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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ F5121...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................7 About this User guide................ 7 Overview.................... 7 Assembly................... 8 Screen protection................9 Starting your device for the first time..........9 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........10 Device security................11 Making sure your device is protected..........11 Screen lock..................11 Fingerprint Manager.................13 Unlocking your device automatically..........
  • Page 3 Internet and networks..............48 Browsing the web................48 Internet and MMS settings ............. 48 Wi-Fi....................49 Sharing your mobile data connection..........51 Controlling data usage..............52 Selecting mobile networks...............53 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............54 Synchronising data on your device..........55 Synchronising with online accounts..........55 Synchronising with Microsoft®...
  • Page 4 Contacts..................77 Searching and viewing contacts............77 Adding and editing contacts............78 Transferring contacts............... 79 Adding medical and emergency contact information...... 80 Favourites..................81 Sending contact information............81 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....82 Backing up contacts................ 82 Email.....................83 Setting up email................83 Sending and receiving email messages...........83 Organising your email messages.............
  • Page 5 Album home screen menu............. 111 Viewing your photos on a map............111 Videos..................113 The Video application..............113 Transferring video content to your device........114 Managing video content..............114 Movie Creator................114 Connectivity................116 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....116 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™...
  • Page 6 Help us improve our software............135 Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines..........135 Recycling your device..............135 Legal information................135 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ X User guide for the Android™ 7.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    1. Headset jack 10. Main loudspeaker 2. NFC™ detection area 11. Charger/USB cable port 3. Front camera lens 12. Main microphone 4. Ear speaker 13. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area 5. Charging/Notification light 14. Main camera lens 6. Proximity/Light sensor 15. Main camera light 7.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Why Do I Need A Google™ Account

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

  • 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 • Fingerprint: place your registered finger on the power key 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: 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 rename a registered fingerprint From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Tap a registered fingerprint in the list and then enter a fingerprint name. Tap OK. Unlocking your device automatically The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to unlock automatically in certain situations.
  • Page 15 devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected. It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted devices, for example, Bluetooth® keyboards or cases. As soon as a trusted 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services.
  • Page 17 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. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 18: Sim Card Protection

    To set up trusted voice From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted voice. SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identification Number).

  • Page 19: Finding A Lost Device

    Open the cover for the nano SIM and memory card slot. Remove the SIM/Memory Card tray. Place a fingernail or other object with a long, fine tip under the edge of the label strip, then drag the strip outwards. The IMEI number is displayed on the strip. You can also view the IMEI number by opening the phone dialer and entering *#06#.
  • Page 20 • Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lock screen. For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com . Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the Internet.

  • 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 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: Home Screen Settings

    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: Navigating Applications

    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 overview Clear all – Close all the recently used applications Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen Back key –...

  • Page 27: Widgets

    5 Home key – Go back to the Home screen 6 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support split screen mode. To use split screen mode Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are open and running in the background.

  • Page 28: Background And Themes

    Shortcuts and folders overview 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 > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list and select an application.

  • Page 29: Taking A Screenshot

    To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes. Select an option and follow the instructions on your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
  • Page 30 To take action on a notification in the Notification panel • Tap the notification. You can directly reply to chat or email messages in the Notification panel. To change settings for notifications, simply swipe left or right on the notification, then tap To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel •...

  • Page 31: Notification Light

    Setting the notification level for an app You can set different notification behaviour for individual applications. For example, you can block all email notifications, prioritise Facebook™ notifications and make the content of messaging notifications invisible on the lock screen. To set the notification level for an app From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 32: Notification Icons

    A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no Internet connection. This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network. After a successful login, the exclamation mark disappears. If Google™ is blocked in your area, the exclamation mark may appear even when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and there is a working Internet connection.

  • Page 33: Applications Overview

    Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Noise cancelling is on Screenshot captured New Hangouts™ chat message Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application A song is playing The radio is on The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full.
  • Page 34 Save your documents and files for easy access from any device, share them with your friends, and collaborate with colleagues. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both personal and work accounts. Use the Facebook™ application for social networking with friends, family members and colleagues around the world.
  • Page 35 Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album and other information. Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends. Search content on the web using your voice. Use the Weather application to view weather forecasts.

  • Page 36: Battery And Maintenance

    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 37: Battery And Power Management

    Battery notification light status Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90% Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90% The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15% Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery.
  • Page 38 Uninstall applications that you are not using, see Application screen on page 24. • Use a Sony™ original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers. • Restart your device every now and then.

  • Page 39: Updating Your Device

    Ultra STAMINA mode Home screen and additional panes are disabled. appears in the status bar. To activate or deactivate STAMINA mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap STAMINA mode and tap the slider to activate or deactivate the function. If you are activating the function, you can select additional options.

  • Page 40: Maintenance Using A Computer

    you receive this notification, you must free up internal memory to get notifications about new available software. Updating your device wirelessly Use the Software update application to update your device software wirelessly. The updates you can download over a mobile network depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi network instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoid data traffic costs.

  • Page 41: Storage And Memory

    Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion or Xperia™ Companion for Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac. Managing files using a computer ® Use a USB cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to transfer and manage your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can choose whether to charge your device, transfer files or use it for MIDI input.
  • Page 42 Improving memory performance Your device memory tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following: • Always try to keep at least 500 MB of free internal storage available. •...

  • Page 43: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    Smart cleaner Using Smart cleaner you can improve device performance by automatically optimising storage and memory depending on frequency of app use. To enable or disable Smart cleaner From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap the slider beside Smart cleaner.
  • Page 44 To restore your data using a computer Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB cable. Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.
  • Page 45 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 46 With this application you can back up the following types of data: • Applications • Bookmarks • Wi-Fi networks • Other settings To back up data to a Google™ account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™...

  • Page 47: 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 connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges.

  • Page 48: 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 49: Wi-Fi

    To add Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name of your choice, then tap OK. Tap APN and enter the access point name, then tap OK. Enter all other required information.
  • Page 50 To add a Wi-Fi network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. at the end of the listed items. 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 51: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. 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. Use one of these methods to enable WPS: •...

  • Page 52: 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 53: Selecting Mobile Networks

    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 help reduce data usage From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 54: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To select a network mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode. To select another network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators. Tap Search mode, then select Manual.

  • Page 55: 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.

  • Page 56: 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 57: Do Not Disturb Mode

    To adjust the volume levels From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Drag the volume sliders to the desired positions. You can also press the volume key up or down and tap to adjust the ringtone, media playback or alarm volume levels separately.

  • Page 58: Screen Settings

    To schedule Do not disturb mode time intervals From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb> Automatic rules. Select the time or event to schedule Do not disturb mode for, or add a new rule.

  • Page 59: Glove Mode

    To adjust the display size From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Display size. Drag the slider to select the preferred option. To adjust the white balance of the display From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 60: Application Settings

    To enable or disable screen pinning From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. If you have enabled Screen pinning, you can tap the Require unlock pattern for unpinning slider to enable or disable this additional security function, as desired.

  • Page 61: Resetting Your Applications

    To allow critical permissions To allow a permission, tap Continue > APP INFO > Permission. Find the critical permission you need. Tap the relevant slider to adjust permissions. You can also manage permissions in Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions as desired.

  • Page 62: Screen Saver

    Screen saver Set up an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle. On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual Screen saver settings. To enable or disable the screen saver From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 63: X-Reality™ For Mobile

    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 64: Noise Cancellation

    You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read. To ensure optimal performance, noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended. To use a noise cancelling headset Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device.
  • Page 65 applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add up to seven regular user accounts on your device. To add a regular user account Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time.
  • Page 66 Switching between multiple user accounts To switch between multiple user accounts To view the list of users, drag the status bar downwards using two fingers, then tap the user icon at the top right of the screen. Tap the icon representing the user account that you want to switch to. The lock screen for that user account appears.

  • Page 67: Typing Text

    Typing text On-screen keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. ®...

  • Page 68: Editing Text

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

  • Page 69: Calling

    Calling Making calls Making calls overview 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. 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 70: Receiving Calls

    To make an international call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number.

  • Page 71: Using The Answering Machine

    To mute the ringtone for an incoming call • When you receive the call, press the volume key. Using the answering machine You can use the answering machine application on your device to answer calls when you are busy or miss a call. You can enable the automatic answering function and specify how many seconds should pass before a call is answered automatically.

  • Page 72: Smart Call Handling

    To reject a call with a text message when the screen is active When an incoming call arrives, tap the upper part of the heads-up notification window where the phone number or the name of the contact is displayed. Tap Response options. Select a predefined message or tap Write new message.

  • Page 73: Using The Call Log

    Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and dialled calls . To open the call log From your Home screen, tap Find and tap To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar.

  • Page 74: Multiple Calls

    voicemail. If you want to block a certain number, you can go to Google Play™ and download applications that support this function. FDN is not supported by all network operators. Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature. To block calls and messages from a specific number From your Home screen, tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 75: Conference Calls

    To make a second call During an ongoing call, tap . The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Enter the number of the recipient and tap . The first call is put on hold. To switch between multiple calls •...

  • Page 76: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. To make an emergency call Open the dialpad.

  • Page 77: Contacts

    Contacts Searching and viewing contacts Contacts screen overview Search for contacts Edit and view medical and emergency contact information View more options Favourites and All contacts tabs View contact details Use the slider to jump to contacts starting with the selected letter Add a contact To search for a contact From your Home screen, tap...

  • Page 78: 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 that you want to add the contact to.

  • Page 79: Transferring 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 Search and download Xperia™...

  • Page 80: Other Methods For Transferring Contacts

    To synchronise contacts on your new device with a synchronisation account From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap , then tap Manage accounts. Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap > Sync now.

  • Page 81: Favourites

    Go back to the main Contacts screen View more options Medical and personal information and emergency contacts tab Medical and personal information To enter your medical information From your Home screen, tap , then tap Edit the desired information. To add a new emergency contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap , then tap CONTACTS >...

  • Page 82: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To send a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact whose details you want to send. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold a contact then mark or unmark the checkboxes beside the...

  • Page 83: Email

    Email Setting up email Use the email application on your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 84: 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 85: Email Account Settings

    To search for emails From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap 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 86: Gmail

    Gmail™ If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and write email messages. 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™...

  • Page 87: 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. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 88: Organising Your Messages

    To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward message. Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears.

  • Page 89: 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 90: Music And Fm Radio

    Music and FM radio Transferring music to your device There are different 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 cable. After connecting, select Transfer files on your device and then simply Managing files copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.

  • Page 91: Music Home Screen

    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 92: Playlists

    Return to the Music home screen View the current play queue Browse all playlists Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse all genres Browse all folders 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 93: Sharing Music

    To play your own playlists Open the Music menu, then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, select the playlist that you want to open. If you want to play all songs, tap any song or Shuffle all. 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.
  • Page 94 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 95: 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 96: 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 97: General Camera Settings

    To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video Activate the camera. If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select Point the camera towards the subject.
  • Page 98 Timeshift video Take high frame rate videos and apply slow motion effects. Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images. Sticker creator Create unique stickers from your favourite photos or from your camera viewfinder. Face in picture Take photos using the front and rear cameras at the same time.
  • Page 99 Auto face detection The camera automatically detects faces and indicates them with frames. A coloured frame shows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the centre of the camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.

  • Page 100: Data Storage

    Focus and brightness This function is available in Superior auto mode only. Auto photo/video preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them. After you shoot a photo or a video, a preview of it appears in the lower right corner of the screen for 3 seconds.

  • Page 101: Still Camera Settings

    To adjust colour and brightness Activate the camera. > Colour and brightness. Drag the sliders to the desired positions to adjust colour and brightness. This setting is only available in the Superior auto and Video camera modes. White balance, focus and exposure White balance, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions.
  • Page 102 8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 3840×2160(16:9) 8 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. 2048×1536(4:3) 3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio.
  • Page 103 Centre Determines the centre of the image, and sets the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there. Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the subject that you want to capture. Touch Adjusts the exposure to the desired part of the subject when you touch the screen. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

  • Page 104: Video Camera Settings

    Gourmet Use for shooting food arrangements in bright colour. Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes. Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes. Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments.
  • Page 105 Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. Full HD (30 fps) 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 30 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 106 Open the camera application. then tap More > Help This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 107: 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 108: 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 109: 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 110: 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 111: 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 112 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 113: 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 114: 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 115 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’ names, and more. To open Movie Creator From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator.

  • Page 116: 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 117 To play a shared video on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap , then tap Home network. Select a device from the list of connected devices.

  • Page 118: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

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

  • Page 119: Connecting Your Device To A Dualshock™ 4 Wireless Controller

    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. This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that the USB port is completely dry before inserting a USB cable.
  • Page 120 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 and unlocked. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact that you want to share.

  • Page 121: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as speakers or headphones. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 122 device to get the 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 123 ® 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 124: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

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

  • Page 125: 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 function.

  • Page 126: Airplane Mode

    To enable or disable data roaming From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap the Data roaming slider to enable or disable the function. You can’t activate data roaming while mobile data traffic is turned off. Airplane mode In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment.

  • Page 127: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar 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 Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 128 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. Tap OK.
  • Page 129 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap the Vibrate slider to enable or disable the function. Tap SAVE. To set the side keys 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 130: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification gesture Magnification gesture allows you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification gesture From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gesture. Tap the slider under Magnification gesture.

  • Page 131: Mono Audio

    TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors, notifications and messages. To enable TalkBack From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider under TalkBack and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice.
  • Page 132 To enable or disable Switch Access From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap OK. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 133: Support And Legal

    • 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 or from the TOOLS menu in the Support application, you can download a light version using the Play Store™...
  • Page 134 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™ Xperia™ Companion on page 40. Companion, see If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to reset your device to its original factory settings.

  • Page 135: Recycling Your Device

    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.
  • Page 136 MUSIC TRACKS AND PICTURES) ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE’S OR ITS SUPPLIERS’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE.

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