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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia ™ G3121/G3123/G3125...

  • 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..........9 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........9 Device security................11 Making sure your device is protected..........11 Screen lock..................11 Unlocking your device automatically..........
  • Page 3 Internet and MMS settings ............. 45 Wi-Fi....................46 Sharing your mobile data connection..........48 Controlling data usage..............49 Selecting mobile networks...............50 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............51 Synchronising data on your device..........52 Synchronising with online accounts..........52 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®....52 Basic settings................54 Accessing settings................
  • Page 4 Favourites..................77 Sending contact information............77 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....78 Messaging and chat..............79 Reading and sending messages............79 Organising your messages.............. 80 Calling from Messaging..............80 Messaging settings................81 Video chat..................81 Email.....................82 Setting up email................82 Sending and receiving email messages...........82 Organising your email messages.............
  • Page 5 Movie Creator................109 Connectivity................111 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....111 Displaying files on another device using Cast....... 111 Connecting your device to USB accessories........ 112 NFC....................113 Bluetooth® wireless technology............ 115 Smart apps and features that save you time......118 Google Search &...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ XA1 User guide for the Android™ 7.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    1. Charging/Notification light 13. Main camera lens 2. Headset jack 14. Flashlight 3. Front camera lens 15. Diversity antenna 4. Second microphone 16. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 5. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 17. NFC™ detection area 6. Proximity/Light sensor 18. Main antenna area 7.

  • Page 8: Screen Protection

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

  • Page 9: 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 10 To set up a Google™ account on your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account.

  • Page 11: Device Security

    Device security Making sure your device is protected Your device includes several security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. These options are as follows: • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.
  • Page 12 Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices. beside Screen lock. For more settings for each screen lock type tap To change your screen lock type From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 13: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    Unlocking your device automatically The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to unlock automatically in certain situations. You can keep your device unlocked, for example, when it’s connected to a Bluetooth® device or when you’re carrying it with you.
  • Page 14 • After you get into a car, bus, train or other land vehicle, your device can take between 5 and 10 minutes to lock. • Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or another non-land based vehicle), your device may not lock automatically, so make sure to lock it manually if needed.
  • Page 15 longer nearby. Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection is secure from someone trying to imitate it. When your device can't determine whether you're using a secure connection, you'll get a notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.

  • Page 16: Sim Card Protection

    To add a custom place From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Tap Add trusted place. To use your current location as a custom place, tap Select this location. Alternatively, to enter another location, tap and type the address.

  • Page 17: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code Enter the PUK code and tap Enter a new PIN code and tap Re-enter the new PIN code and tap If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card.
  • Page 18 • Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone who finds it. • 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™...

  • Page 19: 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 20 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 21: Locking And Unlocking 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. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set.
  • Page 22 To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can delete panes or add new ones to your Home screen (up to a maximum of twenty panes). 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 23: Application Screen

    Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse the panes. All applications that can be disabled or uninstalled are indicated by Tap the relevant application, then tap DISABLE if the app came pre-installed on your device or OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it.

  • Page 24: Navigating Applications

    To add an application shortcut to the Home screen On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release it. To move an application on the Application screen When the Application screen is open, tap .

  • Page 25: Widgets

    To quickly switch between recently used applications • Quickly press twice. To close all the recently used applications • and then tap CLEAR ALL. To open a menu in an application • While using the application, tap . A menu is not available in all applications. Split screen mode Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time.

  • Page 26: Shortcuts And Folders

    To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, then release it. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.

  • Page 27: Background And Themes

    To add items to a folder on the Home screen • Touch and hold an item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the folder. To rename a folder on the Home screen Tap the folder to open it. Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.

  • Page 28: Notifications

    Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places: • The status bar • The Notification panel • The lock screen To open or close the Notification panel To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards, or simply double-tap it.
  • Page 29 To expand a notification on the lock screen • Drag the notification downwards. Not all notifications are expandable. Managing notifications on the lock screen Show all Get all notifications on the lock screen. When you have this setting turned on, keep notification content in mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chat messages) will be visible on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant...

  • Page 30: Icons In The Status Bar

    To enable or disable the notification light From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Notifications > Tap the slider beside Notification light to enable or disable the function. Icons in the status bar Status icons No SIM card Signal strength No signal Roaming...
  • Page 31 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 Ongoing call Missed call Call on hold...

  • Page 32: Applications Overview

    Applications overview Some applications may not be included on your device or may not be supported by all networks or service providers in all areas. Use the Album application to manage, view and edit your photos and videos. Browse, search and buy thousands of products right from your device. Protect your device against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing attempts and online exploitation.
  • Page 33 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. Use the Play Store™ application to find applications to buy or download free. Stay connected with your gaming friends and the games you love to play, shop on the PlayStation®Store, and more.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Battery And Power Management

    Application screen on Uninstall applications that you are not using, see page 23. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers. • Restart your device every now and then.
  • Page 36 To make exceptions to power saving features for apps From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap and select Battery optimisation. You will see a list of applications that are not optimised. To add or remove applications from this list, tap APPS and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its optimisation settings.

  • Page 37: Updating Your Device

    Updating your device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update.

  • Page 38: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To set up automatic download of system updates From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. Tap , then tap Settings > Auto download system updates. Select an option. To enable or disable automatic updates for applications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 39: Storage And Memory

    With Xperia™ Companion you can access the file system of your device. If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer. Always use the USB cable type intended for your Xperia™ model and make sure it is completely dry.
  • Page 40 • 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 41: 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™...
  • Page 42 • Contacts • Conversations • Call log • Calendar • 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, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter.
  • Page 43 To restore backed up content If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure that the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are restoring content from 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 the web From your Home screen, tap Find and tap...

  • Page 46: Wi-Fi

    To view downloaded internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. Wi-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
  • Page 47 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 48: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    • PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you enter on the WPS-supported device. To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a WPS button From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on.

  • Page 49: Controlling Data Usage

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

  • Page 50: Selecting Mobile Networks

    To set a data usage warning Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage > Billing cycle. To set the warning level, tap Data warning, enter the desired data limit and tap SET.

  • Page 51: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To activate automatic network selection From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators. Tap Search mode, then select Automatic. Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network.

  • Page 52: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™ and Flickr™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronise each account manually.
  • Page 53 To remove an EAS account From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap , then tap Remove account. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. This is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 54: Basic Settings

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

  • Page 55: Do Not Disturb Mode

    To set your device to vibrate for incoming calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. 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 56: 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 57: 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 enable or disable the Smart backlight control function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 58 To allow a permission To allow a permission, tap Allow. When the confirm dialog appears for the second time, you can choose the Don't ask again option if you wish. A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses them for specifically.

  • Page 59: Resetting Your Applications

    To manage app links from the Settings menu From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. and find Opening links. Select an app, and adjust the settings as desired. Resetting your applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device.

  • Page 60: Language Settings

    To select content for the Screen saver From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver. Tap the slider to enable the function. Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active. To start the Screen saver manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 61: Super-Vivid Mode

    Super-vivid mode Super-vivid mode enhances the colour brightness and saturation of your photos and videos while you view them on your device. To turn on Super-vivid mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Image enhancement. Tap the Super-vivid mode radio button if it is not already selected.
  • 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. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user. Tap OK.
  • Page 63 Settings for multiple user accounts There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users: • Settings that can be changed by any user and affect all users. Examples include language, Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, NFC and Bluetooth®. • Settings that only affect an individual user account.

  • 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 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: Ongoing Calls

    To mute the ringtone for an incoming call • When you receive the call, press the volume key. 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.

  • Page 69: Using The Call Log

    Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and dialled calls . To open the call log From your Home screen, tap Find and tap To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar.

  • Page 70: Multiple Calls

    voicemail service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail. FDN is not supported by all network operators. Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature. To block calls and messages from a specific number From your Home screen, tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 71: Conference Calls

    To make a second call During an ongoing call, tap . The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Enter the number of the recipient and tap . The first call is put on hold. To switch between multiple calls •...

  • Page 72: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. To make an emergency call Open the dialpad.

  • Page 73: Contacts

    Contacts Searching and viewing contacts Search for contacts Edit and view medical and emergency contact information View more options Favourites and All contacts tabs View contact details Use the slider to jump to contacts starting with the selected letter Add a contact To search for a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap...

  • Page 74: Adding And Editing Contacts

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

  • Page 75: Transferring Contacts

    To delete contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. Tap , then tap Delete contact. Tap DELETE to confirm.

  • Page 76: Backing Up Contacts

    To import contacts from a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import/export > Import from SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). Select where to store your contacts. Tap SD card. Select the files that you want to import by tapping them. ®...

  • Page 77: Favourites

    Go back to the main Contacts screen View more options Medical and personal information and emergency contacts tab Medical and personal information To enter your medical information From your Home screen, tap , then tap Edit the desired information. To add a new emergency contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap , then tap CONTACTS >...

  • Page 78: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To send a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact whose details you want to send. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold a contact then mark or unmark the checkboxes beside the...

  • Page 79: Messaging And Chat

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

  • Page 80: Organising Your Messages

    To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward message. Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear.

  • Page 81: Messaging Settings

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

  • Page 82: Email

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

  • Page 83: Organising Your Email Messages

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

  • Page 84: Email Account Settings

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

  • Page 86: Music And Fm Radio

    Music and FM radio Transferring music to your device There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB Type-C™ cable. After connecting, select Transfer files on your device and then Managing simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.
  • Page 87 Music home screen in the top left corner to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Music application Play all songs in shuffle mode Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Select a music category.

  • Page 88: 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 playlists Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse all genres...

  • Page 89: 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 90 Favourites list Radio on/off button View menu options Tuned frequency Save or remove a channel as a favourite Tuning dial Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels Move up the frequency band to search for a channel A saved favourite channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To listen to the FM radio...

  • Page 91: Favourite Radio Channels

    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. Enter a name and select a colour for the channel, then press SAVE. To listen to a favourite radio channel Select an option.

  • Page 92: Camera

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

  • Page 93: General Camera Settings

    To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video Activate the camera. If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select Point the camera towards the subject.
  • Page 94 Sound Photo Take photos with background sound. Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos. Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images. Panorama You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos with an easy press-and-sweep motion. To take a panoramic photo Activate the camera.
  • Page 95 Saving a photo's geographic location Enable the Save location function to geotag your photos - saving the approximate geographical location as you shoot. The geographical location is determined by wireless networks and GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, Saving location is turned on but the geographical position has not been found.
  • Page 96 Sound When you take a photo or start recording a video, the Camera makes a shutter sound. If you use the self-timer, it will make a series of beeps to mark the countdown. You can choose to turn these sounds on or off. Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage.

  • Page 97: Still Camera Settings

    Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. Focus AF Adjust focus automatically. Focus MF Adjust focus manually. SS auto Adjust shutter speed automatically. SS 1/8 Adjust shutter speed manually.
  • Page 98 1920×1088 (16:9) 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Front camera: 3264×2448 (4:3) 8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
  • Page 99 The ISO sensitivity can be set to adjust automatically, or can be manually adjusted to sensitivity settings ranging from 50 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.

  • Page 100: Video Camera Settings

    Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select To display settings, tap Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. HD refers to High Definition, while FPS refers to Frames Per Second.
  • Page 101 To turn on Smile Shutter™ (video) Activate the camera. Find and tap Auto-capturing (video) > Smile Shutter. SteadyShot™ When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. Torch Use the torch to provide lighting for videos when ambient lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight.

  • Page 102: 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. to open the Album home screen menu View menu options A slideshow of all your photos and videos, or of those added to favourites...

  • Page 103: Album Home Screen Menu

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

  • Page 104: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album, then tap Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed.

  • Page 105: 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 106: 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 107 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 or videos geotagged with the same location Thumbnails of the selected group of photos or videos.

  • Page 108: 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 109: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    To change settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. to open the home screen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To play a video From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Find and tap the video that you want to play.
  • Page 110 desired. For example, you can edit the title, delete scenes, change the music or add more photos and videos. You can create Highlight Movies by selecting photos and videos manually. If you log in to a Facebook account, you can create Highlight Movies from your Facebook events, featuring photos from the event, friends’...

  • Page 111: Connectivity

    Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch.

  • Page 112: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    USB mice. 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.

  • Page 113: Nfc

    From your Home screen , tap Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity . Sony does not guarantee that all USB Type-C accessories with a USB Type-C connector are supported by your device. Use Near Field Communication (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as videos, photos, web page addresses, music files or contacts.
  • Page 114 To share a music file with another device using NFC Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active and unlocked. To open the Music application, tap , then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.

  • Page 115: 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 116 ® To pair your device with another Bluetooth device ® Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function ® activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. From your device’s Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable the function.
  • Page 117 To view files you have received using Bluetooth® From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Press and select Show received files. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 118: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Google Search & Now Use the Google app to search the internet. You can also enable a feed for regular updates ‒ for example, you can get traffic information before commuting to work, find popular restaurants in your area, see your favourite team's current score, and more.

  • Page 119: 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 120: Using Data Traffic When Travelling

    Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you may need to access the internet using mobile data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your device. You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance.

  • Page 121: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 122 Access the stopwatch tab Access the timer tab View options for the current tab Open date and time settings Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Time and select the desired value.
  • Page 123 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap the Vibrate slider to enable or disable the function. Tap SAVE. 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.

  • Page 124: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification gesture Magnification gesture allows you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification gesture From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gesture. Tap the slider under Magnification gesture.

  • Page 125: Mono Audio

    TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors, notifications and messages. To enable TalkBack From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider under TalkBack and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice.
  • Page 126 To enable or disable Switch Access From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap OK. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 127: Support And Legal

    • Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device. The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings > About phone or from the TOOLS menu in the Support application, you can download a light version using the Play Store™...
  • Page 128 If your device fails to turn 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™ Xperia™ Companion on page 38. Companion, see If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to reset your device to its original factory settings.

  • Page 129: Help Us Improve Our Software

    Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.
  • Page 130 MUSIC TRACKS AND PICTURES) ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE’S OR ITS SUPPLIERS’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE.

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