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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia XZ1 Compact G8441...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide...............6 Overview................... 7 Assembly...................8 Screen Protection................9 Starting Your Device for the First Time..........9 Why do I need a Google account?........... 9 Device security................11 Ensuring your device is protected........... 11 Screen lock..................11 Unlocking your device automatically..........12 Fingerprint Manager................12 SIM card protection.................
  • Page 3 Downloading applications from other sources......40 Internet and networks..............41 Browsing the web................41 Internet and MMS settings .............41 Wi-Fi....................42 Sharing your mobile data connection..........44 Controlling Data Usage..............45 Selecting cellular networks.............46 Synchronizing data on your device..........47 Synchronizing with online accounts..........47 Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync......47 Basic settings................
  • Page 4 Video Chat..................70 Setting Up Email................70 Music.................... 71 Transferring music to your device...........71 Listening to music................71 Camera..................74 Getting to know your camera............74 Exposure, color, and light conditions..........77 Setting the right focus..............80 People, selfies, and smiling faces..........80 Moving objects................82 Using camera apps.................
  • Page 5 Support and Legal..............105 Support application...............105 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing..........105 Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines...........106 Legal information................106...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia XZ1 Compact User guide for the Android™ 9.0 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 7: Overview

    Overview This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    1. Charging/Notification light 13. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® antenna 2. Headset jack 14. Main camera 3. Front camera lens 15. Laser AF sensor 4. Second microphone 16. RGBC-IR sensor 5. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 17. Flash LED 6. Proximity/Light sensor 18. Sub cellular antenna 7.

  • Page 9: Screen Protection

    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...
  • Page 10 Google username and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google account, be sure to enter the details for the relevant account. To set up a Google account on your device Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google account, or sign in if you already have an account.

  • Page 11: Device Security

    Device security Ensuring your device is protected Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. When using a security option to protect your device, it is crucial to remember the details provided at setup. Screen lock Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, pattern or fingerprint to prevent others from using your device without permission.

  • Page 12: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    Fingerprints need to be registered with Fingerprint Manager before use. To Notifications on page 26. configure the notifications on the lockscreen, see To create or change a screen lock It is very important that you remember your screen lock when using a pattern, PIN, or password.

  • Page 13: Sim Card Protection

    To register a fingerprint for the first time Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Tap Next. If prompted confirm your pattern, PIN, or password, or select your backup screen lock method and follow the on-screen instructions to set it Tap Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint registration.

  • Page 14: Finding, Locking, Or Erasing A Lost Device

    To view your IMEI number using the dialpad Find and tap Enter *#06# into the dialpad. The IMEI number is displayed automatically. To view your IMEI number on the label strip Drag out the memory card tray and the SIM card tray. Drag the strip outward using your fingernail.
  • Page 15 clear sight to GPS satellites, your location can be determined using the Wi-Fi function. And if you're not within range of a network, your device can determine your location using your cellular network. In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location services.

  • Page 16: 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 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 17 • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching in and out • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you're taking photos or shooting videos.

  • Page 18: Turning The Screen On Or Off

    Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Turning the screen on or 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.
  • Page 19 To go to the Home screen • Press To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.

  • Page 20: Application Screen

    To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Google Feed on...

  • Page 21: Shortcuts For Easy Actions

    To view all applications on the Application screen Flick left or right on the Application screen. To enable or disable the recommended apps listings Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, then tap Tap the App recommendations slider. To Open an Application from the Application Screen •...

  • Page 22: Navigating Applications

    Touch and hold the application you want to disable or uninstall. If it can be disabled or uninstalled an appears. > DISABLE if the app came pre-installed on your device or tap > OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it. If an icon is not shown, tap for more options.

  • Page 23: Widgets

    To open a menu in an application • While using an application, tap Menus are not available in all applications. Split Screen Mode Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time. Application 1 2 Split screen border –...

  • Page 24: Shortcuts And Folders

    the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play. To Add a Widget to the Homescreen Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, and then release it.

  • Page 25: Background And Themes

    To Move an Item on the Homescreen • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to the new location. To Remove an Item from the Homescreen • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to Remove from home screen at the top of the screen.

  • Page 26: Notifications

    To take a screenshot Long-press the power key until a prompt window appears. You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time. To view your screenshot Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. Tap the screenshot.
  • Page 27 To dismiss a notification from the notification panel • Swipe the notification left or right. Not all notifications can be dismissed. To snooze a notification, drag the notification slowly to the side and tap . Notifications can be snoozed for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours. To expand a notification on the Notification panel •...

  • Page 28: Icons In The Status Bar

    Interrupts Priority only Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to On. You can set notification channels to categorize notification levels. Long press a notification to change the notification categories. To set the notification level for an app Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 29 Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth function is activated The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do not disturb mode is activated Mute mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
  • Page 30 Internal storage is 75% full — tap to transfer data to a memory card Warning More undisplayed notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. This list is for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. To block an application from sending notifications Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 31: Battery And Maintenance

    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 32: Battery And Power Management

    Connect one end of the USB cable to the charger (or to the USB port of a computer). Connect the other end of the cable to the USB Type-C port on your device. The notification light illuminates when charging begins. When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight out.
  • Page 33 • Uninstall applications that you are not using, see page 20. • 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. To make specific applications exempt from optimization Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 34: Updating Your Device

    To activate Ultra STAMINA mode Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap Ultra STAMINA mode and then tap Activate. Tap OK You cannot exempt applications from being optimized by Ultra STAMINA mode. To deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode Drag down the status bar to access the Notification panel. Tap the notification Ultra STAMINA mode active.

  • Page 35: 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 36 • Sync multimedia content—photos, videos, music, and playlists—between your device and computer. • Browse files on your device. To use Xperia Companion, you need an internet-connected computer running one of the following operating systems: • Microsoft® Windows® 7 or later •...

  • Page 37: Storage And Memory

    MIDI Your device can function as the MIDI input for musical instrument apps. No data transfer Just charge your device when USB controlled by is set to This device. When USB controlled by is set to Connected device, you can use your device as a power supply and charge the other connected device.

  • Page 38: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    To stop applications and services from running Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP > OK. To format the memory card Find and tap Settings > Storage. Tap SD card > , then tap Storage settings >...
  • Page 39 To restore your data using a computer Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB Type-C cable. Open the Xperia Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.

  • Page 40: 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, be sure that you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges.

  • Page 41: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome web browser for Android devices comes pre-installed in most http://support.google.com/chrome to get more detailed markets. Go to information about how to use this web browser. To browse the web Find and tap If you are using Google Chrome for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously.

  • Page 42: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range. Some Wi-Fi networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access.
  • Page 43 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 44: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To find the MAC address for your device Find and tap Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi. Tap Wi‑Fi preferences > Advanced. The MAC address is displayed in the list. The Wi-Fi Mac address is also displayed under Settings > System > About phone > Wi‑Fi MAC address.

  • Page 45: Controlling Data Usage

    To use your device as a portable hotspot Find and tap Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering. Tap Portable hotspot > Configure hotspot. Enter the Network name information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save.

  • Page 46: Selecting Cellular Networks

    To set a cellular data limit Make sure that cellular data traffic is turned on. Find and tap Settings > Network & internet > Data usage. Tap Data warning & limit and tap the slider beside Set data limit, then tap To set the data usage limit, tap Data limit, enter the desired data limit and tap SET.

  • Page 47: 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 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronize each account manually.
  • Page 48 To remove an EAS account Find and tap Settings > Accounts. Select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 49: 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 •...

  • Page 50: Silence Your Device With Do Not Disturb

    To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls Find and tap Settings > Sound. Tap the Also vibrate for calls slider to enable the function. Sounds and tones To set the ringtone Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select an option from the list or tap Add ringtone and select a music file that is saved on your device.

  • Page 51: Screen Settings

    To set the notification sound when Do not disturb mode is activated Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb . Tap Notifications. Select an option. To set the exceptions for Do not disturb mode Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb . Tap the options under Exceptions.

  • Page 52: Screen Pinning

    Video image enhancement You can use X-Reality with HDR converter to improve the visual quality of videos when you view them on your device. With this feature, videos recorded in SDR mode are played with HDR-like quality. This feature is applicable only for certain applications. To change a lock screen setting Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 53: Resetting Your Applications

    To allow a permission • To allow a permission, tap Allow. You can mark the Don't ask again checkbox if you wish. To deny a permission • To deny a permission, tap Deny when the dialog is shown. Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions. Critical permissions Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended.

  • Page 54: Language Settings

    To reset application preferences Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. to see all aplications. Tap > Reset app preferences > Reset apps. Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device. To clear application data Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 55: Enhancing The Sound Output

    To ensure optimal performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 56: Multiple User Accounts

    To use a noise-canceling headset Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device. Find and tap Settings > Sound > Accessory settings > Noise canceling, then enable the Noise canceling function by tapping the slider. Tap Headset/Headphone type, and select the type of your headset/ headphone.
  • Page 57 To delete a regular user account from your device Make sure you are logged in as the owner. Find and tap Settings > System > Advanced > Multiple users. beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap Remove user >...

  • Page 58: Typing Text

    Typing text On-Screen Keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. ®...

  • Page 59: Editing Text

    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 60: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by dialing a phone number manually, or use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Duo video chat application on your device. Making calls overview Display smart dial and options Delete...

  • Page 61: Receiving Calls

    To add a direct dial number to your Home screen 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 62: Smart Call Handling

    To reject a call with a text message when the screen is active When an incoming call arrives, tap the heads-up notification window where the phone number or the name of the contact is displayed. Drag to the center of the screen. Select a predefined message or tap Write new message.
  • Page 63 To block a stored number Find and tap Touch and hold the number you want to block. Tap Block number, then tap BLOCK. Calls and texts from this number are blocked. To block a number by typing the number Find and tap >...

  • Page 64: Contacts

    Contacts Adding and editing contacts You can add, edit or delete contacts on your device and from synchronized accounts. Add contact pictures or set individual ringtones to personalize contacts. You can also edit contact information about yourself. To add a contact Find and tap If you're adding a contact for the first time and have multiple accounts synchronized to your device, select an account.

  • Page 65: Grouping Contacts

    To delete contacts Find and tap Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. Tap , then tap DELETE. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. Tap , then tap DELETE. To edit contact information about yourself Find and tap >...

  • Page 66: Backing Up Contacts

    To turn auto-sync data on or off Find and tap , then tap Settings. Tap Accounts, then tap the Automatically sync data slider to enable or disable the function. Tap OK. You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it.
  • Page 67 To export all contacts to internal storage Find and tap > Settings > Export > to SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). > Show internal storage. , then tap your device’s model number beside . Select a destination folder or simply tap Save. This is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 68: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messages application shows your messages as conversations, which means all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. The number of characters you can send in a single message varies depending on the provider and the language you use.

  • Page 69: Messaging Settings

    To create and send a message Find and tap Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient’s number manually. If you want to send a group message, tap to add more recipients.

  • Page 70: Video Chat

    To enable or disable delivery reports for outgoing messages Find and tap , then tap Settings > Advanced. Tap the Get SMS delivery reports slider to enable or disable the function. After delivery reports are turned on, the text “Delivered” is displayed for messages that have been successfully delivered.

  • Page 71: Music

    Music Transferring music to your device There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • Connect your device to a computer using a USB Type-C cable. Select File Transfer on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the Managing files using a computer on page 36.
  • Page 72 Tap to go to the next song, touch and hold to fast-forward the current song Play or pause a song Tap to go to the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song Shuffle songs in the play queue Music homescreen to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content...
  • Page 73 To Adjust the Audio Volume • Press the volume key up or down. To Minimize the Music Application • When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application keeps running in the background. To open the Music application when it is playing in the background •...

  • Page 74: Camera

    Camera Getting to know your camera Front camera lens Switch between the front and main camera Camera settings Save your location Use the volume keys to zoom in or out Switch between taking photos and videos Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos, or record videos Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos and videos Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos Go back or exit the camera...
  • Page 75 Shutter button The shutter button is used differently depending on the capturing mode and activated features. Shutter button overview Take a photo Record a video/Resume recording Pause a video Stop recording a video Self-timer is activated Touch capture is activated Touch capture and Self-timer are activated To change the aspect ratio While using the camera, tap...
  • Page 76 Capturing modes overview AR effect Take photos with virtual scenes and characters Creative effect Take photos with effects and color filters Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos Sound Photo Record a background sound and take a photo at the same time Manual Take photos with manually adjusted camera settings Slow motion...

  • Page 77: Exposure, Color, And Light Conditions

    To take a photo by tapping the screen When using the camera, tap Drag the list to view more settings. Tap Touch capture > On or Only front camera. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes. Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo.
  • Page 78 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. To adjust the color and brightness When using the camera, tap Drag the sliders to adjust the color and brightness. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video.
  • Page 79 To adjust towards a strong backlight When using the camera, tap Mode > and select On. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode. White balance White balance is automatically adjusted when taking photos and videos.

  • Page 80: Setting The Right Focus

    Metering settings Face Measures the amount of light on a face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark nor too bright Multi Divides the image into several parts, and measures each part to optimize the exposure Center Determines the center of the image, and sets the exposure based on the...
  • Page 81 Taking photos and videos of people • Consider the camera orientation. Use portrait for close-up photos, to fill the frame. Use landscape for close-up group photos, or to capture an object in the background. • Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer to prevent blurred photos.

  • Page 82: Moving Objects

    Moving objects When taking photos and recording videos of moving objects, timing is important for good results. Predictive Capture automatically takes photos the instant an object enters the camera frame, before you press a button. Object tracking can track a moving object automatically.

  • Page 83: Using Camera Apps

    To capture a burst of images When using the camera, tap Drag the list to view more settings. Tap the Burst with camera key slider to enable. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Long-press the camera key or shutter button to take a burst of images. The number of pictures taken is indicated in the middle of the viewfinder.
  • Page 84 To take a photo or record a video with a creative effect When using the camera, tap Mode. Swipe to browse filters, or tap a filter to preview the effect. to apply the filter and return to the camera screen. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video.

  • Page 85: Resolution And Memory

    To record a super slow motion video When using the camera, swipe the screen to select Tap Mode > Select Slow motion mode > Super slow (one-shot). Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video in super slow motion.

  • Page 86: Diagnosing Your Camera

    12MP 4608×2592 (16:9). 12 MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. Front camera: 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. 5.8MP 3200×1800 (16:9) 5,8 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio.

  • Page 87: Additional Camera Settings

    To run a diagnostics test of your camera Make sure you are connected to the internet. When using the camera, tap Drag the list to view more settings. Tap Help. Select a category, then follow the on-screen instructions. Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken—...
  • Page 88 To turn on Correction for distortion When using the camera, tap Drag the list to view more settings. Tap Lens correction (photo) and select Correction for distortion. The setting is saved. Different ways to use the volume key You can change the way you use the volume key. To change how the volume key is used When using the camera, tap Drag the list to view more settings.

  • Page 89: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you've taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Album overview Open the Album homescreen menu Launch Cast to share media files with another device...

  • Page 90: Album Homescreen Menu

    To zoom a photo • When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. To Watch a Slideshow of Your Photos When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then >...

  • Page 91: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders View all videos saved on your device View your photos on a map or in Globe view View your favorite photos and videos View photos and videos that you have hidden from view View photos from online services Open the settings menu for the Album application Open web support...

  • Page 92: Hiding Photos And Videos

    To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it’s highlighted. Tap other items you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all.

  • Page 93: Connectivity

    USB cable. If water is detected on the USB connector, a warning notification appears in the Notification panel. USB host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
  • Page 94 NFC may not be available in all countries or regions. Using certain apps, some NFC functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. To enable or disable the NFC function Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 95: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    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 96 To turn the Bluetooth function on or off Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Connection preferences. Tap Bluetooth. Tap the switch to enable or disable the function. You can also turn Bluetooth on or off from the Quick settings panel. Naming your device You can give your device a name.
  • Page 97 To send items using Bluetooth Ensure the Bluetooth function is turned on for the receiving device, and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Open the application on the sending device that contains the item that you want to send. Scroll to the item. Depending on the app and the item you want to send, you may need to touch and hold or open the item, then tap Select Bluetooth.

  • Page 98: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time Google Feed Use the Google app to search the internet. You can also enable a feed for regular updates, for example, you can get traffic information before commuting to work, find popular restaurants in your area, see your favorite team's current score, and more.
  • Page 99 To activate Good night actions Find and tap Settings > Xperia Assist > Xperia Actions. Tap Good night. Tap the time interval. Select the time interval you want to edit, or tap add a new time interval. Select the desired days and time, then tap DONE. , then tap and mark the checkboxes as desired.

  • Page 100: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, like your Google account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 101 Access the alarms tab Access the world clock tab Access the stopwatch function Access the timer function View option for the current tab Open date and time settings for the clock Edit an existing alarm Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 102 To delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete, then tap . To set the sound for an alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap for the alarm that you want to edit. Tap MORE SETTINGS >...

  • Page 103: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification Magnification allows you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification. Select an option and tap the slider to enable the function. To magnify an area and pan across the screen Ensure Magnification is enabled.

  • Page 104: Mono Audio

    To enable TalkBack Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback, and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, , then tap the screen twice.
  • Page 105 Support and Legal Support application Use the Support app to find device and software information. You can read support topics, troubleshoot, or use helpful apps like the device test. Visit our web support directly from the app to read User guides and knowledge articles, or visit the Support forum.
  • Page 106 Legal information Sony G8441 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.
  • Page 107 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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