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  • Page 1 User guide SM23...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide..............Overview..................Assembly - Single SIM..............Assembly - Dual SIM................ Screen protection................Starting your device for the first time........... Why do I need a Google account?..........Transferring content from your old device........Device security................12 Making sure your device is protected..........
  • Page 3 Backing up and synchronizing data.......... 42 Backing up and synchronizing with a Google account ....Backing up and transferring data using a computer....Backing up and transferring data using a memory card ..... Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync....Downloading applications............45 Downloading applications on Google Play........
  • Page 4 Messaging and chat..............70 Reading and sending messages........... Messaging settings................ Setting up email................Music and FM radio..............73 Transferring music from a computer to your device ....Listening to music................Listening to the radio..............Camera..................77 Getting to know your camera............Exposure, color and light conditions..........
  • Page 5 Support application..............105 About the Support app..............Legal information..............106 General..................Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines.........

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia SM23 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. Note System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Headset jack Charging/Notification light Second microphone Ear speaker Proximity/Light sensor Front camera Power key Fingerprint sensor Volume/Zoom key Speaker USB port/Charger Primary microphone Internet version. For personal use only.

  • Page 8: Assembly - Single Sim

    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®/GPS antenna Diversity antenna Flash LED Dual camera NFC™ detection area Nano SIM/Memory card slot Main antenna Assembly - Single SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Single SIM devices allow you to use one SIM card and a memory card. The nano SIM card and the memory card have separate slots.

  • Page 9: Assembly - Dual Sim

    To insert a nano SIM card and a memory card Note Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device. Drag out the SIM card tray. Insert the memory card in the correct orientation into the memory card slot. Place the SIM card securely in the SIM card tray.

  • Page 10: Screen Protection

    It may take a while for the device to shut down. Why do I need a Google account? 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...

  • Page 11: Transferring Content From Your Old Device

    http:// For more information about Android and Google, go to support.google.com . 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 12: Device Security

    Device security Making sure your device is protected Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. Note When using a security option to protect your device, it is crucial to remember the details provided at set up. 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 13: Fingerprint Manager

    • Password: enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device. • Fingerprint: place your registered finger on the sensor to unlock your device. Hint The Smart Lock feature lets you set your device to unlock automatically in certain situations, such as when connected to a Bluetooth device or carrying your device with you. Go to http://www.support.google.com/ and search “smart lock”...

  • Page 14: Sim Card Protection

    SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN. When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device. If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked.

  • Page 15: Finding The Imei Number(S) Of Your Device

    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. To view your IMEI number(s) using the dialpad Find and tap (Phone icon).

  • Page 16: Using Location Services

    To verify that your device can be found https://www.google.com/android/find and sign in using your Google • Go to account. 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 17: 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. Internet version. For personal use only.
  • Page 18 Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching in and out • Pinch in and out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos.

  • Page 19: Using Side Sense

    Swiping and scrolling • Scroll up and down, or left and right. • Swipe left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. Using Side sense The Side sense bar makes it easier to use your device with one hand. You can display the Side sense menu by double-tapping the Side sense bar on the edge of the screen, or return to the previous screen by sliding your finger across the screen.
  • Page 20 Note Side sense is unavailable in certain situations, such as when Ultra STAMINA mode is activated, or when the screen view is in landscape orientation. To display the Side sense menu • To activate the Side sense menu, double-tap the Side sense bar. Hint To exit the Side sense menu, double-tap the Side sense bar or tap an empty area on the screen.
  • Page 21 To return to the previous screen using the side sensor • Slide your finger up or down along the Side sense bar to return to the previous screen. To turn Side sense on or off Find and tap Settings > Display > Advanced. Tap Side sense.

  • Page 22: Turning The Screen On Or Off

    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. You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns off. When your screen is turned off, your device can be locked or unlocked, depending Screen lock on page 12.

  • Page 23: Application Screen

    To browse the Home screen To allow Home screen rotation Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the options menu opens. Tap Home settings. Tap the Allow Home screen rotation switch. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.

  • Page 24: Navigating Applications

    To view all applications on the Application screen • Swipe the Home screen upwards and then scroll up or down the Application screen to view all applications. To open an application from the Application screen • When the Application screen is open, swipe upwards to find the application, and then tap the application.
  • Page 25 once using the Split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function. Navigating applications overview Clear all – Close all the recently used applications Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application Home button – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen Back button –...
  • Page 26 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. Split screen overview Application 1 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows Application 2 Home button –...

  • Page 27: Widgets

    To enable or disable One-handed mode Find and tap Settings > Display > Advanced > One-handed mode. Tap the One-handed mode switch to enable or disable the function. To shrink the screen, double-tap (Home button). To exit One-handed mode, double-tap (Home button) or tap an empty area on the screen.

  • Page 28: Background

    Shortcuts and folders overview Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To move an item on the Home screen • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.

  • Page 29: Taking A Screenshot

    A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Home screen and Lock screen. Live wallpapers add visual effects to your interactions with the touchscreen, letting the display change dynamically. To change your wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers.
  • Page 30 To open or close the Notification panel To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards, or simply double- tap it. To close the Notification panel, drag or swipe the panel upwards. Hint After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick settings panel by dragging the status bar down again.
  • Page 31 To take action on a notification from the lock screen • Double-tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the lock screen • Swipe the notification left or right. To expand a notification on the lock screen • Drag the notification downwards. Notification display options on the lock screen Don’t show You won’t get any notifications on the lock screen.

  • Page 32: Icons In The Status Bar

    Note When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent. To enable or disable the notification light Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications. Tap Use LED light to show incoming notifications switch to enable or disable the function.
  • Page 33 Downloading data Uploading data Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device System updates are available Downloading system updates Install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Battery Care is activated Screenshot captured Video chat with friends using Duo application A song is playing...

  • Page 34: Battery And Maintenance

    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. Hint A wall socket charger will charge your device faster than charging via computer.

  • Page 35: 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 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 outwards.
  • Page 36 Application screen on page 23. • Uninstall applications that you are not using, see • 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 37: Updating Your Device

    To activate Ultra STAMINA mode Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap Ultra STAMINA mode and then tap Activate. Tap OK. Note 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 38: Restarting, Resetting And Repairing

    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 39 Long press the power key. In the menu that opens, tap Restart. The device restarts automatically. To force the device to restart or shut down Long press the power key and the volume up key at the same time until your device vibrates.

  • Page 40: Improving Memory Performance

    Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall the software and complete the repair. Improving memory performance Your device has several different storage and memory options: • The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data.
  • Page 41 To enable or disable Smart cleaner Find and tap Settings > Xperia Assist. Tap Smart cleaner, then tap the switch to enable or disable the function. Note You can also modify, copy or delete files manually if you find and tap the Files application. Internet version.

  • Page 42: Backing Up And Synchronizing Data

    Backing up and synchronizing data Backing up and synchronizing with a Google account You can back up your data to the Google server and synchronize with a Google account. Depending on the types of content, there are several ways to back up and synchronize.

  • Page 43: Backing Up And Transferring Data Using A Computer

    Backing up and transferring data using a computer It is recommended to back up your data to a computer when you have large volumes of media files, such as photos, videos, music files. You can also transfer your data from an old device to your new device, by connecting both devices to the computer at the same time.
  • Page 44 To set up an EAS account for synchronization Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next. If a failure occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then tap Next.

  • Page 45: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications Downloading applications on 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 on 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 Internet and MMS settings To access the internet, or send multimedia messages without Wi-Fi, you need a mobile data connection with correct internet and MMS settings. Here are some tips: • For most mobile networks and operators, these settings come pre-installed on your device so you can start using the internet and sending multimedia messages right away.
  • Page 47 Available Wi-Fi networks may be open or secured. Secured networks are indicated (Wi-Fi lock icon) next to the Wi-Fi network name. Note Some Wi-Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually to your list of available Wi-Fi networks.

  • Page 48: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    Wi-Fi settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or when there are Wi-Fi networks available in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi network is detected. To turn Wi-Fi on automatically Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on for your device.
  • Page 49 Find and tap Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering. Tap the USB tethering switch, then tap OK if prompted. (USB sharing icon) is displayed in the status bar once you are connected. To stop sharing your data connection, tap the USB tethering switch or disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 50: Controlling Data Usage

    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 51: Selecting Mobile Networks

    If you are using a Dual SIM device, you can select which SIM card handles data at any given time. You can do this during the initial setup of your device, or you can select or change it later via the Settings menu. To change the SIM card used for data traffic Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 52: 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 53: Silence Your Device With Do Not Disturb

    To activate the vibrating mode Press the volume key up or down. Tap the icon displayed above the slider one or more times until (Vibrate icon) appears. To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls Find and tap Settings > Sound. Tap the Also vibrate for calls switch to enable the function.

  • Page 54: Screen Settings

    Automatic rules You can set automatic rules to activate Do not disturb mode for specific times or events. To set an automatic rule Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Turn on automatically. Tap an automatic rule, for example Sleeping. Set the time and behaviors as desired.

  • Page 55: Screen Pinning

    Prevent accidental operations with screen off You can prevent your device from being activated by mistake while placed in a pocket or a bag. Tap the Prevent accidental operations with screen off switch to enable or disable the feature. Color gamut and contrast Enhance the quality of photos and videos when viewing them on your device.

  • Page 56: Application Settings

    Swipe up on (Home button) to open the recently used applications window. Tap the application icon at the top of the applications window, and then tap Pin. In the window that appears, tap GOT IT. To unpin a screen • On the pinned screen, touch and hold (Back button) and (Home button)

  • Page 57: Resetting Your Applications

    have to disable the automatic update feature in the Play Store app to avoid the automatic updating of applications. To enable or disable automatic updates for all applications in the Play Store Find and tap (Play Store icon). (Options icon), then tap Settings > Auto update apps. Select the preferred option.

  • Page 58: Language Settings

    Language settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You can also change the writing language for text input. To change the language Find and tap Settings > System > Languages & input > Languages. To change the language, drag and drop the desired language to the top of the list.

  • Page 59: Multiple User Accounts

    To adjust the sound settings manually using the Equalizer Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. If the ClearAudio+ function or the DSEE HX function is enabled, tap the switch to disable it. Tap Sound effects > Equalizer. To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons.

  • Page 60: Typing Text

    Typing text On-screen keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. Note 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. SwiftKey®...

  • Page 61: Editing Text

    Editing text You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing options by double-tapping the entered text. The editing options then become available via an application bar. Application bar The following actions are available on the selected text: •...

  • Page 62: 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. Dual SIM users can set a default SIM card for placing calls, or have the option to select the SIM card each time you place a call.

  • Page 63: Receiving Calls

    Dual SIM users, select a SIM card if prompted. To make an international call Find and tap (Phone icon). The call log is displayed. (Dialpad icon) to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number.

  • Page 64: Forwarding Calls

    Hint Instead of rejecting the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the heads-up notification window. This way you get more options to manage the call. For example, you can decide to reject the call with a message. To mute the ringtone for an incoming call •...

  • Page 65: Blocking A Number

    To turn off call forwarding Find and tap (Phone icon). (Menu icon) > Settings. Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Calls. Tap Call forwarding. Select an option, then tap Turn off. To enable the Dual SIM reachability function Note This function only applies for Dual SIM devices.

  • Page 66: 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 (Contacts icon).

  • Page 67: Grouping Contacts

    To delete contacts Find and tap (Contacts icon). Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. (Delete icon), then tap DELETE. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. (Delete icon), then tap DELETE.

  • Page 68: Backing Up Contacts

    Tap Accounts, then tap the Automatically sync data switch to enable or disable the function. Tap OK. Note You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can synchronize your contacts with it. Other methods for transferring contacts There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new device.
  • Page 69 (Options icon) > Settings > Export. Single SIM users, tap Export to SIM card. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card to export to. Tap OK. Select contacts to export, then tap Export. Select an option, then tap OK. To export all contacts to internal storage Find and tap (Contacts icon).

  • Page 70: Messaging And Chat

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

  • Page 71: Messaging Settings

    Dual SIM users, tap (Select SIM icon) to select the SIM card you wish to use. Enter your message text. If you want to add an attachment, tap (Add icon) and select the relevant attachment option. To send the message, tap (Send icon).

  • Page 72: Setting Up Email

    Note After delivery reports are turned on, the text “Delivered” is displayed for messages that have been successfully delivered. Setting up email Use the email application (Email icon) on your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts.

  • Page 73: Music And Fm Radio

    Music and FM radio 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 Type-C cable. Select File Transfer on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.
  • Page 74 Progress indicator – drag or tap along the line to fast-forward or rewind Length of current song Repeat the current song or all songs in the play queue Tap to go to the next song, touch and hold to fast-forward the current song Play or pause a song Tap or double-tap to go to the beginning of the current song or the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song...

  • Page 75: Listening To The Radio

    To minimize the Music application • When a song is playing, tap (Home button) 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 76 To listen to the FM radio Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. Find and tap (FM radio icon). The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. Note When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.

  • Page 77: 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 Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos and videos Switch between taking photos and videos Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos Go back or exit the camera...
  • Page 78 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 (Aspect ratio icon).
  • Page 79 Note Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected. Capturing modes overview The following are some of the main capturing modes. Portrait selfie Take better-looking selfies Bokeh Take photos with a blurred effect Slow motion Add a slow-motion effect after recording a video AR effect Take photos with virtual scenes and characters Manual...

  • Page 80: Exposure, Color And Light Conditions

    Tap the shutter button to start or stop recording. To take a photo by tapping the screen When using the camera, tap (Settings icon), then 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 81 Color, brightness and exposure value Your camera automatically adjusts the color, brightness and exposure 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 82 Tap ISO and drag the slider to adjust the ISO value. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Tap the shutter button to take a photo. Note This setting is only available for the main camera. Strong backlight (HDR) Strong backlight (HDR) is automatically adjusted when taking photos.

  • Page 83: Setting The Right Focus

    To adjust the exposure with metering When using the camera, tap Mode > (Manual mode icon). (Settings icon) > Metering. Select an exposure option and close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Tap the shutter button to take a photo. Note This setting is only available for the main camera.

  • Page 84: People, Selfies And Smiling Faces

    People, selfies and smiling faces Faces in focus are indicated with a colored frame. Tap any frame to select a face to focus on. 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. Taking photos and videos of people •...

  • Page 85: Portrait Selfie

    Portrait selfie Portrait selfie allows you to take better-looking selfies. Portrait selfie overview Bokeh Applies a blurring effect around the person Soft skin Softens skin tones Skin brightness Brightens skin tones Eye enlargement Enlarges eyes Slender face Makes your face look slimmer To take a selfie with Portrait selfie When using the camera, tap Mode >...

  • Page 86: Bokeh Effect

    Tap the SteadyShot™ switch to enable. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Tap the shutter button to record a video. Bokeh effect You can take pictures with the Bokeh effect when using the dual 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 87 To adjust the background defocus strength, tap (Dual camera effect icon) > (Bokeh icon). Drag the slider to adjust. To adjust the brightness, tap (Brightness icon). Drag the slider to adjust. Tap the shutter button to take a photo. Hint If you get too close to or too far to an object while using the Bokeh effect, a warning message appears.

  • Page 88: Resolution And Memory

    When 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. If desired, adjust the other effects in the same way. Tap the shutter button to take a photo. Hint You can save your portrait in the same direction as the preview by tapping (Mirroring icon)

  • Page 89: Additional Camera Settings

    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, this is called geotagging. The option to geotag your photos and videos requires a wireless network and that the GPS function is enabled.
  • Page 90 Volume key settings Zoom Use the volume key to zoom in or out. Volume The volume key is deactivated for the camera. Shutter Use the volume key as a shutter button for photos and videos. Sound When Sound is activated, the camera makes a sound when you take a photo or when you start or stop a video recording.

  • Page 91: 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 home screen menu View menu options...
  • Page 92 Return to the Album application home screen to view all content View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders View all videos saved on your device View your favorite photos and videos View photos and videos that you have hidden from view Launch Movie Creator to view short movies of your photos...

  • Page 93: Connectivity

    USB mice. If the USB accessory has a USB Type-C connector, a USB Type-C host adapter is not necessary. USB Type-C host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.

  • Page 94: Nfc (Near Field Communication)

    USB Preferences You can choose which device controls the other, your device or the controlled USB-connected device. Use USB for You can choose the purpose of the USB connection. File Transfer Manage files or update the device software. This option is used with Microsoft®...
  • Page 95 more information about a product or service, and tags that activate certain functions on your device. NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and the both screens are active and unlocked.

  • Page 96: 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 97 Note Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices can vary. Hint If you are using a device with multiple users, each user can change the Bluetooth settings, and the changes affect all users. To turn the Bluetooth function on or off Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 98 Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers. You can send and receive the following kinds of items: • Photos and videos • Music and other audio files •...

  • Page 99: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time 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 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, for example, your Google account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
  • Page 101 Clock overview Access the Alarm tab Access the Clock tab Access the Timer tab Access the Stopwatch tab View menu options for the current tab Add a world clock To set a new alarm Find and tap Clock > Alarm. (Add item icon).
  • Page 102 To turn an alarm on or off • Find and tap Clock > Alarm, tap the switch. To delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock > Alarm, then tap (More options icon) for the alarm that you want to delete, then tap Delete. To edit alarms Find and tap Clock >...

  • 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 switch to enable the function. To magnify an area and pan across the screen Make sure that Magnification is enabled.

  • Page 104: Talkback

    TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device. TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors, notifications and messages. To enable TalkBack Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 105 Support application About the Support app Use the Support app to find device and software information. You can read support topics, troubleshoot, or use helpful applications such as the device test. Visit our Web support directly from the app to read User guides, knowledge articles, or the Support forum.
  • Page 106 You, and not Sony, are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from your device. Prior to your use of any additional content, please verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized.

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