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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia L2 H3311/H3321/H4311/H4331...
  • Page 2 Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide...............6 Overview................... 7 Assembly – Single SIM..............8 Assembly – Dual SIM.................9 Screen protection................9 Starting your device for the first time..........9 Why do I need a Google account?..........10 Device security................12 Making sure your device is protected..........12 Screen lock..................12 Unlocking your device automatically..........13 Fingerprint Manager................13...
  • Page 3 Downloading applications............45 Downloading applications from Google Play........ 45 Downloading applications from other sources......45 Internet and networks..............46 Browsing the web................46 Internet and MMS settings ............46 Wi-Fi....................47 Sharing your mobile data connection..........49 Controlling data usage..............50 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic..........51 Selecting mobile networks.............
  • Page 4 Setting up email................74 Music and FM radio..............75 Transferring music to your device..........75 Listening to music................75 Listening to the radio..............77 Camera..................79 Getting to know your camera............79 Exposure, colour and light conditions..........82 Setting the right focus..............85 People, selfies and smiling faces...........
  • Page 5 Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines..........107 Legal information................107...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia L2 User guide for the Android™ 7.0 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: Overview

    Overview This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 8: Assembly – Single Sim

    1. Charging/Notification light 12. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth® antenna area 2. Headset jack 13. Flash LED 3. Proximity sensor 14. Main camera lens 4. Ear speaker 15. NFC™ detection area 5. Front camera 16. Nano SIM/Memory card cover 6. Secondary microphone 17. Fingerprint sensor 7.

  • Page 9: Assembly – Dual Sim

    Assembly – Dual SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Dual SIM devices support the use of one or two nano SIM cards and a memory card. Dual SIM devices are not available in all markets or from all operators. For information on how to check if your device is Single SIM or Dual SIM, see Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device on page 15.

  • Page 10: Why Do I Need A Google 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 11 To remove a Google account Find and tap Settings > Users. to select which user you want to remove. Tap Remove user, then tap delete. If you remove your Google account, any security features that are linked to your Google account will no longer be available.

  • Page 12: Device Security

    Device security Making sure your device is protected Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. When using a security option to protect your device, it is crucial to remember the details provided at set up. Screen lock Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, pattern or fingerprint to prevent others from using your device without permission.

  • Page 13: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    Fingerprints need to be registered with Fingerprint Manager before use. To Notifications on page 28. configure the notifications on the lock screen, see To create or change a screen lock It is very important that you remember your screen lock when using a pattern, PIN or password.

  • Page 14: Sim Card Protection

    To register additional fingerprints Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Confirm your pattern, PIN or password. , then follow the on-screen instructions. To delete a registered fingerprint Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Confirm your pattern, PIN or password.

  • Page 15: Finding The Imei Number(S) Of Your Device

    To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM. Tap the SIM1 and SIM2 sliders to enable or disable the SIM cards. To rename a SIM card Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM. Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it.

  • Page 16: Finding, Locking Or Erasing A Lost Device

    Finding, locking or erasing a lost device Google offers a location and security web service called Find my device. After you have signed in to a Google account, Find my device is turned on by default. If you lose your device, you can use Find my device to: •...
  • Page 17 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 18: 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. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 19 • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching in and out • Pinch in and out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping •...

  • Page 20: Turning The Screen On Or Off

    Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Turning the screen on or off When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns off to save battery power.

  • Page 21: Home Screen Overview

    Home screen overview Welcome to Xperia widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia services Dots — Represents the number of Home screen panes To go to the Home screen •...

  • Page 22: Home Screen Settings

    To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Google Feed on...

  • Page 23: Application Screen

    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 Flick left or right on the Application screen. You can also search for applications by swiping left or right from the Application screen.

  • Page 24: Navigating Applications

    To move an application on the Application screen When the Application screen is open, tap Make sure that Own order is selected under Sort apps. Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location. 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 pre- installed on your device or downloaded.
  • Page 25 To quickly switch between recently used applications • Quickly press twice. To close all the recently used applications • and then tap CLEAR ALL. To open a menu in an application • While using an application, tap A menu is not available in all applications. 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.

  • Page 26: Widgets

    Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen. When you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens.

  • Page 27: Background And Themes

    To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. In the customisation menu, tap Shortcuts. Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.

  • Page 28: Taking A Screenshot

    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 Long press the power key until a prompt window appears. You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time.
  • Page 29 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.

  • Page 30: Icons In The Status Bar

    On the lock screen Show or hide all notification content on the lock screen. Interrupts in Priority only Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to Priority only. You can set notification channels to categorise notification levels. Long press a notification to change the notification categories.

  • Page 31: Notification Icons

    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 a successful login, the exclamation mark 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.

  • Page 32: Applications Overview

    System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Battery Care is activated Screenshot captured Video chat with friends using the Duo™ application A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full —...
  • Page 33 Use the Google Docs application to create, edit and collaborate with others on documents. Use Google Drive application to save your documents and files for easy access from any device, share them with your friends, and collaborate with colleagues. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both personal and work accounts.
  • Page 34 Use the Weather application to view weather forecasts. Use the What’s New application to discover new games, apps and media content. Use YouTube to watch videos from users around the world, and share your own. Some applications may not be included on your device or may not be supported by all networks or service providers in all areas.

  • Page 35: Battery And Maintenance

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

  • Page 36: Battery And Power Management

    Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to the charger or to the USB port of a computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB Type-C port on your device. The notification light illuminates when charging begins. When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards.
  • Page 37 Application screen on page 23. • Uninstall applications that you are not using, see • 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 38: Updating Your Device

    To deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode Drag down the status bar to access the Notification panel. Tap the notification Ultra STAMINA mode active. Tap OK. Deactivating Ultra STAMINA mode will restart your device. Battery Care Use Battery Care to increase the lifespan of your battery. This feature detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end time of your regular charging period.

  • Page 39: Maintenance Using A Computer

    recommended to use a Wi-Fi network instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoid data traffic costs. To install a system update If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner.

  • Page 40: Storage And Memory

    • Mac OS® X 10.11 or later Learn more and download Xperia Companion for Windows or Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia-companion/ . Managing files using a computer Use a USB Type-C cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to transfer and manage your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can choose if you want to charge your device, transfer files, or use it for MIDI input.
  • Page 41 • The dynamic memory (RAM) cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system. You can purchase a memory card separately. Improving memory performance Your device memory tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following: •...

  • Page 42: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    To enable or disable Smart cleaner Find and tap Settings > Assist > Smart cleaner. Tap the slider beside Smart cleaner. You can also modify, copy or delete files manually under Settings > Storage & memory > Free up space. Backing up and restoring content Generally, you should not save photos, videos and other personal content solely on the internal memory of your device.
  • Page 43 The Xperia Backup & restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up the following types of data to an online account or an SD card that you have connected to your device: •...
  • Page 44 Backing up data with the Google Backup & restore application Using the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up data to a Google server. You can also turn on the automatic restore function to restore application data and settings when you reinstall an application. With this application you can back up the following types of data: •...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome web browser for Android devices comes pre-installed in most http://support.google.com/chrome to get more detailed markets. Go to information about how to use this web browser. To browse the web Find and tap If you are using Google Chrome for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously.

  • Page 47: Wi-Fi

    To view downloaded internet and MMS settings Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. Wi-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
  • Page 48 Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception: • Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point. • Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. •...

  • Page 49: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    • Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router. • PIN method – your device creates a random PIN, which you enter on the WPS- supported device. To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a WPS button Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 50: Controlling Data Usage

    To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth device Make sure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap the Bluetooth tethering slider to enable the function.

  • Page 51: Selecting A Sim Card For Data Traffic

    To help reduce data usage Find and tap Settings > Data usage > Data Saver. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. To turn data traffic on or off Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap the Mobile data slider to turn data traffic on or off. When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.

  • Page 52: Selecting Mobile Networks

    Selecting mobile networks Your device supports the use of up to three different networks at the same time. You can select from the following network mode combinations: • One WCDMA network • One GSM network • One WCDMA and one GSM network •...

  • Page 53: 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™ and Flickr™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronise each account manually.
  • Page 54 To remove an EAS account Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 55: 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 •...

  • Page 56: Do Not Disturb Mode

    To set a ringtone Find and tap Settings > Sound > 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 Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 57: Screen Settings

    To associate exceptions with specific contact types Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option. Screen settings You can change the screen´s brightness, quality, viewing size and behaviour. For example, select a bigger font or display size for easier reading or change the icons you see in the status bar.

  • Page 58: Application Settings

    To pin a screen Make sure that screen pinning is activated on your device. Open an app and go to the screen that you want to pin. To display the screen pinning icon, swipe upwards and tap In the window that appears, tap Got it. To unpin a screen •...

  • Page 59: Resetting Your Applications

    To enable or disable automatic updates for all applications in the Play Store Find and tap , then tap Settings > Auto-update apps. Select the preferred option. 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 60: Date And Time

    To change the language Find and tap Settings > Languages & input > Languages. To change the language, drag and drop the desired language to the top of the list. If the desired language is not currently listed, tap to add it. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap .

  • Page 61: Multiple User Accounts

    To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. Enable the Dynamic normaliser function by tapping the slider. 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 To clear the guest session data Make sure you are logged in to the guest account. Find and tap Settings > Users. Find and tap Remove guest. Tap Remove. You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are logged in to the guest account.

  • Page 63: Typing Text

    Typing text On-screen keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. ®...

  • Page 64: Editing Text

    To enter text character by character To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character. To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch and hold "e"...

  • Page 65: Calling

    Calling Making calls Making calls overview You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, or use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Duo™ video chat application on your device. Dual SIM users can set a default SIM card for placing calls, or have the option to select the SIM card each time you place a call.

  • Page 66: Receiving Calls

    To make an international call Find and tap . The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number.

  • Page 67: Forwarding Calls

    Rejecting a call with a text message You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact. You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you can create a new message.

  • Page 68: Blocking A Number

    Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM > Dual SIM reachability. Tap the slider to enable the function. Tap CONTINUE. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it, check that you have entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card.

  • Page 69: Contacts

    Contacts Adding and editing contacts You can add, edit or delete contacts on your device and from synchronised accounts. Add contact pictures or set individual ringtones to personalise contacts. You can also edit contact information about yourself. To add a contact Find and tap If you're adding a contact for the first time and have multiple accounts synchronised to your device, select an account.

  • Page 70: Transferring Contacts

    To edit contact information about yourself Find and tap Tap ME, then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are finished, tap SAVE. To create a new contact from a text message Find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Add Contact.

  • Page 71: Backing Up Contacts

    Backing up contacts You can use internal storage, a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts. To export all contacts to internal storage Find and tap , then tap Import/export > Export to SD card or internal storage (.vcf file).

  • Page 72: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messages application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 73: Messaging Settings

    To create and send a message Find and tap Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient’s number manually. If you want to send a group message, tap to add more recipients.

  • Page 74: Video Chat

    To enable or disable delivery reports for outgoing messages Find and tap , then tap Settings. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Advanced. Tap the Get SMS delivery reports slider to enable or disable the function. After delivery reports are turned on, the text “Delivered”...

  • Page 75: Music And Fm Radio

    Music and FM radio Transferring music to your device There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • Connect your device to a computer using a USB Type-C cable. Select Transfer files on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the Managing files using a computer on page 40.

  • Page 76: Music Home Screen

    Tap to go to the next song, touch and hold to fast-forward the current song Play or pause a song Tap to go to the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song Shuffle songs in the play queue Music home screen to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content...

  • Page 77: Listening To The Radio

    To minimise the Music application • When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application keeps running in the background. To open the Music application when it is playing in the background • While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downwards and tap the Music notification.
  • Page 78 To listen to the FM radio Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. Find and tap . The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.

  • Page 79: Camera

    Camera Getting to know your camera Front camera lens Switch between the front and main camera Select the capturing mode Use the volume keys to zoom in or out Tap the thumbnail to view, share or edit photos and videos Save your location Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos Go back or exit the camera...
  • Page 80 Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Auto Take photos with settings automatically optimised Video Record videos To select a capturing mode • When using the camera, swipe the screen to select a photo or video mode. To switch between the main and front camera •...
  • Page 81 To use the self-timer with the main camera When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap Tap Self-timer and select the delay time. Close the settings menu. The Self-timer setting is saved. Tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.

  • Page 82: Exposure, Colour And Light Conditions

    Exposure, colour and light conditions Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. The camera automatically detects and adjusts to ambient light conditions. Different exposures are required, for example, when taking photos of faces, moving objects or in low light. Optimising light conditions •...

  • Page 83: White Balance

    Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to how long the shutter is open and the camera sensor is exposed to light. A fast shutter speed helps to freeze motion, while a slow shutter speed can create an effect called "motion blur", where moving objects appear blurred along their line of motion.
  • Page 84 To adjust the white balance When using the camera, tap Tap WB and select one of the pre-defined light conditions, for example Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode. White balance settings Auto Adjust the colour balance automatically...

  • Page 85: Setting The Right Focus

    Setting the right focus The camera automatically sets the focus and detects faces in all capturing modes. It can also detect and track a moving object. A yellow frame indicates the face or moving object that is in focus. You can also tap the screen to focus on a specific area, or set a specific focus distance.

  • Page 86: Moving Objects

    To take a photo when someone smiles When using the camera, tap Tap More > Auto-capturing or Auto-capturing (video) > Smile Shutter. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved for the capturing mode selected. When a smile is detected, the camera automatically takes a photo. To take a selfie When using the camera, select a photo or video capturing mode for your selfie.
  • Page 87 Photo resolutions Main camera: 13MP 4224×3136 (4:3). 13MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 10MP 4208×2368 (16:9). 10MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays.

  • Page 88: Diagnosing Your Camera

    176×144 (11:9). MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) format with 11:9 aspect ratio. 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. Diagnosing your camera If your camera isn´t working properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera or flash.
  • Page 89 To activate or deactivate the grid lines When using the camera, tap Tap More and tap the Grid lines slider to enable or disable. The setting is saved. Photo preview settings You can choose to preview photos as soon as you take them. To activate or deactivate previewing When using the camera, tap Tap More >...

  • Page 90: 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. Album overview to open the Album home screen menu View menu options...

  • Page 91: Album Home Screen Menu

    To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then > Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play.

  • Page 92: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    View your favourite photos and videos View photos and videos that you have hidden from view View short movies of your photos Open the Settings menu for the Album application Open web support To view photos from online services in Album Find and tap Album, then tap Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started.

  • Page 93: Hiding Photos And Videos

    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 94: Connectivity

    Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity. Sony does not guarantee that all USB Type-C accessories with a USB Type-C connector are supported by your device. Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share data with other devices, such as videos, photos, web page addresses, music files or contacts.
  • Page 95 you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active. The NFC detection area is located on the back of the device. Hold your device close to another device or an NFC reader so that the NFC detection areas touch each other.

  • Page 96: 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 97: Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device

    To turn the Bluetooth function on or off Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable or disable the function. You can also turn Bluetooth on or off from the Quick settings panel. Naming your device You can give your device a name.
  • Page 98 • Photos and videos • Music and other audio files • Web pages To send items using Bluetooth Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on for the receiving device, and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Open the application on the sending device which contains the item that you want to send.

  • Page 99: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Google Feed Use the Google app to search the internet. You can also enable a feed for regular updates ‒ for example, you can get traffic information before commuting to work, find popular restaurants in your area, see your favourite team's current score, and more.
  • Page 100 To activate Good night actions Find and tap Settings > Assist > Xperia™ Actions. Tap Good night. Tap the time interval. Select the time interval you want to edit, or tap add a new time interval. Select the desired days and time, then tap DONE. , then tap and mark the checkboxes as desired.

  • Page 101: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar 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, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 102 Access the alarms tab Access the world clock tab Access the stopwatch tab Access the timer tab View options for the current tab Open date and time settings Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 103 To turn an alarm on or off • Find and tap Clock, then tap the slider for the alarm you want to turn on or off. To delete an alarm Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete. Tap Delete alarm, then tap YES.

  • Page 104: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification Magnification gesture allows 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 gesture Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gesture. Tap the slider under Magnification gesture.

  • Page 105: Mono Audio

    To enable TalkBack Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, , then tap the screen twice.

  • Page 106: Support And Legal

    Support and legal Support application Use the Support application on your device to browse User guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find contact information, software and other product-related information. Even if you don’t have a network connection, you can access support contact information on your device.

  • Page 107: Legal Information

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