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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia SM12 Hxxx/Hxxx/Hxxx/Hxxx/Hxxx...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide...............6 Overview................... 7 Assembly – Single SIM..............8 Assembly – Dual SIM.................9 Screen protection................10 Starting your device for the first time..........10 Why do I need a Google account?..........11 Device security................12 Making sure your device is protected..........
  • Page 3 Backing up and restoring content..........42 Downloading applications............45 Downloading applications from Google Play........ 45 Downloading applications from other sources......45 Internet and networks..............46 Browsing the web................46 Internet and MMS settings ............46 Wi-Fi....................47 Sharing your mobile data connection..........49 Controlling data usage..............51 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic..........
  • Page 4 Messaging and chat..............73 Reading and sending messages............ 73 Messaging settings................. 74 Video chat..................75 Setting up email................75 Music....................76 Transferring music to your device..........76 Listening to music................76 Listening to the radio..............78 Camera..................80 Getting to know your camera............80 Exposure, colour and light conditions..........83 Setting the right focus..............
  • Page 5 Mono audio................... 109 Switch Access................109 Support and legal...............110 Support application............... 110 Restarting, resetting and repairing..........110 Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines..........111 Legal information................111...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia SM12 User guide for the Android™ 8.0 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 - Single Sim

    1. Secondary microphone 13. Wi-Fi /Bluetooth®/ GPS antenna 2. Ear speaker 14. Flash LED 3. Proximity/Light sensor 15. Main camera 4. Front camera 16. NFC™ detection area 5. Headset jack 17. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 6. Charging/Notification light 18. Fingerprint sensor 7.

  • Page 9: Assembly - Dual Sim

    Drag out the nano SIM and memory card trays. Place the memory card securely in the memory card tray, in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. Place the SIM card securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the illustration. Gently push first the memory card tray, then the SIM card tray back into their slots until they fit into place.

  • Page 10: Screen Protection

    To insert one or two nano SIM cards Do not cut your SIM cards, as this may damage your device. Only Dual SIM devices support the simultaneous use of two SIM cards. Drag out the SIM and memory card trays. Place the main SIM card (SIM1) securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 11: Why Do I Need A Google Account

    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™...

  • 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. 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: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    Fingerprints need to be registered with Fingerprint Manager before use. To Notifications on page 28. configure the notifications on the lock screen, 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 14: Sim Card Protection

    To register additional fingerprints Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Confirm your pattern, PIN or password. Tap Add fingerprint, then follow the on-screen instructions. To delete a registered fingerprint Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Confirm your pattern, PIN or password.

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

    To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM. Tap the SIM1 and SIM2 sliders to enable or disable the SIM cards. To rename a SIM card Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM. Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it.

  • Page 16: Finding, Locking Or Erasing A Lost Device

    Finding, locking or erasing a lost device Google offers a location and security web service called Find my device. After you have signed in to a Google account, Find my device is turned on by default. If you lose your device, you can use Find my device to: •...
  • Page 17 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 18: 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. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 19 • Activate an item-specific menu. • 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. Swiping •...

  • Page 20: 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 21 Home screen overview Welcome 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 Home screen panes To go to the Home screen •...
  • Page 22 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 23: Application Screen

    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. 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 Home screen, then tap Tap the App recommendations slider.

  • Page 24: Shortcuts For Easy Actions

    Shortcuts for easy actions You can access shortcuts directly from your app icons to uninstall downloaded apps or reveal more quick options. For example, long press the Calendar icon to create a new event or set a reminder. All apps have a shortcut to App info, where you can adjust notification settings and permissions.
  • Page 25 Clear all – Close all the recently used applications Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen Back key –...

  • Page 26: Widgets

    To use split screen mode Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are open and running in the background. Open the application that you would like to use in split screen mode, then tap and hold .

  • Page 27: Shortcuts And Folders

    To remove a widget • Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, then drag it to Remove from home screen. Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. Shortcuts and folders overview Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen...

  • Page 28: Background And Themes

    To rename a folder on the Home screen Tap the folder to open it. Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap DONE. Background and themes Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Home screen and Lock screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring different colours and patterns.
  • Page 29 • The status bar • The notification panel • The lock screen • The app icon 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 flick the panel upwards. After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick settings panel by dragging the status bar down again.
  • Page 30 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. Not all notifications are expandable.

  • Page 31: Icons In The Status Bar

    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 > Notifications. Tap the slider beside Blink light to enable or disable the function.
  • Page 32 Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Depending on your service provider, network or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To manage status bar icons Find and tap Settings > Display> System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.

  • Page 33: Applications Overview

    To block an application from sending notifications Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. Select the desired application, then tap App notifications. Tap the slider beside On to block application notifications. Applications overview Use the Album application to manage, view and edit your photos and videos.
  • Page 34 The Movie Creator automatically creates short video collages using your existing photo and video collection. Use the Music application to organise and play music and audio books. View news stories from News Suite. Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function.

  • Page 35: Battery And Maintenance

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorised Sony repair centre. 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

    Connect one end of the USB Type-C 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 outwards.
  • Page 37 Uninstall applications that you are not using, see Application screen on page 23. • 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 deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode Drag down the status bar to access the Notification panel. Tap the notification Ultra STAMINA mode active. Tap OK. Deactivating Ultra STAMINA mode will restart your device. Battery Care Use Battery Care to increase the lifespan of your battery. This feature detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end time of your regular charging period.

  • Page 39: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To install a system update If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. If a system update is available, tap CONTINUE, then tap INSTALL NOW. To schedule a system update If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner.

  • Page 40: Storage And Memory

    Learn more and download Xperia Companion for Windows or Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia-companion/ . Managing files using a computer Use a USB Type-C cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to transfer and manage your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can choose if you want to charge your device, transfer files, use it as a power supply or use it for MIDI input.
  • Page 41 • The dynamic memory (RAM) cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system. You can purchase a memory card separately. Improving memory performance Your device memory tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following: •...

  • 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 • Conversations • Call log • Calendar • Email accounts • Wi-Fi accounts • Device settings • Applications • Xperia Home layout To set up the automatic backup function If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter.
  • Page 44 To restore backed up content If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure that the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device.

  • 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 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 47: Wi-Fi

    To view downloaded internet and MMS settings Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Tap Access point names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. Wi-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
  • Page 48 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 49: 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. MAC address is displayed in the list. The Wi-Fi Mac address is also displayed under Settings > System > About phone > Status > Wi‑Fi MAC address.
  • Page 50 To share your mobile connection by One-touch portable hotspot Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap the Portable hotspot slider to enable the function. Tap One-touch portable hotspot.

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™ and Flickr™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronise each account manually.
  • Page 54 To remove an EAS account Find and tap Settings > Users & 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 55: 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 56: Do Not Disturb Mode

    To set a ringtone Find and tap Settings > Sound > 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 Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 57: Screen Settings

    • Alarms To associate exceptions with specific contact types Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb preferences > Allowed in Priority only. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option. Screen settings You can change the screen´s behaviour, brightness, viewing size and quality. For example, select a bigger font or display size for easier reading or change the icons you see in the status bar.

  • Page 58: Application Settings

    device to request a screen lock PIN, password or pattern before someone can unpin the screen. To enable or disable screen-pinning Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen-pinning. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. A pattern, PIN or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work.

  • Page 59: Resetting Your Applications

    Allowing or denying automatic application updates If the automatic update feature is enabled, your applications get updated without you being asked, so you may not realise that large volumes of data are being downloaded. In order to avoid potentially high data transfer costs, you can disable automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 60: 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 61: Multiple User Accounts

    To turn on the Surround sound feature Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings > Sound effects > Surround sound (VPT). Flick left or right to select a setting, then tap OK to confirm. To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 62 To activate the guest user account Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. Drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap Tap Add guest. To clear the guest session data Make sure you are logged in to the guest account.

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced.

  • Page 65: Calling

    Calling Making calls Making calls overview You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, 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 66: Receiving Calls

    To make an international call Find and tap . The call log is displayed. 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 67: Forwarding Calls

    Rejecting a call with a text message You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact. You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you can create a new message.

  • Page 68: Blocking A Number

    Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > SIM cards > Dual SIM reachability. Under Dual SIM reachability, tap the slider to enable the function. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it, check that you have entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card.

  • Page 69: Contacts

    Contacts Adding and editing contacts You can add, edit or delete contacts on your device and from synchronised accounts. Add contact pictures or set individual ringtones to personalise 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 synchronised to your device, select an account.

  • Page 70: Grouping Contacts

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

  • Page 71: 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 72 Find and tap > 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 >...

  • Page 73: 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. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Video Chat

    To enable or disable delivery reports for outgoing messages Find and tap , then tap Settings. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Advanced. Tap the Get SMS delivery reports slider to enable or disable the function. After delivery reports are turned on, the text “Delivered”...

  • Page 76: 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 Transfer files on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the Managing files using a computer on page 40.
  • Page 77 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 home screen to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content...

  • Page 78: Listening To The Radio

    To minimise 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 • While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downwards and tap the Music notification.
  • Page 79 To listen to the FM radio Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. Find and tap . The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. 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 80: Camera

    Camera Getting to know your camera Front camera lens Select the capturing mode Switch between the front and main camera Zoom in or out Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos or record videos Tap the thumbnail to view, share or edit photos and videos Save your location Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos Go back or exit the camera...
  • Page 81 Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimised Video Record videos Camera apps Use photo and video apps To select a capturing mode • When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video or Camera apps modes.
  • Page 82 To take a photo when recording a video • When recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as you release the shutter button. Self-timer Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoid blurred photos.

  • Page 83: Exposure, Colour And Light Conditions

    Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected. To view, share or edit photos and videos When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Tap the screen to edit a photo or video. Viewing photos and Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application.
  • Page 84 light. Digital cameras can only estimate the colour temperature, so you may need to adjust the settings to get it correct. If you experience yellow-coloured photos in indoor environments or bluish photos when using the flash, try adjusting the colour in Superior auto mode. To achieve better exposures in low light environments, change the brightness when using Superior auto and Video modes, or change the exposure value when using Manual mode.
  • Page 85 To adjust the ISO value When using the camera, tap Tap ISO and select an ISO value. 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 for the main camera. Strong backlight (HDR) Strong backlight (HDR) can be adjusted manually or automatically, depending on the capturing mode.

  • Page 86: Setting The Right Focus

    Incandescent Adjust the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs Optimising exposure Exposure metering measures the amount of light that strikes an object, to optimise exposure. Exposure metering is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes. You can adjust the exposure manually in Manual mode for the main camera, for example to change the exposure for a specific part of the photo.

  • Page 87: People, Selfies And Smiling Faces

    To set the focus distance Tap the slider to adjust the focus distance. 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 for the main camera. People, selfies and smiling faces Faces in focus are indicated with a coloured frame.

  • Page 88: Moving Objects

    To take a selfie When using the camera, select a photo or video capturing mode for your selfie. to activate the front camera. to select the normal angle or tap to select the wide-angle. if you want to use the self-timer. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a selfie.

  • Page 89: Using Camera Apps

    To add slow motion effect after recording a video When using the camera, swipe the screen to select to enable slow motion. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video. to stop recording. Drag the blue circles to where you want the slow motion effect to appear. to save the video(s).

  • Page 90: Resolution And Memory

    Sound Photo Record a background sound and take a photo at the same time with the Sound Photo app. To record a background sound with a photo When using the camera, swipe the screen to select Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to start recording and take a photo.
  • Page 91 23MP 5520×4144 (4:3). 23MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 20MP 5984×3376 (16:9). 20MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. 12MP 4000×3008 (4:3).

  • Page 92: Diagnosing Your Camera

    1280×720 (16:9). HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 176×144 (11:9). MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) format with 11:9 aspect ratio. Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message.
  • Page 93 Grid lines With Grid lines, you can apply the “Rule of Thirds” and place important objects along the grid lines or their intersections. By not always having the object in the middle of the frame, you can make your photos and videos more interesting. To activate or deactivate the grid lines When using the camera, tap Tap More and tap the Grid lines slider to enable or disable.

  • Page 94: 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 to open the Album home screen menu View menu options...

  • Page 95: Album Home Screen Menu

    To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then > Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play.

  • Page 96: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    View photos and videos that you have hidden from view Open the Settings menu for the Album application Open web support View photos from online services To view photos from online services in Album Find and tap Album, then tap Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started.

  • Page 97: Hiding Photos And Videos

    Hiding photos and videos You can hide any photos and videos from the Album home screen. Once photos and videos are hidden from the Album home screen, they can only be viewed from the Hidden folder. To hide a photo or video In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to hide.

  • Page 98: 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 99 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 100: 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 101 To turn the Bluetooth function on or off Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider 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 102 • Music and other audio files • Web pages To send items using Bluetooth Make sure 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 which contains the item that you want to send.

  • Page 103: 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 favourite team's current score, and more.
  • Page 104 To activate Good night actions Find and tap Settings > 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 105: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 106 Access the Alarm tab Access the World clock tab Access the Stopwatch tab Access the Timer tab View options for the current tab Open date and time settings Edit an existing alarm Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 107 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 108: 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 Make sure that Magnification is enabled.

  • Page 109: 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 110: Support And Legal

    Support and legal Support application Use the Support application on your device to browse User guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find contact information, software and other product-related information. Even if you don’t have a network connection, you can access support contact information on your device.

  • Page 111: Warranty, Sar And Usage Guidelines

    Legal information Sony Hxxx/Hxxx/Hxxx/Hxxx/Hxxx 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 112 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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