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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia ™ G8231...

  • 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?..........9 Device security................10 Making Sure Your Device is Protected..........10 Screen Lock..................10 Fingerprint Manager................
  • Page 3 Internet and networks..............45 Browsing the web................45 Internet and MMS Settings ...............45 Wi-Fi....................46 Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection..........48 Controlling Data Usage..............49 Selecting cellular networks..............50 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............51 Synchronizing data on your device..........52 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..........52 Synchronizing with Microsoft®...
  • Page 4 Contacts..................74 Searching and viewing contacts............74 Adding and editing contacts..............75 Transferring contacts.................76 Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information......77 Favorites................... 78 Sending contact information..............78 Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application...... 78 Backing up Contacts.................79 Messaging and chat..............80 Reading and sending messages............80 Organizing your messages..............
  • Page 5 Videos..................107 The Video Application..............107 Transferring Video Content to Your Device........108 Managing video content..............108 Movie Creator................. 108 Connectivity................110 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV....110 Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices......110 Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories........112 Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ XZs User Guide for the Android™ 7.1.1 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 may change how features in your device are presented. For Updating your device on the 37 page.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    1. Charging/Notification light 12. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 2. Headset jack 13. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 3. NFC™ detection area 14. Main camera lens 4. Front camera lens 15. Laser AF sensor 5. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 16. RGBC-IR sensor 6. Second microphone 17.

  • Page 8: Screen Protection

    Before using your device, remove the protective 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: Why Do I Need A Google™ Account

    It may take a while for the device to shut down. Why Do I Need a Google™ Account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and the Play Store™...

  • Page 10: 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 11 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. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™...

  • Page 12: Fingerprint Manager

    To Unlock the Device Using Your Fingerprint • With the lockscreen active, place your finger on the power key so that the device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Be sure to use a finger that you have registered in Fingerprint Manager. If you fail to unlock the screen using your fingerprint after five attempts, you can use your backup pattern, PIN, or password instead.

  • Page 13: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    To Rename a Registered Fingerprint From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Tap a registered fingerprint in the list and then enter a fingerprint name. Tap OK. Unlocking Your Device Automatically The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to unlock automatically in certain situations.
  • 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 be sure to lock it manually if needed.
  • Page 15 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. Alternately, to enter another location, tap and type the address.

  • Page 17: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    Finding the Identification Number of Your Device Your device has a unique identification number. This number is referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service to register your device.
  • Page 18 To Deactivate Protection by My Xperia Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services on your device. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia > ACTIVATE.

  • 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: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. • Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

  • Page 21: Homescreen

    To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key To lock the screen • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key Homescreen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It’s similar to the desktop on a computer screen.

  • Page 22: Application Screen

    To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, then tap in the upper-left corner of the screen.
  • Page 23 To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap Flick left or right on the Application screen. To Enable or Disable the Recommended Apps Listings The first time you access the application screen, you get the option to enable or disable recommended apps listings.

  • Page 24: Navigating Applications

    Navigating Applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function.

  • Page 25: Widgets

    Application 1 in upper window Split screen border – Drag to resize windows Application 2 in lower window Split screen key – Select a recently used application Home key – Go back to the Homescreen Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support split screen mode.

  • Page 26: Shortcuts And Folders

    Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. Access an application 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 >...

  • Page 27: Taking A Screenshot

    To Change Your Wallpaper Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. You can also change your Lockscreen wallpaper or set the same image for both your Homescreen and Lockscreen. Follow the steps above, then tap Album. Tap the desired image and choose an option.
  • Page 28 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply double- tap it. To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upward. After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging the status bar down again.

  • Page 29: Icons In The Status Bar

    To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Notifications. , and then tap On the lock screen. Select an option. You can keep notifications on the lockscreen until you swipe to dismiss them. To enable this feature, tap the Keep notifications on lock screen slider.
  • Page 30 Sending and downloading HSPA+ data A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection. This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 31: Applications Overview

    A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Battery Care is activated Noise canceling is on Screenshot captured Video chat with friends using the Duo™ application A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full —...
  • Page 32 Access your downloaded applications, documents, and pictures. Use the Duo™ application to make video calls. Save your documents and files for easy access from any device, share them with your friends, and collaborate with coworkers. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both personal and work accounts.
  • Page 33 Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends. Search content on the web using your voice. Use the Weather application to view weather forecasts. Use the What’s New application to discover new games, apps, and media content.

  • Page 34: Battery And Maintenance

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. 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 page 22. Uninstall applications that you are not using, see • 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 optimization. You will see a list of applications that are not optimized. To add or remove applications from this list, tap APPS and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its optimization settings.

  • Page 37: Updating Your Device

    Battery Care Use Battery Care to increase the lifespan of your battery. This feature detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end times of your regular charging period. The rate of charging is controlled so that your battery reaches 100% just before you disconnect the charger.

  • Page 38: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To Install a System Update If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. If a system update is available, tap CONTINUE, then tap INSTALL NOW. To Schedule a System Update If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner.

  • Page 39: Storage And Memory

    • ® ® Microsoft Windows 7 or later • ® Mac OS X 10.11 or later Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows or Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia-companion/. Managing Files Using a Computer ® Use a USB Type-C™ cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to transfer and manage your files.
  • Page 40 with a storage capacity of up to 200 GB to get more storage space. Media files and some apps, along with their associated data, can be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage. Some apps, for example, the Camera app, can save data directly to a memory card.

  • Page 41: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    To format the memory card From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , tap Advanced > Storage > SD Card > , and then tap Storage settings > Format > Erase & format. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it.
  • Page 42 To Restore Your Data Using a Computer Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB Type-C™ cable. Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to select Transfer files mode on your device.
  • Page 43 To Edit a Backup File From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More. Tap Edit backup file, then select a backup source and the data types you want to delete.

  • 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 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 connect 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 Cellular Data Connection

    Use one of these methods to enable WPS: • Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router. • 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 >...

  • Page 49: Controlling Data Usage

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

  • Page 50: Selecting Cellular Networks

    To Help Reduce Data Usage From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage > Data Saver. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. To Turn Data Traffic On or Off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 51: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    Different status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or mode of network that you are connected to. Refer to Status icons on page 29 to see what the different status icons look like. To Select a Network Mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 52: Synchronizing Data On Your Device

    Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, and Flickr™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronize each account manually.
  • Page 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 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: Application Settings

    Application settings Some apps will ask for permissions once you start using them. You can allow or deny permissions individually for each app, either from the Settings menu or from the Permission confirm dialog. Permission requirements depend on the app’s design. Allowing or denying permissions You can choose whether to allow or deny permissions when the dialog is shown.

  • Page 59: Resetting Your Applications

    Application linking Your device can determine the default app to handle a particular web link. This means that if the link is set, you don’t need to select an app each time you open a link. You can change the default app any time you want. To Manage App Links from the Settings Menu From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • 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: X-Reality™ For Mobile

    X-Reality™ for mobile Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos, giving you clearer, sharper, and more natural images. X-Reality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.

  • Page 62: Noise Cancellation

    You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read. To ensure optimal performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended. To Use a Noise-Canceling Headset Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device.
  • Page 63 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 64 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 65: 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 66: Editing Text

    To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text • Tap a text entry field. To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation • When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways. You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation. To enter text character by character To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.

  • Page 67: 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. 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 68: 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 and the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number.

  • Page 69: Smart Call Handling

    Rejecting a Call with a Text Message You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact. You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you can create a new message.

  • Page 70: Using The Call Log

    End a call Make a second call Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold Enter DTMF digits during a call Mute the microphone during a call Turn on the loudspeaker during a call To change the volume during a call •...

  • Page 71: Restricting Calls

    To Turn Off Call Forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Call forwarding > Voice. Select an option, then tap Turn off. Restricting Calls You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls.

  • Page 72: Conference Calls

    To Activate or Deactivate Call Waiting From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Additional settings. To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting. To Answer a Second Call and Put the Ongoing Call on Hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right.

  • Page 73: Emergency Calls

    To Enter Your Voicemail Number From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Voicemail > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number. Enter your voicemail number. Tap OK. To Call Your Voicemail Service Open the dialpad. Touch and hold until your voicemail number is dialed.

  • Page 74: Contacts

    Contacts Searching and viewing contacts Search for contacts Edit and view medical and emergency contact information View more options Favorites 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 75: Adding And Editing Contacts

    Adding and editing contacts To Add a Contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap If you 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 the contact to.

  • Page 76: 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 77: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    ® 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 78: Favorites

    phone number of the emergency contact, even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application. Favorites Contacts that you mark as favorites appear under the favorites tab in the Contacts application along with your most frequently called contacts or "top contacts". This way you get quicker access to these contacts.

  • Page 79: Backing Up Contacts

    To link contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap and hold the contact that you want to link with another contact. Tick the checkbox beside the contact that you want to link. Tap , then tap Link. The information from the first contact is merged with the second contact, and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list.

  • Page 80: Messaging And Chat

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

  • Page 81: Organizing 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 desired message.

  • Page 82: Messaging Settings

    Messaging settings To Change Your Message Notification Settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap , and then tap Settings. To set a notification sound, tap Notification sound, and then select an option or and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap DONE.

  • Page 83: 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 84: 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, tap , then tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, and select Combined inbox.

  • Page 85: 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 you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, and select Combined inbox.
  • Page 86 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 87: Music

    Music Transferring music to your device There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • Connect your device to a computer using a USB Type-C™ cable. Select Transfer files on your device and then copy and paste, or drag and drop the files using the computer. Managing Files Using a Computer on page 39.
  • Page 88 Music Homescreen in the upper-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 89: 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 homescreen View the current play queue Browse all playlists Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse all genres...

  • Page 90: Sharing Music

    To Create Your Own Playlists From the Music homescreen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist. In the menu that opens, tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 toward the subject.
  • Page 93 Sound Photo Take photos with background sound. Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos. 4K video Take videos with 4K ultra-high definition. Panorama You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos with an easy press-and-sweep motion. To Take a Panoramic Photo Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select , then select Press the camera key and move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of...
  • Page 94 Saving a Photo’s Geographic Location Enable the Saving 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 95 Use Volume Key as You can choose how you want to use the volume key when taking photos. Zoom Use the volume key to zoom in or out. Volume Use the volume key to adjust the volume of notifications, ringtones and music. Shutter Use the volume key to take photos.

  • Page 96: Still Camera Settings

    decrease the overall exposure by tapping the plus or minus controls accordingly when is displayed. Focus and shutter speed can be set for either manual or automatic adjustment. White balance Auto Adjust the color balance automatically. Incandescent Adjust the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
  • Page 97 12MP 4608×2592(16:9) 12-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. Front camera: 13MP 4160×3120(4:3) 13-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 10 MP 16:9 4192×2358(16:9) 10-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.

  • Page 98: Video Camera Settings

    Measures the amount of light on your subject’s face, and adjusts the exposure so the face is neither too dark nor too bright. Multi Divides the image into several parts, and measures each part to determine a well-balanced exposure. Center Determines the center of the image, and sets the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there.
  • Page 99 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message. Front camera: Full HD 1920×1080(16:9)
  • Page 100 Auto-Capturing (Video) Turn on auto-capturing to take pictures automatically while recording a video. When using the Smile Shutter™ feature, the camera automatically takes snapshots of smiling faces while you continue to record your video. To Turn On Smile Shutter™ (Video) Activate the camera.

  • Page 101: 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. to open the Album Homescreen menu View menu options A slideshow of all your photos and videos, or the ones you added to favorites...

  • Page 102: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To Play a Video In Album, find and tap the video 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 103: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it’s highlighted. Tap other items you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all.

  • Page 104: Editing Videos With The Video Editor Application

    Editing videos with the Video editor application You can edit videos that you’ve taken with your camera. For example, you can trim a video to the desired length or adjust the speed of a video. After you save the edited video, the original unchanged version of the video remains on your device.

  • Page 105: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    you can also add geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods such as Bluetooth® wireless technology and email to share content. Return to the Album application homescreen to view all content View all photos and videos taken with your device's camera View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders View all videos saved on your device View your photos on a map or in Globe view...
  • Page 106 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 107: 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 program guide with the option to show detailed program information and related content, including social media posts about the program you are interested in.

  • Page 108: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    To Play a Video From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Find and tap the video you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, tap to open the Homescreen menu, then find and tap the video you want to play.
  • Page 109 To Open Movie Creator From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. To Enable or Disable Movie Creator Notifications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. Tap , then tap Settings, and tap the Notifications slider to enable or disable notifications.

  • Page 110: Connectivity

    You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices, like a 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.
  • Page 111 To play a shared video 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 , then tap Home network. Select a device from the list of connected devices.

  • Page 112: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    To Change the Name of a Registered Device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server. Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name. Enter a new name for the device, then tap OK. To Change the Access Level of a Registered Device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 113: Connecting Your Device To A Dualshock™ 4 Wireless Controller

    USB accessory has a USB Type-C connector, a USB Type-C host adapter is not necessary. USB Type-C host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. This device has a capless USB Type-C port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that the port is completely dry before connecting a USB Type-C cable.
  • Page 114 To Share a Contact with Another Device Using NFC Make sure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active and unlocked. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch.

  • 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 passcode. You 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 117 ® 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 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 cellphone 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 of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function.

  • Page 120: Using Data Traffic When Traveling

    Using Data Traffic when Traveling When you travel outside of your home cellphone network, you may need to access the internet using cellular 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 synchronized 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 function Access the timer function View option for the current tab 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 Clock.
  • 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 Behavior Find and tap Clock, and then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, and then select the desired behavior 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

    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. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature.

  • Page 126: Support And Legal

    Support and Legal Support Application Use the Support application on your device to browse User Guides, troubleshooting guides, and to 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 127: Help Us Improve Our Software

    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 128: Warranty, Sar, And Usage Guidelines

    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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