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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia C5 Ultra Dual ™ E5533/E5563...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................7 About this User guide................ 7 Overview.................... 7 Assembly................... 8 Screen protection................9 Starting your device for the first time..........10 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..........
  • Page 3 Internet and networks..............45 Browsing the web................45 Internet and MMS settings ............. 45 Wi-Fi....................46 Sharing your mobile data connection..........48 Controlling data usage..............50 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic..........51 Selecting mobile networks...............51 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............52 Synchronising data on your device..........53 Synchronising with online accounts..........
  • Page 4 Emergency calls................77 Contacts..................78 Transferring contacts............... 78 Searching and viewing contacts............79 Adding and editing contacts............80 Adding medical and emergency contact information...... 81 Favourites and groups..............82 Sending contact information............83 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....83 Backing up contacts................ 83 Messaging and chat..............85 Reading and sending messages............85 Organising your messages..............
  • Page 5 Editing photos with the Photo editor application......111 Editing videos with the Movie Creator application......112 Hiding photos and videos.............. 112 Album home screen menu............. 113 Viewing your photos on a map............114 Videos..................116 Watching videos in the Video application........116 Transferring video content to your device........
  • Page 6 Legal information................136...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ C5 Ultra Dual User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it 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 8: Assembly

    1. Charging/Notification light 10. Main camera lens 2. Proximity/Light sensor 11. Headset jack 3. Ear speaker 12. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 4. Front camera lens 13. GPS antenna area 5. Front camera light 14. Main camera light 6. Power key 15.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Starting Your Device For The First Time

    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 set up a Google™ account on your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also sign in to or create a Google™...

  • Page 12: 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 13 • Password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device. It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages.

  • Page 14: 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 15 Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices that you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth®...
  • Page 16 location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialised equipment could unlock your device. To add your home location Make sure Location services are 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 >...

  • Page 17: Sim Card Protection

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

  • Page 18: Using Multiple Sim Cards

    to the card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device. If you enter the PIN incorrectly 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 network operator.

  • Page 19: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. In your device, this number is referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service and need to register your device.
  • Page 20 • Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort. If you’ve cleared the internal memory of the device using the “Protection by my Xperia” web service, you must sign in to a Google™ account that was previously synced on this device the next time you turn on the device.

  • Page 21: 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 22 Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. •...

  • Page 23: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
  • Page 24 Introduction to Xperia™ widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services Dots — Represents the number of Home screen panes To go to the Home screen •...

  • Page 25: Application Screen

    To delete a pane from your Home screen Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap the top right corner of the pane. Home screen settings You can use the Settings shortcut to adjust some basic Home screen settings.

  • Page 26: 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.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Background And Themes

    Shortcuts and folders overview Access an application by 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 > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application.

  • Page 29: 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 Album. To take a screenshot Press and hold down 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 30 To dismiss a notification from the lock screen • Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right. To expand a notification on the lock screen • Drag the notification downwards. Not all notifications are expandable. Managing notifications on the lock screen You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lock screen.

  • Page 31: Icons In The Status Bar

    When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent. To enable or disable the notification light From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Tap the Notification light slider.
  • Page 32 Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation The Hearing aid function is activated Depending on your service provider, network or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To manage status bar icons From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 33: Applications Overview

    More (undisplayed) notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. To block an application from sending notifications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 34 Optimise settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online. Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album and other information. Use YouTube™ to watch videos from users around the world, and share your own.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Battery And Power Management

    When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector. Only use the charger provided with your device or another Sony charger intended for charging your device.
  • Page 37 Uninstall applications that you are not using, see Application screen on page 25. • 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

    Ultra STAMINA mode Home screen and additional panes are disabled. appears in the status bar. To activate or deactivate STAMINA mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap STAMINA mode and tap the slider to activate or deactivate the function. When STAMINA mode is activated you can select additional options, for example you can adjust the Auto-start percentage according to your preferences.

  • Page 39: Maintenance Using A Computer

    Updating your device wirelessly Use the Software update application to update your device software wirelessly. The updates you can download over a mobile network depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi network instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoid data traffic costs.

  • Page 40: Storage And Memory

    Managing files using a computer ® Use a USB 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. Your computer will detect your device when you select the Transfer files (MTP) connection mode.

  • Page 41: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    • If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the card. Note that all content on the card gets erased when you format it. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to be able to perform certain actions, such as transferring data to the memory card and formatting the memory card.
  • Page 42 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 data to an online account, an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected to your device using a USB Host adapter: With the Google Backup &...
  • Page 43 • Xperia™ Home layout To enable or disable automatic backup 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: Wi-Fi

    To add internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required.
  • Page 47 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 48: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To add a Wi-Fi sleep policy From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap , then tap Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. To find the MAC address for your device From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 49 To share your data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device. Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Drag the slider beside USB tethering to the right, then tap OK if prompted.

  • Page 50: Controlling Data Usage

    To rename or secure your portable hotspot From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.

  • Page 51: Selecting A Sim Card For Data Traffic

    To control the data usage of individual applications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap the application that you want to control, then tap the Restrict app background data slider and tap OK. To access more specific settings for the application, tap App settings and make the desired changes.

  • Page 52: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To select another network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Network operators. Tap Search mode, then select Manual. Select a network. If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network.

  • 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 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 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings.

  • Page 56: Do Not Disturb Mode

    To set your device to vibrate for incoming calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Tap the Also vibrate for calls slider to enable the function. To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 57: Screen Settings

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

  • Page 58: Application Settings

    Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting. To turn on the Smart backlight control function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 59 Allowing or denying permissions You can choose whether to allow or deny permissions when the dialog is shown. If you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already been granted the necessary permissions. To allow a permission To allow a permission, tap Allow.

  • Page 60: Resetting Your Applications

    To manage app links from the Settings menu From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. and find App links. Select the app for which you want to set the supported links. Set the App links property to Open in this app option. Resetting your applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device.

  • Page 61: Language Settings

    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 62: Super-Vivid Mode

    To turn on Mobile BRAVIA® Engine From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Image enhancement. Tap the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 radio button if it is not already selected. Super-vivid mode Super-vivid mode enhances the colour brightness and saturation of your photos and videos while you view them on your device.
  • Page 63 About the Regular User account By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different home screens, wallpapers and general settings. They also get separate access to applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add up to three regular user accounts on your device.
  • Page 64 To allow the guest user to make phone calls Make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users. beside Guest, then drag the slider beside Turn on phone calls and SMS to the right.

  • Page 65: Typing Text

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

  • Page 66: Phonepad

    To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced.

  • Page 67: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    To enter text using the Phonepad • When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap and hold the candidates row to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. •...

  • Page 68: Personalising The On-Screen Keyboard

    To edit text Double-tap a word to make the application bar appear. Select the text that you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired changes. Personalising the on-screen keyboard When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and other text input settings that help you, for example, to set options for writing languages, text prediction and correction.
  • Page 69 To select a different keyboard When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap at the bottom right of the screen. Select an option. To enable more keyboard options, tap More keyboards, then drag the relevant sliders to the right. This is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 70: 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. 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 71: Receiving Calls

    To make an international call From your Home screen, tap 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 72 To mute the ringtone for an incoming call • When you receive the call, press the volume key. Using the answering machine You can use the answering machine application on your device to answer calls when you are busy or miss a call. You can enable the automatic answering function and specify how many seconds should pass before a call is answered automatically.

  • Page 73: Ongoing Calls

    To reject a call with a text message when the screen is inactive When an incoming call arrives, tap Response options. Select a predefined message or tap Write new message. To reject a call with a text message when the screen is active When an incoming call arrives, tap the upper part of the heads-up notification window where the phone number or the name of the contact is displayed.

  • Page 74: Forwarding Calls

    To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards. Tap Missed call. To call a number from your call log From your Home screen, tap Find and tap .

  • Page 75: 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 76: Conference Calls

    To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right. Tap Hold call. To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left.

  • Page 77: Emergency Calls

    To call your voicemail service Open the dialpad. Touch and hold 1, then select a SIM card. The first time you call your voicemail number, your network operator’s voicemail system normally prompts you to set up your voicemail. For example, you may be asked to record a greeting and set a password.

  • Page 78: 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 Search and download Xperia™...

  • Page 79: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    To import contacts from a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card. Select where to store your contacts. Select the files that you want to import and tap OK. ®...

  • Page 80: Adding And Editing Contacts

    To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list.

  • Page 81: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap Myself, 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 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save.

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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 84 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 85: 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. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 86: 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 either of the buttons according to which SIM card you wish to use. 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 87: Calling From A Message

    Calling from a message To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation and tap , then select a SIM card. To save a sender's number as a contact From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save.

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 91 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 92: Music

    Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB cable. After connecting, select Transfer files (MTP) on your device and then Managing simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.
  • Page 93 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 94: Music Menu

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

  • Page 95: Sharing Music

    To play your own playlists Open the Music menu, then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, select the playlist that you want to open. If you want to play all songs, tap any song or Shuffle all. To add songs to a playlist From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist.
  • Page 96 Search for tracks, albums and artists 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 some features of the TrackID™ service may not be supported in all countries or regions or by all networks or service providers.

  • Page 97: 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 98: 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 99: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Front camera flash Front camera lens Switch between the front and main camera Select capturing mode Zoom in or out Main camera screen Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Shutter button - touch and release to take photos or record video clips 10 Close current menu or exit the camera 11 Access camera settings and shortcuts...

  • Page 100: General Camera Settings

    then tap More > Use Volume key as To enable this function, tap Select Zoom 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.
  • Page 101 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 102 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 103 To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically.

  • Page 104: Still Camera Settings

    When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Launch and record video When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
  • Page 105 3840×2160(16:9) 8 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. 2048×1536(4:3) 3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non- widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 1920×1088(16:9) 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 106 Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight.

  • Page 107: Video Camera Settings

    Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
  • Page 108 HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 (1280×720) aspect ratio. VGA format with 4:3 (640×480) 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. These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode.

  • Page 109: 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 110: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. To adjust the volume of a video •...

  • Page 111: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    Analysing photos with faces in Album You can analyse any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analysed as they are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder.

  • Page 112: Editing Videos With The Movie Creator Application

    To add a photo frame effect to 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. To adjust the light settings for a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor.

  • Page 113: Album Home Screen Menu

    To view your hidden photos and videos , then tap Hidden. In Album, tap Tap a photo or video to view it. Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video. To unhide a photo or video , then tap Hidden.

  • Page 114: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    Viewing your photos on a map Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging. You can view and tag your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you Adding geographical positions to your photos on took a particular photo.
  • Page 115 To change the map view • When viewing the map in Album, tap , then switch between Classic view and Satellite view. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 116: Videos

    Tap to play saved or downloaded video files View menu options of a video Scroll up or down to view content Sony Entertainment Network with PS Video is not available in every market. Additional terms and conditions apply. To play a video , then find and tap Video.

  • Page 117: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls. Tap > Throw. Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no external device available, follow the on-screen instructions to add one. To change settings , then find and tap Video.

  • Page 118: Ps Video Service

    Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories. You need to create a Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent movies through the PS Video service. If you already have a PlayStation® network account, then you can use that account instead.

  • Page 119: Connectivity

    TV or a computer. These devices must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers, or products that are DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™...
  • Page 120 To play a shared video on your device Make sure the device that you want to share files with is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap , then tap Home network. Select a device from the list of connected devices.

  • Page 121: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    If the USB device has a micro USB connector, a USB Host adapter is not necessary. USB Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
  • Page 122 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. NFC may not be available in all countries or regions. Using certain apps, some NFC functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off.

  • Page 123: 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 124 ® To turn the Bluetooth function on or off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Drag the slider beside Bluetooth to the desired position. Naming your device You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you ®...
  • Page 125 ® To unpair a Bluetooth device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device that you want to unpair. Tap Forget. ® Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology ®...

  • Page 126: Travel And Maps

    Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your mobile 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 to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function.

  • Page 127: Using Data Traffic When Travelling

    To use Google Maps™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Google > Maps. 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.

  • Page 128: 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 129: Alarm And Clock

    To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Home screen, tap Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To display birthdays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar.
  • Page 130 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap SAVE. To snooze an alarm when it sounds •...
  • Page 131 To set the side keys behaviour Find and tap Clock, then select the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Side keys behaviour, then select the desired behaviour of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap SAVE. This is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 132: 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. Drag the slider below Magnification gestures to the desired position.

  • Page 133: Hearing Aid Compatibility

    Hearing aid compatibility The hearing aid compatibility option ensures that your device's audio performance is compatible with standard hearing aids. To enable hearing aid compatibility From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Choose a SIM card, then tap Accessibility. Drag the slider beside Hearing aids to the desired position.

  • Page 134: 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, you can download a light version using the Play Store™ application.

  • Page 135: Restarting, Resetting And Repairing

    Restarting, resetting and repairing You can force your device to restart or shut down if it stops responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. You can also reset your device to its original factory settings. This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly, but note that if you want to keep any important data, you should first back up this data to a memory card Backing up and restoring...

  • Page 136: Help Us Improve Our Software

    Legal information Sony E5533/E5563 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.
  • Page 137 Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content. www.sonymobile.com for more information. Visit This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a licence from Microsoft.

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