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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia ™ E5603/E5606/E5653...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................7 About This User Guide................ 7 Overview..................... 7 Assembly.................... 8 Screen Protection................9 Starting Your Device for the First Time..........10 Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?..........10 Device security................12 Making Sure Your Device is Protected..........12 Screen Lock..................12 Unlocking Your Device Automatically..........
  • Page 3 Internet and MMS Settings ...............46 Wi-Fi....................47 Sharing your mobile data connection..........49 Controlling data usage..............51 Selecting mobile networks..............52 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............52 Synchronizing data on your device..........54 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..........54 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....54 Basic settings................56 Accessing settings................
  • Page 4 Adding and editing contacts..............81 Adding medical and emergency contact information......82 Favorites and groups.................83 Sending contact information..............84 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....... 84 Backing up Contacts.................84 Messaging and chat..............86 Reading and sending messages............86 Organizing your messages..............87 Calling from a message..............
  • Page 5 Viewing your photos on a map............116 Videos..................118 Watching videos in the Video application.........118 Transferring Video Content to Your Device........119 Managing video content..............119 Movie Creator................. 119 PlayStation™ Video Service............120 Connectivity................121 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV....121 Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™...
  • Page 6 Legal information................144 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ M5 User Guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User Guide.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    1. Charging/Notification light 9. Main microphone 2. Headset jack 10. Charger/USB cable port 3. Proximity/Light sensor 11. Main loudspeaker 4. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 12. Main camera lens 5. Front camera lens 13. Camera light 6. Power key 14. Second microphone 7.

  • Page 9: Screen Protection

    Before using your device, remove the protective 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: Starting Your Device For The First Time

    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™, and the Play Store™...
  • Page 11 To Set Up a Google™ Account on your Device From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Account sync > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your device, or go online later and create an account at www.google.com/accounts .

  • Page 12: Device Security

    Device security Making Sure Your Device is Protected Your device includes several security options strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. These options are as follows: • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.
  • Page 13 for security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organization to check what network security policies are in effect for mobile devices. To Change Your Screen Lock Type From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. Follow the instructions on your device.

  • Page 14: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. myxperia.sonymobile.com using any Internet-connected device. Go to Sign in using the same Google™...
  • Page 15 Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as 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 16 To Add Your Home Location Make sure Location services are turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.

  • Page 17: Sim Card Protection

    To Edit a Custom Place From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Location, and then tap the slider to enable location services. Tap Mode, and then choose High accuracy or Battery saving location mode setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 18: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your service provider. To Set Up a SIM Card Lock From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 19: Finding A Lost Device

    To View Your IMEI Number via the Device Settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information. Finding 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.
  • Page 20 For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com . Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the Internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all countries or regions.

  • Page 21: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. •...
  • Page 22 Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. •...

  • Page 23: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
  • Page 24 Introduction to Xperia™ widget – Tap to open the widget and select a task, such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services Dots – Represents the number of Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen •...

  • Page 25: Application Screen

    Homescreen Settings To Uninstall an Application from the Homescreen Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse the panes. All uninstallable applications are indicated Tap the application you want to uninstall, and then tap Delete. Some apps indicated by can only be disabled and not uninstalled.

  • Page 26: Navigating Applications

    To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Tap Sort apps, then select an option. To Uninstall an Application from the Application Screen Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All applications that can be uninstalled are then indicated by Select the application you want to uninstall, and then tap Delete.

  • Page 27: Widgets

    Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens.

  • Page 28: Background And Themes

    To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Homescreen. To Move an Item on the Homescreen •...

  • Page 29: Notifications

    Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress, such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places: • The status bar • The Notification panel • The lockscreen To open or close the Notification panel To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward.
  • Page 30 To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked. Select an option. Notification Display Options on the Lockscreen Show all notification Get all notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in content mind that all content (including the content of incoming email and chat messages) will be visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive...

  • Page 31: Icons In The Status Bar

    Icons in the status bar Status Icon No SIM card Signal strength No signal Roaming Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading HSPA+ data A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no Internet connection.
  • Page 32 To Manage Status Bar Icons From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar. Notification Icons New text message or multimedia message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on...

  • Page 33: Applications Overview

    Applications Overview Some applications may not be included on your device or they may not be supported by all networks or service providers in all areas. Use the Clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use the Chrome web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, text, and images.
  • Page 34 Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Use the Sketch application to create and explore images, then share them with your friends. Use the What’s New application to discover new games, apps, and media content.

  • Page 35: Battery And Maintenance

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.

  • Page 36: Battery And Power Management

    When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outward. Be sure not to bend the connector. Only use the charger provided with your device or another Sony charger intended for charging your device.
  • Page 37 Uninstall applications that you are not using, see Application screen on page 25. • 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 38: Updating Your Device

    To Activate or Deactivate STAMINA Mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap STAMINA mode and select the preferred option. appears in the status bar when STAMINA mode is active. You can adjust the Auto-start percentage according to your preferences and exempt applications from being optimized by STAMINA mode.

  • Page 39: Maintenance Using A Computer

    Updating Your Device Wirelessly Use the Software update application to update your device software wirelessly. The updates you can download over a cellphone network depend on your service provider. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi network instead of a cellphone network to download new software so you can avoid data traffic costs.

  • Page 40: Storage And Memory

    Managing Files Using a Computer ® Use a USB cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to transfer and manage your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can choose whether to charge your device, transfer files, or use it for MIDI input. Your computer will detect your device when you select the Transfer files (MTP) connection mode.
  • Page 41 is about 2 GB and cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system. You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for www.sonymobile.com/support .

  • Page 42: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    Backing 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 43 • Contacts and call logs • Conversation • Calendar data • Email accounts • Wi-Fi networks • Device settings • Applications • Xperia™ Home layout To Back Up Content to an Online Account From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. To enable the automatic backup function, tap Automatic backup, then tap the on- off switch.
  • Page 44 To Restore Backed-Up Content If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, ensure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are restoring content from an SD card, ensure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. If you are restoring content from an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google™...

  • Page 45: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications Downloading Applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges.

  • Page 46: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To Browse with Google Chrome™...

  • Page 47: Wi-Fi

    To Add Internet and MMS Settings Manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter any other information as required.
  • Page 48 To Add a Wi-Fi Network Manually From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit advanced options, such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced options and then edit the options as desired.

  • Page 49: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To Add a Wi-Fi Sleep Policy From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap , then tap Settings > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections.
  • Page 50 To Share Your Mobile Data Connection with Another Bluetooth® Device Make sure that your device and the other Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that cellular data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 51: Controlling Data Usage

    Controlling data usage Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. To Turn Data Traffic On or Off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap the Mobile data traffic slider to turn data traffic on or off.

  • Page 52: Selecting Mobile Networks

    Selecting mobile networks Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM. Different status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or mode of Status Icon on page 31 to see what the network that you are connected to.
  • Page 53 To Disconnect from a Virtual Private Network Double-tap the status bar to open the Notification panel. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 54: Synchronizing Data On Your Device

    Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize 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 synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function.
  • Page 55 To Change the Settings of an EAS Account From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email, and then tap . Tap Settings, select an EAS account, and then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Homescreen, tap Tap Email, then tap .

  • Page 56: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To Open the Device Settings Menu from the Application Screen From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings.

  • Page 57: Do Not Disturb Mode

    To Set a Ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone. Select an option from the list, or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done. To Select the Notification Sound From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 58: Screen Settings

    To Allow Exceptions in Do Not Disturb Mode From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. Tap the slider for the desired option. To Associate Exceptions with Specific Contact Types From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 59: Application Settings

    Glove mode Using glove mode, you can wear gloves and still navigate the screen on your device. When you use glove mode, a cursor ring appears on the area of the screen where a touch is registered. To Enable Glove Mode From your Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 60: Resetting Your Applications

    To allow a permission To allow a permission, tap Allow. When the confirm dialog appears for the second time, you can choose the Never ask again option if you wish. A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses them for specifically.

  • Page 61: Daydream

    To Clear Application Data From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps, then swipe over to the All tab. Select an application or service, then tap CLEAR DATA. When you clear application data, data for the selected application is deleted from your device permanently.

  • Page 62: Date And Time

    Tap Select time zone. Select an option. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® ENGINE technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos, giving you clearer, sharper, and more natural images. To reduce battery consumption, Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned off by default.

  • Page 63: Multiple User Accounts

    To Adjust the Sound Settings Manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Audio settings. Disable the ClearAudio+ and DSEE HX functions if they are enabled by tapping the sliders. Tap Sound effects > Equalizer. Select a preset arrangement from the drop-down list, or adjust the sound settings manually by dragging the sliders up or down.
  • Page 64 To Delete a Regular User Account from Your Device Be sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users. beside the name of the user you want to delete, then tap Remove user > Delete.
  • Page 65 • Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 66: Typing Text

    Typing text On-Screen Keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed keyboard instead.

  • Page 67: Phonepad

    To Enter Text Using the Gesture Input Function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters you have traced.

  • Page 68: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    To Enter Text using the Phonepad • When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap and hold the candidates row to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. •...

  • Page 69: Personalizing The On-Screen Keyboard

    To Edit Text Double-tap a word to make the application bar appear. Select the text you want to edit, and then use the application bar to make your desired changes. Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and other text input settings that help you, for example to set options for writing languages, text prediction and correction.
  • Page 70 To Select a Different Keyboard When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap at the bottom-right of the screen. Select an option. To enable more keyboard options, tap More keyboards, then drag the relevant sliders to the right. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 71: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing 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 72: Receiving Calls

    To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number.
  • Page 73 To Record a Greeting Message for the Answering Machine From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To Enable Automatic Answering From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 74: Ongoing Calls

    To Edit the Text Message Used to Reject a Call From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Reject call with message. Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. Tap OK. Ongoing calls End a call Make a second call Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold...

  • Page 75: Forwarding Calls

    To add a number from the call log to your contacts Touch and hold a number displayed in the call log, then tap Add to Contacts. Select an existing contact to which you want to add the number, or tap Create new contact.

  • Page 76: Multiple Calls

    To Access the List of Accepted Call Recipients From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers. To Change the SIM Card PIN2 From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Fixed dialing numbers >...

  • Page 77: Voicemail

    To Make a Conference Call During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. To display the dialpad, tap Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on hold temporarily. To add the second participant to the call and start the conference call, tap . To add more participants to the call, repeat the relevant steps as described above.
  • Page 78 To Make an Emergency Call while the SIM Card is Locked Tap Emergency call. Enter the emergency number and tap To Make an Emergency Call while the Screen Is Locked If the active screen lock type is Swipe, tap to display the dialpad, then enter the emergency number and tap If your screen is locked with a pattern, PIN or password, tap Emergency call, then enter the emergency number and tap...

  • Page 79: Contacts

    A USB cable for your old device. You may not need your old device. For iOS devices, you can connect directly to iCloud or use a local backup. For previously owned Sony devices, you can use local backups. To Transfer Contacts to Your New Device Search for and download Xperia™...

  • Page 80: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    To import contacts from a memory card From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card. Select where to store your contacts. Select the files that you want to import and tap OK. ®...

  • Page 81: Adding And Editing Contacts

    To search for a contact From your Homescreen, tap , then tap and enter a phone number, name, or other information in the Search contacts field. The result list is filtered as you enter each character. To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Filter.

  • Page 82: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    To Delete Contacts From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to delete. To delete all contacts, tap the downward arrow to open the drop-down menu, then select Mark all. Tap , then tap Delete. To Edit Contact Information about Yourself From your Homescreen, tap , then tap...

  • Page 83: Favorites And Groups

    To Enter Your Medical Information From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency. Tap , then tap Edit medical info. Edit the desired information. When you are done, tap SAVE. To Add a New ICE Contact From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Tap ICE –...

  • Page 84: Sending Contact Information

    To View Your Favorite Contacts From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Tap Favorites. To Assign a Contact to a Group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to.
  • Page 85 To export all contacts to a memory card From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card. Tap OK. To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards.

  • Page 86: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia Internet and MMS messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Settings on page 46.

  • Page 87: Organizing Your Messages

    To Reply to a Message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap To Forward a Message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward. Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.

  • Page 88: Messaging Settings

    To Save a Sender's Number as a Contact From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. Messaging settings To Change Your Message Notification Settings From your Homescreen, tap...

  • Page 89: Email

    Email Setting 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. To set up an email account From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 90: Organizing Your Email Messages

    To Read Your Email Messages From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox.

  • Page 91: Email Account Settings

    To Search for Emails , and then find and tap Email. From your Homescreen, tap If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox.

  • Page 92: Gmail

    Gmail™ If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and write email messages. View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages List of email messages Write an email message To Learn More about Gmail™...

  • Page 93: Music

    Music Transferring Music to Your Device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB cable. After connecting, select Transfer files (MTP) on your device and then simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.

  • Page 94: Music Menu

    Music Homescreen in the top-left corner to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Music application Play all songs in shuffle mode Return to the music player screen To Play a Song Using the Music Application From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Select a music category.

  • Page 95: Playlists

    Return to the Music homescreen View the current play queue Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse all folders Browse all playlists Play a shared music file stored on another device View all subscribed or downloaded podcasts 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application To Open the Music Menu...

  • Page 96: Sharing Music

    To Add Songs to a Playlist From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist. Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist. Tap the name of the playlist you want to add the album or song to. The album or song is now added to the playlist.
  • Page 97 Search for tracks, albums, and artists 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 you’re listening to The TrackID™ application and some features of the TrackID™ service may not be supported in all countries or regions or by all networks or service providers.

  • Page 98: Fm Radio

    FM radio Listening 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 favorites. 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 99: Favorite Radio Channels

    To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™.

  • Page 100: Camera

    Camera Taking Photos and Recording Videos Front camera lens Switch between the front and main camera Select capturing mode Zoom in or out Main camera screen Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Take photos or record videos Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings...

  • Page 101: General Camera Settings

    To Use the Zoom Function When the camera is open, pinch or spread on the camera screen. You can also use the volume key, pressing up or down. then tap More > Use Volume key as To enable this function, tap Select Zoom To Record a Video Using the Camera Key Activate the camera.
  • Page 102 Multi-camera mode lets you shoot a photo or video that combines different angles from two different sources. Two camera displays appear on your device screen—one from ® your device’s camera, the other from a connected Xperia device or a Sony camera that ® supports NFC and Wi-Fi Direct technology.
  • Page 103 Style Portrait 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 Magic beam setting to add a spotlight pattern for eyes. To Use the Style Portrait Feature Activate the camera.
  • Page 104 To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically.

  • Page 105: Still Camera Settings

    Grid Lines Choose to turn on or turn off the grid lines in your camera viewfinder. Use Volume Key as You can choose how you want to use the volume key when taking photos. Zoom Use the volume key to zoom in or out. Volume Use the volume key to adjust the volume.
  • Page 106 3264×2448(4:3) 8-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 2048×1536(4:3) 3-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 1920×1088(16:9) 2-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 107 Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole subject. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Auto photo preview You can choose to preview photos just after you shoot them. After you shoot a photo, a preview of it appears in the lower-right corner of the screen for 3 seconds. Only front camera After you shoot a photo with the front camera, a preview of it appears in the lower-right corner of the screen for 3 seconds.

  • Page 108: Video Camera Settings

    Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Hand-held twilight Use for taking hand-held low-light photos with reduced noise and blur. High sensitivity Use for taking photos without a flash in low-light conditions.
  • Page 109 Object Tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. Smile Shutter™(video) Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video. HDR video Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp.
  • Page 110 When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality. Beach Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes.

  • Page 111: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Tap the icon to open the Album homescreen menu View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favorites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album homescreen menu...

  • Page 112: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. To Fast-Forward and Rewind a Video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast-forward. To adjust the volume of a video •...

  • Page 113: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    Analyzing photos with faces in Album You can analyze any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analyzed as they are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder. To Turn on the Photo Analysis Feature From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Album.

  • Page 114: Editing Videos With The Movie Creator Application

    To Add a Photo Frame Effect to a Photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, and then If prompted, select Photo editor. , and then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. To Adjust the Light Settings for a Photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor.

  • Page 115: Album Homescreen Menu

    To View Your Hidden Photos and Videos , and then tap Hidden. In Album, tap Tap a photo or video to view it. Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video.

  • Page 116: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    Viewing your photos on a map Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging. You can view and tag your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you took a Adding Geographical Positions To Your Photos on page 104 for particular photo.
  • Page 117 To Change the Map View • When viewing the map in Album, tap , and then switch between Classic view and Satellite view. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 118: Videos

    Tap to play saved or downloaded video files View menu options of a video Scroll up or down to view content Sony Entertainment Network with PlayStation™ Video is not available in every market. Additional terms and conditions apply. To Play a Video , and then find and tap Video.

  • Page 119: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls. Tap > Throw. Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no external device available, follow the on-screen instructions to add one. To Change Settings , and then find and tap Video.

  • Page 120: Playstation™ Video Service

    Vita. Choose from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories. You need to create a Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent movies through the PlayStation™ Video service. If you already have a PlayStation®...

  • Page 121: Connectivity

    You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as a 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.
  • Page 122 To Play a Shared Video on Your Device Make sure the devices you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi- Fi network as your device. , and then find and tap Video. From your Homescreen, tap , and then tap Home network.

  • Page 123: Connecting Your Device To Usb Peripherals

    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 124: Nfc

    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 125 Connecting to an NFC-Compatible Device You can connect your device to other NFC-compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User Guide of the compatible device for more information.

  • Page 126: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Use the Bluetooth® function to send files to other Bluetooth®-compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Bluetooth® connections work better within 10 meters (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth®...
  • Page 127 ® To pair your device with another Bluetooth device ® Make sure the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function activated ® and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. From your device’s Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Drag the slider beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 128 ® To receive items using Bluetooth ® ® Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 129: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    With Smart Connect™, you can also manage accessories such as Xperia™ SmartTags or a watch from the Sony SmartWatch series. Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information. If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to use the Smart Connect™...
  • Page 130 Use the Smart Connect™ application to manage a range of smart accessories you can connect to your device, including Xperia™ SmartTags, a SmartWatch series watch, or a wireless headset from Sony. Smart Connect™ downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected accessories are shown in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each accessory.

  • Page 131: Using Your Device As A Wallet

    To Adjust the Settings for a Connected Accessory Pair and connect the accessory with your device. Start the Smart Connect™ application. Tap Accessories, then tap the name of the connected accessory. Adjust the desired settings. Using your device as a wallet Use your device as a wallet to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet.

  • Page 132: Travel And Maps

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

  • Page 133: Using Data Traffic When Traveling

    To Use Google Maps™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Google > Maps. Using data traffic when traveling 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.

  • Page 134: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, such as your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.

  • Page 135: Alarm And Clock

    To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Homescreen, tap Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To Display Birthdays in the Calendar Application , then tap Calendar.
  • Page 136 To Set a New Alarm From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. To snooze an alarm when it sounds • Tap Snooze. To Turn Off an Alarm When It Sounds •...
  • Page 137 To Set the Side Keys Behavior Find and tap Clock, and then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, and then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 138: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification Gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in on parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To Enable or Disable Magnification Gestures From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch.

  • Page 139: Hearing Aid Compatibility

    Hearing Aid Compatibility The hearing aid compatibility option ensures that audio from your device works with standard hearing aids. To Enable Hearing Aid Compatibility From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Accessibility. Drag the slider beside Hearing aids to the desired position. TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users.

  • Page 140: Support And Legal

    • Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device. The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings > About phone, you can download a light version using the Play Store™ application.

  • Page 141: Restarting, Resetting, And Repairing

    To View Details about Your Device From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Diagnostics > Facts. Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing You can force your device to restart or shut down if it stops responding or won't restart normally.

  • Page 142: Help Us Improve Our Software

    Help us improve our software 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 143: Warranty, Sar, And Usage Guidelines

    To dry the USB port Using a microfiber cloth, wipe away any excess moisture from your device. With the device held firmly and the USB port facing downward, shake the device vigorously at least 15 times. If moisture is still visible in the USB port, shake the device again several times. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture from the USB port.
  • Page 144 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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