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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia XA Ultra ™ F3211/F3213/F3215...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide................ 6 Overview.................... 6 Assembly................... 7 Screen protection................8 Starting your device for the first time..........8 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........9 Device security................11 Making sure your device is protected..........11 Screen lock..................11 Unlocking your device automatically..........
  • Page 3 Internet and MMS settings ............. 44 Wi-Fi....................45 Sharing your mobile data connection..........47 Controlling data usage..............49 Selecting mobile networks...............50 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............50 Synchronising data on your device..........52 Synchronising with online accounts..........52 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®....52 Basic settings................54 Accessing settings................
  • Page 4 Favourites and groups..............76 Sending contact information............77 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....77 Backing up contacts................ 77 Messaging and chat..............79 Reading and sending messages............79 Organising your messages.............. 80 Calling from a message..............80 Messaging settings................81 Instant messaging and video chat........... 81 Email.....................82 Setting up email................
  • Page 5 Album home screen menu............. 108 Viewing your photos on a map............108 Videos..................110 The Video application..............110 Transferring video content to your device........111 Managing video content..............111 Movie Creator................111 Connectivity................113 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable....113 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ XA Ultra User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    1. Charging/Notification light 11. Charger/USB cable port 2. Headset jack 12. Main loudspeaker 3. Proximity/Light sensor 13. Main camera lens 4. Ear speaker 14. Main camera light 5. Front camera lens 15. Second microphone 6. Front camera light 16. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area 7.

  • Page 8: Screen Protection

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

  • Page 9: Why Do I Need A Googleâ„¢ Account

    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™...
  • Page 10 To remove a Google™ account From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Google. Select the Google™ account that you want to remove. Tap > Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. If you remove your Google™ account, any security features that are linked to your Google™ account will no longer be available.

  • Page 11: Device Security

    Device security Making sure your device is protected Your device includes several security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. These options are as follows: • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.
  • Page 12 accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices. Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market. To change screen lock type From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 13: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    To reset the screen lock using Protection by my Xperia Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. Go to myxperia.sonymobile.com using any Internet-connected device. Sign in using the same Google™...
  • Page 14 devices that you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices.
  • Page 15 To add your home location Make sure location is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places >...

  • Page 16: Sim Card Protection

    To remove a custom place Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place that you want to remove.

  • Page 17: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    To set up a SIM card lock From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the right. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter the PIN every time you restart the device.

  • Page 18: Finding A Lost Device

    To view your IMEI number via the device settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information. 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.
  • Page 19 For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com . Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the Internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all countries or regions.

  • Page 20: Learning The Basics

    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. •...

  • Page 21: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen 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.

  • Page 22: Home Screen

    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 seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width.

  • Page 23: Application Screen

    To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap in the top-left corner.

  • Page 24: Navigating Applications

    To arrange applications on the Application screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Tap Sort apps, then select an option. To add an application shortcut to the Home screen On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen.

  • Page 25: Widgets

    To close all the recently used applications • and then tap To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts.

  • Page 26: Background And Themes

    Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.

  • Page 27: Taking A Screenshot

    To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes.
  • Page 28 To open or close the Notification panel To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards. To take action on a notification in the Notification panel • Tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel •...

  • Page 29: Icons In The Status Bar

    visible on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive content in the App notifications settings menu. Hide sensitive You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for notification content this setting to be available.

  • Page 30: Notification Icons

    Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no Internet connection. This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 31: Applications Overview

    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 Noise cancelling is on Screenshot captured New Hangouts™...
  • Page 32 Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts. Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends, family members and colleagues around the world. Browse and listen to FM radio stations. Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.

  • Page 33: Battery And Maintenance

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

  • Page 34: Battery And Power Management

    Application screen on Uninstall applications that you are not using, see page 23. • Use a Sony™ original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers. • Restart your device every now and then.
  • Page 35 Battery optimisation Battery optimisation is a powerful and convenient built-in mode which improves your battery life significantly by reducing battery consumption when you are not using the device or certain apps. This is achieved by suspending battery draining network activities, such as location services, syncing and Wi-Fi scanning in the background when you have not been using your device for a long time.

  • Page 36: Updating Your Device

    Your Home screen is replaced by Ultra STAMINA mode Home and appears in the status bar when Ultra STAMINA mode is active. You cannot exempt applications from being optimised by Ultra STAMINA mode. To deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode Drag down the status bar to access the Notification panel. Tap Deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode.

  • Page 37: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To schedule a software update From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. Tap , then tap Settings > Automatic installation > Set time. Set the desired time for the software update, then tap OK. To update your device using a computer Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.

  • Page 38: Storage And Memory

    USB connection mode You can use the Transfer files (MTP) connection mode for managing files and ® ® updating device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft Windows computers. Charging is enabled by default. Using the MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument apps.

  • Page 39: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    To clear the cache memory for all applications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , then tap Advanced > Storage > Internal storage, then find and tap Cached data > OK. When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings. To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted into your device.
  • Page 40 • Calendar • Settings and bookmarks • Media files such as music and videos • Photos and images To back up your data using a computer Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB cable.
  • Page 41 To set up the automatic backup function If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB Host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device.
  • Page 42 • Applications • Bookmarks • Wi-Fi networks • Other settings To back up data to an online account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™ Backup & Restore, tap Back up my data and drag the slider to the right.

  • Page 43: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges.

  • Page 44: Internet And Networks

    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™...

  • Page 45: Wi-Fi

    To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required.
  • Page 46 To add a Wi-Fi network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced options and then edit the options as desired.

  • Page 47: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a wireless networking 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.
  • Page 48 To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 49: Controlling Data Usage

    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.

  • Page 50: Selecting Mobile Networks

    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 Status icon on page 29 to see what of network that you are connected to.
  • Page 51 To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 52: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function.
  • Page 53 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Home screen, tap Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Home screen, tap Tap Email, then tap .

  • Page 54: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings.

  • Page 55: Do Not Disturb Mode Settings

    To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done. To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 56: Screen Settings

    To allow exceptions in Do not disturb mode From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. Drag the slider beside the desired option. To associate exceptions with specific contact types From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 57: Application Settings

    To activate screen pinning From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning. Drag the slider to the right. If you have not set up a pattern, PIN or password screen lock on your device, drag the slider beside Lock device when unpinning to the right and then select an option.

  • Page 58: Resetting Your Applications

    To allow critical permissions To allow a permission, tap Continue > APP INFO > Permission. Find the critical permission you need. Drag the slider to the right. 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.

  • Page 59: Daydream

    Daydream Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle. On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual Daydream settings. To activate the Daydream screen saver From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 60: Mobile Bravia® Engine

    Tap Select time zone. Select an option. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. To reduce battery consumption, Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned off by default.

  • Page 61: Multiple User Accounts

    To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings. Drag the slider beside Dynamic normaliser to the right. Multiple user accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to the device and use it.
  • Page 62 About the Guest User account If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest account for this user. In guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the pre-installed apps. Once your guest is finished using your device, you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh.

  • Page 63: Typing Text

    Typing text On-screen keyboard ® SwiftKey is the default text entry provider. You can enter text using the on-screen ® keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwitfKey flow feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. ®...

  • Page 64: Editing Text

    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: •...

  • Page 65: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that appear.

  • Page 66: Receiving Calls

    Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them. To show or hide your phone number From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Additional settings > Caller ID. Receiving calls If you receive an incoming call when the device is in sleep mode or the screen is locked, the phone application opens in fullscreen format.

  • Page 67: Ongoing Calls

    To set a time delay for automatic answering From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine. Tap Pick up after. Adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Done. To listen to messages on the answering machine From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 68: Using The Call Log

    Mute the microphone during a call Turn on the loudspeaker during a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. To activate the screen during a call • Briefly press Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls...

  • Page 69: Multiple Calls

    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.

  • Page 70: Conference Calls

    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 persons.

  • Page 71: Emergency Calls

    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 Open the dialpad.

  • Page 72: Contacts

    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 ®...

  • Page 73: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    ® To import contacts using Bluetooth technology ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.

  • Page 74: Adding And Editing Contacts

    Adding and editing contacts To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact.

  • Page 75: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap SAVE. Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts application.

  • Page 76: Favourites And Groups

    To add a new ICE contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact.

  • Page 77: Sending Contact Information

    To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. Tap SAVE.
  • Page 78 To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card. Tap OK. To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards.

  • Page 79: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS settings on page 44.

  • Page 80: Organising Your Messages

    To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward.

  • Page 81: Messaging Settings

    To save a sender's number as a contact From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. Messaging settings To change your message notification settings From your Home screen, tap...

  • Page 82: Email

    Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 83: Organising Your Email Messages

    To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap then tap Combined inbox.

  • Page 84: Email Account Settings

    To search for emails , then find and tap Email. From your Home screen, tap If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap then tap Combined inbox.
  • Page 85 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages List of email messages Write an email message To learn more about Gmail™ • , then find and tap Help. When the Gmail application is open, tap This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 86: Music

    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 Managing files using a computer on page 37.

  • Page 87: Music Menu

    Music home screen in the top left corner to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Music application Play all songs in shuffle mode Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Select a music category.

  • Page 88: Playlists

    Return to the Music home screen View the current play queue Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse all folders Browse all playlists Play a shared music file on another device Open the settings menu for the Music application 10 Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music menu From your Home screen, tap...

  • Page 89: Sharing Music

    To add songs to a playlist From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist. Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist. Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song. The album or song is now added to the playlist.
  • Page 90 Create an online TrackID™ profile View current music charts View TrackID™ options View the history of your previous searches Check out what others are tracking 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.

  • Page 91: Fm Radio

    FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna.

  • Page 92: Favourite Radio Channels

    To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™.

  • Page 93: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Front camera lens Select capturing mode Switch between the front and main camera Zoom in or out Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Save location Take photos or record videos Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings...

  • Page 94: Face Detection

    To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video Activate the camera. If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select Point the camera towards the subject.

  • Page 95: General Camera Settings

    When appears on the camera screen, Saving location is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, Saving location is turned on and the geographical location is available, so the geographical location can be added to your photo. When neither of these two symbols appears, Saving location is disabled.
  • Page 96 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.

  • Page 97: Save Location

    To use Multi camera mode Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect. Activate the camera on your device. Swipe the screen to go to , then select On the screens of both devices, tap Touch the NFC detection areas of each device to one other.

  • Page 98: Data Storage

    Use the volume key to take photos. 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.

  • Page 99: Still Camera Settings

    Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired. Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.
  • Page 100 Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
  • Page 101 The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self-timer to avoid blurred photos. Torch The flash light is turned on when you take photos.

  • Page 102: Video Camera Settings

    Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Swipe to To display settings, tap Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed video scenes.
  • Page 103 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. Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.

  • Page 104: Photos And Videos In Album

    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. Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favourites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu...

  • Page 105: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.

  • Page 106: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it is highlighted. Tap other items that you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all.

  • Page 107: Editing Videos With The Video Editor Application

    To set the saturation level of colours in a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. Editing videos with the Video editor application You can edit videos that you’ve taken with your camera.

  • Page 108: Album Home Screen Menu

    Album home screen menu From the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your photo albums, including photos and videos taken with your device's camera using special effects, as well as content that you have shared online via services such as PlayMemories Online, Picasa™...
  • Page 109 View geotagged photos in Globe view Search a location on the map View menu options Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos.

  • Page 110: Videos

    Videos The Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The application also serves as a TV programme guide with the option to show detailed programme information and related content, including social media posts about the programme you are interested in.

  • Page 111: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    To change settings , then find and tap Video. From your Home screen, tap to open the home screen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To play a video , then find and tap Video. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap the video that you want to play.
  • Page 112 outing or from a weekly, monthly, even a yearly period and create a movie for you. When this highlight-style movie is ready, you get notified. You can then edit it as desired. For example, you can edit the title, delete scenes, change the music or add more photos and videos.

  • Page 113: Connectivity

    TV screen. MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all types of MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are supported by your device. To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.

  • Page 114: Sharing Content With Home Network Devices

    You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as a TV or a computer. These devices must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers. You can also view or play content from other home network devices on your device.
  • Page 115 Playing files from your device on home network devices Before you can view or play media files from your device on other home network devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client devices.

  • Page 116: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure the USB port is completely dry before inserting a USB cable. USB Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
  • Page 117 To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other.

  • Page 118: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 119 device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you ® connect to a previously paired Bluetooth device. ® ® Some Bluetooth devices, for example, most Bluetooth headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device. ®...
  • Page 120 ® To receive items using Bluetooth ® ® Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 121: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Using your device as a wallet You can use your device to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet and manage all payment services in one place. When making a payment, remember to turn on the NFC function before you touch your device to a card reader.

  • Page 122: Travel And Maps

    Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 123: Using Data Traffic When Travelling

    Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you may need to access the Internet using mobile data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your device. You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance.
  • Page 124 memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the On position. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 125: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 126 Access the alarm home screen View a world clock and adjust settings Access the stopwatch function Access the timer function View options Open date and time settings for the clock Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 127 To set a recurring alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Repeat. Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap OK. Tap SAVE. To activate the vibrate function for an alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.

  • Page 128: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification gestures From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch.
  • Page 129 To disable TalkBack From your Home screen, double-tap Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 130: Support And Legal

    • Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device. The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings > About phone or from the TOOLS menu in the Support application, you can download a light version using the Play Store™...

  • Page 131: Restarting, Resetting And Repairing

    To view details about your device From your Home screen , tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Diagnostics > Facts. Restarting, resetting and repairing You can force your device to restart or shut down if it stops responding or won't restart normally.

  • Page 132: Help Us Improve Our Software

    Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.
  • Page 133 MUSIC TRACKS AND PICTURES) ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE’S OR ITS SUPPLIERS’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE.

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