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Sony XZ1 G8342 User Manual

User guide
Xperia™ XZ1
G8342

Contents

Getting started..............................................................................6
About this User guide.......................................................................6
Overview........................................................................................... 7
Assembly...........................................................................................8
Screen Protection..............................................................................9
Starting Your Device for the First Time.............................................9
Why do I need a Google account?................................................... 9
Device security............................................................................. 11
Ensuring your device is protected................................................... 11
Learning the basics......................................................................17
Battery and Maintenance........................................................... 34
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Downloading applications..........................................................44
Downloading Applications from Other Sources............................ 44
Internet and networks.................................................................45
Browsing the web...........................................................................45
Internet and MMS settings ............................................................ 45
Wi-Fi................................................................................................ 46
Sharing your cellular data connection........................................... 48
Controlling Data Usage...................................................................50
Selecting a SIM card for data trac............................................... 50
Selecting cellular networks............................................................. 51
Synchronizing data on your device............................................ 52
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..............................................52
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®..................52
Basic settings.............................................................................. 54
Accessing settings.......................................................................... 54
Volume settings..............................................................................54
Do Not Disturb Mode......................................................................55
Screen settings................................................................................56
Application settings........................................................................ 57
Resetting Your Applications........................................................... 58
Screen Saver....................................................................................59
Language Settings..........................................................................59
Date and time................................................................................. 60
X-Reality™ for mobile.....................................................................60
Color gamut and contrast...............................................................60
Enhancing the Sound Output.........................................................60
Noise cancellation........................................................................... 61
Multiple User Accounts...................................................................62
Typing text...................................................................................64
On-Screen Keyboards.....................................................................64
Editing text......................................................................................65
Auto-fill........................................................................................... 65
Calling..........................................................................................66
Making calls.................................................................................... 66
Receiving Calls.................................................................................67
Smart call handling.........................................................................68
Forwarding Calls............................................................................. 68
Blocking calls and messages..........................................................69
Contacts.......................................................................................70
Adding and editing contacts.......................................................... 70
Grouping contacts...........................................................................71
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Transferring contacts.......................................................................71
Backing up Contacts....................................................................... 72
Messaging and chat.................................................................... 73
Reading and sending messages.................................................... 73
Messaging settings......................................................................... 74
Video Chat....................................................................................... 74
Setting Up Email..............................................................................75
Music............................................................................................76
Transferring music to your device.................................................. 76
Listening to music...........................................................................76
Camera.........................................................................................79
Getting to know your camera.........................................................79
Exposure, color, and light conditions............................................. 82
Setting the right focus.................................................................... 85
People, selfies, and smiling faces.................................................. 85
Moving objects............................................................................... 86
Using camera apps......................................................................... 88
Resolution and memory.................................................................89
Diagnosing your camera.................................................................91
Additional camera settings.............................................................91
Photos and videos in Album.......................................................94
Viewing photos and videos............................................................94
Album home screen menu.............................................................95
Sharing and managing photos and videos....................................96
Hiding photos and videos...............................................................97
Connectivity.................................................................................98
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV................98
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories................................. 98
Near Field Communication (NFC)................................................... 98
Bluetooth® wireless technology................................................... 100
Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time.........................103
Google Feed.................................................................................. 103
Using your Device as a Wallet.......................................................103
Xperia™ Actions............................................................................ 103
Clock and Calendar....................................................................105
Calendar........................................................................................ 105
Clock.............................................................................................. 105
Accessibility............................................................................... 108
Magnification................................................................................ 108
Font size........................................................................................ 108
Color Correction.............................................................................108
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TalkBack......................................................................................... 108
Mono Audio...................................................................................109
Switch Access................................................................................ 109
Support and Legal......................................................................110
Support application....................................................................... 110
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................ 110
Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines............................................ 111
Legal information........................................................................... 111
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Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia™ XZ1 User guide for the Android™ 8.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu.
System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide. The Android version might not be aected in an update. For more information about software updates, see
To check the current software version of your device
• Find and tap Settings > System > About phone.
The current software version is displayed under Build number.
To find the model number of your device
• Find and tap Settings > System > About phone.
The device model number is displayed under Model.
Limitations to Services and Features
Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks or service providers. The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in all countries, regions, networks and by all service providers, provided that the device is connected to the cellphone network. Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine the availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.
The use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet with your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information.
Updating your device
on page 37.
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Overview

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1. Charging/Notification light
2. Headset jack
3. Front camera lens
4. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker
5. Second microphone
6. Proximity/Light sensor
7. Volume/Zoom key
8. Power key/Fingerprint sensor
9. Camera key
10. Main loudspeaker
11. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port
12. Main microphone
13. Camera lens
14. Laser AF sensor
15. RGBC-IR sensor
16. Flash LED
17. NFC detection area
18. GPS antenna
19. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® antenna area
20. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover
21. Main cellular antenna area
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.

Assembly

Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The memory card tray allows you to use either a second SIM card or a memory card. Make sure you don't confuse the two.
To prevent data loss, be sure to turn o your device or unmount the memory card before you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card (or cards) or memory card from the device.
To insert two nano SIM cards or a nano SIM card, and a memory card
Do not cut your SIM cards, as this may damage your device.
1
Drag out the SIM and memory card trays.
2 Place the main SIM card (SIM1) securely in its tray, as shown in the
illustration.
3 Place either the second SIM card (SIM2) or the memory card in the second
tray, in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.
4 Gently push first the main SIM card tray then the second tray back into the
slot until it fits into place.
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Screen Protection

Before using your device, remove the protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab.
Screen covers and protectors may help you to protect your device against damage. We recommend that you use only those screen covers intended for your Xperia™ device. The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones, and can invalidate the warranty.

Starting Your Device for the First Time

It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is charging. For more information on charging, see
Charging your device
page 34.
The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings, personalize your device, and sign in to your accounts, for example a Google™ account.
To turn on your device
It is important to use the USB Type-C cable provided when charging your device, since other types of USB cables can damage your device. It is recommended to charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before you turn on your device for the first time.
1 Press and hold down the power key until your device vibrates. 2 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap . 3 Wait a moment for your device to start.
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Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your service provider, but you can change it later from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap
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To Turn o the Device
1 Press and hold down the power key
until the options menu opens.
2 In the options menu, tap Power o.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.

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 are available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and the Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading Android applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google account. For example, a Google account enables you to do the following:
• Download and install applications from Google Play.
• Synchronize your email, contacts and calendar using Gmail.
• Chat with friends using the Duo™ application.
• Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™
web browser.
• Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™
Companion.
• Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the Find my device
services.
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For more information about Android and Google, go to
http://support.google.com
It is crucial that you remember your Google account username and password. In some situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google account. If you fail to give your Google username and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google account, be sure to enter the details for the relevant account.
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To set up a Google account on your device
1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account > Google. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google account, or sign in if
you already have an account.
You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your device, or go online later and create an account at
http://www.google.com/accounts
To remove a Google account
1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. 2 Select the Google account that you want to remove. 3 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT. 4 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm.
If you remove your Google account, any security features that are linked to your Google account will no longer be available.
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Device security

Ensuring your device is protected

Your device includes security options—strongly recommended in case of loss or theft:
• Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, or pattern to
prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.
• Add a Google account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or
wiped.
• Activate the Find my device web service. Using this service, you can remotely
locate, lock, or clear a lost device.
Verifying the ownership of your device
Certain protection features require you to either unlock your screen with your PIN, password, or pattern, or enter your Google™ account information. Below are examples of protection features and their required credentials:
Factory data reset protection
Find my device
You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset.
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for a Google account. The device must be connected to the internet before the setup process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.
Xperia™ Companion software repair
For Find my device, it is necessary to enter information from a Google account. This can be any Google account that you have set up on the device as an owner. If you cannot provide the relevant account information during a setup process, you won't be able to use the device at all.
You must enter your Google account username and password when you start the device after the repair is complete.

Screen lock

Fingerprint functionality is not available in the U.S. market.
There are several screen lock options available. The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest:
• Swipe – no protection, but you have quick access to the Homescreen.
• Pattern – draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device.
• PIN – enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device.
• Password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device.
• Fingerprint – place your registered finger on the power key to unlock your device.
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data, such as contacts and messages. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your network administrator specifies a lockscreen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organization to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices.
When you have a screen lock selected, tap
beside Screen lock for additional settings.
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To change your screen lock type
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. 2 Confirm your current screen lock, choose an option, and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
To create a screen lock pattern
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern. 2 Draw your pattern, then tap CONTINUE. 3 Re-draw your pattern, then tap CONFIRM.
If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before trying again.
To change the screen lock pattern
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. 2 Draw your screen unlock pattern. 3 Tap Pattern, and follow the on-screen instructions to create your pattern.
To create a screen lock PIN
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. If prompted,
confirm your current screen lock.
2 Select PIN. 3 Enter a numeric PIN, then tap CONTINUE. 4 Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
To create a screen lock password
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. If prompted,
confirm your current screen lock.
2 Select Password. 3 Enter a password and tap CONTINUE > OK. Choose an option and follow the
instructions on your device.
To activate the Swipe unlock function
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. If prompted,
confirm your current screen lock and tap CONTINUE.
2 Select Swipe, then tap YES, REMOVE.
Fingerprint unlock
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the U.S. market.
You can use your fingerprint to quickly unlock your device. To use this feature, you need to register a fingerprint and enable this feature in the Fingerprint Manager
first.
The pattern, PIN, or password screen lock you set up serves as a backup unlock method if you enable the Fingerprint unlock option. Selecting other screen lock types will clear all fingerprint settings.
To Unlock the Device Using Your Fingerprint
• With the lockscreen active, place your finger on the power key so that the
device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Be sure to use a finger that you have registered in Fingerprint Manager.
If you fail to unlock the screen using your backup pattern, PIN, or password instead.
fingerprint after five attempts, you can use your

Fingerprint Manager

Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
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Fingerprint Manager registers fingerprint information that can be used as an additional security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases. You are allowed to register a maximum of 5 fingerprints on your device.
Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture.
To register a fingerprint for the first time
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. 2 Tap NEXT, then confirm your pattern, PIN, or password. 3 Tap NEXT and follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint
registration.
When registering a fingerprint for the first time, you are also prompted to set up a pattern, PIN, or password as a security backup if you have not already done so.
The fingerprint sensor is on the power key and not on the screen of your device. Before using the fingerprint sensor, be sure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture.
To register additional fingerprints
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. 2 Confirm your pattern, PIN, or password. 3 Tap Add fingerprint, then follow the on-screen instructions.
To delete a registered fingerprint
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. 2 Confirm your pattern, PIN, or password. 3 Tap the registered fingerprint, then tap DELETE > DELETE.
To rename a registered fingerprint
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. 2 Select a registered fingerprint in the list and then enter a name. 3 Tap OK.

Unlocking your device automatically

The Smart Lock feature lets you set your device to unlock automatically in certain situations, for example, when connected to a Bluetooth® device or carrying it with you.
The Smart Lock feature is available in most markets, countries, or regions.
http://www.support.google.com/
Go to information about the Smart Lock feature.
To Enable Smart Lock
1 Set a pattern, PIN, or password as a screen lock if you have not already done
so.
2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents. 3 Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function. 4 Tap
.
5 Find and tap Smart Lock. 6 Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. You need to enter these credentials to
change your Smart Lock settings.
7 Select a Smart Lock type.
and search “smart lock” for more

SIM Card Protection

You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device.
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If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your service provider.
To set up a SIM card lock
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > SIM card lock. 2 Select a SIM card. 3 Tap the slider beside Lock SIM card to enable. 4 Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you
will be prompted to enter your PIN every time you restart your device.
To change the SIM card PIN
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > SIM card lock. 2 Select a SIM card. 3 Tap Change SIM PIN. 4 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. 5 Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. 6 Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To Unlock a Blocked SIM Card Using the PUK Code
1 Enter the PUK code and tap 2 Enter a new PIN code and tap . 3 Re-enter the new PIN code and tap
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card.
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Using Multiple SIM Cards

Your device works with either one or two SIM cards inserted. You get incoming communication to both SIM cards and you can select which number you want to place outgoing communication from. Before you can use both SIM cards, you need to enable them and select which SIM card will handle data trac.
You can forward calls that come in on SIM card 1 to SIM card 2 when SIM card 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. See
To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM. 2 Tap the SIM1 and SIM2 sliders to enable or disable the SIM cards.
To rename a SIM card
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM. 2 Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it. 3 Tap OK.
To select which SIM card handles data trac
1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Mobile data. 2 Select the SIM card you want to use for data trac.
For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest cellular network, for example, 4G.
Forwarding Calls
on the 68 page.

Finding the IMEI numbers of your device

Your device has two unique identification numbers that are referred to as the IMEI or Product ID. You should keep a copy of these numbers. You may require them if your device is stolen, or when contacting support.
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To view your IMEI numbers using the dialpad
1 Find and tap . 2 Tap . 3 Enter *#06# into the dialpad. The IMEI numbers pop up automatically.
To view your IMEI numbers on the label strip
1 Drag out the memory card tray and the SIM card tray. 2 Drag the strip outward using your fingernail. The strip displays the IMEI
numbers.

Finding a lost device using Find my device

Google oers a location and security web service called Find my device. If you lose your device, you can use Find my device to:
• Find and show where your device is located.
• Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lock
screen.
For additional information about Find my device, go to
https://www.support.google.com/
Find my device does not work if your device is turned o or does not have an internet connection. The Find my device service may not be available in all countries or regions.
To activate Find my device
1 If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure that you are
logged in as the owner.
2 Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services
are enabled.
3 Find and tap Settings > Google > Security > Find my device. 4 Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock
and erase to enable both functions.
5 If prompted, agree to the Terms and Conditions by tapping Activate this
device admin app.
6 To verify that Find my device can locate your device after you activate the
service, go to
http://www.google.com/android/find
Google account.
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and sign in using your
You can also activate Find my device from Lock screen & security under Device admin apps.
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Using Location Services

Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your cellphone or Wi-Fi network as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function. And if you're not within range of a network, your device can determine your location using your cellphone network.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location services.
You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your device.
To enable or disable location services
• Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Location. Tap the slider to
enable or disable location services.
You can also enable location services from Settings > Google > Location.
To enable or disable Google Location Sharing
1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Location. Tap Google
Location Sharing.
2 Tap
, select the time span you want to have the function turned on, and choose an option to select the contact you want to share your location with. You can also choose the way to share your location by tapping More.
You can also keep track of your location history under Location services.
Improving GPS accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take a few minutes for your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to another location.
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Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Tapping
• Open or select an item.
• Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
• Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
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Touching and holding
• Move an item.
• Activate an item-specific menu.
• Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
Pinching in and out
• 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 Homescreen panes.
• Swipe left or right to reveal more options.
Flicking
• Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
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Locking and unlocking the screen

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

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to twenty panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots on the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that is currently displayed.
Welcome to Xperia™ widget – Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying content
1
from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services
2 Dots – Represents the number of Home screen panes
To go to the Home screen
• Press
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To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.
To set a pane as the main Homescreen pane
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main
Homescreen pane, then tap
.
When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Homescreen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see
Google Feed
on page 103.
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To add a pane to your Homescreen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2 To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and additional panes cannot be added to the left. For more information, see
Google Feed
on page 103.
To delete a pane from your Homescreen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap
in the upper right corner of the pane.
Homescreen Settings
To adjust the grid size of the screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Grid, then select size. 3 Tap APPLY.
To adjust the size of icons on your Homescreen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates,
then tap
2 Tap Icon size, then select an option.
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Application screen

The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1 Tap . 2 Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To enable or disable the recommended apps listings
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, then tap 2 Tap the App recommendations slider.
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To Open an Application from the Application Screen
• When the Application screen is open, flick left or right to find the application,
and then tap the application.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1 When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications. 2 Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
You can also search for applications by swiping down or right from the Application screen.
To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen
1 When the Application screen is open, tap . 2 Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the
device vibrates, and then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release it.
To Move an Application on the Application Screen
1 When the Application screen is open, tap
.
2 Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps. 3 Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, and then drag it to
the new location.

Shortcuts for easy actions

You can access shortcuts directly from your app icons to uninstall downloaded apps or reveal more quick options. For example, long-press the Calendar icon to create a new event or set a reminder. All apps have a shortcut to App info, where you can adjust notification settings and permissions. You can go to App info by tapping
To use shortcuts for easy actions
1 Long-press the desired app icon on your Home or Application screen. 2 Select from the options that appear. For example, tap
tap to disable the application.
If an
To disable or uninstall an application from the Application screen
Whether an app can be uninstalled or disabled depends on the app, and if it was pre­installed on your device or downloaded. Downloaded apps can be uninstalled. Pre-installed apps cannot be uninstalled, only disabled if the app supports this. If you disable a pre­installed app, you can enable it again under Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.
1 Touch and hold the application you want to uninstall or disable. 2 Tap
If an
.
to go to App info, or
icon is not shown, tap for more options.
> OK to delete an app, or DISABLE to disable an app.
icon is not shown, tap for more options.

Navigating Applications

You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key
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to exit while others are
paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or running in the background, you can continue where you left o the next time you open the application.
Navigating applications overview
1 Clear all – Close all the recently used applications
2 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
• Press .
To quickly switch between recently used applications
• Quickly press
twice.
To close all the recently used applications
• Tap and then tap CLEAR ALL.
To open a menu in an application
• While using an application, tap
Menus are not available in all applications.
or .
Split Screen Mode
Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time.
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1 Application 1
2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows
3 Application 2
4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application
5 Home key – Go back to the Homescreen
6 Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
Not all applications support Split Screen mode.
To use split-screen mode
1 Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split screen
mode are open and running in the background.
2 Open the application that you would like to use in split screen mode, then
tap and hold
. The application will be assigned to the first part of the split
screen.
3 Select the second desired application from the thumbnail list. 4 If you want to resize the split screen windows, drag the split screen border in
the center.
5 To exit Split Screen mode, tap and hold
while the split screen windows are
displayed.

Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Homescreen. When you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
To Add a Widget to the Homescreen
1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device
vibrates, then tap Widgets.
2 Find and tap the widget you want to add.
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To Resize a Widget
1 Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, and then release it. If the
widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. 3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To Move a Widget
• Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, and then drag it to the
new location.
To Remove a Widget
• Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, and then drag it to
Remove from home screen.

Shortcuts and folders

Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
Shortcuts and folders overview
1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device
vibrates.
2 In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. 3 Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application
gets added to the Home screen.
To Move an Item on the Homescreen
• Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to
the new location.
To Remove an Item from the Homescreen
• Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to
Remove from home screen at the top of the screen.
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To Create a Folder on the Homescreen
• Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until the device vibrates,
and then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen
• Touch and hold an item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to
the folder.
To rename a folder on the 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

Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Home screen and Lock screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring dierent colors and patterns.
A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Homescreen and Lockscreen. Live wallpapers add visual eects to your interactions with the touch screen, letting the display change dynamically.
Themes can include a wallpaper, a screensaver, title bars, and a sound scheme that all fit together to create a unique look and feel for your device.
To change your wallpaper
1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device
vibrates.
2 Tap Wallpapers. 3 To set the same wallpaper for the Lock and Home screens, select the
wallpaper and tap APPLY. To set dierent wallpapers, first tap the Lock or Home screen preview. Choose a wallpaper for that screen and tap SELECT > APPLY.
You can also use a photo as your wallpaper. Instead of selecting a wallpaper from the options shown, tap Photos. Choose a photo and tap SELECT.
To set a theme
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device
vibrates.
2 Tap Themes. 3 Choose an option:
• To use an existing theme, select the theme, then tap APPLY THEME.
• To download a new theme, tap GET MORE THEMES.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

Taking a screenshot

You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in the Album application.
To take a screenshot
1 Long-press the power key until a prompt window appears. 2 Tap
.
You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time.
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To view your screenshot
1 Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. 2 Tap the screenshot.
Notifications
Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications, as well as activities in progress like file downloads. Notifications
appear in the following places:
• The status bar
• The notification panel
• The lock screen
• The app icon
To open or close the Notification panel
1 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply
double-tap it.
2 To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upward.
After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging the status bar down again.
To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel
• Tap the notification.
You can directly reply to chat or email messages in the
Notification panel.
To dismiss a notification from the notification panel
• Swipe the notification left or right.
Not all
notifications can be dismissed.
To snooze a notification, drag the notification slowly to the side and tap . Notifications can be snoozed for 15, 30, or 60 minutes, or 2 hours.
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To expand a notification on the Notification panel
• Tap to expand and view more information about the notification without
opening the app.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
• Tap CLEAR ALL.
If there is a long list of notifications, scroll down to find the CLEAR ALL button.
To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen
• Double-tap the notification.
To Dismiss a Notification from the Lockscreen
• Swipe the notification left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen
• Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
Notification display options on the lockscreen
Don’t show notifications at all
Show all notification content
Hide sensitive notification content
You won't get any notifications on the lockscreen.
Get all notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in mind that all content (including the content of incoming email and chat messages) will be visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive content in the Notifications settings menu.
You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an incoming email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lockscreen.
To select the notifications to display on the lock screen
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications. 2 Tap On the lock screen. 3 Select an option.
You can keep notifications on the lock screen until you swipe to dismiss them. To enable this feature, tap the Keep notifications on lock screen slider under Configure notifications.
Setting the notification level for an app
notification dot Show notification dots.
Allow
Allow sound Allow all notifications from the selected app.
On the lock screen Show or hide all notification content on the lock screen.
Interrupts Priority only Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to
You can set notification channels to categorize notification levels. Long-press a notification to change the notification categories.
Priority only.
To set the notification level for an app
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. 2 Select the desired app, then tap Notifications. 3 Tap the sliders to adjust notification settings as desired.
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Notification Light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.
To enable or disable the notification light
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications. 2 Tap the slider beside Notification light to enable or disable the function.

Icons in the status bar

Status icons
No SIM card
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
Sending and downloading LTE data
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading HSPA+ data
Cellular data is disabled
A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection.
This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network. After successful login, the exclamation point disappears.
If Google™ is blocked in your area, the exclamation mark may appear even when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and there is a working internet connection.
Battery status
The battery is charging
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Do Not Disturb mode is activated
Vibrate mode
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