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Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your device.
Xperia 10 III features
Enhancing the sound
Upscaling the quality of compressed music files (DSEE Ultimate)
Side Sense
Turning Side sense on or off
Using Side sense
Setting other Side sense options
Pop-up window
Using the pop-up window mode
Split-screen mode
Using the Split-screen mode
Smart call handling
Using Smart call handling
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  • Page 1 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your device. Xperia 10 III features Enhancing the sound Upscaling the quality of compressed music files (DSEE Ultimate) Side Sense...
  • Page 2 Getting started About this Help Guide Overview Inserting a SIM card and memory card Assembly - Dual SIM Using a Dual SIM device Screen protection Starting your device for the first time Setting up a Google account on your device Transferring content Transferring content using the Xperia Transfer 2 app (from Android/iOS) Synchronizing data using a Google account (from Android)
  • Page 3 Icons in the status bar Status bar and notification panel Status icons Notification icons Battery and maintenance Charging your device Battery and power management Battery Care STAMINA mode Battery and power management Checking battery consumption for applications Updating your device Before updating your device Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computer...
  • Page 4 Settings menu Volume, vibration, and sound Volume and vibration Sounds and tones Screen settings Application updates Using location services Date and time Camera Getting to know your camera Camera overview Taking a photo or recording a video Scene and condition recognition Taking a photo using the flash Basic camera features Viewing photos and videos...
  • Page 5 People, selfies, and smiling faces Taking photos and videos of people Softening the skin tone Taking a photo when someone smiles Taking a selfie Taking a selfie using Hand shutter Moving objects Tracking an object Recording a steady video Bokeh effect Using various capturing modes Night mode Slow motion videos...
  • Page 6 Sending items using Bluetooth technology Receiving items using Bluetooth technology Support app About the Support app Notes on use, accessibility, and legal information Accessibility Using your device in wet and dusty conditions Legal information Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 7 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Upscaling the quality of compressed music files (DSEE Ultimate) The DSEE Ultimate function upscales your compressed music accurately using AI technology. Find and tap [Settings] > [Sound] > [Audio settings]. Enable the DSEE Ultimate function by tapping the switch.
  • Page 8 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Turning Side sense on or off Find and tap [Settings] > [Display] > [Advanced]. Tap [Side sense]. Tap the switch to enable or disable the function. Related Topic Settings menu Using Side sense...

  • Page 9: Using Side Sense

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Using Side sense You can tap the Side sense bar on the edge of the screen or slide it with one hand in order to use your device more easily. You can display the Side sense menu as a shortcut to applications and settings, or the Multi-window menu to select two applications in the split-screen mode.
  • Page 10 Hint To return the Side sense bar to its original shape, drag the circle back to the edge of the screen. Displaying the Side sense menu To activate the Side sense menu, double-tap the Side sense bar or circle. Follow the on-screen instructions to select an app.
  • Page 11 Returning to the previous screen using the Side sense bar Slide down the Side sense bar or circle to return to the previous screen. Related Topic Turning Side sense on or off Setting other Side sense options F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 12 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Setting other Side sense options You can configure how Side sense behaves or customize the menu, etc. For example, the following options are available for Side sense. Whether to show the Side sense bar on one or both sides of your screen The screen actions for gesture Find and tap [Settings] >...
  • Page 13 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Using the pop-up window mode You can display another app in a small window overlaid on top of an app running in the full-screen mode. You can also display a third app in the pop-up window while viewing two apps using the Split-screen mode.
  • Page 14 Swipe left or right to select the app that you want to display in the full-screen, and then tap it. Pop-up window overview Drag to resize the window. Drag to move the window. Tap to maximize the window. Tap to minimize the window. Tap to close the window.
  • Page 15 Not all apps support the pop-up window mode. The pop-up window mode may be unavailable depending on the function or app you are using, such as when using the Camera app. F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 16 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Using the Split-screen mode The Split-screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, such as when you want to view your photos and the Calendar at the same time. (Overview button) in the navigation bar.
  • Page 17 Swipe left or right to select the desired apps, and then tap [Done]. Split-screen overview Application 1 Split-screen border – Drag to resize windows Multi-window switch icon – Tap (Multi-window switch icon) to select applications. (Multi-window switch icon) appears when you drag the split-screen border. Application 2 Overview button –...
  • Page 18 Not all applications support split-screen mode. To resize the split-screen windows Drag the split-screen border in the center. To exit the split-screen mode Drag the split-screen border to the top or bottom of the screen. F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 19 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Using Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function. Once activated, you can handle calls in the following way: Answer: bring the device to your ear.

  • Page 20: Limitations To Services And Features

    Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 About this Help Guide This is the Xperia 10 III Help Guide for the Android 11 software version. If you are not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu.
  • Page 21 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Overview...
  • Page 22 You can also access the internet via a LAN cable by using a commercially available USB-LAN adapter. Note Some USB-LAN adapters may not work properly. Main microphone Cellular antenna Flash LED Main camera Cellular/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna NFC detection area Cellular antenna Nano SIM/Memory card slot Cellular/Wi-Fi antenna Cellular antenna F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 23: Assembly - Dual Sim

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Assembly - Dual SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Dual SIM devices support the use of either two nano SIM cards or a nano SIM card and a memory card. Note To prevent data loss, make sure you turn off your device before you drag out the tray to remove the nano SIM card (or cards) or memory card from the device.
  • Page 24 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Using a Dual SIM device A Dual SIM device enables you to do the following: Receive incoming communications via both SIM cards. Select the number from which to send outgoing communications, or have the option to select a SIM card each time you place a call.
  • Page 25 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. In some cases, the numbers are detected automatically during setup. Otherwise, you are prompted to enter them manually. Related Topic Settings menu F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 26: Screen Protection

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Screen protection Screen covers and protectors may help you protect your device against damage. We recommend you use only those screen covers intended for your Xperia device. 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 27: Starting Your Device For The First Time

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Starting your device for the first time The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings, personalize your device, and sign in to your accounts, for example a Google account.
  • Page 28 Setting up a Google account on your device Your 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, and the Google Play application.
  • Page 29 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Transferring content using the Xperia Transfer 2 app (from Android/iOS) You can transfer data, such as music, photos, videos, document files, contacts, device settings, schedules, call history, SMS/MMS, and more using the Xperia Transfer 2 app.
  • Page 30 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Synchronizing data using a Google account (from Android) You can transfer data by synchronizing with a Google account. To transfer content from another Android device (transfer source device) to your device (transfer destination device), first log in to the Google account on the other device and back up your data.
  • Page 31 To back up music and other document files from your device, touch and hold the file you want to back up, and then tap (Share icon) to save it to Google Drive. Related Topic Settings menu Setting up a Google account on your device F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 32 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Transferring content using a computer (from Android) You can transfer a large amount of data to your device (transfer destination device) from another Android device (transfer source device) using a computer. Connect both your device (transfer destination device) and the other device (transfer source device) to a computer using a USB cable.
  • Page 33 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Transferring content using an SD card (from Android) You can transfer photos, videos, music, and other document files from another Android device using an SD card. On the other device (transfer source device), copy the data that you want to transfer to an SD card using the Storage function in the Settings menu or the Files app.

  • Page 34: Making Sure Your Device Is Protected

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Making sure your device is protected Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. There are several ways to protect your device, as listed below. Find and tap [Settings], and then search for the settings at the top of the screen.

  • Page 35: Finding The Imei Number(S) Of Your Device

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device Your device has one or two unique identification numbers that are referred to as IMEI or Product ID. You should keep a copy of this. You may require it if your device is stolen or when contacting support.

  • Page 36: Finding, Locking, Or Erasing A Lost Device

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Finding, locking, or erasing a lost device Google offers a location and security web service called “Find My Device”. After you sign in to a Google account, “Find My Device” is turned on by default. If you lose your device, you can use “Find My Device” to find, lock, or erase it.

  • Page 37: Turning The Screen On Or Off

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Turning the screen on or off When your screen is turned off, your device can be locked or unlocked, depending on your screen lock setting. Briefly press the power key. F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 38: Home Screen

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Home screen Status bar Navigation bar Overview button – Tap to find all open apps. To open another app, tap the overview button, swipe left or right to select the app you want to open, and then tap the app.
  • Page 39 To view all apps in the app drawer and open an app Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to the top to open the app drawer. Tap the app that you want to open. To change your wallpaper You can change your wallpaper to a preset image or your favorite photo.
  • Page 40 Hint To add a widget to the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen, and then tap [Widgets]. Related Topic Settings menu Screen settings F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 41 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Adjusting the idle time before the screen turns off When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns off to save battery power. You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns off.

  • Page 42: Smart Backlight Control

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your screen timeout setting.

  • Page 43: One-Handed Mode

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 One-handed mode Enable One-handed mode to adjust the display size so you can type with one hand more easily. Find and tap [Settings] > [Display] > [Advanced] > [One-handed mode]. Tap the [One-handed mode] switch to enable or disable the function.

  • Page 44: Taking A Screenshot

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. After you take a screenshot, you can view, edit, and share the image. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in your device’s internal storage.
  • Page 45 Swipe left or right to select the app of which you want to take a screenshot, and then tap [Screenshot]. F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 46 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Recording your device screen You can record a video of your device screen. Recorded videos are automatically saved in your device’s internal storage. Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel.
  • Page 47 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Alarm You can set one or several alarms and use any sound file saved on your device as the alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. Find and tap [Clock] > [Alarm].

  • Page 48: Scanning Qr Codes

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Scanning QR codes You can scan QR codes using the Camera app. Find and tap (Camera icon). Point the camera at the QR code, and then tap the notification that appears. To turn the [QR Code reader] function on Find and tap (Camera icon).

  • Page 49: Notification Light

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually. Note If the notification light is disabled, it only lights up or flashes when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level goes below 15 percent.

  • Page 50: Status Bar And Notification Panel

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Status bar and notification panel Notification icons and status icons are displayed in the status bar at the top of the screen. Notification icons inform you of events, such as new messages. Status icons inform you of statuses, such as the condition of the battery and the signal strength of mobile or Wi-Fi network connections.

  • Page 51: Status Icons

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Status icons (Signal strength icon) The mobile network mode is also displayed when sending and downloading mobile data. (No signal icon) (Data roaming icon) International roaming is in use. (Wi-Fi signal icon) A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted.
  • Page 52 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. Related Topic Charging your device STAMINA mode Controlling data usage Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Volume and vibration Alarm Using location services Notification icons F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 53: Notification Icons

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Notification icons (New SMS icon) (Ongoing call icon) (Missed call icon) (Phone call on hold icon) (Call forward icon)Call forwarding is turned on (Downloading data icon) (Uploading data icon) (Software setup icon) A basic setup of your device is available...
  • Page 54 F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 55: Charging Your Device

    Note Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. Never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.
  • Page 56 It is important to use the USB cable that came with your device, as other types of USB cables can damage your device. Hint If the battery is completely depleted, it may take up to 10 minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears. Related Topic Battery and power management F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 57: Battery Care

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Battery Care Battery Care increases the lifespan of your battery. This feature detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end time of your regular charging period. Your device charges at a regular speed until it is 90% charged, and then the charging rate is controlled so that your battery reaches 100% just before you disconnect the charger.
  • Page 58 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 STAMINA mode The STAMINA mode prolongs the time until the battery needs charging by disabling some functions of the device. When you turn on the STAMINA mode, the display switches to the Dark theme mode.

  • Page 59: Battery And Power Management

    Turn off the location-sharing permission for an application. Uninstall applications that you are not using. Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device’s loudspeakers. Restart your device every now and then.
  • Page 60 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Checking battery consumption for applications You can check battery consumption for applications, and change the settings if necessary. Find and tap [Settings] > [Apps & notifications]. Select an application and review its battery consumption under [Battery].
  • Page 61 The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. In this case, you can use Xperia Companion. Visit the Sony customer support website and search for Xperia Companion to download, install and check the system requirements for it.

  • Page 62: Updating Your Device Wirelessly

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Updating your device wirelessly Use the Software update application to update your device software wirelessly. The updates you can download over a mobile network depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi network instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoid data traffic costs.
  • Page 63 If a new software update is detected, a pop-up window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates. Note If Xperia Companion is not installed on your computer, visit the Sony customer support website and search for Xperia Companion to download it. Related Topic...

  • Page 64: Restarting And Resetting Your Device

    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 downloading and using Xperia Companion, search for Xperia Companion on the Sony customer support website.
  • Page 65 Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion Settings menu F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 66 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion You can use Xperia Companion to repair your device’s software. If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern, you can use the device repair feature in Xperia Companion to erase the security layer. You need to provide your Google account login details to perform this operation.

  • Page 67: Resetting Your Applications

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Resetting your applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device. Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device.

  • Page 68: Viewing The Memory Status

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Viewing the memory status The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data, and it tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following: Close running applications that you are not using.
  • Page 69 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Freeing up space on the internal storage If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, freeing up space on the internal storage may solve the problem. Delete files and uninstall apps that you are not using to free up space.
  • Page 70 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Stopping applications and services from running If the performance of your device or apps is not optimal, try stopping apps and services from running. Find and tap [Settings] > [Apps & notifications]. Select an application or service, then tap [Force stop] > [OK].

  • Page 71: Formatting The Memory Card

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Formatting the memory card If your device cannot read content on the memory card, format the memory card on your device. Find and tap [Settings] > [Storage] > [SD card]. Select an app, if prompted.

  • Page 72: Mobile Data Connection

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Mobile data connection You need the correct internet settings to access the internet with a mobile data connection. For most mobile networks and operators, these settings come pre-installed on your device so that you can start using the internet right away.
  • Page 73 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception: Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point. Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.

  • Page 74: Controlling Data Usage

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Controlling data usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.
  • Page 75 Related Topic Settings menu F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 76: Settings Menu

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Settings menu View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to the top, and then find [Settings]. Tap [Settings], and then select the desired menu.
  • Page 77 (Keyboard icon) and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can now select the language you want. Related Topic Volume and vibration Sounds and tones Screen settings Date and time F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 79: Changing The Volume

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Volume and vibration The volume and vibration can be changed either by using the volume keys or by changing a setting. You can change the ring, media, alarm, and in-call volumes. Additionally, you can set your device to vibrate.

  • Page 80: Setting The Ring Tone

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Sounds and tones Setting the ringtone You can set different ringtones for each SIM card. You can also select a desired music file as a ringtone. Find and tap [Settings] > [Sound]. Select [Phone ringtone - SIM 1] or [Phone ringtone - SIM 2].
  • Page 81 To turn off all ringtone and/or notification sounds and set your device to vibrate only, select [None] from the list. To enable or disable other sounds and tones, find and tap [Settings] > [Sound] > [Advanced], and then tap the switches to enable or disable the various sounds and tones. Related Topic Settings menu F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 82: Screen Settings

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Screen settings You can change the screen’s behavior, brightness, viewing size, and quality. You can also adjust the image quality of photos and videos. Find and tap [Settings] > [Display]. Tap the setting you want to change.

  • Page 83: Application Updates

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Application updates If the automatic update feature is enabled, your applications get updated without you being asked, so you may not realize that large volumes of data are being downloaded. In order to avoid potentially high data transfer costs, you can disable automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 84: Using Location Services

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Using 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 GPS (Global Positioning System) information to determine your approximate location.

  • Page 85: Date And Time

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Date and time You can change the date and time on your device. Find and tap [Settings] > [System] > [Date & time]. You may find the item under [Advanced]. Tap the desired item to edit and change the values.

  • Page 86: Camera Overview

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Camera overview Select an HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting. Switch between the front and main camera Camera settings Geotagging status Use the volume keys to zoom in or out Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos and videos...

  • Page 87: Taking A Photo Or Recording A Video

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Taking a photo or recording a video This section explains basic camera operations. Launch the camera. Swipe (Camera icon) from the lock screen. (Camera icon) from the app drawer. Press the power key twice. Find and tap [Settings] > [System] > [Gestures] > [Quickly open camera], and then tap the switch to enable this function.
  • Page 88 Viewing photos and videos Self-timer Basic camera features Scanning QR codes F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 89: Scene Recognition

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Scene and condition recognition The camera detects the type of scene and conditions, such as food, a portrait, a night scene, etc., and shoots still images with automatically adjusted settings. Scene recognition When the camera recognizes certain scenes, the following icons and guides are displayed.
  • Page 90 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Taking a photo using the flash Use the flash according to the subject and lighting conditions. While using the camera, tap the flash icon displayed on the screen, for example (Auto flash icon).

  • Page 91: Adjusting The Camera Settings

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Basic camera features Use basic camera features that help you to take photos or record videos. Adjusting the camera settings While using the camera, tap (Settings icon). Swipe the list to view the available settings and select a setting.
  • Page 92 Pinch in or out on the camera screen. Use the volume key. Note Switching angles using (Switch angle button) is not available when the Manual mode is selected. Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video Scanning QR codes F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 93: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Viewing photos and videos View or share photos and videos in the Google Photos app after taking photos or recording videos. Viewing photos and videos while using the Camera app You can also edit photos or videos, such as by adjusting the colors or cropping photos.
  • Page 94 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Selecting a capturing mode You can select a capturing mode according to the subject or your purpose. While using the camera, tap [Mode], and then select a capturing mode. Capturing modes overview The following are some of the main capturing modes.
  • Page 95 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Various methods to take photos Take photos using the method that suits your situation. Taking a photo by tapping the screen While using the camera, tap (Settings icon), and then tap [Touch capture] > [On] or [Only front camera].
  • Page 96 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Self-timer Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoid blurred photos. While using the main camera, tap (Settings icon) > [Self-timer], select the delay time, and then close the settings menu.
  • Page 97 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Adjusting the exposure, color, and light conditions Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. Different exposures are required, for example, when taking photos of faces, moving objects or in low light.
  • Page 98 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Color and brightness Your camera automatically adjusts the color and brightness value by detecting the light conditions and estimating the color temperature of ambient light. Digital cameras can only estimate the color temperature, so you may need to adjust the settings to get it correct.
  • Page 99 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Exposure To achieve better exposures in low-light environments, change the brightness for photos and videos. If you are using Manual mode for photos, change the exposure value. While using the camera, tap [Mode] >...

  • Page 100: Shutter Speed

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to how long the shutter is open and the camera sensor is exposed to light. A fast shutter speed helps to freeze motion, while a slow shutter speed can create an effect called “motion blur”, where moving objects appear blurred along their line of motion.
  • Page 101 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 ISO determines how sensitive your camera is to light. A low ISO number means lower sensitivity, and a high ISO number means higher sensitivity. Higher sensitivity can add blur to your photos. A higher ISO value is used when taking photos of moving objects or when taking photos in low-light conditions without the flash.
  • Page 102 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 HDR (High Dynamic Range) HDR (High Dynamic Range) is automatically adjusted when taking photos in high-contrast situations, such as when there is strong backlighting. You can also enable/disable HDR. While using the camera, swipe the screen to select a photo mode.

  • Page 103: White Balance

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 White balance White balance adjusts the color balance of the ambient light conditions. White balance is automatically adjusted when taking photos and videos. In Manual mode, you can adjust the white balance manually.
  • Page 104 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Metering Exposure metering measures the amount of light that strikes an object, to optimize exposure. Exposure metering is automatically adjusted when taking photos and videos. You can adjust the exposure manually in Manual mode, for example for a specific part of a photo.

  • Page 105: Setting The Right Focus

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Setting the right focus The camera automatically sets the focus and detects faces in all capturing modes. Focusing automatically While using the main camera, tap the area where you want to focus. (Set focus icon) appears and the camera focuses on the tapped area.
  • Page 107 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Taking photos and videos of people Faces in focus are indicated with a colored frame. Use Smile Shutter to automatically take a photo when a person smiles. If you are recording a video, a photo is taken each time a smile is detected.
  • Page 108 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Softening the skin tone You can take photos with softer skin tones. While using the camera, tap (Settings icon). Tap the [Soft skin effect] switch to enable the effect. Close the settings menu.
  • Page 109 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Taking a photo when someone smiles Use Smile Shutter to automatically take a photo when a person smiles. While using the camera, tap (Settings icon). Tap [Auto capturing] or [Auto capturing (video)] > [Smile Shutter].
  • Page 110 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Taking a selfie Switch to the front camera and take a photo of yourself. To avoid blurred photos in low-light conditions, place your device on a solid surface and use the self-timer to keep the device steady.
  • Page 111 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Taking a selfie using Hand shutter Use Hand shutter to automatically take a photo a certain period of time after the camera detects your hand. The Hand Shutter feature is available only when using the front camera.
  • Page 112 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Tracking an object The camera can detect and track a moving object. A yellow frame indicates faces or moving objects that are in focus. While using the main camera, tap (Settings icon). Tap the [Object tracking] switch to enable.
  • Page 113 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Recording a steady video When recording videos, you can use Video stabilization to compensate for camera movements and steady the frame. While using the camera, swipe the screen to select a video mode.

  • Page 114: Bokeh Effect

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Bokeh effect You can take pictures with the Bokeh effect when using the main camera on your device. The Bokeh effect decreases focus in the background of a photo to emphasize objects at the foreground, for an artistic effect.

  • Page 115: Night Mode

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Night mode Night mode allows you to take clear photos even at night or under dark conditions. While using the camera, tap [Mode] > (Night mode icon). Tap the shutter button. Hold the camera still until the capturing process is complete.
  • Page 116 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Slow motion videos The Slow motion video mode adds powerful effects to your videos. The Slow motion effect is added after a video is recorded at normal speed. Note Good lighting conditions are essential when you record slow motion videos.

  • Page 117: Portrait Selfie

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Portrait selfie Portrait selfie allows you to take better-looking selfies. While using the camera, tap [Mode] > (Portrait selfie icon). Tap the icon for the effect you want to apply, and drag the slider to adjust the effect.
  • Page 118 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Creative effect With the Creative effect app you can preset effects and color filters before taking a photo or recording a video. While using the camera, tap [Mode] > (Creative effect icon). Swipe to browse filters, or tap a filter to preview the effect.
  • Page 119 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Panorama Use the Panorama app to take wide-angle and panoramic photos. While using the camera, tap [Mode] > (Panorama icon). Tap the shutter button. Move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen.

  • Page 120: Resolution And Memory

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Resolution and memory The number of photos and videos you can store depends on the resolution or MP (megapixel) value used and video length. High-resolution photos and videos take up more memory, so keep in mind that a lower resolution can be suitable for everyday use.
  • Page 121 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Geotagging You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken, this is called geotagging. The option to geotag your photos and videos requires a wireless network and that the GPS function is enabled.

  • Page 122: Grid Lines

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Grid lines With Grid lines, you can apply the “Rule of Thirds” and place important objects along the grid lines or their intersections. By not always having the object in the middle of the frame, you can make your photos and videos more interesting.
  • Page 123 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Photo preview settings You can choose to preview photos as soon as you take them. While using the camera, tap (Settings icon). Tap [Auto photo preview] and select an option. The setting is saved.
  • Page 124 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Different ways to use the volume key You can change the way you use the volume key. While using the camera, tap (Settings icon). Tap [Use Volume key as] and select an option.
  • Page 125 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Sound When Sound is activated, the camera makes a sound when you take a photo or when you start or stop a video recording. Additionally, when you use the self-timer the countdown is indicated by a series of beeps.

  • Page 126: Transferring Music From A Computer To Your Device

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Transferring music from a computer 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 cable. Select [File Transfer] on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.

  • Page 127: Listening To Music

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Listening to music Use the Music app to listen to your favorite music. Music player overview Minimize the full screen player Search all songs saved to your device View the play queue View more options...
  • Page 128 Play all songs in shuffle mode Go to the music player screen Note You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Related Topic Transferring music from a computer to your device Music app features F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 129: Editing Music Information

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Music app features This section explains features that are useful when using the Music app. Editing music information While a song is playing in the Music app, tap the album art in the music player screen and then tap [Edit music info].
  • Page 130 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Wirelessly mirroring the screen of your device on a TV If your TV or other large display supports mirroring, you can enjoy content from your device on the TV or display without using a cable connection.
  • Page 131 Related Topic Overview Settings menu F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 132: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    Note Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that the port is completely dry before connecting a USB cable.
  • Page 133 F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 134 You may need to have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth activated on both devices for the connection to work. Hint You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.

  • Page 135: Using Your Device As A Wallet

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Using your device as a wallet You can use your device to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet and manage all payment services in one place. When making a payment, remember to turn on the NFC function before you touch your device to a card reader.

  • Page 136: Turning The Bluetooth Function On Or Off

    You can also turn Bluetooth on or off from the Quick settings panel. Note Your device cannot connect wirelessly to all types of Bluetooth devices. Sony does not guarantee that all Bluetooth devices are compatible with your device. To secure Bluetooth communications, your device supports a security function compliant with Bluetooth standards. However, security may be insufficient depending on the settings, etc.

  • Page 137: Naming Your Device

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Naming your device You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible. Find and tap [Settings] > [Device connection] > [Pair new device].

  • Page 138: Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your device to a Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth car kit, and use these other devices to share music.
  • Page 139 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Sending items using Bluetooth technology Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers. You can send the following kinds of items: Photos and videos Music and other audio files...
  • Page 140 Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Receiving items using Bluetooth technology Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers. You can receive the following kinds of items: Photos and videos Music and other audio files Web pages Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 141: About The Support App

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 About the Support app Use the Support app to find device and software information. You can read support topics or use helpful applications such as the device test. Note Support contact information is available from the Contact us menu even without a network connection.

  • Page 142: Accessibility Settings

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Accessibility Accessibility settings Android provides many accessibility features such as [Magnification], [Font size], [Color correction], [TalkBack], and more. You can find accessibility features under [Settings] > [Accessibility]. Visit Google Accessibility Help at support.google.com/accessibility/android for more information.

  • Page 143: Using Your Device In Wet And Dusty Conditions

    Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or use of your device in disregard of instructions from Sony. For information about warranty, please read the Important information provided under [Settings] > [About phone] > [Legal information] on your device.
  • Page 144 Use a micro-fiber cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture. Wipe keys, ports, and parts of your device such as speakers, microphones, sensors, cameras, etc. as shown in the illustration. Leave your device for at least a couple of hours and ensure that it is completely dry before use. F-412-100-12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 145: Legal Information

    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 146: Warranty, Sar, And Usage Guidelines

    Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 III XQ-BT52/HQ-BT52 Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines For information about warranty, SAR (Specific Absorption Rate), and safety guidelines, please read the Important information provided under [Settings] > [About phone] > [Legal information] on your device.

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