Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide...............6 Overview................... 6 Assembly................... 7 Starting your device for the first time..........7 Projection modes................8 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........9 Device security................11 Making sure your device is protected..........11 Screen lock..................11 Unlocking your device automatically..........12 Learning the basics..............16 Using the touchscreen..............
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Synchronising data on your device..........41 Synchronising with online accounts..........41 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®....41 Basic settings................43 Accessing settings................43 Sound volume................. 43 Do not disturb mode..............44 Screen settings................44 Application settings................ 45 Resetting your applications............46 Screen saver..................
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Email.................... 65 Setting up email................65 Sending and receiving email messages.........65 Organising your email messages...........66 Email account settings..............67 Gmail™.................... 67 Music................... 69 Transferring music to your device..........69 Listening to music................69 Music menu..................70 Playlists.................... 71 Sharing music..................72 Enhancing the sound..............72 Camera..................73 Taking photos and recording videos..........
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Colour correction................94 Mono audio..................94 Switch Access..................95 Support and legal............... 96 Support application................ 96 Help in menus and applications.............96 Restarting, resetting and repairing..........96 Help us improve our software............97 Recycling your device..............97 Legal information................98...
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ Touch 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.
Assembly To insert the memory card Drag out the memory card tray using your fingernail. Firmly place the memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. Gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place. Starting your device for the first time Always use the provided USB Type-C™...
Place the device on a clean, flat, horizontal surface. Make sure there are no obstructions in front of the device or within the projection area. Remove the protection film from the projection window. Press and hold the power key until the volume buttons light up. The projection starts approximately 30 seconds after the device is turned on.
If you wear reflective jewellery or dark or glitter nail polish. 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™...
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support.google.com . For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to It is crucial to remember your Google™ account username and password, since in some situations, you may need it to identify yourself for security reasons. If you fail to give your Google™...
Device security Making sure your device is protected Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft: • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password or pattern. For more Screen lock on page 11. information, see •...
To change the screen lock pattern From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings> Lock screen & security > Screen lock. Draw your screen unlock pattern. Tap Pattern, choose an option and follow the instructions on your device. To create a screen lock PIN From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
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To set up or remove trusted face From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted face. Tap SET UP > NEXT. Follow the instructions on your device, then tap FINISHED.
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When your device can't determine whether you're using a secure connection, you'll get a notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the trusted device can keep it unlocked. Bluetooth® connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your device, the connected Bluetooth®...
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To add a custom place From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Tap Add trusted place. To use your current location as a custom place, tap Select this location. Alternatively, to enter another location, tap and type the address.
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 selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching and spreading •...
Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power.
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To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.
To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen Touch and hold any area on your Home screen, then tap Tap Icon size, then select an option. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
Navigating applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key.
Application 1 in left window 2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows 3 Application 2 in right window 4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application 5 Home key – Go back to the Home screen 6 Back key –...
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. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.
To change your wallpaper Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. You can also change your Lock screen wallpaper or set the same image for both your Home screen and Lock screen. Follow the steps above, then tap Album. Tap the desired image and choose an option.
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To expand a notification on the Notification panel • Drag the notification downwards to expand and view more information about the notification without opening the app. Not all notifications are expandable. To clear all notifications from the Notification panel • Tap CLEAR ALL.
Notification light The notification light informs you about the battery status when you plug in the device. Icons in the status bar Status icons A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection. This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network.
A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates Screenshot captured New Hangouts™ chat message Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full.
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Use the Music application to organise and play music and audio books. Organise, search or browse through all your photos and videos. Use the Google Play Movies & TV application to watch movies and TV shows purchased or rented on Google Play. Discover and play thousands of songs with the Google Play Music application.
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.
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To check for new software If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > About device > Software update. If your Xperia™ device has less than 500 MB of free internal memory available, you are not notified about new software.
Maintenance using a computer Xperia™ Companion Xperia™ Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia™ Companion, you can: • Update or repair your device’s software. •...
Storage and memory • The internal storage is about 32 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data. Some examples of data saved to the internal storage are alarm, volume and language settings, emails, bookmarks, calendar events, photos, videos and music.
To stop applications and services from running From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP > OK. To format the memory card From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , then tap Advanced >...
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To back up your data using a computer Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB Type-C™ cable. Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.
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To back up content manually 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 the SD card is properly inserted into your device.
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.
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™...
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To add a Wi-Fi network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Scroll down and tap 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.
Use one of these methods to enable WPS: • Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router. • PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you enter on the WPS-supported device. To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a WPS button From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
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private network, contact the network administrator of your company or organisation. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to adjust the settings for VPN. To add a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts You can synchronise multiple online accounts to your device, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™ and Flickr™. This lets you coordinate calendars, contacts, email and other information. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronise each account manually.
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To remove an EAS account From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap , then tap Remove account. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. This is an internet version of this publication.
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.
To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Other sounds. Tap the sliders to enable or disable the different touch tones as desired. Do not disturb mode You can set your device to Do not disturb mode and decide how long your device will be in Do not disturb mode manually.
To adjust the white balance of the display From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > White balance. Drag the sliders to the desired positions to adjust the white balance. To revert the white balance setting back to its default values, tap > Default values. Screen pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application.
To allow a permission To allow a permission, tap Allow. When the confirm dialog appears for the second time, you can choose the Don't ask again option if you wish. A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses them for specifically.
To clear application data From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA > OK. When you clear application data, data for the selected application is deleted from your device permanently.
To change the language From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Languages & input > Languages. Select a language. Select a region. Tap OK. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap .
Multiple user accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to the device and use it. Multiple user accounts work well in situations where you share the device with other people or lend it to someone temporarily. The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device.
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To activate the guest user account Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users > Guest. You can also activate the guest user account from the status bar on any screen.
Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. You can select up to three languages for text input. The Smart language detection feature detects the language that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type.
To enter text character by character To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character. To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch and hold "e"...
• Copy • Paste • Share • Select all • Assist The Paste option only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard. To select text Double-tap a word to highlight it. You can drag the tabs on both sides of the highlighted word to select more text.
Weather and clock Weather and clock settings When you first turn on your device or if you are offline, only the basic weather and time are displayed on your Home screen. Once you connect to the internet, you can select from custom options including temperature, humidity, UV index and clock style.
Board Memos on the Board overview Edit a memo Play back a memo Open source licenses Create a new memo or video memo Delete a memo Writing pad window overview Change the pen colour Write or draw on the board Add a photo or image Zoom in or out Undo the previous operation...
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To create a video memo Make sure that the projector is oriented to project the screen onto a wall. This way the camera lens is turned towards you. Flick right on the Home screento display the Board. Tap > to start recording. To pause tap to stop recording.
Calendar Calendar overview You can use the Calendar application to manage and integrate calendars from online accounts synchronised to your device. Select which calendars you want to integrate in the Combined calendar view. You can also set the weather forecast to be displayed.
Video call Using video call You can make video calls using Skype. Sign in to your Skype account, then register a new contact’s Skype account or select from saved ones in the Contacts application. You can have up to eight registered contacts. To register new contacts with a Skype account From the Home screen, flick right three times.
Voice control Using voice control Voice Control responds to your spoken content with voice sound or screen display. You can use it to set the alarm or timer, search for information or receive Calendar notifications. To make initial settings for Voice control From the Home screen, tap , then tap Voice control.
Contacts Searching and viewing contacts Favourites and All contacts tabs Search for contacts Edit and view medical and emergency information View more options View contact details Use the slider to jump to contacts starting with the selected letter Add a contact To search for a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap...
To edit a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap SAVE. Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details. To add a picture to a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap...
To import contacts from a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import/export > Import from SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). Select where to store your contacts. Tap SD card. Select the files that you want to import by tapping them. ®...
To send all contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import/export > Share all contacts to start exporting all your contacts. Drag the status bar downwards. When the export is complete, tap the notification. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
To create and send an email message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account from which you want to send the email. , then type the recipient's name or email address and select one or more recipients from the drop-down list.
To delete email messages Tap and hold the message that you want to delete until the checkboxes appear. Mark the checkboxes for the messages that you want to delete. You can also flick the message to the right to delete it. To move an email message to another folder In your email inbox, swipe the message that you want to move to the left.
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View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages Archive an email message Delete an email message Mark an email message as unread Move an email message to a folder Access settings and options List of email messages Write an email message To learn more about Gmail™...
Music Transferring music to your device There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • Connect your device to a computer using a USB Type-C™ cable. Select Transfer files on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the Managing files using a computer on page 30.
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.
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 Open the settings menu for the Music application Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music menu From your Home screen, tap...
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.
Camera Taking photos and recording videos Select capturing mode Save location View photos and videos Self-timer Shutter button – Take photos or record videos Capturing mode settings Camera lens To go back a step or exit the camera, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to make the navigation keys appear, then tap To take a photo from the lock screen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key.
To take a photo when recording a video • To take a photo while recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as you release the camera button. To view your photos and videos Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
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To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ Activate the camera. Find and tap Auto-capturing > Smile Shutter. Point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically as soon as a smile is detected.
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 and exposure White balance, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions.
3264×2448 (4:3) 8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. 3840×2160 (16:9) 8 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays.
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Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. HD refers to High Definition, while FPS refers to Frames Per Second. A higher FPS rate provides a smoother video, at the cost of a larger file size. Full HD (30 fps) 1920×1080 (16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 30 FPS and 16:9 aspect ratio.
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...
To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. To fast-forward and rewind a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast-forward. To adjust the sound volume of a video •...
storage device in order to avoid any unpredictable loss of data. Doing so also frees Managing files using a computer on page 30. up more space on your device. See You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some items may not send if the file size is too large.
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™...
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To use your device to play a music track 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 , then tap Home network.
USB mice. If the USB accessory has a USB Type-C connector, a USB Type-C host adapter is not necessary. USB Type-C host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. Sony does not guarantee that all USB Type-C accessories with a USB Type-C connector are supported by your device. Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 wireless controller Using a DUALSHOCK™...
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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 >...
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.
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To give your device a name ® Make sure that the Bluetooth function is turned on. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap > Rename this device. Enter a name for your device. Tap RENAME. ®...
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® To send items using Bluetooth ® Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on and that ® the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to send, and scroll to the item. Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press...
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.
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allows applications such as Maps and the camera to determine your location using Wi-Fi and Global Positioning System (GPS). If you're not within clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your location can be determined using the Wi-Fi function.
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.
Switch Access With Switch Access, you can interact with your Xperia™ device using one or more switches. A switch is a device used to send a keystroke signal to your Android device. These can be helpful for users with mobility limitations. For more information about Switch Access, see Settings >...
Support and legal Support application Use the Support application on your device to browse User guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find information about software updates and other product-related information. To access the Support application From your Home screen, tap Find and tap , then select the required support item.
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.
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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