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User guide
Xperia
SGP771
™
Z4 Tablet
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Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 6
About this User Guide......................................................................... 6
Overview............................................................................................. 6
Assembly............................................................................................ 7
Screen protection................................................................................8
Starting your device for the first time................................................... 9
Why do I need a Google™ account?...................................................9
Charging Your Device....................................................................... 10
Device security............................................................................. 12
Making sure your device is protected................................................ 12
Screen lock....................................................................................... 12
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................14
SIM card protection ......................................................................... 17
Finding the identification number of your device................................ 18
Finding a lost device .........................................................................19
Learning the basics...................................................................... 21
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 21
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 22
Home screen.................................................................................... 22
Application screen.............................................................................24
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 24
Small apps........................................................................................ 25
Widgets............................................................................................ 26
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................ 26
Background and Themes.................................................................. 27
Battery and power management....................................................... 28
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 28
Recording your screen...................................................................... 28
Notifications...................................................................................... 29
Icons in the status bar....................................................................... 31
Application Overview.........................................................................33
Downloading applications............................................................35
Downloading applications from Google Play™.................................. 35
Downloading applications from other sources................................... 35
Internet and networks.................................................................. 36
Browsing the web............................................................................. 36
Internet and MMS settings ............................................................... 36
Wi-Fi® ............................................................................................. 37
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 39
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Tethering with Xperia Link™.............................................................. 40
Controlling data usage...................................................................... 41
Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 42
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................42
Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 44
Synchronizing with Online Accounts.................................................. 44
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® .....................44
Basic settings...............................................................................46
Accessing settings............................................................................ 46
Volume settings ............................................................................... 46
Do not disturb mode settings............................................................ 47
Screen settings................................................................................. 48
Application settings........................................................................... 49
Resetting Your Applications.............................................................. 50
Daydream......................................................................................... 51
Language settings.............................................................................51
Date and time................................................................................... 51
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................52
Super-Vivid Mode............................................................................. 52
Enhancing the sound output............................................................. 52
Noise cancellation............................................................................. 53
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 53
Typing text................................................................................... 56
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 56
Entering text using voice input...........................................................57
Editing text........................................................................................ 57
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard............................................. 58
Calling.......................................................................................... 60
Making calls...................................................................................... 60
Receiving Calls.................................................................................. 61
Ongoing calls.................................................................................... 63
Using the call log...............................................................................63
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 64
Restricting calls................................................................................. 64
Multiple calls..................................................................................... 65
Conference calls............................................................................... 65
Voicemail.......................................................................................... 66
Emergency calls................................................................................ 66
Contacts ......................................................................................68
Transferring contacts........................................................................ 68
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................ 69
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................70
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Favorites and groups........................................................................ 71
Sending contact information..............................................................71
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 71
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................72
Messaging and chat.....................................................................73
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 73
Organizing your messages................................................................ 74
Calling from a message..................................................................... 75
Messaging settings........................................................................... 75
Instant messaging and video chat..................................................... 75
Email.............................................................................................76
Setting up email................................................................................ 76
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 76
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 77
Email account settings...................................................................... 78
Gmail™.............................................................................................78
Music ...........................................................................................80
Transferring music to your device ..................................................... 80
Listening to music............................................................................. 80
Music home screen menu................................................................. 81
Playlists.............................................................................................82
Sharing music................................................................................... 83
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 83
Recognizing music with TrackID™.................................................... 83
FM radio....................................................................................... 85
Listening to the Radio....................................................................... 85
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 86
Sound settings.................................................................................. 86
Camera.........................................................................................87
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................87
Face detection.................................................................................. 88
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces................................. 88
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................89
General camera settings................................................................... 89
Still camera settings.......................................................................... 92
Video camera settings....................................................................... 95
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 99
Viewing photos and videos................................................................99
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos...................................... 100
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................. 101
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 102
Hiding photos and videos................................................................102
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Album home screen menu.............................................................. 103
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................ 103
Videos........................................................................................ 105
Watching videos in the Video application.........................................105
Transferring video content to your device ....................................... 106
Managing video content.................................................................. 106
Movie Creator................................................................................. 106
Connectivity............................................................................... 108
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable............... 108
Mirroring the Screen of your Device Wirelessly................................ 108
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 109
Connecting Your Device to USB Peripherals................................... 111
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series Wireless
Controller........................................................................................ 112
NFC................................................................................................ 112
Bluetooth® wireless technology...................................................... 114
Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 117
Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™........... 117
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™............................. 119
Travel and maps.........................................................................120
Using Location Services.................................................................. 120
Google Maps™ and navigation....................................................... 120
Using data traffic when traveling......................................................120
Airplane mode.................................................................................121
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 122
Calendar......................................................................................... 122
Alarm and Clock............................................................................. 123
Support and maintenance..........................................................125
Support for your device................................................................... 125
Computer Tools.............................................................................. 125
Updating your device...................................................................... 126
Memory and Storage...................................................................... 127
Managing files using a computer..................................................... 128
Backing up and restoring content................................................... 129
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device....................................... 131
Restarting and resetting your device............................................... 131
Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions..............................133
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines............................................ 133
Limitations to services and features.................................................133
Legal information.............................................................................133
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Getting started
About this User Guide
This is the
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 the 126 page.
Xperia™ Z4 Tablet User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If
Updating your device
To Check the Current Software Version of Your Device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About tablet.
Overview
1. Headset jack*
2. Memory card slot cover
3. Light sensor
4. Front camera lens
5. Charging/Notification light
6. Charger/USB port
7. Speaker
8. Speaker
Your device supports headsets with a standard 3.5 mm 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.
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9. GPS antenna
10. Microphone
11. Second Wi-Fi antenna area
12. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
13. Main camera
14. NFC™ detection area
15. Power key
16. Volume/Zoom key
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Assembly
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before
using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
To insert the nano SIM card
If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
1
Detach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
2
Press the nano SIM card holder inward and then release it immediately so that it
slides out.
3
Place the nano SIM card in the holder.
4
Push the nano SIM card holder back into the nano SIM card slot until you hear a
clicking sound.
5
Re-attach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
Inserting the nano SIM card into the device without the nano SIM card holder could damage
your nano SIM card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be
responsible for any damage caused by such action.
To Remove the Nano SIM Card
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1
Detach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
2
Push the nano SIM card holder inward and then release it quickly from its slot.
3
Remove the nano SIM card.
4
Push the nano SIM card holder back into the nano SIM card slot until you hear a
clicking sound.
5
Re-attach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
To insert a memory card
1
Detach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
2
Place the memory card in the memory card slot, then push the memory card all
the way into the slot until you hear a clicking sound.
3
Re-attach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
To Remove the Memory Card
1
Turn off the device and detach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card
slots.
2
Push the memory card inward, then release it quickly.
3
Re-attach 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
card, then follow the rest of the instructions above.
Settings > Storage > Unmount SD
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.
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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 online accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network 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.
To Turn on the Device
1
Press and hold down the power key until the screen flashes.
2
Wait a while for the device to start.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your service provider, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap
To Turn off the Device
1
Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2
In the options menu, tap Power off.
.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Why do I need a 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:
•
Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•
Synchronize email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™.
•
Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•
Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web
browser.
•
Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.
•
Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™
Device Manager services.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
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.
http:/ / support.google.com
.
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To Set up a Google™ Account on Your Device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.
3
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
Charging Your Device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should only be replaced by
Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. 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
Battery and power management
If your device gets exposed to water, wipe it dry with a microfiber cloth and shake the
device at least 15 times with the USB port facing downward. 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.
on the 28page.
.
To dry the USB port
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1
Using a microfiber cloth, wipe away any excess moisture from your device.
2
With the device held firmly and the USB port facing downward, shake the device
vigorously at least 15 times.
3
If moisture is still visible in the USB port, shake the device again several times.
4
Use a microfiber cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture from the USB port.
To charge your device
1
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3
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.
4
When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling
it straight outward. 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:
•
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
page 12 .
•
Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen and/or
wiped. For more information, see
•
Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web
Why do I need a Google™ account?
service. Using one of these services, you can remotely locate, lock or erase a lost device.
For more information, see
Finding a lost device
on page 19 .
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 lock
on page 9 .
on
Factory Data
Reset protection
Protection by my
Xperia
Android™
Device Manager
Software repair If you use the Xperia™ Companion softw are to perform a software repair, you’re asked to
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 assoc iated with the service. The device must b e
connected to the Internet before the setup process can b e 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 b e connected to the Internet before
the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your d evice
after the reset.
enter your Google™ account username and password when you start the device after the
repair is comp lete.
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:
•
Swipe
– no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen.
•
Pattern
– draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device.
•
PIN
– enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device.
•
Password
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– 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.
To create a screen lock pattern
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3
Follow the instructions on 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
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
3
Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.
To change the screen lock pattern
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4
Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device.
To Create a Screen Lock PIN
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
3
Enter a numeric PIN, then tap Continue.
4
Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
5
Follow the instructions on your device.
To Create a Screen Lock Password
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password.
3
Enter a password, then tap Continue.
4
Re-enter and confirm your password, then tap OK.
5
Follow the instructions on your device.
To activate the Swipe unlock function
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password if one of these
screen lock types is enabled.
4
Tap Swipe.
Resetting a Forgotten Screen Lock
If you forgot 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
perform a screen lock reset using the Protection by my Xperia service.
To activate the Protection by my Xperia service, see
page.
Finding a lost device
on the 19
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To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia
1
Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that
you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device.
2
Go to
myxperia.sonymobile.com
3
Sign in using the same Google™ account you have set up on your device.
4
Click the picture of your device under Your devices.
5
Select Lock or Change PIN2 to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN
code.
6
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:
•
Make sure you have an active Internet connection, preferably a Wi-Fi® connection to
limit data traffic charges.
•
Make sure 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.
•
Enable Smart Lock.
•
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
1
Make sure you’ ve set a pattern, PIN, or password for your screen lock.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Trust agents.
4
Drag the slider beside Smart Lock (Google) to the right.
5
Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents.
6
Find and tap Smart Lock.
7
Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. You need to enter this screen lock every
time you want to change your Smart Lock settings.
8
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:
•
Trusted devices – keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® device is
connected.
•
Trusted places – keep your device unlocked when you' re in a trusted location.
•
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
you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home entertainment system, a
Bluetooth® watch, or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass
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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
1
Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device you
want to add as a trusted device.
2
In the Smart Lock menu, tap Trusted devices.
3
Tap Add trusted device > Bluetooth.
4
Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices. Only paired
devices appear in this list.
5
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted devices.
3
Tap the device you want to remove.
4
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 chance someone could keep your Xperia™ device unlocked by
imitating your Bluetooth® connection, even if your trusted device is no longer nearby.
Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection is secure from
someone trying to imitate it.
When your device can' t determine 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 of up to 325 feet (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 lockscreen security on your Xperia™
device gets disabled when you are in a designated trusted location. For this feature to
work, you must have an Internet connection (preferably over Wi-Fi®) and allow your
device to use your current location.
To set up trusted places, first make sure high-accuracy location mode or battery-saving
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 you have added as a trusted location. This feature
can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 260 feet (80 meters). Also, be aware
that location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialized
equipment could unlock your device.
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To Add Your Home Location
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or
Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock >Trusted places > Home.
4
Tap Turn on this location.
To Edit Your Home Location
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
Battery saving setting.
or
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select your home location.
5
Tap Edit.
6
In the search bar, enter the location you want to use as your home location.
If your home has multiple buildings at the same address, the trusted place 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
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
Battery saving setting.
or
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock >Trusted places > Home.
4
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
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or
Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Tap Add trusted place.
5
To use your current location as a trusted, custom place, tap Select this location.
6
Alternately, 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.
7
To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, then drag the
location pin to the desired location and tap
To Edit a Custom Place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or
Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select the place you want to edit.
5
Tap Edit address.
6
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.
7
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.
Select this location.
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To Remove a Custom Place
1
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy
or
Battery saving setting.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
4
Select the place you want to remove.
5
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
dow n.
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
3
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
behaviors:
•
When your device senses that it' s on your body, it stays unlocked after you unlock it.
•
Any time you put your device down and it senses that it' s no longer on your body, your
device locks automatically.
•
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.
•
After you get into a car, bus, train, or other land vehicle, your device can take between 5
and 10 minutes to lock.
•
Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or other non-land-based vehicles), your
device may not lock automatically, so be sure to lock it manually if needed.
•
When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle, just unlock it once and
your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you.
To turn off On-body detection
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > On-body detection.
3
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
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Mark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
4
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
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
4
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3
Tap Change SIM PIN.
4
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
5
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
6
Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
1
Enter the PUK code and tap .
2
Enter a new PIN code and tap .
3
Re-enter the new PIN code and tap .
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator
to get a new SIM card.
Finding the identification number of your device
Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. On your device, this number is
referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy
of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care
support service and need to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some
network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in
your country.
To View Your IMEI Number on the Label Tray
1
Detach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
2
Place your fingernail just under the tip on the label tray, then drag out the tray. The
IMEI number is displayed on the tray.
To view the IMEI number, you can also open the phone dialer on your device and enter *#06#.
To View Your IMEI Number via the Device Settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Status.
3
Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.
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Finding a lost device
If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you
locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your
device or at
•
Locate your device on a map.
•
Sound an alert, even if the device is in silent mode.
•
Remotely lock the device.
•
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.
To Activate the Protection by my Xperia Service on Your Device
1
Make sure you have an active data connection.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate.
4
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.
5
If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new one if you don’ t
have one.
6
Enable location services on your device if this function is not already enabled.
myxperia.sonymobile.com
, you can:
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
Lockdown Mode
Lockdown mode is a feature of the Protection by my Xperia service. It gets enabled
when unusual activity is detected on your device. Once your device goes into lockdown
mode, you must sign in to the Google™ account that was used to activate the
Protection by my Xperia service in order to reactivate your device and recover it from
lockdown mode.
To prevent your device from being used or sold by thieves, lockdown mode does the
following:
•
Stops or disables all running applications.
•
Limits access to notifications.
•
Disables USB and Bluetooth® connections.
•
Blocks all outgoing calls and allows only emergency calls.
•
Connects incoming calls to voicemail, if available.
If you delete your Google™ account permanently via your Google™ Account Settings page at
https://myaccount.google.com , it becomes impossible to recover your device from lockdown
mode or deactivate the Protection by my Xperia service. If, for some reason, you delete your
Google™ account in this way, you only have a limited amount of time in which to restore it.
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Actions that trigger lockdown mode
Lockdown mode is triggered in the following situations:
•
During a factory reset procedure.
•
When Xperia™ Companion is used to w ipe out user data.
•
When the Google™ account that was used to activate Protection by my Xperia on your
device gets removed from your device (but not permanently deleted).
•
When someone removes or tampers with security features on your device, for example,
when someone tries to input the credentials for the Google™ account that you’ve used
to activate Protection by my Xperia on your device but fails more than three times in a
row.
If you don't want lockdown mode to get triggered by any of the above actions or situations,
you can deactivate the Protection by my Xperia service.
To Recover the Device from Lockdown Mode
1
On the lockdown screen, tap Authenticate.
2
To complete the recovery procedure, sign in using the Google™ account that was
used to activate the Protection by my Xperia service.
Make sure you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit data traffic
charges when recovering your device from lockdown mode.
To Deactivate Protection by my Xperia
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia.
3
Tap Deactivate, then confirm deactivation.
4
To complete the procedure, sign in using the Google™ account that was used to
activate the Protection by my Xperia service.
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
•
Open or select an item.
•
Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
•
Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
•
Move an item.
•
Activate an item-specific menu.
•
Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
Pinching and spreading
•
Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or
shooting videos.
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Swiping
•
Scroll up or down a list.
•
Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
Flicking
•
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 pow er and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe
lock is already set. This means you have to swipe upward on the screen to unlock it. You
can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See
the 12 page.
To activate the screen
•
Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
•
When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Screen lock
on
Sensors
Your device has sensors that detect proximity. The proximity sensor turns the touch
screen off during voice calls when your ear is close to the screen. This prevents you from
unintentionally activating other functions on your device when you are engaged in a call.
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
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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.
To go to the Home screen
•
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
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
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 Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
To Delete a Pane from your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to delete, then tap in the topright corner of the pane.
Homescreen Settings
Use the
example, you can set your Homescreen to auto-rotate and adjust the size of icons.
To Set Your Homescreen to Auto-Rotate
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap Home Settings.
2
Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right.
To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then
tap Home Settings.
2
Tap Icon size, then select an option.
Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Homescreen. For
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Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications
that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
•
Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To Search for an Application from the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To open the Application screen menu
•
When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To Move an Application on the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps.
3
Touch and hold the application until it becomes selected, then drag it to the new
location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1
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.
2
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap .
2
Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1
Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All
applications that can be uninstalled are then indicated by .
2
Select the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Delete.
Navigating Applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites 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
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.
to exit, while
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1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to acc ess applications or w idgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen
5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•
Press .
To Close All the Recently Used Applications
•
Tap and then tap .
To open a menu in an application
•
While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
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 favorites bar. To download
more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1
To make the favorites bar appear, press .
2
Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
•
Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
1
From the favorites bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2
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
•
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then move it to the desired location.
To minimize a small app
•
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.
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To rearrange the small apps in the favorites bar
•
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favorites bar
1
Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .
2
Tap OK.
To restore a previously removed small app
1
Open the favorites bar, then tap .
2
Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the favorites
bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1
To make the favorites bar appear, press .
2
Tap > > .
3
Select a widget.
4
Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also
function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather
information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather
application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
To add a widget to the Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.
2
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To Resize a Widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it is selected, then release the widget. If the widget
can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and
resizing dots appear.
2
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To Move a Widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it is selected, then drag it to the new location.
To Remove a Widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it is selected, then drag it to Remove from Home
screen.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
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Shortcuts and Folders Overview
1 Access an application by using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Apps.
3
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 Homescreen
•
Touch and hold the item until it is selected, then drag the item to the new location.
To Remove an Item from the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to Remove
from Home screen at the top of the screen.
To Create a Folder on the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it is selected, then drag and
drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen
•
Touch and hold an item until it is selected, then drag the item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1
Tap the folder to open it.
2
Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and Themes
You can adapt the Homescreen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
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To set a theme
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
Tap Themes.
3
Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Battery and power management
Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption
and see how much power applications are using. You can remove apps and activate
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Battery usage. An overview appears showing battery
usage data and an estimated battery time.
3
Review the information, then proceed as required, for example, uninstall an
application or restrict its usage.
To view how much battery power applications use
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3
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
1
Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2
Tap .
You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding down 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
•
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 Minimize/Restore the sc reen recording window
2 Record your screen
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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
To record your screen
1
Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2
Tap .
3
After the screen recording window opens, tap . The record screen function
starts and a timer button is displayed.
4
To stop the recording, tap the timer button, then tap .
To record your screen when the front camera is activated
1
When the screen recording window opens, tap . A window opens showing a
viewfinder for the front camera.
2
To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap .
3
To stop recording, tap the timer button, then tap .
4
To close the front camera viewfinder window, tap .
To view recent screen recordings
•
Drag the status bar downward, 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:
•
The status bar
•
The Notification panel
•
The lockscreen
To open or close the Notification panel
1
To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward.
2
To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upward.
To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel
•
Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To Clear all Notifications from the Notification PanelS
•
Tap .
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To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen
•
Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen
•
Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel
•
Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen
•
Drag the notification downward.
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
Priority only – Only allow p riority interruptions
2
3
Sound – Allow all interruptions
To set priority interruptions
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > @*android:string/
zen_mode_feature_name.
For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions, see
page 29 .
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.
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When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning,
such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.
To Enable the Notification Light
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification.
3
Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
No SIM card
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
Sending and downloading LTE data
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading mobile data
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
Battery status
The battery is charging
Battery saver is activated
Low battery mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Do not disturb mode
Allow exceptions in Do not disturb mode
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
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Synchronization is ongoing
Problem with sign- in or synchronization
Your device is ready to connect to supported ANT+™ devices
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
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons.
3
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
Screenshot captured
A 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 on 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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification> App notifications.
3
Select an application.
4
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 and 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 coworkers around the world.
Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
Use the Album application to view and work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write, and organize email messages.
Search for information on 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 organize and play music, audio books and
podcasts.
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Make phone calls by dialing the number manually, or by using the smart dial
function.
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Optimize 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 on 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
dow nloading 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™
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Play Store.
3
Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search
function.
4
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
dow nload 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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security.
3
Drag the slider beside Unknown sources to the right.
4
Tap OK.
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.
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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™
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap .
3
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.
4
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 WiFi® network, you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct Internet
and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Here are some tips:
•
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.
•
It is possible to download these settings via Wi-Fi®.
•
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.
•
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/
•
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.
•
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
dow nloaded settings are applicable to all users.
for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.
To download Internet and MMS settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Internet settings.
3
Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, appears 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.
To add Internet and MMS settings manually
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names > .
4
Tap Name and enter a name as desired.
5
Tap APN and enter the access point name.
6
Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is
required, contact your network operator for more details.
7
When you' re done, tap , then tap SAVE.
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To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names.
4
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
email. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® netw ork, 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® netw orks may be open or secured:
•
Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
•
Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually
to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
To Turn on Wi-Fi®
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap the on-off switch to turn on the Wi-Fi function. All available Wi-Fi® networks
are displayed.
4
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 , then tap Refresh. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi
network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/ support/
.
To Add a Wi-Fi® Network Manually
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap > Add network.
4
Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6
If required, enter a password.
7
To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the
Advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
8
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:
•
Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point.
•
Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
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•
Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the
illustration).
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® netw ork 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 cellular data
connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a cellular data
connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to
switch from Wi-Fi® to cellular data.
To Enable Wi-Fi® Network Notifications
1
Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4
Tap > Advanced.
5
Drag the slider beside Network notification to the right.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
Settings > Wi-Fi.
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap , then tap Settings > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
4
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:
•
Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a
router.
•
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on.
4
Tap > Settings > WPS Push Button, then press the WPS button on the WPSsupported device.
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To Connect to a Wi-Fi® Network Using a WPS PIN
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on.
4
Tap > Settings > WPS PIN Entry.
5
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:
•
USB tethering
– share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable.
•
Bluetooth® tethering
– share your mobile data connection with up to five other devices via Bluetooth® .
•
Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
– share your mobile data connection simultaneously with up to 8 other devices, including
devices that support WPS technology.
To Share Your Data Connection Using a USB Cable
1
Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2
Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3
From your Home screen, tap .
4
Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
5
Drag the slider beside USB tethering to the right, then tap OK if prompted. is
displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
6
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.
To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device
1
Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other
and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device.
2
Your device: From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and then drag the
slider beside
4
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
Bluetooth tethering to the right.
Settings >
Bluetooth > Paired devices, then mark the Internet access checkbox.
5
Your device: Wait for to appear in the status bar. Once it appears, the setup is
complete.
6
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 42 .
on page 115 and
To add a virtual private network
To pair your device
on
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To Use Your Device as a Portable Wi-Fi® Hotspot
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4
Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5
To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
6
Tap Save.
7
Tap , and drag the slider beside Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to the right.
8
If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable WiFi® hotspot is active.
9
To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi® , drag the slider beside Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot to the left.
To Alow a WPS-Supported Device to Use Your Cellular Data Connection
1
Ensure your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot settings.
4
Drag the slider beside Discoverable to the right.
5
Under Configure Wi-Fi hotspot, make sure your portable hotspot is secured by a
password.
6
Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternately, tap >
WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4
Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network.
5
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6
If required, enter a password.
7
Tap Save.
Tethering with Xperia Link™
If you have an Xperia™ mobile phone, you can share the phone’s mobile data
connection with your Xperia™ tablet. This way, your tablet can connect to the Internet
without having to use its own SIM card and data connection. This feature is useful when
you are out and about and don’t have a mobile or Wi-Fi® connection on your tablet.
Before you use tethering with Xperia Link™, make sure the Xperia Link™ application is
installed and set up on both devices. Also, your Xperia™ phone must have a camera
with auto focus.
The Xperia Link™ application is only supported by Xperia™ phones running the Android™ 4.0
software version or higher. If the Xperia Link™ application is not pre-installed on your Xperia™
phone, you can download it from Google Play™.
To Connect Your Tablet with an Xperia™ Phone Using a QR Code™
1
Make sure the Bluetooth function is activated on both your Xperia™ phone and
tablet and that the phone has an active mobile data connection.
2
Tablet: From your Home screen, tap > Xperia Link > Add device, then follow
the instructions to complete the setup. A QR Code™ appears on the screen.
3
Phone: From your Home screen, tap > Xperia Link > Add device > Scan.
4
Hold your phone over the QR Code™ on the tablet screen until the complete QR
Code™ is visible in the viewfinder of the phone.
5
Your phone automatically scans the QR Code™ and connects to your tablet once
the QR Code™ is recognized.
6
To confirm the connection, tap OK.
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To Connect Your Tablet with an Xperia™ Phone Using NFC
1
Make sure the NFC and the Android Beam functions are activated on both your
Xperia™ phone and tablet and that the phone has an active mobile data
connection.
2
Tablet: From your Home screen, tap > Xperia Link > Add device, then follow
the instructions to complete the setup. Once the setup is complete, a QR Code™
appears on the screen. You can ignore this code.
3
Phone: From your Home screen, tap > Xperia Link > Add device.
4
Hold your phone and the tablet back-to-back so the NFC detection areas of each
device touch each other.
5
When Touch your screen to beam appears, touch the screen of either your phone
or tablet.
6
To confirm the connection, tap OK.
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 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.
If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can
adjust data usage settings. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control
over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
To turn data traffic on or off
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Drag the slider beside
When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi®, NFC and Bluetooth®
connections.
Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off.
To Set a Data Usage Warning
1
Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4
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 Cellular Data Usage Limit
1
Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4
Drag the slider beside Limit mobile data usage to the right, then tap OK.
5
To set the cellular data usage limit, drag the data limit line to the desired value.
Once your cellular data usage reaches the set limit, cellular data traffic on your device gets
turned off automatically.
To Control the Data Usage of Individual Applications
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Tap the application you want to control, then drag the slider beside Restrict app
background data to the right and tap OK.
4
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.
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To Check Your Data Usage
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Tap , then tap Show Wi‑Fi.
4
To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi-Fi®, tap the Wi-Fi
tab.
5
To view information about the amount of data transferred via cellular data
connection, tap the Mobile tab.
Selecting mobile networks
Your device automatically switches 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 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
different status icons look like.
To select a network mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode.
To select another network manually
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators.
3
Tap Search mode, then select Manual.
4
Select a network.
Status icons
on page 31 to see what the
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you
move out of range of the manually selected network.
To Activate Automatic Network Selection
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators.
3
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 traveling.
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 on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, please
contact the network administrator of your company or organization.
To add a virtual private network
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > VPN.
3
Tap .
4
Select the type of VPN to add.
5
Enter your VPN settings.
6
Tap Save.
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To connect to a virtual private network
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More > VPN.
3
In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to.
4
Enter the required information.
5
Tap Connect.
To disconnect from a virtual private network
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
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Synchronizing data on your device
Synchronizing with Online Accounts
Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information
from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange
ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data
automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can
synchronize each account manually.
To Set Up an Online Account for Synchronization
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account, then select the account you want to
add.
3
Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an
account.
To synchronize manually with an online account
1
From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts.
2
Under Accounts, tap the name of the account that you want to synchronize with.
A list of items appears showing what can be synchronized with the account.
3
Tap the items that you want to synchronize.
To remove an online account
1
From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts.
2
Under Accounts tap the name of the account that you want to remove.
3
Tap , then tap Remove account.
4
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
If your company uses a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your
corporate email messages, calendar appointments, and contacts directly on your device.
After setup, you can find your information in the
applications.
To Set Up an EAS Account for Synchronization
1
Be sure to have your domain and server details available (as provided by your
corporate network administrator).
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.
4
Enter your corporate email address and password.
5
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.
6
Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
7
Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and
calendar entries.
8
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.
9
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.
Email, Calendar and Contacts
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To change the settings of an EAS account
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Email, then tap .
3
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Email, then tap .
3
Tap Settings and select an EAS account.
4
Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option.
To Remove an EAS Account
1
From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts.
2
Under Accounts, tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account you
want to remove.
3
Tap , then tap Remove account.
4
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
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Basic settings
Accessing settings
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is
accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel.
To open the device settings menu from the Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings.
To view information about your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About tablet.
To Activate the Screen Using Tap to Wake Up Mode
1
Be 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.
2
Double-tap the screen.
To open the Quick settings panel
•
Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward.
To Select which Settings to Display on the Quick Settings Panel
1
Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward, then tap .
2
In the bar at the top of the screen, touch and hold the icon for the quick setting
you want to add, then drag and drop it in the lower part of the screen.
To Rearrange the Quick Settings Panel
1
Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward, then tap .
2
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
•
When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.
To set your device to vibrate mode
•
Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.
To Adjust the Volume Levels
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification.
3
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.
To Set Your Device to Vibrate for Incoming Calls
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification.
3
Drag the slider beside Also vibrate for calls to the right.
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To set a ringtone
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone.
3
Select an option from the list or tap then tap and select a music file that is
saved to your device.
4
To confirm, tap Done.
To select the notification sound
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Notification sound.
3
Select an option from the list or tap then tap and select a music file that is
saved to your device.
4
To confirm, tap Done.
Some applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the
application settings.
To Enable Touch Tones
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds.
3
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
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.
To Activate Do Not Disturb Mode
1
Press the volume key down until appears.
2
Select a time interval.
To quickly shift between Silent/Vibrate/Sound mode
1
Press the volume key down or up until , or appears.
2
Tap , or to quickly shift between Silent/Vibrate/Sound mode.
To Schedule Do Not Disturb Mode Time Intervals
1
Press the volume key down until appears.
2
Tap .
3
Find and tap Days and mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap
Done.
4
To adjust the start time, tap Start time and select a value, then tap OK.
5
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.
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:
•
Events and reminders
•
Calls
•
Messages
•
Alarms
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To Allow Exceptions to Sound in Do Not Disturb Mode
1
Press the volume key down until appears.
2
Drag the slider beside Allow exceptions to the right.
To Set Notifications as Exceptions in Do Not Disturb Mode
1
Press the volume key down until appears.
2
Tap .
3
Under Exceptions in Do not disturb mode, drag the relevant sliders to the right.
To associate exceptions with specific contact types
1
Press the volume key down until appears.
2
Tap .
3
If you have select calls and messages as exceptions, find and tap Calls/messages
from.
4
Select an option.
To Allow Alarms to Sound in Do Not Disturb Mode
1
Press the volume key down until appears.
2
Drag the slider beside Allow alarm to the right.
To Allow Exceptions to Sound during a Preset Do Not Disturb Mode Time Interval
1
Press the volume key down until appears.
2
Tap .
3
Drag the slider beside Exceptions to the right.
Screen settings
To Adjust the Screen Brightness
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness level.
3
Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance.
To Set the Screen to Vibrate on Touch
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Other sounds.
3
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
3
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.
.
To Turn on the Smart Backlight Control Function
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control.
3
Drag the slider to the right.
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Screen Pinning
Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific
application. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home
navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from
being minimized. You can also use this feature when you lend your device to another
person to make it harder for them to access more than one 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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen pinning.
3
Drag the slider to the right.
To Pin a Screen
1
Be sure that screen pinning is activated on your device.
2
Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin.
3
Tap .
4
To display , swipe upward.
5
Tap .
6
If you have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock, mark the
relevant checkbox to ensure the pattern, PIN, or password is needed to unlock
the device before the screen can be unpinned.
7
Tap START.
To Unpin a Screen
1
On the pinned screen, touch and hold and at the same time.
2
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
1
To allow a permission, tap Allow.
2
When the confirm dialog appears for the second time, you can choose the Never
ask again option if you wish.
3
A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses
them for specifically. To dismiss this dialog, tap OK.
To deny a permission
•
To deny a permission, tap Deny when the dialog is shown.
Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions.
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Critical permissions
Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog
will inform you.
To allow critical permissions
1
To allow a permission, tap Continue > App info > Permissions.
2
Find the critical permission you need.
3
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps > .
3
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3
Tap and find App links.
4
Select the app for which you want to set the supported links.
5
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3
Tap , then tap
Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device.
To clear application data
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3
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.
To clear application cache
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3
Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR CACHE.
Reset app preferences.
The option to clear the application cache is not available for all applications or services.
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To clear the application default setting
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3
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 colors, photos or a
slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle.
On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual Daydream settings.
To Activate the Daydream Screen Saver
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.
3
Drag the slider to the right.
To Select Content for the Daydream Screen Saver
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.
3
Drag the slider to the right.
4
Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active.
.
To Set when the Daydream Screen Saver Starts
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.
3
Drag the slider to the right.
4
To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately, tap , then tap Start now.
5
To set automatic activation options, tap , then tap When to daydream, and 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
Keyboard
on page 58 .
To change the language
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.
3
Select an option.
4
Tap OK.
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select
the text beside
language you want.
and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the
Personalizing the On-Screen
Date and time
You can change the date and time on your device.
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To Set the Date Manually
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
4
Tap Set date.
5
Scroll up and down to select the desired date.
6
Tap OK.
To Set the Time Manually
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
4
Tap Set time.
5
Select the relevant values for the hours and minutes.
6
Tap OK.
To set the time zone
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3
Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.
4
Tap Select time zone.
5
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement.
3
Tap the X-Reality for mobile radio button if it is not already selected.
Super-Vivid Mode
Super-Vivid mode enhances the color brightness and saturation of your photos and
videos while you view them on your device.
To turn on Super-vivid mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement.
3
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 Equalizer and Surround sound. You can also enable the Dynamic
normalizer to minimize volume differences between songs or videos.
To Enhance the Sound Output Manually
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings.
3
Drag the slider beside ClearAudio+ to the right.
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To Adjust the Sound Settings Manually
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings.
3
Drag the slider beside ClearAudio+ to the left.
4
Tap Sound effects.
5
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 Minimize Volume Differences Using the Dynamic Normalizer
1
From the Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings.
3
Drag the slider beside Dynamic normalizer to the right.
Noise cancellation
Your device supports noise canceling headsets. By using a noise canceling headset with
your device, you can get much clearer audio quality when listening, for example, to
music in a noisy environment, such as on a bus, a train or a plane. You can also use this
feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read.
To ensure optimal performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended.
To Use a Noise-Canceling Headset
1
Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap >
settings > Noise canceling, then drag the slider beside Noise canceling to the
right.
3
If you want Noise canceling to be enabled only during music or video playback or
when the screen is active, drag the slider beside
4
If you want Noise canceling to be enabled for as long as the headset is
connected, drag the slider beside
Settings > Sound & notification > Accessory
Power save mode to the right.
Power save mode to the left.
A noise-canceling headset may not be included with your device at purchase.
To Adjust the Settings to the Noise Environment
1
Make sure a noise-canceling headset is connected to your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Accessory settings >Noise
canceling > Noise environment.
4
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:
•
Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your device.
•
Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your
device temporarily.
Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can allow
downloads from sources other than Google Play™.
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About the Regular User Account
By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different
homescreens, wallpapers, and general settings. They also get separate access to
applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add up to
seven Regular User accounts on your device.
To Add a Regular User Account
1
Be sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for
the first time.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user.
4
Tap OK > SET UP NOW. The screen locks, and an icon representing the newly
added user appears in the top-right corner.
5
Unlock the screen, for example by swiping or entering your PIN.
6
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 downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap
To Allow a Regular User to Make Phone Calls and Use SMS
1
Be sure you are logged in as the owner.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Users.
4
Tap beside the name of the relevant user, then drag the slider beside Turn on
phone calls & SMS to the right.
Add user.
To Delete a Regular User Account from Your Device
1
Be sure you are logged in as the owner.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Users.
4
Tap beside the name of the user 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 that user. In Guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only
the preinstalled apps. Once your guest is finished using your device, you can wipe the
session clean so that the next guest can start fresh. The Guest User account is
preinstalled and cannot be deleted.
To Set Up the Guest User Account
1
Be sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for
the first time.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Users > Guest.
4
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 downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap
To Allow the Guest User to Make Phone Calls
1
Be sure you are logged in as the owner.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Users.
4
Tap beside Guest, then drag the slider beside Turn on phone calls to the right.
Add guest.
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To Clear the Guest Session Data
1
Be sure you are logged in as a guest user.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Users.
4
Find and tap Remove guest.
5
Tap Remove.
You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status
bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap
Remove guest.
Switching between Multiple User Accounts
To Switch between Multiple User Accounts
1
To view the list of users, drag the status bar downward using two fingers, then tap
the user icon at the top right of the screen.
2
Tap the icon representing the user account you want to switch to.
3
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 over if you want to wipe the previous session
or tap
Yes, continue to continue the previous session.
Settings for Multiple User Accounts
There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users:
•
Settings that can be changed by any user but affect all users. Examples include
language, Wi-Fi®, Airplane mode, NFC, and Bluetooth® .
•
Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data
syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper.
•
Settings that are only visible to the owner but affect all users, such as 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 and moveable version of the on- screen
keyboard, you can activate the thumb keyboard or the mini keyboard instead.
You can select up to three languages for text input. The Smart language detection
feature detects the language you are using and predicts the words for that language as
you type.
1 Delete a character before the cursor.
2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
3
Switch betw een lower-case
access extra characters in the language.
4 Shift to the moveable thumb keyboard or the mini keyboard.
5 Enter a space.
6 Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized.
7
Display numbers and symbols. For even more symbols, tap
, upper-case , and caps . For some languages, this key is used to
.
To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text
•
Tap a text entry field.
To enter text character by character
1
To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
2
To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a
list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é," touch
and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on
the keyboard, drag to and select "é."
To enter a period
•
After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar.
To switch between the full keyboard and a smaller keyboard
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap , or .
2
Select a keyboard.
Tap and hold , then drag it to move the small keyboard as desired.
To Change the Gesture Input Settings
1
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3
To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, drag the slider beside
Gesture input to the on or off position.
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To enter text using the Gesture input function
1
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to
trace the word that you want to write.
2
After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears
based on the letters that you have traced.
3
If the word that you want does not appear, tap to see other options and select
accordingly. If the desired option does not appear, delete the entire word and
trace it again, or enter the word by tapping each letter individually.
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
1
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3
Drag the slider beside Google™ voice typing key to the right.
4
Tap to save your settings. A microphone icon now appears on your onscreen keyboard.
To enter text using voice input
1
Open the on-screen keyboard.
2
Tap . When appears, speak to enter text.
3
When you' re done, tap again. The suggested text appears.
4
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
1
Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by
tabs on both sides.
2
Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text.
To edit text
1
Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar
appear.
2
Select the text that you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your
desired changes.
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To use the magnifier
•
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.
Personalizing 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 Personalization 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
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired.
3
To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark the
relevant checkboxes.
4
Tap OK to confirm.
To change the word suggestion settings
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Word suggestions.
3
Select an option.
To Select a Keyboard
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap at the bottom-right of
the screen.
2
Select an option.
To enable more keyboard options, tap More keyboards, then drag the relevant sliders to the
right.
To Change Writing Language Using the On-Screen Keyboard
•
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 Change the Smart Language Detection Settings
Smart language detection may not be available for all writing languages.
1
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3
To activate or deactivate the Smart language detection function, drag the slider
beside Smart language detection to the on or off position.
To use your writing style
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select a source.
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.
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When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3
Tap Writing languages, then tap beside a writing language.
4
Select a keyboard layout variant.
5
Tap OK to confirm.
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Calling
Making calls
You can make a call by manually dialing 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
1 View more options
Instant messaging and video chat
on the 75 page.
2 Delete number
3 Dialpad
4 Call button
To dial a phone number
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
Tap to display the dialpad.
4
Enter the phone number and tap .
To delete a number entered by mistake, tap .
To make a call using smart dial
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
Tap to display the dialpad.
4
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.
5
Tap the contact you want to call.
To make an international call
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
Tap to display the dialpad.
4
Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.
5
Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros), and phone number,
then tap .
To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2
In the customization menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts.
3
Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial.
4
Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number.
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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
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > 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 full-screen 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
minimized 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
•
Drag to the right.
To answer an incoming call when the screen is active
•
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
•
Drag to the left.
To reject an incoming call when the screen is active
•
In the floating notification that appears at the top of the screen, tap Decline.
Instead of rejecting the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the
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
•
When you receive the call, press the volume key.
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings.
3
Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions.
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To Enable Automatic Answering
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine.
3
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 Tme Delay for Automatic Answering
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine.
3
Tap Pick up after.
4
Adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
5
Tap Done.
To Forward an Incoming Call to the Answering Machine
•
When a call comes in, drag Response options upward, then select Reject with
Answering Machine.
When a call comes in, you can also just wait until the preset time delay elapses so the
answering machine picks up the call automatically.
To Listen to Messages on the Answering Machine
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Messages.
3
Select the voice message 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 personalized messages by
editing the predefined ones.
To reject a call with a text message
1
When an incoming call arrives, drag Response options upward, then tap Reject
with message.
2
Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message.
To reject a second call with a text message
1
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message upward.
2
Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message.
To edit the text message used to reject a call
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Reject call with message.
3
Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
4
Tap OK.
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Ongoing calls
1 Enter numb ers during a call
2
Toggle sound to a Bluetooth® headset
3 Mute the microphone during a call
4 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold
5 Make a second call
6 End a call
Your device doesn't have an ear speaker. Use the loudspeaker or connect a headset during a
call.
To change the 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
To view your missed calls
1
When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar
dow nwards.
2
Tap Missed call.
To call a number from your call log
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
To call a number directly from the call log, tap the number. 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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
Touch and hold a number displayed in the call log, then tap Add to Contacts.
4
Select an existing contact which you want to add the number to, or tap Create
new contact.
5
Edit the contact details, then tap Done.
, received calls and dialed calls .
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To view call log options
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
Tap .
You can also access general call settings using the instructions above.
Forwarding Calls
You can direct calls to a different recipient, such as to another phone number, another
device, or an answering service.
To Forward Calls
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Tap Call forwarding and select an option.
4
Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on.
To turn off call forwarding
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Call forwarding.
3
Select an option, then tap Turn off.
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 Dialing
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Tap Call Barring, then select an option.
4
Enter the password and tap
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.
Turn on.
To enable or disable fixed dialing
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers.
3
Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing.
4
Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.
To access the list of accepted call recipients
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers.
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To change the SIM card PIN2
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call.
3
Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2.
4
Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
5
Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
6
Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.
To send incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap .
3
Select the contact for which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to
voicemail.
4
Tap > .
5
Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail.
6
Tap Done.
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.
To activate or deactivate call waiting
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Additional settings.
3
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
1
During an ongoing call, tap . The call log is displayed.
2
Tap to display the dialpad.
3
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
•
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
people.
For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact
your network operator.
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To Make a Conference Call
1
During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears.
2
To display the dialpad, tap .
3
Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on
hold temporarily.
4
To add the second participant to the call and start the conference, tap .
5
To add more participants to the call, repeat the relevant steps as described
above.
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant
1
During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.
2
Tap the telephone number of the participant that you want to have a private
conversation with.
3
To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap .
To release a participant from a conference call
1
During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.
2
Tap next to the participant you want to release.
To end a conference call
•
During the call, tap .
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
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call > Voicemail >Voicemail settings > Voicemail
number.
3
Enter your voicemail number.
4
Tap OK.
To call your voicemail service
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3
Tap to display the dialpad.
4
Touch and hold 1.
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
1
Open the dialpad.
2
Enter the emergency number, then tap .
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
1
From the lock screen, tap Emergency call.
2
Enter the emergency number and tap .
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To make an emergency call while the device is locked
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
Touch and hold the phone icon , then drag it to the right. The call log is
displayed.
3
Tap to display the dialpad.
4
Enter the emergency number and tap .
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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:
•
An Internet-connected computer.
•
Your new Android™ device.
•
A USB cable for your new Android™ device.
•
Your old device.
•
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
1
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.
2
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 synchronize contacts to your new device using a synchronization account
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
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.
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
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.
3
Select where to store your contacts.
4
Select the files that you want to import and tap OK.
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To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology
1
Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set
to visible.
2
When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
dow nward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
3
Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
4
Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification.
5
Tap the received file.
To import contacts from a SIM card
You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM
card.
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap , then tap Import contacts > SIM card.
3
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, Favorites, and Group s tabs
4 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information
5 View contact details
6 Jump to c ontacts starting with the selected letter
7 Add a contact
To search for a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
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
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Filter.
3
In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have
synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears
in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.
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Adding and editing contacts
To Add a Contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap .
3
If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are
adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add
this contact to. Alternately, tap No backup if you only want to use and save this
contact on your device.
4
Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5
When you are done, tap SAVE.
After you select a synchronization 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 them 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
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3
Edit the desired information.
4
When you are done, tap SAVE.
Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details.
To Associate a Picture with a Contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3
Tap , then select a method for adding the contact picture and edit as desired.
4
After you add the picture, tap SAVE.
You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application. If you want to
add a picture that is saved to an online account, you must download the picture first.
To personalize the ringtone for a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3
Tap > Set ringtone.
4
Select an option from the list or tap to select a music file saved to your device,
then tap
5
Tap SAVE.
Done.
To Delete Contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Touch and hold the contact you want to delete.
3
To delete all contacts, tap the downward arrow to open the drop-down menu,
then select Mark all.
4
Tap , then tap Delete.
To Edit Contact Information about Yourself
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap Myself, then tap .
3
Enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4
When you are done, tap SAVE.
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To Create a New Contact from a Text Message
1
From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap .
2
Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save.
3
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4
Edit the contact information and tap SAVE.
Favorites and groups
You can mark contacts as favorites 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 favorite
1
From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites.
3
Tap .
To View Your Favorite Contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap Favorites.
To Assign a Contact to a Group
1
In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.
2
Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to.
4
Tap SAVE.
Sending contact information
To Send Your Business Card
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap Myself.
3
Tap , then tap Share.
4
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To Send a Contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact whose details you want to send.
3
Tap , then tap Share.
4
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To send several contacts at once
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Mark several.
3
Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts.
4
Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
If you synchronize 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.
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To link contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact.
3
Press , then tap Link contact.
4
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
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3
Tap Unlink contact > Unlink.
Backing up Contacts
You can use a memory card, a SIM card, or a USB storage device to back up contacts.
Transferring contacts
See
contacts to your device.
To export all contacts to a memory card
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card.
3
Tap OK.
To export contacts to a SIM card
on page 68 for more information about how to restore
When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to
memory limitations on SIM cards.
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card.
3
Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your
contacts.
4
Tap Export.
5
Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your
SIM card, or select
contacts on your SIM card.
Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing
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, such as 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.
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap , then tap Export contacts > USB storage.
3
Tap OK.
Connecting Your Device to USB Peripherals
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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
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 36 .
Internet and MMS
1 Go back to the list of conversations
2 Call the message send er
3 View more options
4 Sent and received messages
5 Send a completed message
6 Text entry field
7 Add attachments
To Create and Send a Message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap .
3
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.
4
Tap Write message and enter your message text.
5
If you want to add an attachment, tap and select an option.
6
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:.
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To read a received message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the desired conversation.
3
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
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation containing the message.
3
Enter your reply and tap .
To Forward a Message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
4
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.
5
Edit the message, if necessary, then tap .
To save a file contained in a message you receive
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation you want to open.
3
If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap
Download message.
4
Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.
Organizing your messages
To delete a message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >
Delete.
To delete conversations
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap , then tap Delete conversations.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap >
Delete.
To Star a Message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation you want to open.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to star, then tap Add star.
4
To unstar a message, touch and hold the starred message, then tap Delete star.
To view starred messages
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap , then tap Starred messages.
3
All starred messages appear in a list.
To search for messages
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap , then tap Search.
3
Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list.
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Calling from a message
To Call a Message Sender
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap a conversation and tap , then tap .
To save a sender's number as a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap > Save.
3
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4
Edit the contact information and tap Done.
Messaging settings
To change your message notification settings
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap , then tap Settings.
3
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.
4
To confirm, tap Done.
5
For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.
To turn the delivery report function on or off for outgoing messages
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap , then tap Settings.
3
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.
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Hangouts.
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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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information
on detailed settings for the email account.
To add an extra email account
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Tap , then tap Settings > Add account.
4
Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the email
account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.
5
When you are finished, tap Next.
Sending and Receiving Email Messages
1 View a list of all email accounts and recent folders
2 Sort email messages
3 Search for email messages
4 Access settings and options
5 Write an email message
6 List of email messages
To download new email messages
•
When the email inbox is open, swipe downward on the message list.
Before trying to download new email messages, make sure you have a working data
connection. For more information about ensuring successful data connections, see
and MMS settings
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To Read Your Email Messages
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right and select the account 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.
4
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
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2
If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right and select which account you want to send the email from.
3
Tap , then type the recipient' s name or email address and select one or more
recipients from the drop-down list.
4
Enter the email subject and message text, then tap .
To reply to an email message
1
In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to reply to, then tap
Reply or Reply all.
2
Enter your reply, then tap .
To Forward an Email Message
1
In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to forward, then tap
Forward.
2
Enter the recipient' s name or email address, then select one or more recipients
from the drop- down list.
3
Enter your message text, then tap .
To view an email message attachment
1
Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view.
Email messages with attachments are indicated by .
2
After the email message opens, tap Load. The attachment starts to download.
3
After the attachment finishes downloading, tap View.
To save a sender's email address to your contacts
1
Find and tap a message in your email inbox.
2
Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK.
3
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4
Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.
Organizing your email messages
To Sort Your Email
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right and select the account containing the emails 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
Tap , then select a sorting option.
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To Search for Email
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2
If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right and select the account 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.
3
Tap .
4
Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard.
5
The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message you
want to open.
To View All Folders for One Email Account
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2
Drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then select the account you want to
check.
3
Under the account you want to check, select Show all folders.
To delete an email message
•
In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to delete to the right.
To move an email message to another folder
1
In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to move to the left.
2
Tap Move, then select a folder.
Email account settings
To remove an email account from your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Press , then tap Settings.
4
Select the account you want to remove.
5
Tap Delete account > OK.
To change the inbox check frequency
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Tap , then tap Settings.
4
Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.
5
Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an option.
To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2
Press , then tap Settings.
3
Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out
of Office auto-reply.
4
Tap Out of office.
5
Drag the slider beside Out of office to the right to turn on the function.
6
If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto
reply.
7
Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.
8
Tap OK to confirm.
Gmail™
If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and write
email messages.
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1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders
2 Search for email messages
3 Archive an email message
4 Delete an email message
5 Mark an email message as unread
6 Move an email message to a folder
7 Access settings and options
8 List of email messages
9 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,
and then find and tap Help.
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Music
Transferring music to your device
There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device:
•
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
Managing files using a computer
•
If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organize
your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn more and
dow nload the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.
•
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 to
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 favorite music and audio books.
on page 128 .
.
.
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 p lay 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
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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 Return to the music player screen
5 Play all songs in shuffle mode
To Play a Song Using the Music Application
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
3
Select a music category.
4
Tap a song to play it.
You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Verify that you have the necessary
rights for the material you intend to share.
To Find Song-Related Information Online
•
While a song is playing in the Music application, tap the Album art, 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 minimize 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
1
While a song is playing in the background, tap the to open the recently used
applications window.
2
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.
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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 app lication
11 Open the sup port menu for the Music application
To open the Music homescreen menu
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To return to the Music homescreen
•
When the Music homescreen menu is open, tap Home.
•
When the Music homescreen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of the
menu.
To delete a song
1
From the Music homescreen menu, browse to the song that you want to delete.
2
Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete in the list that appears.
3
Tap Delete again to confirm.
Playlists
On the Music homescreen, you can create your own playlists from the music that is
saved on your device.
To Create Your Own Playlists
1
From the Music homescreen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that
you want to add to a playlist.
2
In the menu that opens, tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist.
3
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
1
Open the Music homescreen menu, then tap Playlists.
2
Under Playlists, select the playlist that you w ant to open.
3
If you want to play all songs, tap Shuffle all.
To Add Songs to a Playlist
1
From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to add
to a playlist.
2
Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist.
3
Tap the name of the playlist you want to add the album or song to. The album or
song is now added to the playlist.
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To remove a song from a playlist
1
In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song that you want to delete.
2
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
1
Open the Music homescreen menu, then tap Playlists.
2
Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete.
3
Tap Delete.
4
Tap Delete again to confirm.
You cannot delete smart playlists.
Sharing music
To share a song
1
From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to
share.
2
Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share.
3
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 Equalizer
1
Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Settings > Sound enhancements >
Sound effects.
2
To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. To
adjust the sound automatically, tap and select a style.
To turn on the Surround sound feature
1
Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Settings > Sound enhancements >
Sound effects > Surround sound (VPT).
2
Flick left or right to select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.
Recognizing 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.
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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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device close to the music source.
3
Tap . If the song is recognized 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
1
After a song is recognized by the TrackID™ application, the result is displayed on
the TrackID™ homescreen.
2
Scroll to the result you want to view and then tap to open it.
To Delete a Song from the Track History
1
Open the TrackID™ application, then browse to the song that you want to delete.
2
Touch and hold the screen to make appear.
3
Tap .
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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 favorites. 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 Save or remove a channel as a favorite
2 Tuned frequency
3 Favorites list
4 Launch the TrackID™ music recognition application
5 Radio on/off button
6 View menu options
7 Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels
8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel
9 Tuning dial
10 A saved favorite channel
11 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel
To listen to the FM radio
1
Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
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
1
When the radio is open, press .
2
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
1
When the radio is open, press .
2
Tap Play in speaker.
To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in
headphones.
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To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™
1
While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap .
2
A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If
successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks.
3
Press to return the FM Radio.
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.
Favorite radio channels
To save a channel as a favorite
1
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you w ant to save as a
favorite.
2
Tap .
3
Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press Save.
To listen to a favorite radio channel
1
Tap .
2
Select an option.
To remove a channel as a favorite
1
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you w ant to remove.
2
Tap , then tap Delete.
Sound settings
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode
1
When the radio is open, press .
2
Tap Enable stereo sound.
3
To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press and tap Force mono
sound.
To select the radio region
1
When the radio is open, press .
2
Tap Set radio region.
3
Select an option.
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Camera
Taking photos and recording videos
1 Zoom in or out
2 Switch between the front and main camera
3 Front camera
4 Main camera screen
5 View photos and videos
6 Take photos or record videos
7 Adjust capturing mode settings
8 Go back a step or exit the camera
9 Select capturing mod e
To Take a Photo from the Lockscreen
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
To activate the camera, touch and hold the camera icon , then drag it to the left.
3
After the camera opens, tap .
To Take a Photo by Touching the Screen
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then tap .
3
Drag the slider beside Touch capture to the right.
4
Point the camera toward the subject.
5
To activate auto-focus, touch and hold an area on the screen. When the focus
frame turns blue, lift your finger to take the photo.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button
1
Activate the camera.
2
Point the camera toward the subject.
3
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
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap .
3
To take the photo, tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as
soon as you release your finger.
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.
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To record a video
1
Activate the camera.
2
Point the camera towards the subject.
3
To start recording, tap .
4
To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap .
5
To stop recording, tap .
To take a photo when recording a video
•
To take a photo when recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as
you release your finger.
To view your photos and videos
1
Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.
2
Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
To delete a photo or recorded video
1
Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete.
2
Tap the screen to make appear.
3
Tap .
4
Tap Delete to confirm.
Face detection
You can use face detection to bring an off-center face into focus. The camera
automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A colored 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
1
Swipe the screen to select Manual capturing mode.
2
Tap .
3
Find and tap Focus mode > Face detection.
To take a photo using face detection
1
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.
2
Tap the frame you want to select for focus. Do not tap if you want the camera to
select focus automatically.
3
A colored frame shows which face is in focus. Tap the screen to take the photo.
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™
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap .
3
Find and tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level.
To take a photo using Smile Shutter™
1
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.
2
The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken
automatically.
3
If no smile is detected, tap the screen to take the photo manually.
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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 (mobile or Wi-Fi® 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 appear, geotagging is turned off.
To turn on geotagging
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Location.
3
Tap the on-off switch.
4
Activate the camera.
5
Tap .
6
Find Geotagging. Drag the slider to the right.
General camera settings
Capturing modes
Superior auto
Optimize your settings to suit any scene.
Manual
Adjust camera settings m anually.
Sound Photo
Take photos with background sound.
Multi camera
Record the same scene from multiple angles on a single screen.
Face in picture
Take photos using the front and rear cameras at the same time.
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.
AR mask
Mask your face with features from the face of som eone else to take fun selfies.
To switch between capturing modes
1
Activate the camera.
2
Swipe the screen to the desired capturing mode.
Superior auto
Superior auto mode detects the conditions you are shooting in and automatically adjusts
the settings to ensure you take the best photo possible.
Manual mode
Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for photos
and videos.
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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. 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-sw eep motion.
To take a panoramic photo
1
Activate the camera.
2
Swipe the screen to go to , then select .
3
To select a shooting direction, tap .
4
Tap the screen and move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of
movement indicated on the screen.
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
1
Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect.
2
Activate the camera on your device.
3
Swipe the screen to go to , then select .
4
On the screens of both devices, tap .
5
Touch the NFC detection areas of each device to one other. Both devices should
now connect using Wi-Fi Direct™ technology.
6
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.
7
To edit the images in your viewfinder, tap .
8
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.
9
When you are finished editing and are ready to capture the final combined image,
tap Done > .
AR Mask
Use the AR mask feature to mask a selfie of your face with facial features from another
person or from an animal. For example, you can fuse your face with the face of a friend
to make amusing hybrid selfies.
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To use the AR mask feature
1
Activate the camera.
2
Swipe the screen to go to , then select .
3
Point the camera towards a face, then select the mask that you w ant to apply.
4
To take a photo, first tap to hide all masks, then tap .
5
To display all mask types again, locate a face in the colored frame that appears in
your camera viewfinder, 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
1
Open the camera application.
2
Swipe the screen to go to , then tap .
3
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
After you drag
inward, the main camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch and capture
After you drag
Launch and record video
After you drag
Off
inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.
inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.
Geotagging
Tag photos w ith 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.
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 touchscreen to avoid unintended touches when you are using the
camera.
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Color and brightness
You can adjust color 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 color 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
Auto
Adjusts the color b alance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.
Incandescent
Adjusts the color b alance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light b ulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjusts the color b alance for fluorescent lighting.
Daylight
Adjusts the color b alance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjusts the color b alance for a cloudy sky.
is displayed.
Still camera settings
To adjust the still camera settings
1
Activate the camera.
2
To display all settings, tap .
3
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.
8MP
3264×2448(4:3)
8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
6MP
3264×1836(16:9)
6 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
3MP
2048×1536(4:3)
3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that 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 w ant 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.
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On (10 sec.)
Set a 10- second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (2 sec.)
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 autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the
camera screen until the focus frame changes color, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken w hen
you release your finger.
Multi autofocus
The focus is autom atically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the c amera screen until the
focus frame changes color, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.
Continuous autofoc us 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 colored frame show s 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 c amera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch and
hold the camera screen until the focus frame changes color, 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 c amera 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 backlight 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 capture a bright image even in dark
conditions, you can set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value.
Auto
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
50
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50.
100
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.
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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.
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.
Center
Measures the center of the image, and d etermines 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 stabilizer
When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer 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.
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Scene selection
Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations
using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to
fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.
Off
The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually.
Soft skin
Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect.
Soft snap
Use for shooting photos against a soft background.
Anti motion blur
Use for minimizing camera shake w hen shooting a slightly dark scene.
Landscape
Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Backlight correction HDR
Use to improve details in high contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyzes the image and
automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot.
Night portrait
Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Night scene
Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Hand-held twilight
Use for taking hand-held low-light photos with reduced noise and blur.
High sensitivity
Use for taking photos without a flash under low light cond itions. Reduc es blur.
Gourmet
Use for shooting food arrangements in bright color.
Pet
Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes.
Beach
Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes.
Snow
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos.
Party
Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Due to the long exposure time, the c amera must be held still or placed on a stable
surface.
Sports
Use for taking photos of fast- moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.
Document
Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast.
Fireworks
Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their glory.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Video camera settings
To adjust the video camera settings
1
Activate the camera.
2
Swipe to .
3
To display settings, tap .
4
Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.
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Video camera settings overview
Video resolution
Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
Full HD
1920×1080(16:9)
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels.
HD
1280×720(16:9)
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280× 720 pixels.
VGA
640×480(4:3)
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
MMS
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited
so that video files can fit in a multimedia message.
Self-Timer
With the self-timer, you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record
group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer if you
want to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.
On (10 sec.)
Set a 10- second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
On (2 sec.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
0.5 sec.
Set a half-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video b egins to record.
Off
The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Smile Shutter™(video)
Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to
before recording a video.
Focus mode
The focus setting controls which part of a video-recorded subject should be sharp.
When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area
within the white focus frame stays sharp.
Single autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
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 yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face
detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Object tracking
When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the c amera tracks it for you.
HDR video
Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong
backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video 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.
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Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Center
Measures the center of the image, and d etermines 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.
SteadyShot™
When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps
by compensating for the small movements of your hand.
Intelligent active
Activate to remove the overall and detailed camera shakes.
Standard
Activate to remove the high- frequency camera shakes.
Off
The stabilizer is turned off.
Microphone
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.
Preview
You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them.
On
The preview of the video appears after you shoot it.
Edit
The video opens for editing after you shoot it.
Off
The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.
Scene selection
The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common
situations using preprogrammed video scenes. Each scene setting is designed to
produce the best quality video possible in a specific recording environment.
Off
The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.
Soft snap
Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.
Landscape
Use for videos of landsc apes. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Night scene
When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving
objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting
conditions are good, to improve the video quality.
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Beach
Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes.
Snow
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.
Sports
Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.
Party
Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support.
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Photos and videos in Album
Viewing photos and videos
Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your
camera, or to view similar content that you' ve saved to your device. All photos and
videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1 Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu
2 View menu options
3 A slideshow of all your images, or the ones you added to favorites
4 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home sc reen menu
5 The date of items in the group
6 Tap a photo or video to view it
7 Scroll up or down to view content
To view photos and videos
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album.
3
Tap a photo or video that you want to view. If prompted, tap > Video > JUST
ONCE.
4
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or
video.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
activate the
Auto-rotate screen button under Settings > Display > Screen rotation.
To change the size of the thumbnails
•
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers apart
to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
To zoom a photo
•
When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers
together to zoom out.
To watch a slideshow of your photos
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap >
Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.
2
Tap a photo to end the slideshow.
To play a video
1
In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play.
2
Tap , then tap Video > JUST ONCE.
3
If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide
the controls, tap the screen again.
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To pause a video
1
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Tap .
To fast forward and rewind a video
1
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
To adjust the volume of a video
•
Press the volume key.
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos
You can share photos and videos that you’ ve saved on your device. You can also
manage them in different ways. For example, you can work with photos in batches,
delete photos and link them to contacts. If you have lots of photos saved on your device,
it’s a good idea to routinely transfer them to a computer or to an external storage device
in order to avoid any inadvertent loss of data. Doing so also frees up more space on your
device. See
You might not be able to copy, send, or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some items
may not send if the file size is too large.
To share a photo or video
1
In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share.
2
Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
3
Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps
to send it.
Managing files using a computer
on the 128 page.
To use a photo as a contact picture
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap >
Use as > Contact picture.
2
Select a contact, then edit the photo as desired.
3
Tap Save.
To use a photo as wallpaper
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap >
Use as > Wallpaper.
2
Follow the instructions on the screen.
To rotate a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2
Tap Rotate, then select an option. The photo is saved in the new orientation.
To delete a photo or video
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2
Tap Delete.
To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album
1
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item
until it's highlighted.
2
Tap other desired items to select and work with them. If you want to select all
items, tap , then tap Select all.
3
Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items.
Analyzing photos with faces in Album
You can analyze any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated,
the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analyzed as they are added.
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