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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia XA1 Ultra ™ G3212/G3226...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    G G etting 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?..........9 Device security................10 Making sure your device is protected..........10 Screen lock..................10 Unlocking your device automatically..........
  • Page 3 I I nternet and networks..............45 Browsing the web................45 Internet and MMS settings ............. 45 Wi-Fi....................46 Sharing your mobile data connection..........48 Controlling data usage..............49 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic..........50 Selecting mobile networks...............51 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............51 Synchronising data on your device..........
  • Page 4 Transferring contacts............... 75 Backing up contacts................ 76 Adding medical and emergency contact information...... 76 Favourites..................77 Sending contact information............77 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....78 M M essaging and chat..............79 Reading and sending messages............79 Organising your messages.............. 80 Calling from Messaging..............
  • Page 5 V V ideos..................108 The Video application..............108 Transferring video content to your device........109 Managing video content..............109 Movie Creator................109 Connectivity................111 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....111 Displaying files on another device using Cast....... 111 Connecting your device to USB accessories........

  • Page 6: G G Etting Started

    A A bout this User guide This is the User guide for the 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 7: Assembly

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

  • Page 8: Screen Protection

    Before using your device, remove the protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Device Security

    M M aking 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 11 Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices. For more settings for each screen lock type tap beside From your , tap Find and tap > > Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device. From your , tap Find and tap...

  • Page 12: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    U U nlocking your device automatically The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to unlock automatically in certain situations. You can keep your device unlocked, for example, when it’s connected to a Bluetooth® device or when you’re carrying it with you.
  • Page 13 When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle, just unlock it once and your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you. The On-body detection feature can't distinguish whose body is connected. If you give your device to someone else while it's unlocked using On-body detection, your device may stay unlocked for the other user.
  • Page 14 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®...

  • Page 15: Sim Card Protection

    From your , tap Find and tap > > > Select the place that you want to edit. To enter another location, tap and then type the address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested address, tap the address.

  • Page 16: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    You can forward calls that come in on SIM card 1 to SIM card 2 when SIM card 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must Forwarding calls on page 69. enable it manually. See From the , tap Find and tap...

  • Page 17: Finding A Lost Device

    F F inding 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: Locate your device on a map.
  • Page 18 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 , tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 19: Learning The Basics

    U U sing the touchscreen Open or select an item. Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Move an item. Activate an item-specific menu. Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. This is an internet version of this publication.
  • Page 20 Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Scroll up or down a list. Swipe left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page.

  • Page 21: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    L L ocking 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 and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set.
  • Page 22 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. 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 When Google Search &...

  • Page 23: Application Screen

    Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from > . Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled. Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse the panes. All applications that can be disabled or uninstalled are indicated by Tap the relevant application, then tap if the app came pre-installed...

  • Page 24: Navigating Applications

    When the Application screen is open, tap . , then select an option. On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release it.
  • Page 25 Press Quickly press twice. and then tap While using the application, tap . A menu is not available in all applications. Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time. 1 Application 1 in upper window 2 Split screen border –...

  • Page 26: Widgets

    From your Home screen, tap > > , then drag your thumb from the right corner to the center of the screen. To move the screen to the left side or to the right side, tap accordingly. To move the screen upwards or downwards, drag the horizontal stripes. To resize the screen, drag the three diagonal stripes.

  • Page 27: Background And Themes

    Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications Touch and hold an empty area on your In the customisation menu, tap > Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.

  • Page 28: Taking A Screenshot

    T T aking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album. 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 29 Swipe the notification left or right. Not all notifications can be dismissed. To change settings for notifications, simply drag the notification slowly to the left or right, then Drag the notification downwards to expand and view more information about the notification without opening the app. Not all notifications are expandable.

  • Page 30: Icons In The Status Bar

    Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to Priority only. From your , tap Find and tap > Select the desired app. Tap the sliders to adjust notification settings as desired. 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.
  • Page 31 The Bluetooth® function is activated The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do not disturb mode is activated Vibrate mode An alarm is set 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.

  • Page 32: Applications Overview

    The radio is on The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable 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. This list is for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
  • Page 33 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 34: 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 35: Battery And Power Management

    Application screen on Uninstall applications that you are not using, see page 23. 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. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 36 From your , tap Find and tap > Tap and select . You will see a list of applications that are not optimised. To add or remove applications from this list, tap and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its optimisation settings. The list of applications that are not optimised will get updated according to your settings.

  • Page 37: Updating Your Device

    U U pdating your device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update.

  • Page 38: Maintenance Using A Computer

    From your , tap Find and tap > > Tap , then tap > Select an option. From your , tap Find and tap > > Tap , then tap > Select the preferred option. Using a USB Type-C™ cable, connect your device to the computer. Make sure that the screen of your device is unlocked, and that the USB connection mode on the device is set to Open Xperia™...

  • Page 39: Storage And Memory

    With Xperia™ Companion you can access the file system of your device. If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer. Always use the USB cable type intended for your Xperia™ model and make sure it is completely dry.
  • Page 40 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 sharing 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 41: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    B B acking up and restoring content Generally, you should not save photos, videos and other personal content solely on the internal memory of your device. If your device is damaged, lost or stolen, the data stored on its internal memory may be impossible to recover. It is recommended to use the Xperia™...
  • Page 42 Contacts Conversations Call log Calendar Email accounts Wi-Fi networks Device settings Applications Xperia™ Home layout 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 43 If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure that the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device.

  • Page 44: Downloading Applications

    D D ownloading 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 45: I I Nternet And Networks

    B B rowsing 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. From your , tap Find and tap...

  • Page 46: Wi-Fi

    From your , tap Find and tap > > Select a SIM card. > and enter a name of your choice, then tap and enter the access point name, then tap Enter all other required information. If you don’t know what information is required, contact your network operator for more details.
  • Page 47 From your , tap Find and tap > Scroll down and tap at the end of the listed items. Enter the information. To select a security type, tap the field. If required, enter a password. To edit advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, tap and then edit the options as desired.

  • Page 48: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    From the , tap Find and tap > . The is displayed in the list. 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®...

  • Page 49: Controlling Data Usage

    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. : From your , tap Find and tap > > and then tap the slider to enable the function. : Set up the device so that it obtains its network connection using Bluetooth®.

  • Page 50: Selecting A Sim Card For Data Traffic

    From your , tap Find and tap > > Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. From your , tap Find and tap > Tap the slider to turn data traffic on or off. When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connections.

  • Page 51: Selecting Mobile Networks

    S S electing mobile networks Your device supports the use of two different networks at the same time. You can select from the following network mode combinations when two SIM cards are inserted in your device: One WCDMA network One GSM network One WCDMA and one GSM network One LTE, one WCDMA and one GSM network For each SIM card, you can set your device to switch automatically between mobile...
  • Page 52 From your , tap Find and tap > > Select the type of VPN to add. Enter your VPN settings. From your , tap Find and tap > > In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. Enter the required information.

  • Page 53: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    S S ynchronising 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 54 From your , tap > > , then select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap , then tap again to confirm. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 55: Basic Settings

    A A ccessing 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. From your , tap Find and tap From your , tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 56: Do Not Disturb Mode

    From your , tap Find and tap > > Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap From your , tap Find and tap > > Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device.

  • Page 57: Screen Settings

    Alarms From the Home screen, tap Find and tap > > > Select an option. Screen settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > and tap the slider to disable this function, if it is not already disabled. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.

  • Page 58: Application Settings

    Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being minimised.

  • Page 59: Resetting Your Applications

    Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. From your , tap Find and tap > > Select a configuration option, for example , then choose an application that you want to configure. To allow a permission, tap >...

  • Page 60: Screen Saver

    From your , tap Find and tap > Tap , then tap > Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device. From your , tap Find and tap > Select an application or service, then tap >...

  • Page 61: Language Settings

    L L anguage settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You can also change the writing language for text input. From the , tap Find and tap > > >...

  • Page 62: Multiple User Accounts

    improve the quality of compressed music files to near High-resolution Audio quality when you are using a wired headphone. From your , tap Find and tap > > Enable the function by tapping the slider. From the Home screen, tap Find and tap >...
  • Page 63 Make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your , tap Find and tap > beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap > If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest account for this user.

  • Page 64: Typing Text

    O O n-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. You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter individually, ®...

  • Page 65: Editing Text

    Tap a text entry field. 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 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.

  • Page 66: Calling

    M M aking 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. 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 67: Receiving Calls

    From your , 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 68: Ongoing Calls

    When a call comes in, in the heads-up notification that appears at the top of the screen, tap Instead of rejecting the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the heads-up notification window. This way you get more options to manage the call. For example, you can decide to reject the call with a message.

  • Page 69: Using The Call Log

    Enter DTMF digits during a call Mute the microphone during a call Turn on the loudspeaker during a call Press the volume key up or down. U U sing the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls with indicating which SIM card the call was for, received calls...

  • Page 70: Restricting Calls

    From your , tap Find and tap > Select a SIM card. > Select an option, then tap From your , tap Find and tap > > Under , tap the slider to enable the function. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it, check that you have entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card.

  • Page 71: Multiple Calls

    From your , tap Find and tap Select the desired contact. > . Mark the checkbox beside Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call. Mobile data is unavailable during calls.

  • Page 72: Voicemail

    During an ongoing conference call, tap Tap the separate button of the participant with whom you want to have a private conversation. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap . During an ongoing conference call, tap next to the participant you want to release.

  • Page 73: Contacts

    S S earching and viewing contacts 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 From your , tap...

  • Page 74: Adding And Editing Contacts

    A A dding and editing contacts From your , 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 75: Transferring Contacts

    From your , tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. Tap , then tap to confirm. From your , tap , then tap...

  • Page 76: Backing Up Contacts

    From your , tap , then tap Press , then tap > Select where to store your contacts. Select the files that you want to import by tapping them. ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible.

  • Page 77: Favourites

    Go back to the main Contacts screen View more options Medical and personal information and emergency contacts tab Medical and personal information From your , tap , then tap Edit the desired information. From your , tap , then tap , then tap >...

  • Page 78: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

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

  • Page 79: M M Essaging And Chat

    R R eading 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 80: Organising Your Messages

    From your , tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap either of the buttons according to which SIM card you wish to use. From your , tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward.

  • Page 81: Calling From Messaging

    C C alling from Messaging From your , tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation and tap , then select a SIM card. From your , tap , then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Select an existing contact, or tap Edit the contact information and tap Messaging settings...

  • Page 82: Email

    S S etting 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. From your , tap Find and tap...

  • Page 83: Organising Your Email Messages

    From your , tap Find and tap If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap and select In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.

  • Page 84: Email Account Settings

    From your , tap , then find and tap If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap and select Enter your search text.
  • Page 85 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages List of email messages Write an email message When the Gmail application is open, tap , then find and tap This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 86: Music And Fm Radio

    T T ransferring 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 on your device and then Managing simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.
  • Page 87 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 From your , tap , then find and tap Select a music category.

  • Page 88: Music Menu

    M M usic menu The Music menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device. From here you can manage your albums and playlists. Return to the Music home screen View the current play queue Browse all playlists Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs...

  • Page 89: Sharing Music

    Open the Music menu, then tap Under , select the playlist that you want to open. If you want to play all songs, tap any song or From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist.
  • Page 90 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 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.

  • Page 91: Favourite Radio Channels

    F F avourite radio channels 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 Select an option. When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove. , then tap Radio sound settings When the radio is open, press .

  • Page 92: Camera

    T T aking 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 Shutter button – Take photos or record videos Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings...

  • Page 93: General Camera Settings

    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. Activate the camera. If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select Point the camera towards the subject. To start recording, tap To pause when recording a video, tap .
  • Page 94 Take photos with background sound. Take wide-angle and panoramic photos. Find the best photo from a burst of images. You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos with an easy press-and-sweep motion. Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select , then select Press the camera key and move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen.
  • Page 95 Enable the Save location function to geotag your photos - saving the approximate geographical location as you shoot. The geographical location is determined by wireless networks and GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, Saving location is turned on but the geographical position has not been found.
  • Page 96 When you take a photo or start recording a video, the Camera makes a shutter sound. If you use the self-timer, it will make a series of beeps to mark the countdown. You can choose to turn these sounds on or off. You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage.

  • Page 97: Still Camera Settings

    Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. Adjust focus automatically. Adjust focus manually. Adjust shutter speed automatically. Adjust shutter speed manually. Still camera settings Activate the camera.
  • Page 98 16 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. 12 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 12 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.

  • Page 99: Video Camera Settings

    Determines the centre of the image, and sets the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there. Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the subject that you want to capture. Adjusts the exposure to the desired part of the subject when you touch the screen. This setting is only available in capturing mode.
  • Page 100 Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 30 FPS and 16:9 aspect ratio. HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this format is limited so that the video file can fit in a multimedia message. Front camera: Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 101 Use the Help menu to search for camera-related tests and other useful information. To access support, follow the steps below. Open the camera application. then tap > This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 102: Photos And Videos In Album

    V V iewing 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 103: Album Home Screen Menu

    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. When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.

  • Page 104: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    From your , tap Find and tap , then tap Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed. Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album. Flick left to view the next photo or video.

  • Page 105: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    E E diting photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera. For example, you can change the light effects. After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device. When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select...

  • Page 106: Hiding Photos And Videos

    In the Album, find and tap the video that you want to edit. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select then tap To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline, touch and hold the edge of the trim frame and drag it to the desired position, then tap To save a copy of the trimmed video, tap In the Album, find and tap the video that you want to play.
  • Page 107 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 or videos geotagged with the same location Thumbnails of the selected group of photos or videos.

  • Page 108: Ideos

    T T he 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 109: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    From your , tap , then find and tap to open the home screen menu, then tap Change the settings as desired. From your , tap , then find and tap Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, tap to open the home screen menu, then find and tap the video that you want to play.
  • Page 110 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. From your , tap Find and tap...

  • Page 111: Connectivity

    M M irroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch.

  • Page 112: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    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.

  • Page 113: Nfc

    > > > Sony does not guarantee that all USB Type-C accessories with a USB Type-C connector are supported by your device. Use Near Field Communication (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as videos, photos, web page addresses, music files or contacts. You can also use NFC to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device.
  • Page 114 Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active and unlocked. To open the Music application, tap , then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share. Tap the track to play it.

  • Page 115: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    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. You may need to have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® activated on both devices for the connection to work.
  • Page 116 ® Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function ® activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. From your device’s , tap Find and tap > Tap the slider to enable the function. A list of the available ®...
  • Page 117 From your , tap Find and tap > Press and select This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 118: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    G G oogle 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. The app can be accessed by tapping in the application list, or you can reserve a pane on your Home screen for quick access and easy reading.

  • Page 119: Travel And Maps

    U U sing location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your mobile or Wi-Fi network 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 120: Using Data Traffic When Travelling

    U U sing 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 121: Clock And Calendar

    C C alendar 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, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 122 Access the stopwatch tab Access the timer tab View options for the current tab Open date and time settings Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap and select the desired value. If desired, edit other alarm settings.
  • Page 123 Find and tap , then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. Find and tap , then select the alarm that you want to edit. , then select the desired behaviour of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm.

  • Page 124: Accessibility

    M M agnification gesture Magnification gesture allows you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. From your , tap Find and tap > > Tap the slider under Make sure that is enabled.

  • Page 125: Mono Audio

    TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors, notifications and messages. From your , tap Find and tap > > Tap the slider and then tap To change speech, feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap , then tap the screen twice.
  • Page 126 From your , tap Find and tap > > Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 127: Support And Legal

    Log the number of dropped calls during the previous 10 days. 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 >...
  • Page 128 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 38. 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 129: Help Us Improve Our Software

    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 130 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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