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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia XA2 Ultra H3213/H3223/H4213/H4233...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 Ensuring your device is protected...........12 Screen lock..................12 Unlocking your device automatically..........13 Fingerprint Manager................13...
  • Page 3 Backing Up and Restoring Content..........42 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 cellular data connection........... 49 Controlling Data Usage..............
  • Page 4 Messaging and chat..............74 Reading and sending messages............ 74 Messaging settings................. 75 Video Chat..................76 Setting Up Email................76 Music....................77 Transferring music to your device...........77 Listening to music................77 Listening to the radio..............79 Camera..................81 Getting to know your camera............81 Exposure, color, and light conditions..........84 Setting the right focus..............
  • Page 5 Mono audio..................111 Switch Access..................111 Support and Legal..............112 Support application................112 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing..........112 Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines........... 113 Legal information................113...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia XA2 Ultra User guide for the Android™ 8.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide.

  • Page 7: Overview

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

  • Page 8: Assembly - Single Sim

    1. Front camera 12. Speaker 2. Flash LED 13. Charger/USB Type-C™cable port 3. Ear speaker 14. Primary microphone 4. Second microphone 15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®/GPS antenna 5. Proximity/Light sensor 16. Flash LED 6. Headset jack 17. Main camera 7. Charging/Notification light 18. NFC™ detection area 8.

  • 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™, and the Play...
  • Page 11 To remove a Google account Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. 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 12: Device Security

    Device security Ensuring 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 setup. Screen lock Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, pattern, or fingerprint to prevent others 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 29. configure the notifications on the lockscreen, 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. Tap Add fingerprint, 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 > Network & Internet > SIM cards. Tap the SIM1 and SIM2 sliders to enable or disable the SIM cards. To rename a SIM card Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > SIM cards. 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 Homescreen overview Welcome to Xperia widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task like copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia services Dots – Represents the number of Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen •...

  • Page 22: Application Screen

    To set a pane as the main Homescreen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, then tap When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Google Feed on page 105.

  • Page 23: Shortcuts For Easy Actions

    To view all applications on the Application screen Flick left or right on the Application screen. You can also search for recently viewed apps by swiping left from the Application screen. To enable or disable the recommended apps listings Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, then tap Tap the App recommendations slider.

  • Page 24: Navigating Applications

    create a new event or set a reminder. All apps have a shortcut to App info, where you can adjust notification settings and permissions. You can go to App info by tapping To use shortcuts for easy actions Long-press the desired app icon on your Home or Application screen. Select from the options that appear.
  • Page 25 Clear all – Close all the recently used applications Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application To open the recently used applications window •...

  • Page 26: Widgets

    To Use Split-Screen Mode Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in Split Screen mode are open and running in the background. Open the application you would like to use in Split Screen mode, then tap and hold .

  • Page 27: Shortcuts And Folders

    To Remove a Widget • Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, and then drag it to Remove from home screen. Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. Shortcuts and folders overview Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications...

  • Page 28: Background And Themes

    To rename a folder on the Homescreen Tap the folder to open it. Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap DONE. You can also use a shortcut for easy action. Long-press the folder name and tap Rename. Background and Themes Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Home screen and Lock screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring different...

  • Page 29: Notifications

    Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications, as well as activities in progress like file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places: • The status bar • The notification panel • The lock screen •...
  • Page 30 To clear all notifications from the Notification panel • Tap CLEAR ALL. If there is a long list of notifications, scroll down to find the CLEAR ALL button. To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen • Double-tap the notification. To Dismiss a Notification from the Lockscreen •...

  • Page 31: Icons In The Status Bar

    When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent. To enable or disable the notification light Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications. Tap the slider beside Blink light to enable or disable the function.
  • Page 32 Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization 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 Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.

  • Page 33: Applications Overview

    To block an application from sending notifications Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. Select the desired application, then tap App notifications. Tap the slider beside On to block application notifications. Applications overview Manage, view, and edit your photos and videos using the Album application.
  • Page 34 Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Organize, search, or browse through all your photos and videos. Use the Google Play Movies & TV application to watch movies and TV shows purchased or rented on Google Play. Discover and play thousands of songs with the Google Play Music application.

  • Page 35: Battery And Maintenance

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. 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 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 out.
  • Page 37 Uninstall applications that you are not using, see Application screen on page 22. • 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 times of your regular charging period.

  • Page 39: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To install a system update If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. If a system update is available, tap CONTINUE, then tap INSTALL NOW. To schedule 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

    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, use it as a power supply, 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

    Backing Up and Restoring Content Generally, you should not save photos, videos, and other personal content solely on the internal memory of your device. If your device is damaged, lost or stolen, the data stored on its internal memory may be impossible to recover. It is recommended to use the Xperia Companion software to make backups which save your data safely to an external device.
  • Page 43 • Email accounts • Wi-Fi accounts • Device settings • Applications • Xperia Home layout To set up the automatic backup function If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, be 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 mounted properly into 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, be 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 > Network & Internet > Mobile network. 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.
  • 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 Cellular Data Connection

    To find the MAC address for your device Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced. MAC address is displayed in the list. The Wi-Fi Mac address is also displayed under Settings > System > About phone > Status > Wi-Fi MAC address.
  • Page 50 To share your mobile connection by One-touch portable hotspot Ensure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap the Portable hotspot slider to enable the function. Tap One-touch portable hotspot.

  • Page 51: Controlling Data Usage

    Controlling Data Usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your cellular 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 cellular data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.

  • Page 52: Selecting Cellular Networks

    If you are using a Dual SIM device, you can select which SIM card handles data at any given time. You can do this during the initial setup of your device, or you can select or change it later via the Settings menu. To change the SIM card used for data traffic Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 53: Synchronizing Data On Your Device

    Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, and Flickr™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronize each account manually.
  • Page 54 To remove an EAS account Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. 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: Silence Your Device With Do Not Disturb

    To activate vibration or Do not disturb mode Press and hold the volume key down until appears to activate vibrate mode. Release the volume key and press it down again to activate Do not disturb mode. To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 57: Screen Settings

    Limitation levels Total silence All vibrations and all ring, media, and alarm sounds are turned off. Alarms only The ring sound is turned off. Alarm and media sounds are still on. Priority only You only receive the notifications and calls you have selected. Alarm and media sounds are still on.

  • Page 58: Screen Pinning

    White balance Use the sliders to adjust the white balance of your display. To revert to the default setting, tap Color gamut and contrast Enhance the quality of photos and videos when viewing them on your device. For example, use Super-vivid mode to make colors appear more vibrant on screen. Screen rotation Set the screen to rotate automatically when the device is turned, or set it to stay in portrait view.

  • Page 59: Resetting Your Applications

    the Permission confirm dialog. Permission requirements depend on the app’s design. Allowing or denying permissions You can choose whether to allow or deny permissions when the dialog is shown. If you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already been granted the necessary permissions.

  • Page 60: Language Settings

    To reset application preferences Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. Tap App info > > Reset app preferences, then tap Reset apps. Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device. To clear application data Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 61: Enhancing The Sound Output

    To set the time zone Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. Disable the Automatic time zone function by tapping the slider. Tap Select time zone. Select an option. Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings like Equalizer and Surround sound.
  • Page 62 To add a regular user account Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user. Tap OK.
  • Page 63 • Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Editing Text

    To enter a full stop • After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar. 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 you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger.

  • Page 66: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by dialing a phone number manually, 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 you can choose to select the SIM card each time you place a call.

  • Page 67: 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 and the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number.

  • Page 68: 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 69: Blocking A Number

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

  • Page 70: Contacts

    Contacts Adding and editing contacts You can add, edit or delete contacts on your device and from synchronized accounts. Add contact pictures or set individual ringtones to personalize 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 synchronized to your device, select an account.

  • Page 71: Grouping Contacts

    To delete contacts Find and tap Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. Tap , then tap DELETE. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. Tap , then tap DELETE. To edit contact information about yourself Find and tap >...

  • Page 72: Backing Up Contacts

    To turn auto-sync data on or off Find and tap , then tap Settings. Tap Accounts, then tap the Automatically sync data slider to enable or disable the function. Tap OK. You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it.
  • Page 73 Find and tap > Settings > Export. Single SIM users, tap Export to SIM card. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card to export to. Tap OK. Select contacts to export, then tap Export. Select an option, then tap OK. To export all contacts to internal storage Find and tap >...

  • Page 74: Messaging And Chat

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

  • Page 75: 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 76: 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 77: Music

    Music 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 78 Repeat the current song or all songs in the play queue 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 homescreen to open the Music menu...

  • Page 79: Listening To The Radio

    To Minimize 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 downward and tap the Music notification.
  • Page 80 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 81: Camera

    Camera Getting to know your camera Front camera lens Flash LED Wide-angle front camera lens Select the capturing mode Switch between the front and main camera Use the volume keys to zoom in or out Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos, or record videos Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos and videos Save your location Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos...
  • Page 82 Superior auto optimizes settings automatically for many different scenarios. Manual mode is useful when you want more creative control. Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected. Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimized Video Record videos...
  • Page 83 To take a photo by tapping the screen When using the camera, tap , then tap More > Touch capture > On or Only front camera. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes. Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo or record a video. This feature can also be used for videos.

  • Page 84: Exposure, Color, And Light Conditions

    Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected. To view, share, or edit photos and videos When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Tap the screen to edit a photo or video. Viewing photos and Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application.
  • Page 85 light. Digital cameras can only estimate the color temperature, so you may need to adjust the settings to get it correct. If you experience yellow-colored photos in indoor environments or bluish photos when using the flash, try adjusting the color in Superior auto mode. To achieve better exposures in low light environments, change the brightness when using Superior auto and Video modes, or change the exposure value when using Manual mode.
  • Page 86 To adjust the ISO value When using the camera, tap Tap ISO and select an ISO value. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. Strong backlight (HDR) Strong backlight (HDR) can be adjusted manually or automatically, depending on the capturing mode.

  • Page 87: Setting The Right Focus

    Incandescent Adjust the color balance for warm lighting conditions, like under light bulbs Optimizing exposure Exposure metering measures the amount of light that strikes an object, to optimize exposure. Exposure metering is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes. You can adjust the exposure manually in Manual mode for the main camera, for example to change the exposure for a specific part of the photo.

  • Page 88: People, Selfies, And Smiling Faces

    To set the focus distance Tap the slider to adjust the focus distance. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. People, selfies, and smiling faces Faces in focus are indicated with a colored frame.

  • Page 89: Moving Objects

    To take a selfie When using the camera, select a photo or video capturing mode for your selfie. to activate the front camera. to select normal angle or tap to select wide angle. if you want to use the self-timer. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a selfie.

  • Page 90: Using Camera Apps

    To add slow motion effect after recording a video When using the camera, swipe the screen to select to enable slow motion. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video. to stop recording. Drag the blue circles to where you want the slow motion effect to appear. to save the video(s).

  • Page 91: Resolution And Memory

    Sound Photo Record a background sound and take a photo at the same time with the Sound Photo app. To record a background sound with a photo When using the camera, swipe the screen to select Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to start recording and take a photo.
  • Page 92 23MP 5520×4144 (4:3). 23 MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 20MP 5984×3376 (16:9). 20 MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. 12MP 4000×3008 (4:3).

  • Page 93: Diagnosing Your Camera

    640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 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.

  • Page 94: Additional Camera Settings

    Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken— this is called geotagging. The option to geotag your photos and videos requires a wireless network and that the GPS function is enabled. To turn on geotagging When using the camera, tap Tap More and tap the Save location slider to enable.
  • Page 95 Volume The volume key is deactivated for the camera. Shutter Use the volume key as a shutter button for photos and videos. Sound When Sound is activated, the camera makes a sound when you take a photo or when you start or stop a video recording. Additionally, when you use the self-timer the countdown is indicated by a series of beeps.

  • Page 96: 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 Open the Album homescreen menu Launch Cast to share media files with another device...

  • Page 97: Album Home Screen Menu

    To zoom a photo • When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. To Watch a Slideshow of Your Photos When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then >...

  • Page 98: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders View all videos saved on your device View your photos on a map or in Globe view View your favorite 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...

  • Page 99: 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’s highlighted. Tap other items you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all.

  • Page 100: Connectivity

    If the USB accessory has a USB Type-C connector, a USB Type-C host adapter is not necessary. USB Type-C host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. This device has a capless USB Type-C port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that the port is completely dry before connecting a USB Type-C cable.
  • Page 101 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. Note that not all devices support this feature. To enable or disable the NFC function Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 102: 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 103 To turn the Bluetooth function on or off Find and tap Settings > Device connection > 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 104 • Web pages To send items using Bluetooth Ensure 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 that contains the item that you want to send.

  • Page 105: 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 favorite team's current score, and more.
  • Page 106 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 107: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, like your Google account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 108 Clock overview Access the Alarm tab Access the World clock tab Access the Stopwatch tab Access the Timer tab View option for the current tab Open date and time settings for the clock Edit an existing alarm Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 109 To turn an alarm on or off • To turn an alarm on or off, tap an existing alarm. The alarm in use is indicated by To delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete, then tap .

  • Page 110: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification Magnification 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 Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification. Select an option and tap the slider to enable the function. To magnify an area and pan across the screen Ensure Magnification is enabled.

  • Page 111: 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 112: Support And Legal

    Support and Legal Support application Use the Support app to find device and software information. You can read support topics, troubleshoot, or use helpful apps like the device test. Visit our web support directly from the app to read User guides and knowledge articles, or visit the Support forum.

  • Page 113: Warranty, Sar, And Usage Guidelines

    Legal information Sony H3213/H3223/H4213/H4233 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 114 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.

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