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  • Page 1 Draft User guide Xperia ™ F3311/F3313...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide................6 Overview....................6 Assembly...................7 Screen protection................8 Starting your device for the first time..........8 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........8 Charging your device.................9 Device security................11 Making sure your device is protected..........11 Screen lock..................11 Unlocking your device automatically..........13 SIM card protection.................17 Finding the identification number of your device......17 Finding a lost device ...............18...
  • Page 3 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............40 Synchronising data on your device..........42 Synchronising with online accounts..........42 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®....42 Basic settings................44 Accessing settings................44 Sound volume and settings.............44 Do not disturb mode................45 Screen settings................46 Application settings.................47 Resetting your applications.............48 Daydream..................49 Language settings................49 Date and time...................49 Enhancing the sound output............50 Multiple user accounts..............50...
  • Page 4 Messaging and chat..............71 Reading and sending messages............71 Organising your messages..............72 Calling from a message..............72 Messaging settings................73 Instant messaging and video chat...........73 Email.....................74 Setting up email................74 Sending and receiving email messages..........74 Organising your email messages.............75 Email account settings..............76 Gmail™....................77 Music....................78 Transferring music to your device...........78 Listening to music................78 Music home screen menu..............79 Playlists....................80...
  • Page 5 Connectivity................100 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices......100 NFC....................101 Bluetooth® wireless technology............103 Travel and maps.................106 Using location services..............106 Google Maps™ and navigation.............106 Using data traffic when travelling..........106 Airplane mode................107 Calendar and alarm clock............108 Calendar..................108 Alarm and clock................108 Accessibility................111 Magnification gestures..............111 Large text..................111 Colour correction................111 TalkBack..................111 Support and maintenance............113...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ E5 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 Updating your Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see device on page 113.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    1. Charging/Notification light 11. Main camera lens 2. Headset jack 12. Main camera light 3. Proximity/Light sensor 13. Second microphone 4. Ear speaker 14. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 5. Front camera lens 15. NFC™ detection area 6. Volume/Zoom key 7.

  • Page 8: Screen Protection

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

  • Page 9: Charging Your Device

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that voids your warranty.
  • Page 10 To charge your device Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up.

  • Page 11: Device Security

    Device security Making sure your device is protected You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™ account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure that your device is protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™...
  • Page 12 • 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 13: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    To reset the screen lock using Protection by my Xperia Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. myxperia.sonymobile.com using any Internet-connected device. Go to Sign in using the same Google™...
  • Page 14 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 15 feature can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters. Also be aware that 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 is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting.
  • Page 16 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 17: Sim Card Protection

    SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device.

  • Page 18: Finding A Lost Device

    Finding a lost device If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your device, you can: •...
  • Page 19 To activate Android™ Device Manager If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner. Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Google Settings >...

  • Page 20: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. •...

  • Page 21: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 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 22: Home Screen

    To lock the screen • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width.

  • Page 23: Application Screen

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

  • Page 24: Navigating Applications

    To add an application shortcut to the Home screen On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it becomes selected, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.

  • Page 25: Widgets

    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. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen.

  • Page 26: Background And Themes

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

  • Page 27: Battery And Power Management

    To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes.

  • Page 28: Taking A Screenshot

    Doze is cancelled when you resume using the device. The mode is also paused periodically when the device is being updated. This feature is enabled by default and is recommended for best performance. However, if you To make specific applications exempt wish to make exceptions for certain applications, see from optimisation on page 28.

  • Page 29: Notifications

    To view your screenshot • Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view. You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application. Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads.
  • Page 30 Managing notifications on the lock screen You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lock screen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide sensitive content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at all.

  • Page 31: Icons In The Status Bar

    To enable the notification light From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification . Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right. Icons in the status bar Status icon No SIM card Signal strength No signal Roaming Sending and downloading LTE data...
  • Page 32 To manage status bar icons From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display> System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar. Notification icons New text message or multimedia message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on...

  • Page 33: Applications Overview

    Applications overview Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments.

  • Page 34: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Use the app store Google Play™ to download both free and paid applications. Before using Google Play™, make sure that you have a Google™ account and a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges. To download an application from Google Play™...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Wi-Fi

    To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required.

  • Page 37: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    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 38 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 39: 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 Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network. To select a security type, tap the Security field.

  • Page 40: Selecting Mobile Networks

    To check your data usage From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap , then tap Show Wi‑Fi if the Wi-Fi tab is not displayed. To view information about the amount of data transferred via WI-Fi®, tap the Wi-Fi tab.
  • Page 41 To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. To disconnect from a virtual private network Tap the status bar to open the Notifcation panel.

  • Page 42: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function.
  • Page 43 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 44: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Accessing settings You can view and change settings for your device from the Settings menu, which is accessible from both the Home screen and the Notification panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings.

  • Page 45: Do Not Disturb Mode

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

  • Page 46: Screen Settings

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

  • Page 47: Application Settings

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

  • Page 48: Resetting Your Applications

    To allow critical permissions To allow a permission, tap Continue > App info > Permission. Find the critical permission you need. Drag the slider to the right. You can also manage permissions in Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions as desired.

  • Page 49: Daydream

    To clear the application default setting From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS. The option to clear the application default setting is not available for all applications or services.

  • Page 50: Enhancing The Sound Output

    To set the date manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Drag the slider beside Automatic date & time to the left. Tap Set date. Flick left or right, or use the arrows to set the desired date. Tap OK.
  • Page 51 If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can switch your device to guest mode and enable a guest account for this user. In guest mode, the device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the pre-installed apps. Once your guest is finished using your device, you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh.
  • Page 52 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 to the right.

  • Page 53: 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 54: Phonepad

    To change the Gesture input settings When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap , then tap Keyboard settings . To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, drag the slider beside Gesture input to the on or off position. To use the one-handed keyboard Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap , then tap One-handed keyboard.

  • Page 55: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears. Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it. Entering text using voice input When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words.
  • Page 56 languages, text prediction and correction. You can get word suggestions for one language at a time by deactivating the Smart language detection feature. The keyboard can use text that you have written in messaging and other applications to learn your writing style. There is also a Personalisation guide that runs you through the most basic settings to get you started quickly.

  • Page 57: Calling

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

  • Page 58: Receiving Calls

    To add a direct dial number to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number.
  • Page 59 to answer them. And you can access messages left on your answering machine directly from your device. Before using the answering machine, you must record a greeting message. To record a greeting message for the answering machine From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 60: Ongoing Calls

    To reject a second call with a text message When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Response options. Select a predefined message or tap Write new message. To edit the text message used to reject a call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 61: Forwarding Calls

    To add a number from the call log to your contacts Touch and hold a number displayed in the call log, then tap Add to Contacts. Select an existing contact to which you want to add the number, or tap Create new contact.

  • Page 62: Multiple Calls

    To change the SIM card PIN2 From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Fixed dialling numbers > Change PIN2. Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.

  • Page 63: Voicemail

    To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference. Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to have a private conversation. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap . To release a participant from a conference call During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.

  • Page 64: Contacts

    A USB cable for your old device. You may not need your old device. For iOS devices, you can connect directly to iCloud or use a local backup. For previously owned Sony devices you can use local backups. To transfer contacts to your new device ®...

  • Page 65: Searching And Viewing Contacts

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

  • Page 66: Adding And Editing Contacts

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

  • Page 67: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

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

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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 70 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 71: 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 72: Organising Your Messages

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

  • Page 73: Messaging Settings

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

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 77: Gmail

    Gmail™ If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and write email messages. 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™...

  • Page 78: Music

    Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • ® For Windows only: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer.

  • Page 79: Music Home Screen Menu

    Music home screen Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music home screen 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...

  • Page 80: Playlists

    Return to the Music home screen View the current play queue Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse your music library and filter by artist, album or song name Browse all playlists Play a shared music file on another device Open the settings menu for the Music application 10 Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music home screen menu...

  • Page 81: Sharing Music

    To add songs to a playlist From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist. Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist. Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song. The album or song is now added to the playlist.

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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. Favourite radio channels To save a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite.

  • Page 84: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Front camera lens Select capturing mode Switch between the front and main camera Zoom in or out View photos and videos Save location status indicator Take photos or record videos Go back a step or exit the camera Capturing mode settings 10 Flash settings To take a photo from the lock screen...

  • Page 85: Adding Geographical Positions To Your Photos

    To record a video Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. To start recording, tap To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap To stop recording, tap To take a photo when recording a video •...
  • Page 86 Superior auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions in which you are taking photos and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photos possible. Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking photos and videos.

  • Page 87: Still Camera Settings

    Launch only After you drag inwards, the main camera is launched from sleep mode. Launch and capture After you drag inwards, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured. Launch and record video After you drag inwards, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.
  • Page 88 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. 1920×1080(16:9) 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays.
  • Page 89 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the subject you want to capture. Centre Measures the centre of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.

  • Page 90: Video Camera Settings

    Use to improve details in high contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyses the image and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot. Night portrait Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
  • Page 91 Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects. Night scene When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast- moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality.

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 94: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera. For example, you can change the light effects. After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device. To edit a photo •...

  • Page 95: Hiding Photos And Videos

    To trim a video In the Album, find and tap the video that you want to edit. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Video Editor then tap Trim. To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline, touch and hold the edge of the trim frame and drag it to the desired position, then tap Apply.

  • Page 96: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service Return to the Album application home screen to view all content View your favourite photos and videos View all videos saved to your device View your photos on a map or in Globe view View photos and videos that you have hidden from view View all photos and videos taken with your device's camera using special effects View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders...
  • Page 97 View geotagged photos in Globe view Search a location on the map View menu options Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos.

  • Page 98: Videos

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

  • Page 99: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    To change settings , then find and tap Video. From your Home screen, tap to open the home screen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To play a video , then find and tap Video. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap the video that you want to play.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Nfc

    To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network. , then find and tap Settings > Device connection From your Home screen, tap > Media server. Drag the Share media slider to the right. Use your computer or other DLNA™...
  • Page 102 To turn on the NFC function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More. Tap the on-off switch beside NFC. To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active.

  • Page 103: 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 104 ® Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth device, your device remembers ® this pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth device, you may need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If ®...
  • Page 105 ® To send items using Bluetooth Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth ® function is turned on and that the ® device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to send, and scroll to the item.

  • Page 106: Travel And Maps

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

  • Page 107: Airplane Mode

    device. You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate data roaming.

  • Page 108: 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 more 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 109 Access the alarm home screen View a world clock and adjust settings Access the stopwatch function Access the timer function View options Open date and time settings for the clock Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 110 To set a recurring alarm Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Repeat. Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap OK. Tap Save. To activate the vibrate function for an alarm Open the Alarm &...

  • Page 111: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification gestures From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch.
  • Page 112 To disable TalkBack From your Home screen, double-tap Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 113: Support And Maintenance

    Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. To access the Support application From your Home screen, tap Find and tap , then select the required support item.
  • Page 114 www.sonymobile.com/update . For more information about software updates, go to If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to update the device. Insufficient remaining storage capacity may prevent updates. Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update.

  • Page 115: Memory And Storage

    Memory and storage Your device has different types of memory and storage options. • The eMMC (embedded Multi-Media Controller) memory, which consists of the system memory and the internal storage, is about 16 GB. The system memory is used for the Android™ operating system and for most pre-installed applications. The internal storage is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data.

  • Page 116: Managing Files Using A Computer

    To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted into your device. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory > Transfer data. Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card. Tap Transfer.
  • Page 117 To back up your data using a computer Make sure that the Xperia™ Companion software is installed on the PC or ® ® Apple computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the Xperia™ Companion software. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.
  • Page 118 To set up the automatic backup function If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB Host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device.

  • Page 119: Running Diagnostic Tests On Your Device

    • 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 120 If your device fails to power on or you want to reset your device’s software, you can use Xperia™ Companion to repair your device. For more information on using Xperia™ Companion, see Computer tools on page 113. Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again.

  • Page 121: Warranty, Sar And Usage Guidelines

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