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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia X Compact ™ F5321...

  • 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 Selecting mobile networks...............43 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............43 Synchronising data on your device..........45 Synchronising with online accounts..........45 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®....45 Basic settings................47 Accessing settings................47 Volume settings................47 Do not disturb mode................ 48 Screen settings................49 Application settings................. 51 Resetting your applications.............
  • Page 4 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....72 Backing up contacts................ 72 Email.....................74 Setting up email................74 Sending and receiving email messages...........74 Organising your email messages............. 75 Email account settings..............76 Gmail™.................... 76 Messaging and chat..............78 Reading and sending messages............78 Organising your messages.............. 79 Calling from a message..............
  • Page 5 Connectivity................106 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....106 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices......106 Displaying files on another device using Cast....... 108 Connecting your device to USB accessories........ 109 Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 wireless controller..................

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ X Compact User guide for the Android™ 6.0.1 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 123.

  • Page 7: Assembly

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

  • 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

    Charging your device Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.
  • Page 10 To charge your device Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB Type-C cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the USB Type-C™ port on your device. The notification light illuminates when charging begins.

  • 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 To create a screen lock pattern From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern. Follow the instructions on your device. If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before trying again.

  • Page 13: Fingerprint Manager

    To unlock the device using your fingerprint • With the lock screen active, place your finger on the power key so that the device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Make sure that you 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 14: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    To delete a registered fingerprint From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Tap the registered fingerprint, then tap Delete > Delete. To rename a registered fingerprint From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 15 Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices that you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth®...
  • Page 16 location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialised equipment could unlock your device. To add your home location Make sure Location services are 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 >...

  • Page 17: Sim Card Protection

    To edit a custom place From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services. Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 18: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator. To set up or remove a SIM card lock From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 19: 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 20 To activate Android™ Device Manager If you are sharing 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 >...

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: Home Screen

    To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key To lock the screen When the screen is active, briefly press the power key Alternatively, double tap any empty area on the Home screen. To enable this function, touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap and tap the slider beside Double-tap to sleep.

  • Page 24: 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 of the screen.
  • Page 25 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 26: Navigating Applications

    Navigating applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites bar, and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps key and the Back key.

  • Page 27: Shortcuts And Folders

    To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, then release it. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.

  • Page 28: Background And Themes

    To rename a folder on the Home screen Tap the folder to open it. Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap Done. Background and themes You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes. To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

  • Page 29: Battery Care

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap and select Battery optimisation. You will see a list of applications that are not optimised. To add or remove applications from this list, tap Apps and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its optimisation settings.

  • Page 30: Taking A Screenshot

    Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album. To take a screenshot Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time.
  • Page 31 To take action on a notification from the lock screen • Double-tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the lock screen • Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right. To expand a notification on the lock screen •...

  • Page 32: Icons In The Status Bar

    Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually. When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent.

  • Page 33: Notification Icons

    GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Depending on your service provider, network or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To manage status bar icons From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 34: Applications Overview

    Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to a memory card Warning More (undisplayed) notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. To block an application from sending notifications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 35 Enjoy music, movies, apps and games on your device, and get exclusive access to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices. View your current location, find other locations and plan routes using Google Maps™. Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages.

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: Wi-Fi

    To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter any other information as required.
  • Page 39 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced options and then edit the options as desired.

  • Page 40: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of wireless security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords.

  • Page 41: Controlling Data Usage

    To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device Make sure that your device and the other Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 42 your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. To turn data traffic on or off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 43: Selecting Mobile Networks

    Selecting mobile networks Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM. Different status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or mode Status icon on page 32 to see what of network that you are connected to.
  • Page 44 To disconnect from a virtual private network Double-tap the status bar to open the Notification panel. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 45: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™ and Flickr™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronise each account manually.
  • Page 46 To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Home screen, tap Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account. Tap Check frequency. Under Off-peak time settings, tap Check frequency, and select an interval option.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Do Not Disturb Mode

    To set your device to vibrate for incoming calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. 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 49: 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 50: Glove Mode

    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 51: Application Settings

    To unpin a screen On the pinned screen, touch and hold at the same time. Release both buttons. If you selected a security option when you activated the screen pinning function, you have to enter your pattern, PIN or password to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned. Application settings Some apps will ask for permissions once you start using them.

  • Page 52: Resetting Your Applications

    Resetting your applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device. To reset application preferences From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Tap , then tap Reset app preferences > Reset apps. Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device.

  • Page 53: Language Settings

    Select an option. 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 54: Enhancing The Sound Output

    To ensure optimal performance, noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 55: Multiple User Accounts

    To use a noise cancelling headset Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device. From your Home screen, find and tap > Settings > Sound & notification > Accessory settings > Noise cancelling, then enable the Noise cancelling function by tapping the slider. Tap Headset/Headphone type, and select the type of your headset/headphone.
  • Page 56 To enable or disable outgoing phone calls for a regular user account Make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users. beside the name of the relevant user, then tap the Turn on phone calls slider to enable or disable the function for the user.
  • Page 57 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 58: 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 59: 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. Text editing bar After selecting text by double-tapping on a word, an editing bar appears with several tools available: •...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: Smart Call Handling

    You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you can create a new message. You can also create your own personalised messages by editing the predefined ones. To reject a call with a text message when the screen is inactive When an incoming call arrives, tap Response options.

  • Page 63: Using The Call Log

    Enter numbers during a call Mute the microphone during a call Turn on the loudspeaker during a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and dialled calls .

  • Page 64: Restricting Calls

    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 Dialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. If your subscription includes a voicemail service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail.

  • Page 65: Conference Calls

    To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right. Tap Hold call. To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left.

  • Page 66: Emergency Calls

    To call your voicemail service Open the dialpad. Touch and hold until your voicemail number is dialed. The first time you call your voicemail number, your network operator’s voicemail system normally prompts you to set up your voicemail. For example, you may be asked to record a greeting and set a password.

  • Page 67: Contacts

    A USB cable compatible with 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 Search for and download Xperia™...

  • Page 68: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    To import contacts from a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card. Select where to store your contacts. Select the files that you want to import and tap OK. ®...

  • Page 69: Adding And Editing Contacts

    To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list.

  • Page 70: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap Myself, then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are finished, tap SAVE. 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.

  • Page 71: 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 that you want to add the contact to.

  • Page 72: 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 that you want to add the contact to. Tap SAVE.
  • Page 73 To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card. Tap OK. 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.

  • Page 74: 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 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 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. 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 & feedback. When the Gmail application is open, tap This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 78: 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 37.

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 81: Music And Fm Radio

    Music and FM radio Transferring music to your device There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB Type-C™ cable. After connecting, select Transfer files (MTP) on your device and then simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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 genres Browse all playlists Play a shared music file on another device 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music menu From your Home screen, tap...

  • Page 84: 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 85 Favourites list Radio on/off button View menu options Tuned frequency Save or remove a channel as a favourite Tuning dial Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels Move up the frequency band to search for a channel A saved favourite channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To listen to the FM radio...

  • Page 86: Favourite Radio Channels

    Favourite radio channels To save a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite. Enter a name and select a colour for the channel, then press Save. To listen to a favourite radio channel Select an option.

  • Page 87: 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 Take photos or record videos Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings...

  • Page 88: General Camera Settings

    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. If the video camera is not selected, swipe the screen to Point the camera towards the subject.
  • Page 89 Take high frame rate videos and apply slow motion effects. Sticker creator Create unique stickers from your favourite photos or from your camera viewfinder. Style Portrait You can use the Style Portrait feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as you take them, to ensure the best results.
  • Page 90 Smile Shutter Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo. When auto-capturing is off, you can take photos using the shutter button or the camera key.

  • Page 91: Data Storage

    Front camera only After you shoot a photo or video with the front camera, a preview of it appears in the lower right corner of the screen for 3 seconds. The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. Use Volume key as You can choose how you want to use the volume key when taking photos.

  • Page 92: Still Camera Settings

    Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. Focus AF Adjust focus automatically. Focus MF Adjust focus manually. SS auto Adjust shutter speed automatically. SS 1/8 Adjust shutter speed manually. Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera.
  • Page 93 Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. 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.
  • Page 94 Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo. The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually. Soft Skin Take portraits using an enhanced beauty effect.

  • Page 95: Video Camera Settings

    Focus and brightness This function is available in Superior auto mode only. 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...
  • Page 96 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. Auto-capturing (video) Turn on auto-capturing to take pictures automatically while recording a video. Using the Smile shutter™...

  • Page 97: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. to open the Album home screen menu View menu options A slideshow of all your photos and videos, or of those added to favourites...

  • Page 98: 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 99: 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 100: Editing Videos With The Video Editor Application

    To set the saturation level of colours in a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. Editing videos with the Video editor application You can edit videos that you’ve taken with your camera.

  • Page 101: Album Home Screen Menu

    Album home screen menu From the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your photo albums, including photos and videos taken with your device's camera using special effects, as well as content that you have shared online via services such as Picasa™ and Facebook.
  • Page 102 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 103: 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 104: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    To change settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. to open the home screen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To play a video From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Find and tap the video that you want to play.
  • Page 105 desired. For example, you can edit the title, delete scenes, change the music or add more photos and videos. You can create Highlight Movies by selecting photos and videos manually. If you log in to a Facebook account, you can create Highlight Movies from your Facebook events, featuring photos from the event, friends’...

  • Page 106: Connectivity

    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. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™...
  • Page 107 To use your device to watch a video stored on another device Make sure that the device you want to share files with is connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. , then tap Home network.

  • Page 108: Displaying Files On Another Device Using Cast

    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 109: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    If the USB device has a USB Type-C™ port, a USB Host adapter is not necessary. USB Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
  • Page 110 NFC may not be available in all countries or regions. Using certain apps, some NFC functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. To enable or disable the NFC function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 111: 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 112 ® To turn the Bluetooth function on or off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable or disable the function. Naming your device You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you ®...
  • Page 113 ® To unpair a Bluetooth device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device that you want to unpair. Tap Forget. ® Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology ®...

  • Page 114: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

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

  • Page 115: 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 116: 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 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 more 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 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. Tap Time and select the desired value.
  • Page 119 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Save. To set the side keys behaviour Find and tap Clock, then select the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Side keys behaviour, then select the desired behaviour of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm.

  • Page 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 slider under Magnification gestures.

  • Page 121: Tty (Teletypewriter) Mode

    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. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, tap , then tap the screen twice.

  • Page 122: Support And Maintenance

    Tap the Xperia™ Tips slider. Help us improve our software You can allow 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

    To use Xperia™ Companion, you need an Internet-connected computer running one of the following operating systems: • ® ® Microsoft Windows 7 or later • ® Mac OS X 10.8 or later Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion or Xperia™...

  • Page 124: Memory And Storage

    To schedule a software update From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. Tap , then tap Settings > Automatic installation > Set time. Set the desired time for the software update, then tap OK. Updating your device using a computer You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer with an Internet connection.

  • Page 125: Managing Files Using A Computer

    • If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the card. Note that all content on the card gets erased when you format it. If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to be able to perform certain actions, such as transferring data to the memory card and formatting the memory card.

  • Page 126: Usb Connection Mode

    can choose between Charging your device, Using your device as a power supply, Transferring files to your computer or Using your device for MIDI input. ® ® If you have a PC or an Apple computer, you can use Xperia™ Companion to access the file system of your device.
  • Page 127 To back up your data using a computer Make sure that Xperia™ Companion for Windows (http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion) or Xperia™ Companion for Mac OS (http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac) is installed on ® your PC or Mac Connect your device to the computer using a USB Type-C™ cable. Computer: Open the Xperia™...
  • Page 128 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 mounted properly into your device.

  • Page 129: 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 130 If your device fails to turn on or you want to reset your device’s software, you can use Xperia™ Companion to repair your device. For more information on using Xperia™ Computer tool on page 122. Companion, see Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again.

  • Page 131: 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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