Sony Xperia Z3PLUS Dual User Guide

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User guide

Xperia

E6533

™

Z3+ Dual

Getting started............................................................................... 7

About this User guide........................................................................ 7

Overview............................................................................................7

Assembly........................................................................................... 8

Screen protection.............................................................................. 9

Starting your device for the first time.................................................9

Why do I need a Google™ account?...............................................10

Charging your device.......................................................................11

Device security.............................................................................13

Making sure your device is protected..............................................13

Screen lock......................................................................................13

Unlocking your device automatically...............................................15

SIM card protection ........................................................................18

Using multiple SIM cards.................................................................19

Finding the identification number of your device.............................20

Finding a lost device .......................................................................20

Learning the basics......................................................................22

Using the touchscreen.....................................................................22

Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................24

Home screen....................................................................................24

Application screen........................................................................... 26

Navigating applications....................................................................27

Small apps.......................................................................................28

Widgets............................................................................................28

Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 29

Background and themes..................................................................30

Battery and power management..................................................... 31

Taking a screenshot.........................................................................31

Recording your screen.....................................................................31

Notifications.....................................................................................32

Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 34

Application overview........................................................................36

Downloading applications............................................................38

Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................38

Downloading applications from other sources................................38

Internet and networks.................................................................. 39

Browsing the web............................................................................39

Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................39

Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................40

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Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................42

Controlling data usage.....................................................................43

Selecting a SIM card for data traffic................................................44

Selecting mobile networks...............................................................45

Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................45

Synchronising data on your device..............................................47

Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 47

Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................47

Basic settings...............................................................................49

Accessing settings...........................................................................49

Volume settings .............................................................................. 49

Do not disturb mode settings.......................................................... 50

Screen settings................................................................................51

Application settings......................................................................... 52

Resetting your applications............................................................. 53

Daydream.........................................................................................54

Language settings............................................................................54

Date and time...................................................................................55

X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................55

Super-vivid mode.............................................................................55

Enhancing the sound output............................................................55

Noise cancellation............................................................................56

Multiple user accounts.....................................................................56

Typing text................................................................................... 59

On-screen keyboard........................................................................59

Phonepad.........................................................................................60

Entering text using voice input........................................................ 61

Editing text.......................................................................................61

Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................62

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

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

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

Ongoing calls...................................................................................66

Using the call log............................................................................. 66

Forwarding calls...............................................................................67

Restricting calls................................................................................68

Multiple calls....................................................................................68

Conference calls..............................................................................69

Voicemail..........................................................................................70

Emergency calls...............................................................................70

Contacts ......................................................................................71

Transferring contacts.......................................................................71

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Searching and viewing contacts......................................................72

Adding and editing contacts............................................................73

Adding medical and emergency contact information......................74

Favourites and groups.....................................................................75

Sending contact information............................................................76

Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 76

Backing up contacts........................................................................76

Messaging and chat.....................................................................78

Reading and sending messages......................................................78

Organising your messages.............................................................. 79

Calling from a message................................................................... 80

Messaging settings..........................................................................80

Instant messaging and video chat...................................................80

Email.............................................................................................81

Setting up email...............................................................................81

Sending and receiving email messages.......................................... 81

Organising your email messages.....................................................82

Email account settings.....................................................................83

Gmail™............................................................................................83

Music ...........................................................................................85

Transferring music to your device .................................................. 85

Listening to music............................................................................85

Music home screen menu................................................................86

Playlists............................................................................................87

Sharing music..................................................................................88

Enhancing the sound.......................................................................88

Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................88

FM radio.......................................................................................90

Listening to the radio.......................................................................90

Favourite radio channels..................................................................91

Sound settings.................................................................................91

Camera.........................................................................................92

Taking photos and recording videos............................................... 92

Face detection.................................................................................93

Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................93

Adding the geographical position to your photos........................... 94

General camera settings..................................................................94

Still camera settings.........................................................................98

Video camera settings................................................................... 102

Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 105

Viewing photos and videos............................................................105

Sharing and managing photos and videos....................................106

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Editing photos with the Photo editor application...........................107

Editing videos with the Video editor application............................108

Hiding photos and videos..............................................................108

Album home screen menu.............................................................109

Viewing your photos on a map......................................................110

Videos........................................................................................ 112

Watching videos in the Video application......................................112

Transferring video content to your device ....................................113

Managing video content................................................................ 113

Movie Creator................................................................................ 113

Connectivity............................................................................... 115

Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable............115

Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................115

Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................116

Connecting your device to USB peripherals..................................118

Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless

controller........................................................................................119

NFC................................................................................................119

Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................121

Smart apps and features that save you time.............................124

Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™........124

Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...........................126

Using your device as a wallet........................................................ 126

Travel and maps.........................................................................127

Using location services..................................................................127

Google Maps™ and navigation..................................................... 127

Using data traffic when travelling.................................................. 127

Using your device with a car infotainment system........................128

Airplane mode................................................................................128

Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 130

Calendar.........................................................................................130

Alarm and clock.............................................................................131

Accessibility............................................................................... 133

Magnification gestures...................................................................133

Large text.......................................................................................133

Colour correction...........................................................................133

TalkBack........................................................................................133

TTY (Teletypewriter) mode.............................................................134

Support and maintenance..........................................................135

Support for your device.................................................................135

Computer tools..............................................................................135

Updating your device.....................................................................136

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Finding a lost device .....................................................................137

Finding the identification number of your device...........................138

Memory and storage......................................................................139

Managing files using a computer...................................................140

Backing up and restoring content................................................. 140

Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................142

Restarting and resetting your device.............................................143

Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................144

Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines............................................ 145

Limitations to services and features..............................................145

Legal information........................................................................... 145

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Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia™ Z3+ Dual 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 via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see

on page 136 .

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. Charging light/Notification light

2. Front camera lens

3. Ear speaker

4. Proximity/Light sensor

5. Second microphone

6. Power key

7. Volume/Zoom key

8. Camera key

9. Main microphone/Speaker

11. Strap hole

12. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area

13. Main camera lens

14. Camera light

15. GPS antenna area

16. Headset jack*

17. Second Wi-Fi antenna area

18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover

19. NFC™ detection area

10. Charger/USB cable port

Your device supports headsets with a standard 3.5mm 3-pin or 5-pin headphone plug. The headset jack also supports 4-pin plugs as long as the headphone plug uses the CTIA standard.

Assembly

Your device supports genuine nano SIM cards only. Inserting an unsupported SIM card (including larger SIM cards or SIM cards cut to nano SIM card size) may permanently damage your SIM card or device. Sony does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damage caused by use of unsupported or modified SIM cards.

Make sure you place the nano SIM card (or cards) in the nano SIM card holder before inserting the nano SIM card (or cards) into the device. Also, don't confuse the nano SIM card slot with the memory card slot.

To insert the nano SIM cards

If you insert the nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.

Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.

Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder.

Place the nano SIM card (or cards) in the relevant nano SIM card slot (or slots ) in the holder, then re-insert the holder.

Close the cover.

Make sure you re-insert the nano SIM card holder in the correct orientation. When you drag out the holder to insert the nano SIM card, do not turn the holder around.

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To insert a memory card

Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.

Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, then close the cover.

Make sure you insert the memory card in the correct orientation.

To remove the nano SIM card

Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.

Using a fingernail or other similar object, drag out the nano SIM card holder.

Remove the nano SIM card (or cards) in the relevant nano SIM card slot (or slots ) in the holder, then re-insert the holder.

Close the cover.

To remove the memory card

Turn off the device and open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.

Press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly.

Close the cover.

You can also remove the memory card without turning the device off in step 1. To use this method, you must first unmount the memory card under Settings by tapping Storage > Unmount SD card.

Screen protection

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

It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and it can invalidate the warranty.

Starting your device for the first time

The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network or Google™ account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away.

You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu. To access the setup guide on a device with multiple users, you must be logged in as the owner, that is, the primary user.

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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.

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 is mandatory if you want to:

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Download and install applications from Google Play™.

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Synchronise email, contacts and the 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.

To set up a Google™ account on your device

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.

Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you 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. Or you can go online and create an account at

www.google.com/accounts

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Charging your device

Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that voids your warranty.

The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending on how long your device was in the box before you purchased it, the battery level may be quite low. It is therefore 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 the battery performance, see

If your device gets exposed to water, wipe it dry with a microfibre cloth and shake the device at least 15 times with the USB port facing downwards. Repeat the procedure if moisture is still visible in the USB port. Only insert the USB cable into the USB port after the port has completely dried.

To dry the USB port

Battery and power management

on page 31 .

Using a micro-fibre cloth, wipe away any excess moisture from your device.

With the device held firmly and the USB port facing downwards, shake the device vigorously at least 15 times.

If moisture is still visible in the USB port, shake the device again several times.

Use a micro-fibre cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture from the USB port.

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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 discharged, 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% Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15% Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%

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Device security

Making sure your device is protected

You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™ account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure that your device is protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™ account on your device. It is crucial that you remember both your screen lock information and your Google™ account credentials. To make sure your device is protected, you can:

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Set a secure screen lock on your device, that is, a PIN, password, or pattern screen lock to prevent anyone from resetting your device. For more information, see

on page 13 .

lock

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Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen and/or wiped. For more information, see

Why do I need a Google™ account?

page 10 .

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Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web service. Using one of these services, you can remotely locate, lock or erase a lost device. For more information, see

Finding a lost device

on page 137 .

Verifying the ownership of your device

When your device is protected, you need to either unlock your screen with your PIN, password, pattern, or enter your Google™ account information depending on the protection features you are using. Below are examples of protection features and some of the required credentials:

Screen

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 ways to unlock the screen. 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.

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.

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To create a screen lock pattern

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.

Follow the instructions in your device.

If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must wait 30 seconds and then try again.

To change screen lock type

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.

Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.

To change the screen lock pattern

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.

Draw your screen unlock pattern.

Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device.

To create a screen lock PIN

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.

Enter a numeric PIN, then tap Continue.

Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.

Select an option to show notifications when the device is locked, then tap

Done.

To create a screen lock password

From your Home screen, tap

> Settings > Security > Screen lock >

Password.

Enter a password, then tap Continue.

Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap OK.

Select an option to show notifications when the device is locked, then tap

Done.

To activate the Swipe unlock function

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.

Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password if one of these

screen lock types is enabled.

Tap Swipe.

Resetting a forgotten screen lock

If you’ve forgotten your screen lock PIN, password or pattern, you might 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 the Protection by my Xperia service.

To activate the Protection by my Xperia service, see page 137 .

Finding a lost device

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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.

Go to

myxperia.sonymobile.com

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.

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.

using any Internet-connected device.

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.

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

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

To enable Smart Lock

Make sure that you’ve set a pattern, PIN or password for your screen lock.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > 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.

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® 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. 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

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entertainment system, a Bluetooth® watch, or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of a 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 > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted 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 that you're using a secure connection, you'll get a notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.

Bluetooth® connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your device, the connected Bluetooth® device, and your environment. Depending on these factors, Bluetooth® connections can work over distances up to 100 meters. If someone takes your Xperia™ device while it's near a trusted device, they may be able to access your Xperia™ device if the trusted device has unlocked it.

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 area that you have added as a trusted location. This feature can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters. Also be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialised equipment could unlock your device.

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To add 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 > 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 > 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

location.

If your home has multiple buildings at the same address, the trusted place that you want to add might be different from the actual address. To ensure better location accuracy, 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 > 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 > 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, then drag the location pin to the desired location, and 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 > 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, and 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 > 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 have your device stay unlocked when 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 > 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 > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.

Drag the slider beside On to the left.

SIM card protection

You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identity 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 more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become 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 > Security > Set up SIM card lock.

Select a SIM card.

Mark the Lock SIM card checkbox.

Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device.

To remove a SIM card lock

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.

Select a SIM card.

Unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox.

Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.

To change the SIM card PIN

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.

Select a SIM card.

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

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

Your device works with one or two SIM cards inserted. You get incoming communication to both SIM cards and you can select from which number you want to place outgoing communication. Before you can use both SIM cards, you need to enable them and select the SIM card that will handle data traffic.

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

Forwarding calls

To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings.

Drag the sliders beside SIM1 and SIM2 to the right or left.

To rename a SIM card

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings.

Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it.

Tap OK.

To select the SIM card that handles data traffic

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings > SIM card for data traffic.

Select the SIM card that you want to use for data traffic, then tap OK.

on page 67 .

For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, for example, 3G or LTE.

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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.

For devices with two SIM cards, there are two IMEI numbers, one for each SIM card slot.

To view your IMEI numbers on the label tray

Open the cover for the nano SIM and memory card slots.

Place a fingernail under the edge of the label tray, then drag the tray outwards. The IMEI numbers are displayed on the tray.

To view your IMEI number in the device

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.

Select the SIM card, then scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.

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 or at

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Locate your device on a map.

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Sound an alert even if the device is in silent mode.

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Remotely lock the device.

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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/regions.

myxperia.sonymobile.com

, you can:

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To activate the Protection by my Xperia service on your device

Make sure you have an active data connection.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate.

If you are activating the service for the first time, mark the checkbox to agree with the terms and conditions of using the Protection by my Xperia service, then tap Accept.

If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new one if you don’t have one.

Enable location services on your device if this function is not already enabled.

To verify that the Protection by my Xperia service can locate your device after you activate the service, go to set up on your device.

If you are using 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

and sign in using the Google™ account that you have

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

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.

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 Google Settings > Security.

Drag the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and

erase to the right.

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.

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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.

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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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

on page 13 .

To activate the screen

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Briefly press the power key .

To lock the screen

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When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .

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 seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in.

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1 Introduction to Xperia™ widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying

content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services

2 Dots — Represents the number of Home screen panes

To go to the Home screen

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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 seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.

To set a pane as the main Home screen pane

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 an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .

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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

Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings of your Home screen. For example, you can set your Home screen to auto rotate and adjust the size of icons.

To set your Home screen to auto rotate

Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Home Settings.

Drag the slider beside Auto-rotation to the right.

To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen

Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Home Settings.

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.

To open an application from the Application screen

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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

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

To open the Application screen menu

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When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.

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 new location.

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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 arrange applications on the Application screen

When the Application screen is open, tap .

Tap Sort apps, then select an option.

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.

Navigating applications

You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites bar, and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps key and the Back key. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key

to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or running in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application.

1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application 2 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets 3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar 4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen 5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application

To open the recently used applications window

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Press .

To close all the recently used applications

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Tap and then tap .

To open a menu in an application

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While using the application, press .

A menu is not available in all applications.

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Small apps

Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen, to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing details of currency exchange rates and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favourites bar. To download more small apps, go to Google Play™.

To open a small app

To make the favourites bar appear, press

Tap the small app that you want to open.

You can open several small apps at the same time.

To close a small app

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Tap on the small app window.

To download a small app

From the favourites bar, tap

Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation.

To move a small app

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When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then move it to the desired location.

, then tap and tap .

To minimise a small app

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When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.

To rearrange the small apps in the favourites bar

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Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.

To remove a small app from the favourites bar

Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to

Tap OK.

To restore a previously removed small app

Open the favourites bar, then tap

Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the favourites bar.

To add a widget as a small app

To make the favourites bar appear, press .

Tap

Select a widget.

Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.

> > .

Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.

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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.

1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications

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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 > Apps.

Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.

In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets > Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.

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.

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.

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Battery and power management

Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption and see how much power applications are using. You can remove apps and activate Battery saver 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 usage. An overview appears showing battery usage data and an estimated battery time.

Review the information, then proceed as required, for example, uninstall an application or restrict its usage.

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.

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.

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.

Recording your screen

You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what’s happening on your device’s screen. This feature is useful, for example, when you want to create tutorials or record videos of you playing a game on your device. Recorded video clips are automatically saved in Album.

Shortcuts and folders overview

1 Minimise/Restore the screen recording window 2 Record your screen 3 Record your screen when the front camera is activated 4 Record your screen with audio 5 Access the screen recording settings 6 Close the screen recording window

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To record your screen

Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.

Tap .

After the screen recording window opens, tap . The record screen function starts and a timer button is displayed.

To stop the recording, tap the timer button, then tap .

To record your screen when the front camera is activated

When the screen recording window opens, tap . A window opens showing a viewfinder for the front camera.

To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap .

To stop recording, tap the timer button, then tap

To close the front camera viewfinder window, tap .

To view recent screen recordings

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Drag the status bar downwards, then tap to view the most recent recordings of your screen.

You can also view your screen recordings in 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

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 clear all notifications from the Notification panel

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Tap

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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 Notification panel

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Drag the notification downwards.

Not all notifications are expandable.

To expand a notification on the lock screen

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Drag the notification downwards.

Not all notifications are expandable.

Quick settings for interruptions

There are three modes available for interruptions on your device: Total silence, Priority only and Sound. Within each mode, you can determine how and when

notifications can interrupt you, if at all. For example, you can set your device to only show you priority notifications during the hours you’re at work or block all notifications while you’re taking a nap. You can get quick access to the basic interruption and sound settings by pressing the volume key up or down.

1 Total silence – All interruptions get blocked, excluding alarms. There is still sound when alarms go

off 2 Priority only – Only allow priority interruptions 3 Sound – Allow all interruptions

To set priority interruptions

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > .

For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions, see page 32 .

Notifications

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, for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent.

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To enable the notification light

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification .

Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.

Icons in the status bar

Status icon

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 mobile data 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 can also appear when you are trying to connect a secured Wi-Fi® network. After successful login, the exclamation mark disappears.

In places where Google™ is blocked, for example, China, 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 The battery is charging Battery saver is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated SIM card 1 is inserted SIM card 2 is inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do not disturb mode is activated Allow exceptions in Do not disturb mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation

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The Hearing aid function is activated

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

To manage status bar icons

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> System icons.

Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.

Notification icons

New text message or multimedia message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Mobile 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 Low battery mode is activated Ultra stamina mode is activated Noise cancelling is on Screenshot captured New Hangouts™ chat message has arrived Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application Upcoming calendar event A small app is running Smart Connect is activated A song is playing The radio is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory card Warning

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Error message More (undisplayed) notifications

Not all icons that may appear in your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.

To block an application from sending notifications

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification> App notifications.

Select an application.

Drag the slider beside Block all to the right.

Application overview

Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,

text and images. 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 Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses

and other information related to your contacts. Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private

and corporate accounts. Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends,

family members and colleagues around the world. Browse and listen to FM radio stations. Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos. Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages. Search for information in your device and on the web. View your current location, find other locations and calculate routes using

Google Maps™. Use the Play Store™ application to download free and paid applications for

your device. Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia

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

with your friends. Use the Music application to organise and play music, audio books and

podcasts. View news stories and weather forecasts. Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial

function.

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Optimise settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online. Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get

artist, album and other info. Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world. Use the Backup and restore application to back up or restore content on your

device, such as contacts, text messages, bookmarks, calendar data, etc. Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device

when you connect or disconnect an accessory. The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30

seconds in length using existing photos and videos. The application automatically determines the timeline to create its movie.

Use the Lifelog application to automatically log events about your daily life. For example, you can set goals and track your progress in achieving them or bookmark special moments.

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

Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

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Downloading applications

Downloading applications from Google Play™

Google Play™ is the official 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™, make sure that you have a working

Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.

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™

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap Play Store.

Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.

Tap the item to view its details, and follow the 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 and also change their status by tapping the application under Settings > Apps.

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. Only download applications 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 affect all other users.

To allow downloading of applications from other sources

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Security.

Drag the slider beside Unknown sources to the right.

Tap OK.

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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 http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.

To browse with Google Chrome™

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap .

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.

Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go on the keyboard.

Internet and MMS settings

To send multimedia messages, or to access the Internet when there is no available Wi-Fi® network, you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct Internet and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Here are some tips:

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For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and MMS settings come preinstalled on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia messages right away.

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It is possible to download these settings via Wi-Fi®.

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You can manually add, change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at any time. If you change or delete an Internet or MMS setting by mistake, download the Internet and MMS settings again.

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If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is not working, even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at

www.sonymobile.com/support/

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If Battery saver mode is activated to save power, all mobile data traffic gets paused when the screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services from being paused, or deactivate Battery saver mode temporarily.

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If you are using 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.

for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.

To download Internet and MMS settings

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More > Internet settings.

Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, in the status bar and mobile data traffic is turned on automatically.

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

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To add Internet and MMS settings manually

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Access Point Names > .

Tap Name and enter a name as desired.

Tap APN and enter the access point name.

Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is required, contact your network operator for more details.

When you're done, tap

To select the APN that you have just added, tap the radio button besides the

, then tap SAVE.

name of the APN. Once selected, this APN becomes the default APN for Internet and MMS services.

To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Access Point Names.

To view more details, tap any of the available items.

If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button .

Wi-Fi®

Use Wi-Fi® connections 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:

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Open networks are indicated by

•

Secured networks are indicated by

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.

next to the Wi-Fi® network name.

To turn on Wi-Fi®

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Tap the on-off switch to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.

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

To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Tap the on-off switch to turn on the Wi-Fi function. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.

Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password.

is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

To search for new available networks, tap network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at

www.sonymobile.com/support/

, then tap Refresh. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi

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To add a Wi-Fi® network manually

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Tap > Add network.

Enter the Network name (SSID) information.

To select a security type, tap the Security field.

If required, enter a password.

To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the

Advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.

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 increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:

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

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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, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.

If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.

To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications

Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Tap

> Advanced.

Drag the slider beside Network notification to the right.

To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network information is displayed.

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To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Tap , then tap Settings > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.

Select an option.

WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a computing standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of wireless security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 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 WPS:

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Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router.

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PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you enter on the WPS-supported device.

To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS button

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on.

Tap

> Settings > WPS Push Button, then press the WPS button on the WPS-

supported device.

To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS PIN

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on.

Tap

> Settings > WPS PIN Entry.

On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device.

Sharing your mobile data connection

You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways:

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USB tethering – share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable.

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Bluetooth® tethering – share your mobile data connection with up to five other devices via Bluetooth®.

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Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot – share your mobile data connection simultaneously with up to 10 other devices, including devices that support WPS technology.

To share your data connection using a USB cable

Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.

Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer.

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.

Drag the slider beside USB tethering to the right, then tap OK if prompted. displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

To stop sharing your data connection, drag the slider beside USB tethering to the left or disconnect the USB cable.

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

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To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device

Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device.

Your device: From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and then drag the slider beside Bluetooth tethering to the right.

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 > Bluetooth > Paired devices, then mark the Internet access checkbox.

Your device: Wait for to appear in the status bar. Once it appears, the setup

is complete.

To stop sharing your mobile data connection, drag the slider beside Bluetooth tethering to the left.

The Bluetooth tethering function is turned off every time you turn off your device or turn off the Bluetooth® function.

For more information about pairing and turning on mobile data traffic, see

with another Bluetooth® device

page 46 .

on page 122 and

To add a virtual private network

To pair your device

To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.

Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.

Enter the Network name (SSID) information.

To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.

Tap Save.

Tap and drag the slider beside Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to the right.

If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active.

To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, drag the slider beside

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to the left.

To allow a WPS-supported device to use your mobile data connection

Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.

Drag the slider beside Discoverable to the right.

Under Configure Wi-Fi hotspot, make sure that your portable hotspot is secured by a password.

Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device.

To rename or secure your portable hotspot

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.

Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.

Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network.

To select a security type, tap the Security field.

If required, enter a password.

Tap Save.

Controlling data usage

You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can

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view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.

Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.

To turn data traffic on or off

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

Select the SIM card that you use for data traffic.

Drag the slider beside Mobile data to turn data traffic on or off.

When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi®, NFC and Bluetooth® connections.

To set a data usage warning

Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on.

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

Select a SIM card.

To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive

a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.

To set a mobile data usage limit

Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on.

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

Select a SIM card.

Drag the slider beside Limit mobile data usage to the right, then tap OK.

To set the mobile data usage limit, drag the data limit line to the desired value.

Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit, mobile data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically.

To control the data usage of individual applications

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

Tap the application that you want to control, then drag the slider beside

Restrict app background data to the right and tap OK.

To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap App settings and make the desired changes.

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

To check your data usage

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

Tap

, then tap Show Wi‑Fi.

To view information about the amount of data transferred via WI-Fi®, tap the

Wi-Fi tab.

To view the information about the amount of data transferred via mobile data connection, tap the SIM1 tab or the SIM2 tab.

Selecting a SIM card for data traffic

Either of the two SIM cards inserted in your device can handle data traffic, but only one SIM card can be selected to handle data at any given time. You can select the

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SIM card to use for data traffic 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 traffic

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings > SIM card for data traffic.

Select the SIM card that you want to use for data traffic, then tap OK to confirm.

For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, for example, 3G or LTE.

Selecting mobile networks

Your device supports the use of two different networks at the same time. You can select from the following network mode combinations when two SIM cards are inserted in your device:

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One LTE network and one GSM network

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One WCDMA network and one GSM network

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Two GSM networks For each SIM card, you can set your device to switch automatically between mobile

networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode for each SIM card, for example, WCDMA or GSM.

Different status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or mode of network that you are connected to. Refer to the different status icons look like.

Status icon

on page 34 to see what

To select a network mode

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode.

To select another network manually

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Network operators.

Tap Search mode, then select Manual.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Network operators.

Tap Search mode, then select Automatic.

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.

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VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device. For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, contact the network administrator of your company or organisation.

If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to adjust the settings for VPN.

To add a virtual private network

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More > VPN.

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Tap Select the type of VPN to add. Enter your VPN settings. Tap Save.

To connect to a virtual private network

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More > VPN.

In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.

Enter the required information.

Tap Connect.

To disconnect from a virtual private network

Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.

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Synchronising data on your device

Synchronising with online accounts

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

To set up an online account for synchronisation

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account, then select the account that you want to add.

Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an account.

To synchronise manually with an online account

From your Home screen, tap

Under Accounts, tap the name of the account that you want to synchronise with. A list of items appears showing what can be synchronised with the account.

Tap the items that you want to synchronise.

To remove an online account

From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts.

Under Accounts tap the name of the account that you want to remove.

Tap , then tap Remove account.

Tap Remove account again to confirm.

> Settings > Accounts.

Synchronising 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.

To set up an EAS account for synchronisation

Make sure that you have your domain and server details available (as provided by your corporate network administrator).

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.

Enter your corporate email address and password.

Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then tap Next.

Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.

Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and calendar entries.

If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to control certain security features on your device. For example, you can allow your corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.

When the setup is done, enter a name for the corporate account.

When you change the login password for an EAS account on your computer, you have to log in again to the EAS account on your device.

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To change the settings of an EAS account

From your Home screen, tap .

Tap Email, then tap .

Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired.

To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Email, then tap .

Tap Settings and select an EAS account.

Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option.

To remove an EAS account

From your Home screen, tap

Under Accounts, tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account that

> Settings > Accounts.

you want to remove.

Tap , then tap Remove account.

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

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Settings.

To view information about your device

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > About phone.

To activate the screen using Tap to wake up mode

Make sure that Tap to wake up mode is turned on. To turn it on, tap Settings > Display, then drag the slider beside Tap to wake up to the right.

Double-tap the screen.

To open the Quick settings panel

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Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards.

To select which settings to display on the Quick settings panel

Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

In the bar at the top of the screen, touch and hold the icon for the quick setting that you want to add, then drag and drop it in the lower part of the screen.

To rearrange the Quick settings panel

Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

Touch and hold an icon, then move it to the desired position.

Volume settings

You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback.

To adjust the ringtone volume with the volume key

•

Press the volume key up or down.

To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key

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When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down even when the screen is locked.

To turn on vibrate mode

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Press the volume key down or up until appears.

To adjust the volume levels

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification.

Drag the volume sliders to the desired positions.

You can also press the volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone and media playback volume levels even when the screen is locked.

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To set your device to vibrate for incoming calls

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification.

Drag the slider beside Also vibrate for calls to the right.

To set a ringtone

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone.

Select a SIM card.

Select an option from the list or tap then tap and select a music file that is

saved to your device.

To confirm, tap Done.

To select the notification sound

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Default notification ringtone.

Select an option from the list or tap

then tap and select a music file that is

saved to your device.

To confirm, tap Done.

Some applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the application settings.

To enable touch tones

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds.

Drag the sliders beside Dialpad tones and Touch sounds to the right.

Do not disturb mode settings

You can set your device to Do not disturb mode and decide how long your device will be in Do not disturb mode manually. You can also preset when your device will be in Do not disturb mode automatically.

No time limit

For one hour

To activate Do not disturb mode

Press the volume key down until appears.

Select a time interval.

To quickly shift between Silent/Vibrate/Sound mode

Press the volume key down or up until

Tap , or to quickly shift between Silent/Vibrate/Sound mode.

To schedule Do not disturb mode time intervals

Press the volume key down until

Tap .

Find and tap Days and mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap Done.

To adjust the start time, tap Start time and select a value, then tap OK.

To adjust the end time, tap End time and select a value, then tap OK. Your device stays in Do not disturb mode during the selected time interval.

Keep the device silent until you manually turn the sound back on. Keep the device silent for one hour. You can tap the minus and plus icons to adjust the

duration.

, or appears.

appears.

Setting exceptions for Do not disturb mode

You can select which types of notifications are allowed to sound in Do not disturb mode and you can filter exceptions based on who the notifications come from. The most common types of exceptions include:

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Events and reminders

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Calls

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Messages

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Alarms

To allow exceptions to sound in Do not disturb mode

Press the volume key down until appears.

Drag the slider beside Allow exceptions to the right.

To set notifications as exceptions in Do not disturb mode

Press the volume key down until appears.

Tap .

Under Exceptions in Do not disturb mode, drag the relevant sliders to the right.

To associate exceptions with specific contact types

Press the volume key down until

Tap .

If you have select calls and messages as exceptions, find and tap Calls/ messages from.

Select an option.

To allow alarms to sound in Do not disturb mode

Press the volume key down until appears.

Drag the slider beside Allow alarm to the right.

appears.

To allow exceptions to sound during a preset Do not disturb mode time interval

Press the volume key down until appears.

Tap .

Drag the slider beside Exceptions to the right.

Screen settings

To adjust the screen brightness

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness level.

Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.

Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance.

To set the screen to vibrate on touch

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds.

Drag the slider beside Vibrate on touch to the right. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications.

To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.

Select an option.

To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key

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 off according to your sleep setting.

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To turn on the Smart backlight control function

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control.

Drag the slider to the right.

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 minimised. 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 screen or application. For example, you can lend your phone to somebody to make a phone call and pin the screen to the Phone application so that the person can't easily use other apps such as Messaging or 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 activate screen pinning

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen pinning.

Drag the slider to the right.

To pin a screen

Make sure that screen pinning is activated on your device.

Open an app and go to the screen that you want to pin.

Tap

To display

Tap .

If you have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock, mark the relevant checkbox to make sure the pattern, PIN or password is needed to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned.

Tap START.

, swipe upwards.

To unpin a screen

On the pinned screen, touch and hold and at the same time.

Release both buttons.

If you marked a security option when you pinned the screen, you have to enter your pattern, PIN or password to unlock the device before the screen can be 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.

When the confirm dialog appears for the second time, you can choose the

Never ask again option if you wish.

A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses them for specifically. To dismiss this dialog, tap OK.

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To deny a permission

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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 allow critical permissions

To allow a permission, tap Continue > App info > Permission.

Find the critical permission you need.

Drag the slider to the right.

You can also manage permissions in Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions as desired.

To configure applications

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Apps >

Select a configuration option, for example App permissions, then choose an

application that you want to configure.

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.

To manage app links from the Settings menu

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Apps.

Tap and find App links.

Select the app for which you want to set the supported links.

Set the App links property to Open in this app option.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Apps.

Tap

, then tap Reset app preferences.

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

To clear application data

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Apps.

Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA.

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 all applications or services.

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To clear application cache

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Apps.

Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR CACHE.

The option to clear the application cache is not available for all applications or services.

To clear the application default setting

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Apps.

Select an application or service, then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS.

The option to clear the application default setting is not available for all applications or services.

Daydream

Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, 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 Daydream settings.

To activate the Daydream screen saver

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.

Drag the slider to the right.

To select content for the Daydream screen saver

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.

Drag the slider to the right.

Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active.

To set when the Daydream screen saver starts

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.

Drag the slider to the right.

To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately, tap

To set automatic activation options, tap , then tap When to daydream and

, then tap Start now.

select an option.

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. See

screen keyboard

on page 62 .

To change the language

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.

Select an option.

Tap OK.

Personalising the on-

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

. Then select

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Date and time

You can change the date and time on your device.

To set the date manually

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.

Tap Set date.

Scroll up and down to select the desired date.

Tap OK.

To set the time manually

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.

Tap Set time.

Select the relevant values for the hour and minute.

Tap OK.

To set the time zone

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.

Tap Select time zone.

Select an option.

X-Reality™ for mobile

Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. XReality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.

To turn on X-Reality™ for mobile

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement.

Tap the X-Reality for mobile radio button if it is not already selected.

Super-vivid mode

Super-vivid mode enhances the colour brightness and saturation of your photos and videos while you view them on your device.

To turn on Super-vivid mode

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement.

Tap the Super-vivid mode radio button if it is not already selected.

Enhancing the sound output

You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equaliser and Surround sound. You can also enable the Dynamic normaliser to minimise volume differences between songs or videos.

To enhance the sound output manually

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings.

Drag the slider beside ClearAudio+ to the right.

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To adjust the sound settings manually

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings.

Drag the slider beside ClearAudio+ to the left.

Tap Sound effects > Equaliser.

Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down.

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

To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings.

Drag the slider beside Dynamic normaliser to the right.

Noise cancellation

Your device supports noise cancelling headsets. By using a noise cancelling 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 cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended.

To use a noise cancelling headset

Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device.

From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification > Accessory settings > Noise cancelling, then drag the slider beside Noise cancelling to the

right.

If you want Noise cancelling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active, drag the slider beside Power saver mode to the right.

If you want Noise cancelling to be enabled for as long as the headset is connected, drag the slider beside Power saver mode to the left.

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

To adjust the settings to the noise environment

Make sure a noise cancelling headset is connected to your device.

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Accessory settings > Noise

cancelling > Noise environment.

Select the relevant noise environment type, then tap OK.

Multiple user accounts

Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different 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 different types of accounts:

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

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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™.

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About the Regular User account

By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different home screens, 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 three regular user accounts on your device.

To add a regular user account

Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user.

Tap OK > SET UP NOW. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top right corner.

Unlock the screen, for example, by swiping or entering your PIN.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.

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

To allow a regular user to make phone calls and use SMS

Make sure you are logged in as the owner.

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Users.

Tap beside the name of the relevant user, then drag the slider beside Turn on phone calls and SMS to the right.

To delete a regular user account from your device

Make sure you are logged in as the owner.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Users.

Tap

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

\<xliff:g id="user_name">%1$s\</xliff:g> from this device > Delete .

About the Guest User account

If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest account for this user. In guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the pre-installed 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 pre-installed and cannot be deleted.

To set up the guest user account

Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time.

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Users > Guest.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.

You can also set up a guest user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Add guest.

To allow the guest user to make phone calls

Make sure you are logged in as the owner.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Users.

Tap

beside Guest, then drag the slider beside Turn on phone calls to the

right.

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To clear the guest session data

Make sure you are logged in as a guest user.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Users.

Find and tap Remove guest.

Tap Remove.

You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Remove guest.

Switching between multiple user accounts

To switch between multiple user accounts

To view the list of users, drag the status bar downwards using two fingers, then tap the user icon at the top right of the screen.

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

If a password has been set for the account, enter this password to log in. Otherwise, just unlock the screen.

When you switch to the guest account, tap Start again 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 different types of settings on devices with multiple users:

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Settings that can be changed by any user and affect all users. Examples include language, Wi-Fi®, Airplane mode, NFC and Bluetooth®.

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Settings that only affect 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 affect all users, for example, VPN settings.

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Typing text

On-screen keyboard

You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed keyboard instead.

You can select up to three languages for text input. The Smart language detection feature detects the language that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically, for example, email and text messaging applications.

1 Delete a character before the cursor. 2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input. 3 Enter a space. 4 Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised. 5

Display numbers and symbols. For even more symbols, tap .

Switch between lower-case , upper-case and caps . For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language.

To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text

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Tap a text entry field.

To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation

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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

To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.

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 period

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

To enter text using the Gesture input function

When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write.

After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced.

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.

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To change the Gesture input settings

When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings .

To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, drag the slider beside

Gesture input to the on or off position.

To use the one-handed keyboard

Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap .

Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard.

To move the one-handed keyboard to the left side or right side of the screen,

or accordingly.

tap

To return to using the full on-screen keyboard, tap .

Phonepad

The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.

1 Choose a text input option. You can tap each character once and use word suggestions, or keep

tapping the key until the desired character is selected. 2 Delete a character before the cursor. 3 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input. 4 Enter a space. 5 Display symbols and smileys. 6 Display numbers. 7 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock.

To open the Phonepad for the first time

Tap a text entry field, then tap .

Tap

, then tap Keyboard settings.

Tap Portrait keyboard, then select the Phonepad option.

To enter text using the Phonepad

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When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap

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When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you

to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.

want to enter. Keep tapping this button until the desired character is selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.

To enter numbers using the Phonepad

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When the Phonepad is displayed, tap

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. A Phonepad with numbers appears.

To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad

When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.

Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.

Entering text using voice input

When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words. Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.

To enable voice input

When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .

2 3 4

1 2 3 4

, then tap Keyboard settings .

Tap Drag the slider beside Google™ voice typing key to the right.

to save your settings. A microphone icon now appears on your on-

Tap screen keyboard.

To enter text using voice input

Open the on-screen keyboard.

. When appears, speak to enter text.

Tap When you're finished, tap again. The suggested text appears. Edit the text manually if necessary.

To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually, tap

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

Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides.

Drag the tabs left or right to select more text.

To edit text

Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear.

Select the text that you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired changes.

To use the magnifier

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When you enter text, tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified and to place the cursor where you want within the text field.

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Personalising the on-screen keyboard

When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and other text input settings that help you, for example, to set options for writing languages, text prediction and correction. You can get word suggestions for one language at a time by deactivating the Smart language detection feature.

The keyboard can use text that you have written in messaging and other applications to learn your writing style. There is also a Personalisation guide that runs you through the most basic settings to get you started quickly. You can select to use other keyboards and switch between keyboards. For example, you can select the Xperia™ Chinese keyboard or the Xperia™ Japanese keyboard.

To access the on-screen keyboard settings

When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap

2 3

, then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired.

Tap To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes.

Tap OK to confirm.

To change the word suggestion settings

When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Word suggestions.

Select an option.

To select a keyboard

When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap at the bottom right of the screen.

Select an option.

To enable more keyboard options, tap right.

More keyboards, then drag the relevant sliders to the

To change writing language using the on-screen keyboard

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When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap the writing language icon to switch between the selected writing languages. For example, tap until the desired writing language appears.

This feature is only available if you have added more than one input language.

To use your writing style

When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select a source.

To change the Smart language detection settings

Smart language detection may not be available for all writing languages.

When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings .

To activate or deactivate the Smart language detection function, drag the slider

beside Smart language detection to the on or off position.

To select a keyboard layout variant

Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages. You can select different keyboard layouts for each writing language.

When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .

Tap

, then tap Keyboard settings.

Tap Writing languages, then tap beside a writing language.

Select a keyboard layout variant.

Tap OK to confirm.

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Calling

Making calls

You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device. See page 80 .

Instant messaging and video chat

1 View more options 2 Delete number 3 Dialpad 4 Call button

To dial a phone number

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.

Tap

to display the dialpad.

Enter the phone number.

Select a SIM card.

To delete a number entered by mistake, tap

To make a call using smart dial

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.

Tap

to display the dialpad.

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.

Tap the contact that you want to call.

Select a SIM card.

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To make an international call

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.

Tap to display the dialpad.

Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.

Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros) and phone number.

Select a SIM card.

To add a direct dial number to your Home screen

Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears.

In the customisation menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts.

Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial.

Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number.

Showing or hiding your phone number

You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them.

To show or hide your phone number

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Additional settings > Caller ID.

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 fullscreen format. If you receive an incoming call when the screen is active, the incoming call is displayed as a floating notification, that is, in a minimised window that floats at the top of whatever screen is open. When such a 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 an incoming call when the screen is inactive

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Drag

To answer an incoming call when the screen is active

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In the heads-up notification that appears at the top of the screen, tap ANSWER.

Instead of answering the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the upper part of 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 or forward the call to the answering machine.

To reject an incoming call when the screen is inactive

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Drag to the left.

To reject an incoming call when the screen is active

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In the floating notification that appears at the top of the screen, tap Decline.

to the right.

Instead of rejecting the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the upper part of the floating 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 or forward the call to the answering machine.

To mute the ringtone for an incoming call

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When you receive the call, press the volume key.

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Using the answering machine

You can use the answering machine application in your device to answer calls when you are busy or miss a call. You can enable the automatic answering function and determine how many seconds to wait before the calls get answered automatically. You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to answer them. And you can access messages left on your answering machine directly from your device.

Before using the answering machine, you must record a greeting message.

To record a greeting message for the answering machine

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings.

Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions.

To enable automatic answering

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call.

Select a SIM card, then tap Xperia™ Answering Machine.

Drag the slider beside Answering Machine to the right.

If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used.

To set a time delay for automatic answering

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call.

Select a SIM card, then tap Xperia™ Answering Machine.

Tap Pick up after.

Adjust the time by scrolling up and down.

Tap Done.

To forward an incoming call to the answering machine

•

When a call comes in, drag Response options upwards, then select Reject with Answering Machine.

When a call comes in, you can also just wait until the preset time delay elapses so that the answering machine picks up the call automatically.

To listen to messages on the answering machine

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Xperia™ Answering Machine > Messages.

Select the voice message that you want to listen to.

You can also listen to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping

Rejecting a call with a text message

You can reject a call with a text message. When you reject a call with such a message, the message is automatically sent 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 personalised messages by editing the predefined ones.

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To reject a call with a text message

When an incoming call arrives, drag Response options upwards, then tap Reject with message.

Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message.

To reject a second call with a text message

When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message upwards.

Select a predefined message or tap

and write a new message.

To edit the text message used to reject a call

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call > General > Reject call with message.

Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.

Tap OK.

Ongoing calls

1 SIM card indicator – displays the SIM card in use for the ongoing call 2 Enter numbers during a call 3 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call 4 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold 5 Make a second call 6 Mute the microphone during a call 7 End a call

To change the ear speaker volume during a call

•

Press the volume key up or down.

To activate the screen during a call

•

Briefly press .

Using the call log

In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and dialled calls .

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To view your missed calls

When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap Missed call.

To call a number from your call log

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.

To call a number directly from the call log, tap the number and select a SIM card. To edit a number before calling, touch and hold the number, then tap Edit

number before call.

To add a number from the call log to your contacts

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Phone.

Touch and hold a number displayed in the call log, then tap Add to Contacts.

Select an existing contact to which you want to add the number, or tap Create

new contact.

Edit the contact details, then tap SAVE.

To view call log options

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.

Tap

You can also access general call settings using the instructions above.

Forwarding calls

You can direct calls to a different recipient, such as another phone number, another device or to an answering service. 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

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Call forwarding and select an option.

Enter the number to which you want to forward calls, then tap Enable.

To turn off call forwarding

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Call forwarding.

Select an option, then tap Turn off.

To enable the Dual SIM reachability function

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings > Dual SIM reachability.

Under Dual SIM reachability, drag the slider to the right.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.

If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it, check that 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.

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Restricting calls

You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. If your subscription includes a voicemail service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail. If you want to block a certain number, you can go to Google Play™ and download applications that support this function.

FDN is not supported by all network operators. Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature.

To block incoming or outgoing calls

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Call Barring, then select an option.

Enter the password and tap Enable.

When you set up call blocking for the first time, you need to enter a password to activate the call blocking function. You must use this same password later if you want to edit call blocking settings.

To enable or disable fixed dialling

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Fixed dialling numbers.

Tap Activate fixed dialling or Deactivate fixed dialling.

Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.

To access the list of accepted call recipients

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Fixed dialling numbers > Fixed dialling numbers.

To change the SIM card PIN2

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Fixed dialling numbers > Change PIN2.

Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.

Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.

Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.

To send incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap .

Select the contact for which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically

to voicemail.

Tap

> .

Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail.

Tap SAVE.

Multiple calls

If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.

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To activate or deactivate call waiting

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Additional settings.

To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.

To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold

•

When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right.

To reject a second call

•

When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag

to the left.

To make a second call

During an ongoing call, tap . The call log is displayed.

2 3

to display the dialpad.

Tap Enter the number of the recipient and tap . The first call is put on hold.

To answer a third call and end the ongoing call

•

When the third call comes in, tap End current call and answer.

To reject a third call

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When the third call comes in, tap Decline incoming call.

To switch between multiple calls

•

To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this call.

Conference calls

With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons.

For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator.

To make a conference call

During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears.

To display the dialpad, tap

Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on hold temporarily.

To add the second participant to the call and start the conference, tap

To add more participants to the call, repeat the relevant steps as described above.

To have a private conversation with a conference call participant

During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.

Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to have a private conversation.

To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap .

To release a participant from a conference call

During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.

Tap next to the participant you want to release.

To end a conference call

•

During the call, tap .

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Voicemail

If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually.

To enter your voicemail number

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Voicemail > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number.

Enter your voicemail number.

Tap OK.

To call your voicemail service

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.

3 4 5

to display the dialpad.

Tap Touch and hold 1. Select a SIM card.

Emergency calls

Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.

To make an emergency call

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.

Tap to display the dialpad.

Enter the emergency number, then select a SIM card.

You can make emergency calls even when no SIM card is inserted or when all outgoing calls are blocked.

To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked

From the lock screen, tap Emergency call.

Enter the emergency number and tap

To make an emergency call while the device is locked

To activate the screen, briefly press the power key

Touch and hold the phone icon , then drag it to the right. The call log is displayed.

Tap to display the dialpad.

Enter the emergency number, then select a SIM card.

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Contacts

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.

Transferring contacts using a computer

Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can access from within the Xperia™ Companion computer program, supports mobile devices that run on iOS/iCloud and Android™. If you are switching from an iOS device, the App Matching feature suggests the Android equivalents of your iOS apps.

To use Xperia™ Transfer, you need:

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An Internet-connected computer.

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Your new Android™ device.

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A USB cable for your new Android™ device.

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Your old device.

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A USB cable for your old device.

You may not need your old device. For iOS devices, you can connect directly to iCloud or use a local backup. For previously owned Sony devices you can use local backups.

To transfer contacts to your new device

Search and download Xperia™ Companion (on a PC or Mac® computer) from http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/xperia-companion if the software is not already installed.

After successful installation, open the Xperia™ Companion software, then click

Xperia™ Transfer

and follow the relevant instructions to transfer your contacts.

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™, Facebook™ or Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, you

can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.

To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account

From your Home screen, tap

Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.

Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap > Sync now.

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

, then tap .

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, 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.

To import contacts from a memory card

From your Home screen, tap

Press

Select where to store your contacts.

Select the files that you want to import and tap OK.

, then tap Import contacts > SD card.

, then tap .

To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology

Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible.

When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.

Tap Accept to start the file transfer.

Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification.

Tap the received file.

To import contacts from a SIM card

You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM card.

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

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, then tap Import contacts.

Tap Select a SIM card. To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all contacts, tap Import all.

Searching and viewing contacts

1 Search for contacts 2 View more options 3 Contacts, Favourites and Groups tabs 4 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information 5 View contact details 6 Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter 7 Add a contact

To search for a contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap and enter a phone number, name or other information in the Search contacts field. The result list is filtered as you enter each character.

To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Press

In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have

, then tap Filter.

synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.

Adding and editing contacts

To add a contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap .

If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap No backup if you only want to use and save this contact on your device.

Enter or select the desired information for the contact.

When you are finished, tap SAVE.

After you select a synchronisation account in step 3, that account will show as the default account offered the next time you add a contact. When you save a contact to a particular account, that account will show as the default account to save to the next time you add a contact. If you have saved a contact to a particular account and want to change it, you need to create a new contact and select a different account to save it to.

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 other countries.

To edit a contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap

Edit the desired information.

When you are finished, tap SAVE.

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

To associate a picture with a contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap

Tap , then select a method for adding the contact picture and edit as

desired.

After you add the picture, tap SAVE.

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

Album application. If you want to

To personalise the ringtone for a contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap

Tap > Set ringtone.

Select an option from the list or tap to select a music file saved to your

device, then tap Done.

Tap SAVE.

To delete contacts

From your Home screen, tap

Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.

To delete all contacts, tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu,

, then tap .

then select Mark all.

Tap

, then tap Delete.

To edit contact information about yourself

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Myself, then tap

Enter the new information or make the changes you want.

When you are finished, tap SAVE.

, then tap .

To create a new contact from a text message

From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .

Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save.

Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.

Edit the contact information and tap SAVE.

Adding medical and emergency contact information

You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts application. You can enter medical details, such as allergies and medications that you are using, plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case of emergency. After setup, your ICE information can be accessed from the security lock screen. This means that even if the screen is locked, for example, by a PIN, pattern or password, emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information.

1 Go back to the main Contacts screen 2 View more options 3 Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information 4 Medical information 5 ICE contact list 6 Create new ICE contacts 7 Use existing contacts as ICE contacts

To show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.

Tap

, then mark the Show personal information checkbox.

To enter your medical information

From your Home screen, tap

Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.

Tap

, then tap Edit medical info.

Edit the desired information.

When you are finished, tap SAVE.

, then tap .

To add a new ICE contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap .

Enter or select the desired information for the contact.

When you are finished, tap SAVE.

The ICE contact must have at least a phone number to which emergency personnel can make a call. If your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contact, even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contact.

To use existing contacts as ICE contacts

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap .

Mark the contacts that you want to use as ICE contacts.

When you are finished, tap Done.

The ICE contacts that you select must have at least a phone number to which emergency personnel can make a call. If your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contacts, even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contacts.

To make your ICE information visible from the security lock screen

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.

Tap

, then tap Settings.

Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox.

Your ICE information is visible from the security lock screen by default.

To enable calls to ICE contacts from the security lock screen

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.

Tap

, then tap Settings.

Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkbox.

Some network operators may not support ICE calls.

Favourites and groups

You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. You can also assign contacts to groups, to get quicker access to a group of contacts from within the Contacts application.

To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite

From the Home screen, tap

Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites.

Tap

, then tap .

To view your favourite contacts

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap Favourites.

To assign a contact to a group

In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.

Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups.

Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact.

Tap SAVE.

Sending contact information

To send your business card

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap Myself.

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1 2 3 4

1 2 3

, then tap Share.

Tap Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

To send a contact

From your Home screen, tap Tap the contact whose details you want to send. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

To send several contacts at once

From your Home screen, tap Press Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts. Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

, then tap Mark several.

, then tap .

Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application

If you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by mistake, you can separate them again later.

To link contacts

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact.

Press

Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap OK to confirm. The information from the first contact is merged with the second contact, and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list.

To separate linked contacts

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap

Tap Unlink contact > Unlink.

, then tap Link contact.

, then tap .

Backing up contacts

You can use a memory card, a SIM card or a USB storage device to back up contacts. See restore contacts to your device.

Transferring contacts

on page 71 for more information about how to

To export all contacts to a memory card

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

2 3

Press Tap OK.

, then tap Export contacts > SD card.

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.

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Press , then tap Export contacts.

Select a SIM card.

Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts.

Tap Export.

Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your SIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing contacts on your SIM card.

To export all contacts to a USB storage device

When you export contacts using this method, you must first connect your device to a USB storage device, for example, a flash drive or an external hard drive, using a USB Host adapter cable. See more information about how to connect your device to a USB storage device.

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap , then tap Export contacts > USB storage.

Tap OK.

Connecting your device to USB peripherals

on page 118 for

Messaging and chat

Reading and sending messages

The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See

Internet and MMS settings

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

on page 39 .

1 Go back to the list of conversations 2 Call the message sender 3 View more options 4 Sent and received messages 5 Send a completed message using SIM card 2 6 Send a completed message using SIM card 1 7 Text entry field 8 Add attachments

To create and send a message

From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .

Tap

Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.

Tap Write message and enter your message text.

If you want to add an attachment, tap and select an option.

To send the message, tap .

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

From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .

Tap the desired conversation.

If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message.

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

To reply to a message

From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .

Tap the conversation containing the message.

Enter your reply and tap

To forward a message

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward.

Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward message.

Edit the message, if necessary, then tap

To save a file contained in a message you receive

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the conversation you want to open.

If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message.

Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.

, then find and tap .

Organising your messages

To delete a message

From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .

Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.

Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Delete.

To delete conversations

From your Home screen, tap

Tap , then tap Delete conversations.

Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap > Delete.

To star a message

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the conversation that you want to open.

Touch and hold the message that you want to star, then tap Add star.

To unstar a message, touch and hold the starred message, then tap Delete star.

To view starred messages

From your Home screen, tap

Tap

, then tap Starred messages.

All starred messages appear in a list.

, then find and tap .

To search for messages

From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .

Tap , then tap Search.

Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list.

Calling from a message

To call a message sender

From your Home screen, tap

Tap a conversation and tap , then select a SIM card.

To save a sender's number as a contact

From your Home screen, tap

Tap > Save.

Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.

Edit the contact information and tap Done.

, then find and tap .

Messaging settings

To change your message notification settings

From your Home screen, tap

Tap , then tap Settings.

To set a notification sound, tap Notification sound, then select an option or tap

and select a music file that is saved to your device.

To confirm, tap Done.

For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.

, then find and tap .

To turn the delivery report function on or off for outgoing messages

From your Home screen, tap

Tap , then tap Settings.

Mark or unmark the Delivery report checkbox as desired.

After the delivery report function is turned on, a check mark is displayed in messages that have been successfully delivered.

, then find and tap .

Instant messaging and video chat

You can use the Google 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 offline. You can also view and share photos easily.

Before you start using Hangouts™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection and a Google™ account. Go to http://support.google.com/hangouts and click the "Hangouts on your Android" link to get more detailed information about how to use this application.

The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.

To use the Hangouts™ application

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Hangouts.

Email

Setting up email

Use the email application in 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

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Email.

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

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Email.

Tap , then tap Settings > Add account.

Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.

When you are finished, tap Next.

Sending and receiving email messages

1 View a list of all email accounts and recent folders 2 Search for email messages 3 Access settings and options 4 List of email messages 5 Write an email message

To download new email messages

•

When the email inbox is open, swipe downwards on the message list.

Before trying to download new email messages, make sure that you have a working data connection. For more information about ensuring successful data connections, see

and MMS settings

on page 39 .

Internet

To read your email messages

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox.

In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.

To create and send an email message

From your Home screen, tap

If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account from which you want to send the email.

, then type the recipient's name or email address and select one or more

Tap recipients from the drop down list. Enter the email subject and message text, then tap

To reply to an email message

In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to reply to, then tap Reply or Reply all. Enter your reply, then tap

To forward an email message

In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward. Enter the recipient's name or email address, then select one or more recipients from the drop down list. Enter your message text, then tap .

, then find and tap Email.

To view an email message attachment

Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view. Email messages with attachments are indicated by .

After the email message opens, tap Load. The attachment starts to download.

After the attachment finishes downloading, tap View.

To save a sender's email address to your contacts

Find and tap a message in your email inbox.

Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK.

Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.

Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.

Organising your email messages

To sort your emails

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Email.

If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account with the email that you want to sort. If you want to sort email in all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox.

4 5

, then tap Sort.

Tap Select a sorting option.

To search for emails

From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.

If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox.

Tap .

Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard.

The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message that you want to open.

To view all folders for one email account

From your Home screen, tap

Drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then select the account that you want to check.

Under the account that you want to check, select Show all folders.

To delete an email message

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In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to delete to the right.

To move an email message to another folder

In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to move to the left.

Tap Move, then select a folder.

, then find and tap Email.

Email account settings

To remove an email account from your device

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Email.

Press

Select the account you want to remove.

Tap Delete account > OK.

To change the inbox check frequency

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

Tap

Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.

Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an option.

To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account

From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.

Press , then tap Settings.

Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out of Office auto-reply.

Tap Out of office.

Drag the slider beside Out of office to the right to turn on the function.

If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto reply.

Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.

Tap OK to confirm.

, then tap Settings.

Gmail™

If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and write email messages.

1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message

To learn more about Gmail™

•

When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then find and tap Help.

Music

Transferring music to your device

There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device:

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For Windows® only: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See

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If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and

Managing files using a computer

organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/ features.

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You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device. To learn more and download Xperia™ Companion, go

www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/xperia-companion

The Music 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

www.sonymobile.com/support

Listening to music

Use the Music application to listen to your favourite music and audio books.

on page 140 .

1 Go to the Music home screen 2 Search all songs saved to your device 3 View the current play queue 4 Album art (if available) 5 Progress indicator – Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 6 Elapsed time of current song 7 Total time length of current song 8 Repeat all songs in the current play queue 9 Tap to go to the next song in the play queue

Touch and hold to fast forward within the current song 10 Play or pause a song 11 Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue

Touch and hold to rewind within the current song 12 Shuffle songs in the current play queue

Music home screen

1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music home screen menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 Return to the music player screen

To play a song using the Music application

From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .

Drag the left edge of the screen to the right.

Select a music category.

Tap a song to play it.

You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Verify that you have necessary rights in material that you intend to share.

To find song-related information online

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While a song is playing in the Music application, tap the Album art 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 adjust the audio volume

•

Press the volume key.

To minimise the Music application

•

When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application stays playing in the background.

To open the Music application when it is playing in the background

While a song is playing in the background, tap the to open the recently used applications window.

Tap the Music application.

Music home screen menu

The Music home screen menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device. From here you can manage your albums and playlists.

1 Return to the Music home screen 2 View the current play queue 3 Browse all artists 4 Browse all albums 5 Browse all songs 6 Browse your music library and filter by artist, album or song name 7 Browse all playlists 8 Play a shared music file on another device 9 View all subscribed or downloaded files in Podcast 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application

To open the Music home screen menu

From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .

Drag the left edge of the screen to the right.

To return to the Music home screen

•

When the Music home screen menu is open, tap Home.

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When the Music home screen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of the menu.

To delete a song

From the Music home screen menu, browse to the song that you want to delete.

Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete in the list that appears.

Tap Delete again to confirm.

Playlists

On the Music home screen, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device.

To create your own playlists

From the Music home screen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist.

In the menu that opens, tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist.

Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.

You can also tap the album art and then tap

Add to playlist to create a new playlist.

To play your own playlists

Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Playlists.

Under Playlists, select the playlist that you want to open.

If you want to play all songs, tap Shuffle all.

To add songs to a playlist

From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist.

Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist.

Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song. The album or song is now added to the playlist.

To remove a song from a playlist

In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song that you want to delete.

Tap Delete from playlist.

You might not be able to delete a song that is saved on the memory card or on your device's internal storage.

To delete a playlist

Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Playlists.

Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete.

Tap Delete.

Tap Delete again to confirm.

You cannot delete smart playlists.

Sharing music

To share a song

From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to share.

Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share.

Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions.

You can also share albums and playlists in the same way.

Enhancing the sound

To improve the sound quality using the Equaliser

Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Settings > Sound enhancements > Sound effects > Equaliser.

To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. To adjust the sound automatically, tap

To turn on the Surround sound feature

Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Settings > Sound enhancements > Sound effects > Surround sound (VPT).

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

and select a style.

Recognising music with TrackID™

Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a song you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase songs identified by TrackID™ and you can view TrackID™ charts to see what TrackID™ users around the globe are searching for. For best results, use TrackID™ in a quiet area.

1 Create an online TrackID™ profile 2 View current music charts 3 View TrackID™ options 4 View the history of your previous searches 5 Identify the music that you are listening to

The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. TrackID™ can be connected to music streaming services if the streaming service is available in your country.

To identify music using TrackID™ technology

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device close to the music source.

Tap . If the song is recognised by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on the screen.

To return to the

TrackID™ start screen, tap .

To view artist information for a song

After a song is recognised by the TrackID™ application, the result is displayed on the TrackID™ home screen.

Scroll to the result that you want to view, then tap to open it.

To delete a song from the track history

Open the TrackID™ application, then browse to the song that you want to delete.

Touch and hold the screen to make

Tap .

appear.

FM radio

Listening to the radio

The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the audio to the speaker, if desired.

1 Favourites list 2 Radio on/off button 3 View menu options 4 Tuned frequency 5 Save or remove a channel as a favourite 6 Tuning dial 7 Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels 8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 9 A saved favourite channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel

To listen to the FM radio

Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap FM radio

. The available channels appear as you scroll through

the frequency band.

When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.

To move between radio channels

•

Drag the frequency band left or right.

To start a new search for radio channels

When the radio is open, press .

Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all available channels are displayed.

To switch the radio sound to the speaker

When the radio is open, press .

Tap Play in speaker.

To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in

headphones.

To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™

While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select

TrackID™.

A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If identification is successful, you are presented with a result or a list of possible results.

To return to the FM Radio, tap

The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

Favourite radio channels

To save a channel as a favourite

When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite.

Tap .

Enter a name and select a colour for the channel, then press Save.

To listen to a favourite radio channel

Tap

Select an option.

To remove a channel as a favourite

When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.

Tap

, then tap Delete.

Sound settings

To switch between mono and stereo sound mode

When the radio is open, press

Tap Enable stereo sound.

To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press

sound.

To select the radio region

When the radio is open, press

Tap Set radio region.

Select an option.

and tap Force mono

Camera

Taking photos and recording videos

1 Front camera lens 2 Select capturing mode 3 Switch between the front and main camera 4 Zoom in or out 5 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 6 View photos and videos 7 Take photos or record videos 8 Go back a step or exit the camera 9 Capturing mode settings icon 10 Flash settings

To take a photo from the lock screen

To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

To activate the camera, touch and hold the camera icon , then drag it to the left.

After the camera opens, tap

To take a photo using the camera key

Activate the camera.

Press the camera key fully down.

To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button

Activate the camera.

Point the camera towards the subject.

Tap the on-screen camera button

. The photo is taken as soon as you

release your finger.

To take a selfie using the front camera

Activate the camera.

Tap .

To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

To use the still camera flash

When the camera is open, tap .

Select your desired flash setting.

Take the photo.

To use the zoom function

•

When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down.

•

When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen.

To record a video using the camera key

Activate the camera.

Swipe the screen to Video mode.

To start recording a video, press the camera key.

To stop recording, press the camera key again.

To record a video

Activate the camera.

Point the camera towards the subject.

To start recording, tap .

To pause when recording a video, tap

To stop recording, tap .

To take a photo when recording a video

•

To take a photo when recording a video, tap you release your finger.

To view your photos and videos

Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.

Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.

To delete a photo or recorded video

Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete.

Tap the screen to make appear.

Tap

Tap Delete to confirm.

. To resume recording, tap .

. The photo is taken as soon as

Face detection

You can use face detection to bring an off-centre face into focus. The camera automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A coloured frame shows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.

To turn on face detection

Swipe the screen to select

Tap .

Find and tap Focus mode > Face detection.

To take a photo using face detection

When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is framed.

Press the camera key halfway down. A coloured frame shows which face is in focus.

To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.

Manual capturing mode.

Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces

Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo.

To turn on Smile Shutter™

Activate the camera.

Tap .

Find and tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level.

To take a photo using Smile Shutter™

When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.

The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically.

If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.

Adding the geographical position to your photos

Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks or GPS technology.

When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When neither of these two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.

To turn on geotagging

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Settings > Location.

Tap the on-off switch.

Activate the camera.

Tap .

Find Geotagging. Drag the slider to the right.

General camera settings

Capturing modes

Superior auto

Optimise your settings to suit any scene.

Manual

Adjust camera settings manually.

Style portrait

Take photos with real-time portrait styles.

AR mask

Mask your face with features from the face of someone else to take fun selfies.

Face in picture

Take photos using the front and rear cameras at the same time.

Sound Photo

Take photos with background sound.

Multi camera

Record the same scene from multiple angles on a single screen.

4K video

Take videos with 4K ultra high definition.

Timeshift video

Take high frame rate videos and apply slow motion effects.

AR effect

Take photos or videos with virtual scenes and characters.

Creative effect

Apply effects to photos or videos.

Sweep Panorama

Take wide-angle and panoramic photos.

To switch between capturing modes

Press and hold down the camera key.

Swipe the screen to the desired capturing mode.

Superior auto

Superior auto mode detects the conditions in which you are shooting and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible.

The highest resolution that Superior auto mode supports is 8MP. If you want to take photos with a higher resolution, use Manual mode.

Manual mode

Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking photos and videos.

AR effect

You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos or videos and make them more fun. When using the camera, this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos or videos. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder.

Creative effect

You can apply different effects on your photos or videos. For example, you can add a Nostalgic effect to make photos look older or a Sketch effect for a more fun image.

Sweep Panorama

You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical direction in an easy press-and-sweep motion.

To take a panoramic photo

Activate the camera.

Swipe the screen to go to

To select a shooting direction, tap

Press the camera key and move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen.

, then select .

Timeshift video

You can record video at the high frame rate of 120 frames per second and then apply effects so that you can play back parts or all of the video in slow motion.

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.

Multi camera mode

Multi camera mode lets you take a photo that combines images from two different angles and devices. You see two images in the camera viewfinder of your device – one from your own camera and one from a connected Xperia™ device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. You can then edit what you see in the viewfinder before taking a photo.

So if you’re at a concert venue, for example, and you want to capture a photo that combines a view of the band from one angle and the audience from another, you can use Multi camera mode for the best effect.

You can set up Multi camera mode using NFC, which launches the pairing of the two devices using Wi-Fi Direct™ technology.

To use Multi camera mode

Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect.

Activate the camera on your device.

Swipe the screen to go to , then select .

On the screens of both devices, tap .

Touch the NFC detection areas of each device to one other. Both devices should now connect using Wi-Fi Direct™ technology.

Once the devices are connected, two images appear in the viewfinder of your device – one from the viewfinder of your camera and another from the viewfinder of the connected device.

To edit the images in your viewfinder, tap .

Edit the images as desired. For example, you can tap and hold an image and drag it to the other side of the viewfinder to change the order.

When you are finished editing and are ready to capture the final combined image, tap Done >

Style Portrait

You can use the Style Portrait feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as you take them, to ensure the best results. You can also use the Magic beam setting to add a spotlight pattern for the eyes.

To use the Style portrait feature

Activate the camera.

Swipe the screen to go to

To display all styles, tap the style name that is currently selected, for example,

Bubble.

To add more styles, tap More.

Select the style that you want to apply, then tap to take a photo.

, then select .

To use the Magic beam feature

Activate the camera.

Swipe screen to go to

To apply an inside eye spotlight effect, select a customised pattern.

, then tap > .

AR mask

Use the AR mask feature to mask a selfie of your face with facial features from another human or from an animal. For example, you can fuse your face with the face of a friend to make amusing hybrid selfies.

To use the AR mask feature

Activate the camera.

Swipe the screen to go to , then select .

Point the camera towards a face, then select the mask that you want to apply.

To take a photo, first tap

To display all mask types again, locate a face in the coloured frame that appears in your camera viewfinder, then tap .

to hide all masks, then tap .

Downloading camera applications

You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play™ or other sources. Before you start downloading, make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.

To download camera applications

Open the camera application.

Swipe the screen to go to , then tap .

Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Quick launch

Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.

Launch only

When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.

Launch and capture

When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.

Launch and record video

When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.

Off

Geotagging

Tag photos with details of where you took them.

Touch capture

Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

Grid lines

Choose to turn on or turn off the grid lines in your camera viewfinder.

Sound

Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound.

Data storage

You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage.

Internal storage

Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.

SD card

Photos or videos are saved on the SD card.

Touch Block

You can disable the touch screen to avoid unintended touches when you are using the camera.

Colour and brightness

You can adjust colour and brightness manually when the color and brightness settings icon is displayed.

White balance

This setting, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. It also allows you to adjust the exposure manually in the -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV range. For example, you can increase the image brightness or decrease the overall exposure by tapping the plus or minus controls accordingly when the white balance setting icon

is displayed.

Auto

Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.

Incandescent

Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.

Fluorescent

Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.

Daylight

Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.

Cloudy

Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky.

Still camera settings

To adjust the still camera settings

Activate the camera.

To display all settings, tap

Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired.

Still camera settings overview

Resolution

Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.

20.7MP 5248×3936(4:3)

20.7 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.

15.5MP 5248×2952(16:9)

15.5 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.

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.

Self-timer

With the self-timer, you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.

On (10 s.)

Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

On (2 s.)

Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

0.5 sec.

Set a half-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

Off

The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.

Smile Shutter™

Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo.

Focus mode

The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the focus frame stays sharp.

Single auto focus

The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the camera screen until the focus frame changes colour, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.

Multi auto focus

The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen until the focus frame changes colour, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. Continuous autofocus is off.

Face detection

The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a coloured frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.

Touch focus

Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch and hold the camera screen until the focus frame changes colour, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.

Object tracking

When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

HDR

Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

ISO

You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Also, if you want to take a bright image even in dark conditions, you can set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value.

Auto

Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50.

100

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.

200

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200.

400

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.

800

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.

1600

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600.

3200

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

Metering

This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.

Centre

Measures the centre of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.

Spot

Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.

Face

Measures the amount of light on the face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright.

Multi

Divides the image into multiple regions, and measures each region to determine a well-balanced exposure.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

Image stabiliser

When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

Preview

You can choose to preview photos just after you shoot them.

Unlimited

The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.

5 seconds

The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you shoot it.

3 seconds

The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it.

Edit

The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it.

Off

The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.

Face recognition

You can register faces in the Camera application so that the camera automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder.

Flash

Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon on the camera screen:

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Sony Xperia Z3PLUS Dual User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Getting started

About this User guide

Overview

Assembly

Screen protection

Starting your device for the first time

Why do I need a Google™ account?

Charging your device

Device security

Making sure your device is protected

Screen lock

Unlocking your device automatically

SIM card protection

Using multiple SIM cards

Finding the identification number of your device

Finding a lost device

Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Locking and unlocking the screen

Home screen

Application screen

Navigating applications

Small apps

Widgets

Shortcuts and folders

Background and themes

Battery and power management

Taking a screenshot

Recording your screen

Notifications

Icons in the status bar

Application overview

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 mobile data connection

Controlling data usage

Selecting a SIM card for data traffic

Selecting mobile networks

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

Synchronising data on your device

Synchronising with online accounts

Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Basic settings

Accessing settings

Volume settings

Do not disturb mode settings

Screen settings

Application settings

Resetting your applications

Daydream

Language settings

Date and time

X-Reality™ for mobile

Super-vivid mode

Enhancing the sound output

Noise cancellation

Multiple user accounts

Typing text

On-screen keyboard

Phonepad

Entering text using voice input

Editing text

Personalising the on-screen keyboard

Calling

Making calls

Receiving calls

Ongoing calls

Using the call log

Forwarding calls

Restricting calls