the nano SIM card
With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.
Drag out the nano SIM/Memory card holder using your fingernail.
Remove the nano SIM card, then gently push the holder into the slot until it fits into place.
To remove the memory card
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Either turn off the device, or unmount the memory card under Settings > Storage & memory > > Advanced > Storage > next to SD card.
With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.
Drag out the nano SIM/Memory card holder using your fingernail.
Remove the memory card, then gently push the holder into the slot until it fits into place.

Screen protection

Before using your device, remove the protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab.
It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty.

Starting your device for the first time

The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings, personalise your device and sign in to your accounts (for example a Google™ account).
To turn on the device
Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap
Wait a while for the device to start.
To turn off the device
Press and hold down the power key
In the options menu, tap Power off.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
until the options menu opens.
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Why do I need a Google™ account?

Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account enables you to do all of the following:
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Download and install applications from Google Play™.
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Synchronise your email, contacts and calendar using Gmail™.
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Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
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Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser.
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Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.
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Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™ Device Manager services.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
http://support.google.com
It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account. If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for the relevant account.
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To set up a Google™ account on your device
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google.
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
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already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Alternatively, you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
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To remove a Google™ account
From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Google.
Select the Google™ account that you want to remove.
Tap
> Remove account.
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
If you remove your Google™ account, any security features that are linked to your Google™ account will no longer be available.
If you are lending your device to someone to use for an extended period, it is recommended that you create a guest user account for the other user, and set up a screen lock to protect your own user account.

Charging your device

Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.
It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is charging. To read more about how to improve battery performance, see
management
on page 28 .
Battery and power
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To charge your device
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).
Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging begins.
When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely depleted, it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90% Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90% Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
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Device security

Making sure your device is protected

Your device includes several security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft.
These options are as follows:
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Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device. For more information, see
lock
on page 11 .
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Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or wiped. For more information, see
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Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web
Why do I need a Google™ account?
service. Using one of these services, you can remotely locate, lock or clear a lost device. For more information, see
Finding a lost device
on page 19 .
Verifying the ownership of your device
Certain protection features require you to either unlock your screen with your PIN, password, pattern, or enter your Google™ account information. Below are examples of protection features and some of the required credentials:
Screen
on page 8 .
Factory Data Reset protection
Protection by my Xperia
Android™ Device Manager
Software repair If you use the Xperia™ Companion software to perform a software repair, you’re
For Android™ Device Manager, it is necessary to enter information from a Google™ account. This can be any Google™ account which you have set up on the device. If you cannot provide the relevant account information during a setup process, you won't be able to use the device at all.
You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset.
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™ account associated with the service. The device must be connected to the Internet before the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™ account. The device must be connected to the Internet before the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.
asked to enter your Google™ account username and password when you start the device after the repair is complete.

Screen lock

There are several screen lock options available. The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest:
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Swipe – no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen.
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Pattern – draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device.
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PIN – enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device.
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Password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device.
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Fingerprint – place your registered finger on the power key to unlock your device
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages.
If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your network administrator specifies a specific lock screen type for all EAS
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accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices.
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
To create a screen lock pattern
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern.
Follow the instructions on your device.
If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before trying again.
To change screen lock type
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
Follow the instructions on your device.
To change the screen lock pattern
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings> Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device.
To create a screen lock PIN
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > PIN.
Enter a numeric PIN, then tap Continue.
Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
To create a screen lock password
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Password.
Enter a password, then tap Continue.
Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap OK.
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To activate the Swipe unlock function
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password depending on which of these screen lock types is enabled.
Tap Swipe.
Fingerprint unlock
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.
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. For details on registering fingerprints, see
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
Fingerprint Manager
To enable Fingerprint unlock
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
Confirm your pattern, PIN or password if needed.
Follow the instructions on your device to register a fingerprint unlock.
on page 13 .
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To unlock the device using your fingerprint
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With the lock screen active, place your finger on the power key so that the device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Make sure that you 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.
Resetting a forgotten screen lock
If you’ve forgotten your screen lock PIN, password or pattern, you may be able to reset it using the Protection by my Xperia service. No content on your device is lost after you have performed a screen lock reset using this service.
To activate the Protection by my Xperia service, see
Finding a lost device
page 19 .
To reset the screen lock using Protection by my Xperia
Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device.
myxperia.sonymobile.com
Go to
using any Internet-connected device. Sign in using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device. Click the picture of your device under Your devices. Select Lock or Change PIN2 to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN code.
Follow the on-screen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia.
on
Depending on your security settings, your device may lock after a screen lock reset. You then need to enter your Google™ account username and password in order to use the device.

Fingerprint Manager

Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture.
Fingerprint Manager registers fingerprint information that can be used as an additional security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases. You are allowed to register a maximum of 5 fingerprints on your device.
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
To register a fingerprint for the first time
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint registration.
If you have not set up a pattern, PIN or password as a Screen lock, Fingerprint Manager assists you with setting up a PIN or password as a security backup for your fingerprint. For more information on setting up a Screen lock, see
The fingerprint sensor is on the power key and not on the screen of your device. Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture.
Screen lock
on page 11 .
To register additional fingerprints
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
Confirm your pattern, PIN or password.
Tap
Follow the on-screen instructions to register an additional fingerprint.
Follow the on-screen instructions to register an additional fingerprint.
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To delete a registered fingerprint
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
Tap the registered fingerprint, then tap Delete > Delete.
To rename a registered fingerprint
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
Tap a registered fingerprint on the list and then enter a fingerprint name.
Tap OK.
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Unlocking your device automatically

The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to unlock automatically in certain situations. You can keep your device unlocked, for example, when it’s connected to a Bluetooth® device or when you’re carrying it with you.
To prepare your device to unlock automatically, you first need to perform the following steps in the order given:
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Make sure you have an active Internet connection, preferably a Wi-Fi® connection to limit data traffic charges.
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Make sure that all your apps are updated using the Play Store™ application in order to ensure that the Google Play™ services app is updated. Having an up-to-date Google Play™ services app ensures that you can use the latest Smart Lock features.
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Enable Smart Lock.
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Set when you want your device to unlock automatically.
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The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change over time due to updates from Google™.
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The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market, country or region.
To enable Smart Lock
Make sure that you’ve set a pattern, PIN or password for your screen lock.
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents.
Drag the slider beside Smart Lock (Google) to the right.
Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents.
Find and tap Smart Lock.
Enter your pattern, PIN or password. You need to enter this screen lock any time you want to change your Smart Lock settings.
Select a Smart Lock type.
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Setting when to keep the device automatically unlocked
You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings:
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Trusted devices — Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® or NFC
device is connected.
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Trusted places — Keep your device unlocked when you're in a trusted location.
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On-body detection — Keep your device unlocked when you're carrying your device
with you.
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Trusted face —Unlock your phone by looking at it.
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Trusted voice — Set up voice recognition to search in any screen.
You have to manually unlock your device when you don't use it for 4 hours and after you restart it.
Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices
You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices that you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as
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trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected.
It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted devices, for example, Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.
As soon as a trusted Bluetooth® device is switched off or moves out of range, your screen locks and you need your PIN, pattern or password to unlock it.
To add a trusted Bluetooth® device
Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that you want to add as a trusted device.
In the Smart Lock menu, tap Trusted devices.
Tap Add trusted device > Bluetooth.
Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices. Only paired devices appear in this list.
Depending on the security of your connection, you may need to manually unlock your device before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.
To remove a trusted Bluetooth® device
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted
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devices.
Tap the device that you want to remove.
Tap Remove trusted device.
Making sure you're secure when using trusted devices
Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security capabilities. There's a possibility that someone could keep your Xperia™ device unlocked by imitating your Bluetooth® connection, even if your trusted device is no longer nearby. Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection is secure from someone trying to imitate it.
When your device can't determine whether you're using a secure connection, you'll get a notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.
Bluetooth® connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your device, the connected Bluetooth® device, and your environment. Depending on these factors, Bluetooth® connections can work over distances up to 100 metres.
Connecting to trusted places
When the Trusted places feature is set up, the lock screen security on your Xperia™ device gets disabled when you are in a designated trusted location. For this feature to work, you must have an Internet connection (preferably over Wi-Fi®) and allow your device to use your current location.
To set up trusted places, first make sure that high accuracy location mode or battery­saving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations.
The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the physical walls of your home or other areas that you have added as a trusted locations. This feature can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 metres. Also be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialised equipment could unlock your device.
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To add your home location
Make sure location is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.
Tap Turn on this location.
To edit your home location
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting.
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
Select your home location.
Tap Edit.
In the search bar, enter the location that you want to use as your home
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location.
If other residences share your street address, you can add the actual location of your home within the building complex as a custom place.
To remove your home location
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.
Tap Turn off this location.
Using custom locations
You can add any location as a trusted, custom place where your device can remain unlocked.
To add a custom place
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting.
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
Tap Add trusted place.
To use your current location as a trusted, custom place, tap Select this location.
Alternatively, to enter another location, tap the magnification glass icon and type the address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested address, tap the address.
To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, drag the location pin to the desired location, then tap Select this location.
To edit a custom place
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting.
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
Select the place that you want to edit.
Tap Edit address.
To enter another location, tap the magnification glass icon and type the address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested address, tap the address.
To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, then drag the location pin to the desired location, then tap Select this location.
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To remove a custom place
Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
Select the place that you want to remove.
Tap Delete.
Keeping your device unlocked while you’re carrying it
Using the On-body detection feature, you can keep your device stay unlocked while you have it on you, for example, if you're carrying it in your hand, pocket or bag. The accelerometer in your device keeps your device unlocked when it senses that it's being carried. The device locks when the accelerometer detects that the device has been put down.
The On-body detection feature can't distinguish whose body is connected. If you give your device to someone else while it's unlocked using On-body detection, your device may stay unlocked for the other user. Keep in mind that On-body detection as a security feature is less secure than a pattern, PIN, or password.
To enable On-body detection
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
Drag the slider beside Off to the right, then tap Continue.
Using On-body detection
When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be aware of the following behaviours:
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When your device senses that it's on your body, it stays unlocked after you unlock it.
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Any time you put your device down and it senses that it's no longer on your body, your device locks automatically.
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After you put your device down, for example, if you place it on a table, your device can take up to one minute to lock.
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After you get into a car, bus, train or other land vehicles, your device can take between 5 and 10 minutes to lock.
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Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or other non-land based vehicles), your device may not lock automatically, so make sure to lock it manually if needed.
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When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle, just unlock it once and your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you.
To turn off On-body detection
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
Drag the slider beside On to the left.
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SIM card protection

You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator.
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To set up a SIM card lock
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the right.
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter the PIN every time you restart the device.
To remove a SIM card lock
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the left.
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
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To change the SIM card PIN
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
Tap Change SIM PIN.
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
Enter the PUK code and tap
Enter a new PIN code and tap .
Re-enter the new PIN code and tap
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If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card.

Finding the identification number of your device

Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. In your device, this number is referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service and need to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country.
To view your IMEI number on the label tray
Open the cover for the nano SIM and memory card slot.
Place a fingernail or other object with a long, fine tip under the edge of the label tray, then drag the tray outwards. The IMEI number is displayed on the label tray.
To view the IMEI number, you can also open the phone dialer and enter
To view your IMEI number via the device settings
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information.
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Finding a lost device

If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your device, you can:
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Locate your device on a map.
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Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode.
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Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone who finds it.
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Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.
The “Protection by my Xperia” service may not be available in all countries or regions. If you’ve cleared the internal memory of the device using the “Protection by my Xperia” web
service, you must sign in to a Google™ account that was previously synced on this device the next time you turn on the device.
To activate Protection by my Xperia
Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services on your device.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate.
Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the service, then tap Accept.
If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new account if you don’t already have one.
To verify that Protection by my Xperia can locate your device, go to and sign in using the Google™ account that you are using on your device.
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, note that the Protection by my Xperia service is only available to the user who is logged in as the owner.
myxperia.sonymobile.com
Finding a lost device using Android™ Device Manager
Google™ offers a location and security web service called Android™ Device Manager. You can use it in parallel with, or as an alternative to, the my Xperia service. If you lose your device, you can use Android™ Device Manager to:
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Find and show where your device is located.
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Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lock screen.
For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to
www.support.google.com
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Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the Internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all countries or regions.
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To activate Android™ Device Manager
If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner.
Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Google > Security.
Drag the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to the On position.
If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate.
To verify that Android™ Device Manager can locate your device after you activate the service, go to
www.android.com/devicemanager
and sign in using
your Google™ account.
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Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Tapping
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Open or select an item.
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Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
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Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
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Move an item.
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Activate an item-specific menu.
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Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
Pinching and spreading
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Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos.
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Swiping
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Scroll up or down a list.
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Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Swipe left or right to reveal more options.
Flicking
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Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

Locking and unlocking the screen

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe upwards on the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks.
Screen lock
See
To activate the screen
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Briefly press the power key .
on page 11 .
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To lock the screen
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When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to twenty panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in.
1 Introduction to Xperia™ widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying
content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services
2 Dots — Represents the number of Home screen panes
To go to the Home screen
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Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.
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To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Home screen
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
To delete a pane from your Home screen
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap on the top right corner of the pane.
Home screen settings
To uninstall an application from the Home screen
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Flick left or right to browse the panes. All uninstallable applications are indicated by
Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Delete.
Some apps indicated by can only be disabled and not uninstalled. Disabling an app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from Settings > Apps.
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To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen
Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap .
Tap Icon size, then select an option.

Application screen

The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
From your Home screen, tap
Flick left or right on the Application screen.
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To open an application from the Application screen
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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
When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications.
Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
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To arrange applications on the Application screen
When the Application screen is open, tap .
Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it becomes selected, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.
To move an application on the Application screen
When the Application screen is open, tap
Make sure that Own order is selected under Sort apps.
Touch and hold the application until it becomes selected, then drag it to the
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new location.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All applications that can be uninstalled are then indicated by
Select the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Delete.
Some apps indicated by can only be disabled and not uninstalled. Disabling an app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from Settings > Apps.
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Navigating applications

You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites bar, and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps key and the Back key. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key
to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or running in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application 2 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar 3 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen 4 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
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Press .
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To close all the recently used applications
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Tap and then tap .
You may have to scroll down for the icon to appear.
To open a menu in an application
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While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.

Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
To add a widget to the Home screen
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets.
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
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Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.
To remove a widget
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Touch and hold the widget until it becomes selected, then drag it to Remove from Home screen.

Shortcuts and folders

Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
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1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.
To move an item on the Home screen
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Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to the new location.
To remove an item from the Home screen
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Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to
Remove from Home screen on the top of the screen.
To create a folder on the Home screen
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Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it becomes selected, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
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Touch and hold an item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
Tap the folder to open it.
Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.

Background and themes

You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
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To change your Home screen wallpaper
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Tap Themes.
Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

Battery and power management

Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption and see how much power applications are using. You can remove apps and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of your battery. You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and adjust your settings to improve performance and make your battery last longer.
To view your battery consumption and estimated battery time
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Battery. An overview appears showing battery percentage and an estimated battery time.
You can configure and activate power saving modes from this page.
Tap SHOW BATTERY USAGE to view a list of features and services that have consumed battery power since the last charging cycle. Tap any of them to see details of its energy consumption.
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To view how much battery power applications use
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Apps.
Select an application and review its battery consumption via App info > Battery usage.
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Battery optimisation
Battery optimisation is a powerful and convenient built-in mode which improves your battery life significantly by reducing battery consumption when you are not using the device or certain apps.
This is achieved by suspending battery draining network activities, such as location services, syncing and Wi-Fi® scanning in the background when you have not been using your device for a long time.
Phone calls and SMS messaging are not affected.
To make specific applications exempt from optimisation
You can make applications exempt from being optimised.
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Battery.
Tap and select Battery optimisation. You will see a list of applications that are not optimised.
To add or remove applications from this list, tap Apps and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its optimisation settings.
The list of applications that are not optimised will get updated according to your settings.
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Battery optimisation from the Apps menu by tapping .
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Power saving modes
There are several power saving modes available for you to use if you want to make your battery last longer:
STAMINA mode
Ultra STAMINA mode
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate a power saving mode.
Disables Wi-Fi® and mobile data when the screen is turned off, and restricts hardware performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Limits your device’s functionality to core tasks such as making phone calls and sending SMS messages. appears in the status bar once this mode is activated.
To activate STAMINA mode
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Battery.
Tap STAMINA mode and select the preferred option.
appears in the status bar when STAMINA mode is active.
You can adjust the Auto start percentage according to your preferences.
To activate Ultra STAMINA mode
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Battery.
Tap Ultra STAMINA mode and then tap Activate .
Confirm to activate. Your Home screen is replaced by STAMINA Home and
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appears in the status bar
when Ultra STAMINA mode is active.

Taking a screenshot

You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
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Tap
You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time. Once the screenshot is captured, you can release the keys.
To view your screenshot
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Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.
You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.

Notifications

Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places:
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The status bar
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The Notification panel
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The lock screen
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To open or close the Notification panel
To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards.
To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards.
To take action on a notification in the Notification panel
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Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
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Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To expand a notification on the Notification panel
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Drag the notification downwards.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
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Tap .
To take action on a notification from the lock screen
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Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lock screen
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Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
To expand a notification on the lock screen
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Drag the notification downwards.
Not all notifications are expandable.
Managing notifications on the lock screen
You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lock screen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide sensitive content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at all.
To select the notifications to display on the lock screen
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked.
Select an option.
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Notification display options on the lock screen
Show all notification content
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Get all notifications on the lock screen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chats)
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