Sony Xperia XA Ultra F3211 User Manual
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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.................. - Page 3 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............42 Synchronising data on your device..........43 Synchronising with online accounts..........43 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®....43 Basic settings................45 Accessing settings................45 Volume settings ................45 Do not disturb mode settings............46 Screen settings................47 Application settings................. 48 Resetting your applications.............
- Page 4 Messaging and chat..............71 Reading and sending messages............71 Organising your messages.............. 72 Calling from a message..............72 Messaging settings................73 Instant messaging and video chat........... 73 Email.....................74 Setting up email................74 Sending and receiving email messages.......... 74 Organising your email messages.............75 Email account settings..............76 Gmail™....................
- Page 5 Transferring video content to your device ........103 Managing video content..............103 Movie Creator................103 Connectivity................105 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable....105 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....105 Sharing content with home network devices.........106 Connecting your device to USB accessories........
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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 page 123 . -
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 protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty. -
Page 9: Charging Your Device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that voids your warranty. - Page 10 To charge your device Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up.
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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 accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices. Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market. To change screen lock type From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
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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 devices that you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home entertainment system, a 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.
- Page 15 To add your home location Make sure location is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places >...
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Page 16: Sim Card Protection
To remove a custom place Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place that you want to remove. -
Page 17: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device
To set up a SIM card lock From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & 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, make sure that you are logged in as the owner. Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
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Page 20: Learning The Basics
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. •... -
Page 21: Locking And Unlocking The Screen
Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. • 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: Home Screen
To lock the screen • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. -
Page 23: Application Screen
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap in the top-left corner. -
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 Home screen On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. -
Page 25: Widgets
To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen. -
Page 26: Background And Themes
Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen. -
Page 27: Battery And Power Management
To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes. -
Page 28: Taking A Screenshot
Doze is cancelled when you resume using the device. The mode is also paused periodically when the device is being updated. This feature is enabled by default and is recommended for best performance. However, if you wish to make exceptions for certain applications, see To make specific applications exempt from optimisation on page 28 . -
Page 29: Notifications
To view your screenshot • Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view. You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application. Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads. -
Page 30: Notification Light
Managing notifications on the lock screen You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lock screen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide sensitive content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at all. -
Page 31: Icons In The Status Bar
To enable the notification light From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification . Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right. Icons in the status bar Status icon No SIM card Signal strength No signal Roaming Sending and downloading LTE data... -
Page 32: Notification Icons
To manage status bar icons From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display> System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar. Notification icons New text or multimedia message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on... -
Page 33: Applications Overview
Applications overview Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments. - Page 34 Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
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Page 35: 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 ®... -
Page 36: 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 37: Wi-Fi
To view the 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. If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button Wi-Fi®... - Page 38 • Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. • 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.
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Page 39: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS button From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on. Tap > Advanced > WPS Push Button, then press the WPS button on the WPS-supported device. -
Page 40: Controlling Data Usage
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. -
Page 41: Selecting Mobile Networks
To set a mobile data usage limit Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Drag the slider beside Set mobile data limit to the right, then tap OK. To set the mobile data usage limit, drag the data limit line to the desired value. -
Page 42: 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 travelling. -
Page 43: Synchronising Data On Your Device
Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. - Page 44 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Home screen, tap Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Home screen, tap Tap Email, then tap .
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Page 45: 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 46: Do Not Disturb Mode Settings
To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done. To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 47: Screen Settings
To allow exceptions in Do not disturb mode From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Drag the slider beside the desired option. To associate exceptions with specific contact types From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 48: Application Settings
To activate screen pinning From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning. Drag the slider to the right. If you have not set up a pattern, PIN or password screen lock on your device, drag the slider beside Lock device when unpinning to the right and then select an option. -
Page 49: Resetting Your Applications
To allow critical permissions To allow a permission, tap Continue > App info > Permission. Find the critical permission you need. Drag the slider to the right. 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 50: Language Settings
To activate the Daydream screen saver From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. To select content for the Daydream screen saver From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. -
Page 51: 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 52 • 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 home screens, wallpapers and general settings.
- Page 53 To allow the guest user to make phone calls Make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users. beside Guest, then drag the slider beside Turn on phone calls to the right.
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Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: Calling
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that appear. -
Page 57: Receiving Calls
To add a direct dial number to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number. - Page 58 To record a greeting message for the answering machine From your Home screen, 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 Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
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Page 59: Smart Call Handling
To edit the text message used to reject a call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Quick Responses. Tap the message that 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 60: 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 61: Multiple Calls
To enable or disable fixed dialling From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialling numbers. Tap Activate fixed dialling or Deactivate fixed dialling. Enter your PIN2 and tap OK. To access the list of accepted call recipients From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 62: 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 63 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.
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Page 64: Contacts
A USB cable for your old device. You may not need your old device. For iOS devices, you can connect directly to iCloud or use a local backup. For previously owned Sony devices you can use local backups. To transfer contacts to your new device ®... -
Page 65: Searching And Viewing Contacts
® To import contacts using Bluetooth technology ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. -
Page 66: Adding And Editing Contacts
Adding and editing contacts To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. -
Page 67: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information
To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap SAVE. Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts application. -
Page 68: Favourites And Groups
To add a new ICE contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. -
Page 69: Sending Contact Information
To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. Tap SAVE. - Page 70 To export 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 > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts.
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Page 71: Messaging And Chat
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS settings on page 36 . -
Page 72: Organising Your Messages
To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. -
Page 73: Messaging Settings
To save a sender's number as a contact From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. Messaging settings To change your message notification settings From your Home screen, tap... -
Page 74: Email
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. -
Page 75: Organising Your Email Messages
To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap then tap Combined inbox. -
Page 76: Email Account Settings
To search for emails , then find and tap Email. From your Home screen, tap If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap then tap Combined inbox. - Page 77 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. When the Gmail application is open, tap This is an Internet version of this publication.
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Page 78: Music
Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • ® For Windows only: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the Managing files using a computer on page 125 . -
Page 79: Music Menu
Music home screen in the top left corner to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Music application Play all songs in shuffle mode Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Select a music category. -
Page 80: Playlists
Return to the Music home screen 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 Home screen, tap... -
Page 81: Sharing Music
To add songs to a playlist From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist. Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist. Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song. The album or song is now added to the playlist. - Page 82 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 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.
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Page 83: Fm Radio
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. -
Page 84: Favourite Radio Channels
To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: General Camera Settings
turned 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 Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Location. Drag the slider to the On position. - 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.
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Page 89: 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 90: 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 91: 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 92 Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
- Page 93 The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self-timer to avoid blurred photos. Torch The flash light is turned on when you take photos.
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Page 94: Video Camera Settings
Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Swipe to To display settings, tap Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed video scenes. - Page 95 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. Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
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Page 96: Photos And Videos In Album
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favourites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu... -
Page 97: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos
To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. -
Page 98: 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 is highlighted. Tap other items that you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all. -
Page 99: 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 100: Viewing Your Photos On A Map
add geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods such as Bluetooth® wireless technology and email to share content. View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service Return to the Album application home screen to view all content View your favourite photos and videos View all videos saved to your device View your photos on a map or in Globe view... - Page 101 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.
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Page 102: Videos
Videos The Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The application also serves as a TV programme guide with the option to show detailed programme information and related content, including social media posts about the programme you are interested in. -
Page 103: Transferring Video Content To Your Device
To change settings , then find and tap Video. From your Home screen, tap to open the home screen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To play a video , then find and tap Video. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap the video that you want to play. - Page 104 When this 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.
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Page 105: Connectivity
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 106: Sharing Content With Home Network Devices
You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as 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 107 Playing 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. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client devices.
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Page 108: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories
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 109 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.
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Page 110: 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 111 device 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 112 ® 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.
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Page 113: 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 114: Travel And Maps
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®... -
Page 115: Using Data Traffic When Travelling
Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you may need to access the Internet using mobile data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your device. You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. - Page 116 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 Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the On position. This is an Internet version of this publication.
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Page 117: Calendar And Alarm Clock
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronised your device with one or 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 118 Access the alarm home screen View a world clock and adjust settings Access the stopwatch function Access the timer function View options Open date and time settings for the clock Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock.
- Page 119 To set a recurring alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Repeat. Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap OK. Tap Save. To activate the vibrate function for an alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
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Page 120: Accessibility
Accessibility Magnification gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification gestures From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch. - Page 121 To disable TalkBack From your Home screen, double-tap Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 122: 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 123: 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 124: 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 125: Managing Files Using A Computer
To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted into your device. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory > Transfer data. Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card. Tap Transfer. - Page 126 • Text messages • Calendar • Settings and bookmarks • Media files such as music and videos • Photos and images To back up your data using a computer Make sure that the Xperia™ Companion software is installed on the PC or ®...
- Page 127 To set up the automatic backup function If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB Host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device.
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Page 128: 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 129 If your device fails to power on or you want to reset your device’s software, you can use Xperia™ Companion to repair your device. For more information on using Computer tools on page 122 . Xperia™ Companion, see Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again.
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Page 130: Warranty, Sar And Usage Guidelines
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