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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia XA Ultra ™ F3211/F3213/F3215...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User Guide................. 6 Overview..................... 6 Assembly.................... 7 Screen Protection................8 Starting Your Device for The First Time..........8 Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?..........8 Charging Your Device................. 9 Device security................11 Making Sure Your Device is Protected..........11 Screen Lock..................11 Unlocking Your Device Automatically..........13 SIM Card Protection .................16...
  • Page 3 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............41 Synchronizing data on your device..........42 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..........42 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....42 Basic settings................44 Accessing settings................44 Volume settings ................44 Do not disturb mode settings............45 Screen settings................. 46 Application settings................47 Resetting Your Applications..............
  • Page 4 Messaging and chat..............70 Reading and sending messages............70 Organizing your messages..............71 Calling from a message..............71 Messaging settings................72 Instant messaging and video chat............. 72 Email.....................73 Setting up email................73 Sending and Receiving Email Messages........... 73 Organizing your email messages............74 Email account settings..............
  • Page 5 Transferring Video Content to Your Device ........101 Managing video content..............101 Movie Creator................. 101 Connectivity................103 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable.... 103 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV..... 103 Sharing Content with Home Network Devices.........

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User Guide This is the Xperia™ XA Ultra User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on the 121 page.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    1. Charging/Notification light 11. Charger/USB cable port 2. Headset jack 12. Main loudspeaker 3. Proximity/Light sensor 13. Main camera lens 4. Ear speaker 14. Main camera light 5. Front camera lens 15. Second microphone 6. Front camera light 16. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area 7.

  • 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: Charging Your Device

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

  • Page 11: Device Security

    Device security Making Sure Your Device is Protected 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 – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device. It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data, such as contacts and messages.

  • Page 13: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. myxperia.sonymobile.com using any Internet-connected device. Go to Sign in using the same Google™...
  • Page 14 Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected.
  • Page 15 To Add Your Home Location Make sure location is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lockscreen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.

  • Page 16: Sim Card Protection

    To Remove a Custom Place Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lockscreen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place you want to remove.

  • Page 17: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    To Set Up a SIM Card Lock From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lockscreen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the right. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter the PIN every time you restart the device.

  • Page 18: Finding A Lost Device

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

  • Page 20: Learning The Basics

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

  • Page 21: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between 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 22: Homescreen

    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. Your Homescreen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width.

  • Page 23: Application Screen

    To Set a Pane as the Main 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, and then tap in the top-left corner.

  • Page 24: Navigating Applications

    To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Tap Sort apps, then select an option. To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, and then drag the icon to the top of the screen.

  • Page 25: Widgets

    To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Homescreen.

  • Page 26: Background And Themes

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

  • Page 27: Battery And Power Management

    To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen 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 28: Taking A Screenshot

    • The app has not shown a notification for more than 12 hours. This feature is enabled by default and is recommended for best performance. However, if you To make specific applications exempt wish to make exceptions for certain applications, see from optimization on page 28 .
  • Page 29 To open or close the Notification panel To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward. To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upward. To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel • Tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel •...

  • Page 30: Icons In The Status Bar

    visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive content in the App notifications settings menu. Hide sensitive You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for notification content this setting to be available.

  • Page 31: Notification Icons

    Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading cellular 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®...

  • Page 32: Applications Overview

    Downloading data Uploading data Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates Noise canceling is on Screenshot captured New Hangouts™...
  • Page 33 Use the Email application to send and receive email through both private and corporate accounts. Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends, family members, and co-workers around the world. Browse and listen to FM radio stations. Use the Album application to view and work with your photos and videos.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To browse with Google Chrome™...

  • Page 36: Wi-Fi

    To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button Wi-Fi®...
  • Page 37 • Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration). Wi-Fi® settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 38: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS PIN From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on. Tap > Advanced > WPS PIN Entry. On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device. Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways: •...

  • Page 39: Controlling Data Usage

    To Use Your Device as a Portable Wi-Fi® Hotspot From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save.

  • Page 40: Selecting Mobile Networks

    To Set a Cellular Data Usage Limit Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Drag the slider beside Set mobile data limit to the right, then tap OK. To set the cellular data usage limit, drag the data limit line to the desired value.

  • Page 41: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    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. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are traveling.

  • Page 42: 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 43 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Homescreen, tap Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Homescreen, tap Tap Email, then tap .

  • Page 44: 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 Homescreen, tap Tap Settings.

  • Page 45: Do Not Disturb Mode Settings

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

  • Page 46: Screen Settings

    To Allow Exceptions in Do Not Disturb Mode From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Drag the slider beside the desired option. To Associate Exceptions with Specific Contact Types From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 47: Application Settings

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

  • Page 48: Resetting Your Applications

    To Allow Critical Permissions To allow a permission, tap Continue > App info > Permissions. Find the critical permission you need. Drag the slider to the right. 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.

  • Page 49: Language Settings

    To Activate the Daydream Screen Saver From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. To Select Content for the Daydream Screen Saver From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right.

  • Page 50: Mobile Bravia® Engine

    Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® ENGINE technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos, giving you clearer, sharper, and more natural images. To reduce battery consumption, Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned off by default. To turn on Mobile BRAVIA® Engine From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 51 • Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your device temporarily. Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™. About the Regular User Account By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different homescreens, wallpapers, and general settings.
  • Page 52 To Allow the Guest User to Make Phone Calls Be sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users. beside Guest, then drag the slider beside Turn on phone calls to the right. To clear the guest session data Make sure you are logged in to the guest account.

  • Page 53: Typing Text

    Typing text On-Screen Keyboard ® SwiftKey is the default text entry provider. You can enter text using the on-screen ® keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwitfKey flow feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. ®...

  • Page 54: Editing Text

    Editing text You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing options by double-tapping the entered text. The editing options then become available via an application bar. Application bar The following actions are available on the selected text: •...

  • Page 55: 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 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 56: Receiving Calls

    To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number.
  • Page 57 To Record a Greeting Message for the Answering Machine From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To Enable Automatic Answering From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 58: Smart Call Handling

    To Edit the Text Message Used to Reject a Call From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Quick Responses. Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. Tap OK. Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function.

  • Page 59: Forwarding Calls

    To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards. Tap Missed call. To Call a Number from Your Call Log • Tap the number. To edit the number before calling, touch and hold the number in the call log, then tap Edit number before call.

  • Page 60: Multiple Calls

    To enable or disable fixed dialing From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers. Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing. Enter your PIN2 and tap OK. To access the list of accepted call recipients From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 61: Voicemail

    To Make a Conference Call During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. To display the dialpad, tap Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on hold temporarily. To add the second participant to the call and start the conference, tap . To add more participants to the call, repeat the relevant steps as described above.
  • Page 62 To Make an Emergency Call While the Device Is Locked To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Swipe left or up and tap the Emergency icon . Enter the emergency number and tap This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 63: Contacts

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

  • Page 64: 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 65: Adding And Editing Contacts

    Adding and editing contacts To Add a Contact From your Homescreen, 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 66: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    To Create a New Contact from a Text Message From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap SAVE.

  • Page 67: Favorites And Groups

    To Add a New ICE Contact From your Homescreen, 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 68: 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 SAVE.
  • Page 69 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 Homescreen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts.

  • Page 70: 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 Internet and MMS messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Settings on page 35 .

  • Page 71: Organizing Your Messages

    To Reply to a Message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap To Forward a Message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward. Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.

  • Page 72: Messaging Settings

    To Save a Sender's Number as a Contact From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, and 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 Homescreen, tap...

  • Page 73: 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 Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 74: Organizing Your Email Messages

    To Read Your Email Messages From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox.

  • Page 75: Email Account Settings

    To Search for Emails , and then find and tap Email. From your Homescreen, tap If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox.
  • Page 76 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™ • , and then find and tap Help. When the Gmail application is open, tap This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 77: Music

    Music Transferring Music to Your Device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • ® For Windows only: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable, and then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. Managing files using a computer on the 123 page.

  • Page 78: Music Menu

    Music Homescreen 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 Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Select a music category.

  • Page 79: Playlists

    Return to the Music homescreen View the current play queue Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse all folders Browse all playlists Play a shared music file on another device Open the settings menu for the Music application 10 Open the support menu for the Music application To Open the Music Menu From your Homescreen, tap...

  • Page 80: Sharing Music

    To Add Songs to a Playlist From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist. Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist. Tap the name of the playlist you want to add the album or song to. The album or song is now added to the playlist.
  • Page 81 Create an online TrackID™ profile View current music charts View TrackID™ options View the history of your previous searches Check out what others are tracking Identify the music you’re listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers.

  • Page 82: Fm Radio

    FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as 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 83: 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 84: Camera

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

  • Page 85: Face Detection

    To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to Video mode. To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject.

  • Page 86: General Camera Settings

    on and the geographical location is available, so the geographical location can be added to your photo. When neither of these two symbols appears, Saving location is disabled. To Turn on Geotagging From your Homescreen, tap Tap Settings > Location. Drag the slider to the On position.
  • Page 87 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 88: Save Location

    To use Multi camera mode Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect. Activate the camera on your device. Swipe the screen to go to , then select On the screens of both devices, tap Touch the NFC detection areas of each device to one other.

  • Page 89: Data Storage

    Use the volume key to take photos. Sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound. Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.

  • Page 90: Still Camera Settings

    Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired. Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.
  • Page 91 You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Also, if you want to take a bright image even in dark conditions, you can set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

  • Page 92: Video Camera Settings

    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 93 Video camera settings overview Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using preprogrammed video scenes. Each scene setting is designed to produce the best quality video possible in a specific recording environment. The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.

  • Page 94: 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 95: 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 96: 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 97: Hiding Photos And Videos

    To Trim a Video In the Album, find and tap the video you want to edit. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, and then tap If prompted, select Video Editor, and 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, and then tap Apply.

  • Page 98: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service Return to the Album application homescreen to view all content View your favorite photos and videos View all videos saved to your device View your photos on a map or in Globe view View photos and videos you've hidden from view View all photos and videos taken with your device's camera using special effects View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders...
  • Page 99 View geotagged photos in Globe view Search a location on the map View menu options Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    To Change Settings , and then find and tap Video. From your Homescreen, tap to open the homescreen menu, and then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To Play a Video , and then find and tap Video. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap the video you want to play.
  • Page 102 highlight-style movie is ready, you get notified. You can then edit it as 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. To Open Movie Creator From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator.

  • Page 103: Mirroring Screen On Tv Using Cable

    TV screen. MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all types of MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are supported by your device. To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.

  • Page 104: Sharing Content With Home Network Devices

    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. You can also view or play content from other home network devices on your device.
  • Page 105 Play Files from Your Device on Home Network Devices Before you can view or play media files from your device on other home network devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content with are called client devices.

  • Page 106: Connecting Your Device To Usb Peripherals

    This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure the USB port is completely dry before inserting a USB cable. USB host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
  • Page 107 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 Homescreen, 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 108: 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 109 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 110 ® 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 111: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Using your Device as a Wallet You can use your device to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet and manage all payment services in one place. When making a payment, remember to turn on the NFC function before you touch your device to a card reader.

  • Page 112: 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 113: Using Data Traffic When Traveling

    Using data traffic when traveling 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 114 watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To Turn on Airplane Mode From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings.

  • Page 115: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your 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 116 View a world clock and adjust settings Access the stopwatch function Access the timer function View options Open date and time settings for the clock Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To Set a New Alarm From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 117 To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm Find and tap Clock, and then tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. 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 118: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification Gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in on parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To Enable or Disable Magnification Gestures From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch.
  • Page 119 To disable TalkBack From your Homescreen, double-tap Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 120: 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 121: 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.

  • Page 122: Memory And Storage

    To Update your Device Using a Computer Make sure you have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on your PC or ® ® Apple computer. Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer. Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.

  • Page 123: Managing Files Using A Computer

    To Clear the Cache Memory for All Applications From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , then tap Advanced > Storage > Internal storage, and then find and tap Cached data > OK. When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings. To Transfer Media Files to the Memory Card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device.
  • Page 124 Using Backup & Restore, you can make a quick online backup of basic settings and data with your Google™ account. It is very important that you remember the password that you set when you make a data backup. If you forget the password, it may not be possible to restore important data, such as contacts and messages.
  • Page 125 To Back Up Content to an Online Account From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. To enable the automatic backup function, tap Automatic backup, then tap the on- off switch. To enable the manual backup function, tap More > Manual backup. Under Where to store files, tap Select storage >...

  • Page 126: 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 127: Restarting And Resetting Your Device

    To Run all Diagnostic Tests From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Diagnostics > Test > Run all. Follow the instructions and tap Yes or No to confirm if a feature works. To View Details about Your Device From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 128: Warranty, Sar, And Usage Guidelines

    Legal information Sony F3211/F3213/F3215 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.
  • Page 129 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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