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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia C4 dual ™ E5343...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User Guide.................6 Overview.....................6 Assembly....................7 Starting your device for the first time...........8 Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?..........8 Charging your Device................9 Learning the basics..............11 Using the touchscreen..............11 Locking and Unlocking the Screen............13 Home screen..................13 Application screen................15 Navigating Applications..............16 Small apps..................17 Widgets....................18...
  • Page 3 Basic settings................39 Accessing settings................39 Sound, Ringtone, and Volume............39 Managing Notifications..............40 SIM card protection................41 Using Multiple SIM Cards..............42 Screen settings.................43 Daydream..................44 Screen Lock..................44 Language settings................45 Date and time...................45 Mobile BRAVIA® Engine..............46 Super-Vivid Mode................46 Enhancing the sound output.............46 Multiple User Accounts..............47 Typing text...................49 On-Screen Keyboard................49 Phonepad..................50 Entering text using voice input............51...
  • Page 4 Messaging and chat..............69 Reading and sending messages............69 Organizing your messages..............70 Calling from a message..............71 Messaging settings................71 Instant messaging and video chat.............71 Email.....................72 Setting up email................72 Sending and Receiving Email Messages...........72 Organizing your email messages............73 Email account settings..............74 Gmail™.....................74 Music....................76 Transferring music to your device............76 Listening to music................76 Music Homescreen Menu..............77 Playlists.....................78...
  • Page 5 Hiding photos and videos..............101 Album Homescreen Menu...............102 Viewing your photos on a map............103 Videos..................105 Watching videos in the Video application.........105 Transferring Video Content to Your Device........106 Managing video content..............106 Movie Creator.................106 Connectivity................108 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.....108 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User Guide This is the Xperia™ C4 dual User guide for the Android™ 5.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating Your Device on the 125 page.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    1. Proximity/Light sensor 9. Camera key 2. Charging/Notification light 10. Microphone 3. Ear speaker 11. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area 4. Front camera lens 12. Main camera lens 5. Front camera flash 13. Main camera light 6. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 14.

  • Page 8: Starting Your Device For The First Time

    The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to online accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away.

  • Page 9: Charging Your Device

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.
  • Page 10 Battery notification light status Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90% The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15% Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90% This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 11: 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 12 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. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 13: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
  • Page 14 To go to the Home screen • Press To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.

  • Page 15: Application Screen

    Home screen settings Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings of your Home screen. For example, you can set your Home screen to auto rotate. To Set Your Homescreen to Auto-Rotate Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap Home Settings.

  • Page 16: Navigating Applications

    To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. Make sure Own order is selected under SHOW APPS. On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon to the top of the screen.

  • Page 17: Small Apps

    To open the recently used applications window • Press To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Small apps Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen, to enable multi-tasking.

  • Page 18: Widgets

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

  • Page 19: Background And Themes

    Access an application by using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets & Apps > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application.

  • Page 20: Battery And Power Management

    To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery.

  • Page 21: Taking A Screenshot

    Extended Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi-Fi®and mobile data when standby the screen is off. You can exclude some applications and services from being paused when this feature is active. STAMINA clock Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the power key to check the time.

  • Page 22: Notifications

    Access the screen recording settings Close the screen recording window To record your screen Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. After the screen recording window opens, tap . The record screen function starts and a timer button is displayed. To stop the recording, tap the timer button, then tap To record your screen when the front camera is activated When the screen recording window opens, tap...
  • Page 23 To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel • Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. To Clear all Notifications from the Notification PanelS • To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen • Double-tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen •...

  • Page 24: 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 the Notification Light From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
  • Page 25 Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To manage status bar icons From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 26: Application Overview

    More (undisplayed) notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. To Block an Application from Sending Notifications From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 27 Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album and other info. Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world. The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30 seconds in length using existing photos and videos. The application automatically determines the timeline to create its movie.

  • Page 28: 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 ®...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Wi-Fi

    To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required.
  • Page 31 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 some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.

  • Page 32: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap , then tap Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a computing standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections.

  • Page 33: Controlling Data Usage

    To Share Your Cellular Data Connection with Another Bluetooth® Device Be sure your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that cellular data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 34: Selecting A Sim Card For Data Traffic

    data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. To turn data traffic on or off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 35: Selecting Mobile Networks

    To change the SIM card used for data traffic From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings > SIM card for data traffic. Select the SIM card you want to use for data traffic, then tap OK to confirm. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, for example, 3G or LTE.
  • Page 36 detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, contact the network administrator of your company or organization. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to adjust the settings for VPN.

  • Page 37: 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™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function.

  • Page 38: Synchronizing With Outlook® Using A Computer

    Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs to synchronize your device with the calendar and contacts from your Outlook account. However, you cannot synchronize any data from your device to your computer. For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac ® ®...

  • Page 39: 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 Tap Settings.

  • Page 40: Managing Notifications

    To Select the Notification Sound From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Default notification ringtone. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved to your device.

  • Page 41: Sim Card Protection

    To Set Time Intervals for Priority Interruptions From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions > Days. Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap Done. To adjust the start time, tap Start time and select a value, then tap OK. To adjust the end time, tap End time and select a value, then tap OK.

  • Page 42: Using Multiple Sim Cards

    If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator.

  • Page 43: Screen Settings

    To Select the SIM Card that Handles Data Traffic From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM settings > SIM card for data traffic. Select the SIM card you want to use for data traffic, then tap OK. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest cellular network, such as 3G or LTE.

  • Page 44: Daydream

    To Pin a Screen Be sure that screen pinning is activated on your device. Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin. To display , swipe upward. If you have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock, mark the relevant checkbox to ensure the pattern, PIN, or password is needed to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned.

  • Page 45: Language Settings

    To change screen lock type From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type. To create a screen lock pattern From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 46: Mobile Bravia® Engine

    Select an option. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper, and more natural images. Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.

  • Page 47: Multiple User Accounts

    To Minimize Volume Differences Using the Dynamic Normalizer From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings. Drag the slider beside Dynamic normalizer to the right. Multiple User Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to the device and use it.
  • Page 48 To Set Up the Guest User Account Be sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users > Guest. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.

  • Page 49: 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 50: Phonepad

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

  • Page 51: Entering Text Using Voice Input

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

  • Page 52: Personalizing The On-Screen Keyboard

    To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text. To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear.
  • Page 53 To Change the Smart Language Detection Settings Smart language detection may not be available for all writing languages. When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap , then tap Keyboard settings. To activate or deactivate the Smart language detection function, mark or unmark the Smart language detection checkbox.

  • Page 54: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing 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 feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™...

  • Page 55: Receiving Calls

    To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Widgets and Apps > 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 56 To Record a Greeting Message for the Answering Machine From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To Enable Automatic Answering From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 57: Ongoing Calls

    To edit the text message used to reject a call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > General > Reject call with message. Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. Tap OK.

  • Page 58: Forwarding Calls

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

  • Page 59: Multiple Calls

    To Block Incoming or Outgoing Calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Call Barring, then select an option. Enter the password and tap Enable. When you set up call blocking for the first time, you need to enter a password to activate the call blocking function.

  • Page 60: Conference Calls

    To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left. 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 .

  • Page 61: Emergency Calls

    To Enter Your Voicemail Number From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Voicemail > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number. Enter your voicemail number. Tap OK. To call your voicemail service From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone.

  • Page 62: Contacts

    Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can access from within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs, supports mobile devices that run on several operating systems, including iOS, Android™, Windows®, and BlackBerry™.

  • Page 63: 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 downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.

  • Page 64: Adding And Editing Contacts

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

  • Page 65: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

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

  • Page 66: Favorites 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 synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to.

  • Page 67: 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 you want to add the contact to. Tap Done.
  • Page 68 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. From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts. Select a SIM card.

  • Page 69: 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. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS settings on page 29.

  • Page 70: Organizing Your Messages

    To read a received message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the desired conversation. If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. To Reply to a Message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap...

  • Page 71: Calling From A Message

    Calling from a message To Call a Message Sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation and tap , then select a SIM card. To save a sender's number as a contact From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap >...

  • Page 72: 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 73: Organizing Your Email Messages

    To Read Your Email Messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox.

  • Page 74: Email Account Settings

    To Search for Email , then find and tap Email. From your Home screen, tap If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap Combined inbox.
  • Page 75 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™ • When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, and then find and tap Help &...

  • Page 76: Music

    130 page. • If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organize your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.

  • Page 77: Music Homescreen Menu

    Music homescreen Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music homescreen menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Music application Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right.

  • Page 78: Playlists

    To return to the Music homescreen • When the Music homescreen menu is open, tap Home. • When the Music homescreen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of the menu. To update your music with the latest information From the Music homescreen, tap .

  • Page 79: Sharing Music

    To delete a playlist Open the Music homescreen menu, then tap Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. You cannot delete smart playlists. Sharing music To share a song From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to share.
  • Page 80 Create an online TrackID™ profile View current music charts View TrackID™ options View the history of your previous searches Identify the music that you are listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

  • Page 81: 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 favorites. 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 82: Favorite Radio Channels

    To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™.

  • Page 83: Mobile Tv

    Mobile TV Using the Mobile TV application Mobile TV is a terrestrial digital TV broadcasting service which allows you to receive and play digital TV programs on your mobile device. Before you get started, you must connect the dedicated Mobile TV antenna cable and then optionally connect a headset to your device.
  • Page 84 To edit the parental controls , then tap Mobile TV. From your Home screen, tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then tap > Settings >Parental Control. Edit the information as desired. When you are finished, tap Optionally define a PIN, then tap OK.

  • Page 85: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Front flash light Front camera Zoom in or out Main camera screen Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Go back a step or exit the camera Change capturing mode settings 10 Access camera settings and shortcuts To Take a Photo from the Lockscreen...

  • Page 86: Face Detection

    To use the zoom function • When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down. • When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen. To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera.

  • Page 87: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To turn on Smile Shutter™ Activate the camera. Tap , then tap Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level. To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject.
  • Page 88 You see two images in the camera viewfinder of your device—one from your own camera and one from a connected Xperia™ device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. You can then edit what you see in the viewfinder before taking a photo.
  • Page 89 To Use Multi-Camera Mode Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect. Activate the camera on your device. , then select On the screens of both devices, tap Make the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. Both devices should now connect using Wi-Fi Direct™...
  • Page 90 Quick Launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked. Launch only When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Launch and capture When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.

  • Page 91: Still Camera Settings

    Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired. Still camera settings overview Resolution You can choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.
  • Page 92 Smile Shutter™ Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo. Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the focus frame stays sharp.
  • Page 93 Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Center Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image. Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image. Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
  • Page 94 Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo. The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually. Soft skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect.

  • Page 95: Video Camera Settings

    Video camera settings To Adjust the Video Camera Settings Activate the camera. , then select If the video camera is not selected, tap To display all 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.
  • Page 96 screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on. Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
  • Page 97 Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed video scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video. The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.

  • Page 98: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Tap the icon to open the Album homescreen menu View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favorites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album homescreen menu...

  • Page 99: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. , then tap Video > Just once. 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 100: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

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

  • Page 101: Editing Videos With The Movie Creator Application

    To Improve a Photo Using Advanced Settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. To Adjust the Light Settings for a Photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor.

  • Page 102: Album Homescreen Menu

    To unhide a photo or video In Album, drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Hidden. Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . Tap Don't hide.

  • Page 103: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album, then drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right. Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started.
  • Page 104 To view geotagged photos on a map From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places. Tap the photo that you want to view on a map. To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album.

  • Page 105: Videos

    Videos Watching videos in the Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Video application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network.

  • Page 106: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. • If your computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use Sony Bridge for Mac to transfer video files from iTunes to your device. To learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac, go to www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/ .
  • Page 107 desired. For example, you can edit the title, delete scenes, change the music, or add more photos and videos. To open Movie Creator From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. If no photos or videos are saved on your device, no functionality is available when you open the Movie Creator application.

  • Page 108: 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 favorite photos from the comfort of your couch.
  • Page 109 To Play a Shared Music Track on Your Device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the Music homescreen to the right, then tap Devices.
  • Page 110 To set access permissions for a pending device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings. Select a device from the Pending devices list. Select an access permission level. To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 111: Connecting Your Device To Usb Mass Storage Devices

    Connecting your device to USB mass storage devices You can use a USB Host adapter to connect your device to USB mass storage devices. USB Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB mass storage devices are supported by your device.
  • Page 112 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. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other.

  • Page 113: 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 114 do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired ® Bluetooth device. ® ® Some Bluetooth devices, for example, most Bluetooth headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device. ®...

  • Page 115: One-Touch Setup

    ® To receive items using Bluetooth ® ® Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 116: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™ Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset.
  • Page 117 Use the Smart Connect™ application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch, and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect™ downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected accessories show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each accessory.
  • Page 118 To Adjust the Settings for a Connected Accessory Pair and connect the accessory with your device. Start the Smart Connect™ application. Tap Accessories, then tap the name of the connected accessory. Adjust the desired settings. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • 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 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 of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 120: Airplane Mode

    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 121: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.

  • Page 122: Alarm And Clock

    To zoom the calendar view • When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Home screen, tap Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays.
  • Page 123 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 Homescreen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK.

  • Page 124: Support And Maintenance

    Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

  • Page 125: Updating Your Device

    The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to use the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application on an ®...

  • Page 126: Finding A Lost Device

    Sony Bridge for Mac application. If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on- screen installation instructions.
  • Page 127 To Activate the Protection by my Xperia Service on Your Device Make sure you have an active data connection. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate. If you are activating the service for the first time, mark the checkbox to agree with the terms and conditions of using the Protection by my Xperia service, then tap Accept.

  • Page 128: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    To Deactivate Protection by my Xperia From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Protection by my Xperia. Tap Deactivate, then confirm deactivation. To complete the procedure, sign in using the Google™ account that was used to activate the Protection by my Xperia service.
  • Page 129 is about 2 GB and cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system. You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the white paper for www.sonymobile.com/support .

  • Page 130: Managing Files Using A Computer

    SD card, using the computer's file explorer. If you have an Apple® Mac® computer, you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to access the file system of your device. You can download Sony Bridge for Mac from http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/.
  • Page 131 To Back up Your Data Using a Computer Be sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony ® ® Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.

  • Page 132: 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 133: Warranty, Sar, And Usage Guidelines

    If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern in step 6, you can use the device repair feature in PC Companion or Sony Bridge for Mac to erase the security layer. By running the repair feature, you are reinstalling software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process.

  • Page 134: Legal Information

    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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