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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia ™ F5121...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    G G etting 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 Charging your device............... 10 Device security................12 Making sure your device is protected..........12 Screen lock..................
  • Page 3 Selecting mobile networks...............42 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............42 S S ynchronising data on your device..........44 Synchronising with online accounts..........44 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®....44 Basic settings................46 Accessing settings................46 Volume settings ................46 Do not disturb mode................ 47 Screen settings................48 Application settings.................
  • Page 4 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....71 Backing up contacts................ 71 E E mail.....................73 Setting up email................73 Sending and receiving email messages.......... 73 Organising your email messages.............74 Email account settings..............75 Gmail™.................... 75 News Suite................... 77 Using the News Suite application............ 77 Messaging and chat..............78 Reading and sending messages............78 Organising your messages..............
  • Page 5 Album home screen menu............. 102 Viewing your photos on a map............103 V V ideos..................105 The Video application..............105 Transferring video content to your device ........106 Managing video content..............106 Movie Creator................106 Connectivity................108 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....108 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™...
  • Page 6 Limitations to services and features..........131 Legal information................131 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: 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. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 124 .

  • 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 Googleâ„¢ Account

    Charging your device Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.
  • Page 11 Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up.

  • Page 12: 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 or fingerprint to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.
  • Page 13 accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices. Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 14: Fingerprint Manager

    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 PIN or password instead.

  • Page 15: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Tap the registered fingerprint, then tap > From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Tap a registered fingerprint on the list and then enter a fingerprint name. 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 16 trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected.
  • Page 17 Make sure location is turned on and that you are using either the Location mode setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > > > Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the setting.

  • Page 18: Sim Card Protection

    Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > > Select the place that you want to remove. Using the On-body detection feature, you can keep your device stay unlocked while you have it on you, for example, if you're carrying it in your hand, pocket or bag.

  • Page 19: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    From the Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Drag the slider beside to the right. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap . The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter thie PIN every time you restart the device. From the Home screen, tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 20: 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 21 If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner. Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 22: 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. Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos.

  • Page 23: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping 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.

  • Page 24: Home Screen

    When the screen is active, briefly press the power key H H ome screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to twenty panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width.

  • Page 25: Application Screen

    Touch and hold an empty 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 Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

  • Page 26: Navigating Applications

    When the Application screen is open, tap . , then select an option. On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it becomes selected, 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 your finger.

  • Page 27: Widgets

    While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. W W idgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen.

  • Page 28: Background And Themes

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

  • Page 29: Battery And Power Management

    Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. and select an option. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
  • Page 30 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards. Tap the notification. Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. Drag the notification downwards. Not all notifications are expandable. Double-tap the notification.

  • Page 31: Icons In The Status Bar

    will be visible on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant apps as in the settings menu. You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this setting to be available. is displayed on the lock screen when sensitive notifications arrive.
  • Page 32 Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data 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.

  • Page 33: Applications Overview

    Uploading data Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Noise cancelling is on Screenshot captured New Hangouts™...
  • Page 34 Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts. Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends, family members and colleagues around the world. Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
  • Page 35 Browse, search and buy millions of products right from your device. Protect your device against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing attempts and online exploitation. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 36: 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 ®...

  • Page 37: Internet 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 Home screen, tap Find and tap If you are using Google Chrome™...

  • Page 38: Wi-Fi

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > To view more details, tap any of the available items. Wi-Fi® Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
  • Page 39 When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected. Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.

  • Page 40: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    S S haring your mobile data connection You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways: USB tethering – share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. Bluetooth® tethering – share your mobile data connection with up to five other devices via Bluetooth®.

  • Page 41: Controlling Data Usage

    Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > > Drag the slider beside to the right. Under , make sure that your portable hotspot is secured by a password. , then follow the relevant instructions.

  • Page 42: Selecting Mobile Networks

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > Tap the application that you want to control, then drag the slider beside to the right and tap To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap and make the desired changes. The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings.
  • Page 43 For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual 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.

  • Page 44: S S Ynchronising 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 45 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. From your Home screen, tap , then tap . and select an EAS account. > and select an interval option. From your Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 46: 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 Home screen, tap From your Home screen, tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 47: Do Not Disturb Mode

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > Drag the slider beside to the right. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device.

  • Page 48: Screen Settings

    Events and reminders Calls Messages Alarms From the Home screen, tap Find and tap > > > Drag the slider beside the desired option. From the Home screen, tap Find and tap > > > Select an option. Screen settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 49: Application Settings

    pin the screen to the Camera application so that the person can't easily use other apps such as Email. Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from unpinning a screen and accessing your device. To protect your data, you should set up your device to request a screen lock PIN, password or pattern before someone can unpin the screen.

  • Page 50: Resetting Your Applications

    To allow a permission, tap > > Find the critical permission you need. Drag the slider to the right. You can also manage permissions in > . Tap an app and change the permissions as desired. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 51: Daydream

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > Select an application or service, then tap > The option to clear the application default setting is not available for all applications or services. Daydream Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle.

  • Page 52: X-Realityâ„¢ 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 53: 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. Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device.
  • Page 54 Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your device. Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your device temporarily. Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™.
  • Page 55 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 > > You can also activate the guest user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Make sure you are logged in as the owner.

  • Page 56: Typing Text

    O O n-screen keyboard ® SwiftKey is the default text entry provider. You can enter text using the on-screen ® keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwitfKey flow feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. ®...

  • Page 57: Editing Text

    E E diting text You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing options by double-tapping the entered text. The editing options then become available via an application bar. The following actions are available on the selected text: option only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard.

  • Page 58: 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 view. You can also use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that appear.

  • Page 59: Receiving Calls

    Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap > Scroll through the list of applications and select Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number.
  • Page 60 to answer them. And you can access messages left on your answering machine directly from your device. Before using the answering machine, you must record a greeting message. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > > and follow the on-screen instructions. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 61: Smart Call Handling

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Quick Responses. Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function.

  • Page 62: Forwarding Calls

    When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards. Tap the number. To edit the number before calling, touch and hold the number in the call log, then tap Touch and hold a number displayed in the call log, then tap Select an existing contact to which you want to add the number, or tap Edit the contact details, then tap When the call log is open, tap .

  • Page 63: Multiple Calls

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > Select a SIM card. Enter your PIN2 and tap From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > > From the Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap Confirm the new PIN2 and tap From your Home screen, tap...

  • Page 64: Conference Calls

    C C onference calls With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons. For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator. During an ongoing call, tap .
  • Page 65 Open the dialpad. Enter the emergency number, then tap You can make emergency calls even when no SIM card is inserted or when all outgoing calls are blocked. Tap the Emergency icon . Enter the emergency number and tap To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Swipe left or up and tap the Emergency icon .

  • Page 66: 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. ® Search and download Xperia™ Companion (on a PC or Mac computer) from http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/xperia-companion if the...

  • Page 67: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. to start the file transfer.

  • Page 68: Adding And Editing Contacts

    A A dding and editing contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact.

  • Page 69: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    From your Home screen, 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 Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts application.

  • Page 70: Favourites And Groups

    From your Home screen, tap , then tap , then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact.

  • Page 71: Sending Contact Information

    In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. Sending contact information From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap , then tap Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 72 When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap > Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap if you want to export all your contacts.

  • Page 73: E E Mail

    S S etting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.

  • Page 74: Organising Your Email Messages

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap 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 In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.

  • Page 75: Email Account Settings

    From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap then tap Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard.
  • Page 76 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 77: News Suite

    U U sing the News Suite application Use the News Suite application from Sony to get your favourite news, videos and social networking feeds in one place. The News Suite home screen gives a clear overview of friends’ Facebook and Twitter™ activity, plus news feeds that you have subscribed to.

  • Page 78: Messaging 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. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS settings on page 37 .

  • Page 79: Organising Your Messages

    From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap 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 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 80: Messaging Settings

    From your Home screen, 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 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap , then tap To set a notification sound, tap , then select an option or tap...

  • Page 81: Music

    T T ransferring music to your device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: ® For Windows only: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer.
  • Page 82 in the top left corner to open the Music home screen 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 Home screen, tap , then find and tap Select a music category.

  • Page 83: Music Home Screen Menu

    M M usic home screen menu The Music home screen 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 artists Browse all albums Browse all songs...

  • Page 84: Sharing Music

    Open the Music home screen menu, then tap Under , select the playlist that you want to open. If you want to play all songs, tap From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist.
  • Page 85 Create an online TrackID™ profile View current music charts View TrackID™ options View the history of your previous searches Check out what others are tracking Identify the music that you are listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers.

  • Page 86: Fm Radio

    L L istening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna.

  • Page 87: Favourite Radio Channels

    When the radio is open, press . To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song.

  • Page 88: 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 Take photos or record videos Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings...

  • Page 89: Face Detection

    Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to Video mode. To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. To start recording, tap To pause when recording a video, tap .

  • Page 90: General Camera Settings

    turned on and the geographical location is available, so the geographical location can be added to your photo. When neither of these two symbols appears, Saving location is disabled. From your Home screen, tap > Tap the on-off switch. Activate the camera. Find .
  • Page 91 your photos or videos. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder. You can use the Style Portrait feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as you take them, to ensure the best results. You can also use the setting to add a spotlight pattern for the eyes.
  • Page 92 Add geographical location (geotag) information to your photos when you take them. Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. Choose to turn on or turn off the grid lines in your camera viewfinder. You can choose to preview photos just after you shoot them.

  • Page 93: Still Camera Settings

    You can adjust colour and brightness manually when the colour and brightness settings icon is displayed. This setting is only available in capturing mode and in Video mode. This setting, which is only available in capturing mode, adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions.
  • Page 94 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in capturing mode. With the self-timer, you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.
  • Page 95 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200. This setting is only available in capturing mode. This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Measures the amount of light on the face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark nor too bright.

  • Page 96: Video Camera Settings

    Use to improve details in high contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyses the image and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot. Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
  • Page 97 Scene selection is automatic. The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds. Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects. When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast- moving objects may get blurred.
  • Page 98 The stabiliser is turned off. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 99: 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. Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favourites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu...

  • Page 100: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 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. Press the volume key. S S haring and managing photos and videos You can share photos and videos that you’ve saved on your device.

  • Page 101: 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 102: 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 103: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service Return to the Album application home screen to view all content View your favourite photos and videos View all videos saved to your device View your photos on a map or in Globe view View photos and videos that you have hidden from view View all photos and videos taken with your device's camera using special effects View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders...
  • Page 104 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 105: 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 106: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap to open the home screen menu, then tap Change the settings as desired. From your Home screen, 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 107 When this highlight-style movie is ready, you get notified. You can then edit it as desired. For example, you can edit the title, delete scenes, change the music or add more photos and videos. You can create Highlight Movies by selecting photos and videos manually.

  • Page 108: 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 109 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 Select a device from the list of connected devices. Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to play.

  • Page 110: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure the USB port is completely dry before inserting a USB cable. USB Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
  • Page 111 NFC may not be available in all countries and/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. Some NFC functions are unavailable when using the camera. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 112: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Tap the content of the tag to open it. 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 113 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > ® Tap the on-off switch beside so that the Bluetooth function is turned on. Your device is now visible to nearby devices and a list of available ® Bluetooth devices appears. You can give your device a name.
  • Page 114 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > Under , tap beside the name of the device that you want to unpair. ® ® Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers. You can send and receive the following kinds of items: Photos and videos Music and other audio files Web pages...

  • Page 115: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    U U sing your device as a wallet Use your device as a wallet to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet. All of your installed payment services are put together to be viewed and managed. Note that when making a payment, you must first turn on the NFC function before your device touches a card reader.

  • Page 116: Travel And Maps

    U U sing location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 117: Using Your Device With A Car Infotainment System

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Drag the slider beside to the right. You can’t activate data roaming while mobile data traffic is turned off. Using your device with a car infotainment system Connect your device to a MirrorLink™ certified car infotainment system using a USB cable to, for example, use a navigation app or play music from your device while driving.

  • Page 118: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    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 or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 119 Access the timer function View options Open date and time settings for the clock 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. Drag to the right.
  • Page 120 Find and tap , then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Mark the checkbox. 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. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 121: Accessibility

    M M agnification gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > > Tap the on-off switch. Make sure that is enabled.

  • Page 122: Tty (Teletypewriter) Mode

    From your Home screen, double-tap Find and double-tap > > Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap TTY (Teletypewriter) mode The TTY (Teletypewriter) feature on your device allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate using a TTY device or a relay service.

  • Page 123: Support And Maintenance

    Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu, which is normally indicated by in the specific applications. You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

  • Page 124: 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.
  • Page 125 You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of up to GB to get more storage space. Media files and some apps (with their data) can be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage. Some apps, for example, the Camera app, can save data directly to a memory card.

  • Page 126: Managing Files Using A Computer

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > Tap , then tap > > > , then tap > > All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you first make backups of all data that you want to save. To back up your content, you can copy it to a computer.
  • Page 127 Make sure that the Xperia™ Companion software is installed on the PC or ® ® Apple computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. : Open the Xperia™ Companion software. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Select on the main screen.
  • Page 128 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB Host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device.

  • Page 129: Running Diagnostic Tests On Your Device

    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 130 If your device fails to power on or you want to reset your device’s software, you can use Xperia™ Companion to repair your device. For more information on using Computer tools on page 123 . Xperia™ Companion, see Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again.

  • Page 131: Warranty, Sar And Usage Guidelines

    Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.
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