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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia XA1 Plus ™ G3421/G3423...

  • 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?..........10 Device security................11 Ensuring your device is protected........... 11 Screen lock..................11 Fingerprint Manager................12 Unlocking your device automatically..........13 SIM Card Protection.................
  • Page 3 Internet and networks..............49 Browsing the web................49 Internet and MMS settings ............49 Wi-Fi....................50 Sharing your cellular data connection..........52 Controlling Data Usage..............53 Selecting cellular networks.............54 Synchronizing data on your device..........55 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..........55 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®....55 Basic settings................57 Accessing settings................57 Volume settings................
  • Page 4 Music and FM Radio..............78 Transferring music to your device..........78 Listening to music................78 Listening to the radio..............80 Camera..................82 Getting to know your camera............82 Exposure, color, and light conditions..........85 Setting the right focus..............88 People, selfies, and smiling faces..........88 Moving objects................
  • Page 5 Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines...........114 Legal information................114...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ XA1 Plus User Guide for the Android™ 7.0 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 12. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 2. Headset jack 13. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth® antenna area 3. Front camera lens 14. Main camera lens 4. Auxiliary microphone 15. Flashlight 5. Ear speaker 16. NFC™ detection area 6. Proximity/Light sensor 17. Diversity antenna area 7.

  • Page 9: Screen Protection

    Before using your device, remove the protective film by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 10: 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 are available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and the...

  • Page 11: Device Security

    Device security Ensuring your device is protected Your device includes security options—strongly recommended in case of loss or theft: • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device. •...

  • Page 12: Fingerprint Manager

    To change your screen lock type Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. Confirm your current screen lock, choose an option, and then follow the on- screen instructions. To create a screen lock pattern Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern. Draw your pattern, then tap CONTINUE.

  • Page 13: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    Fingerprint Manager registers fingerprint information that can be used as an additional security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases. You are allowed to register a maximum of 5 fingerprints on your device. Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and without any visible moisture.
  • Page 14 To Enable Smart Lock Set a pattern, PIN, or password as a screen lock if you have not already done Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents. Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function. Find and tap Smart Lock.
  • Page 15 To enable or disable On-body detection Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Confirm your pattern, PIN, or password. Tap On-body detection. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap CONTINUE. To use Smart lock, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password screen lock. Connecting to trusted devices If you have a device that you connect to regularly using Bluetooth or NFC, for example a home entertainment system or fitness tracker, you can add it as a...
  • Page 16 feature to work, you must have an internet connection and allow your device to use your current location. To set up trusted places, make sure that high accuracy location mode or battery- saving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations.

  • Page 17: Sim Card Protection

    To remove a custom place Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. Tap Trusted places Select the place that you want to remove. Tap Delete. SIM Card Protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identification Number).

  • Page 18: Finding A Lost Device Using Android Device Manager

    To view your IMEI number on the label strip Open the cover for the nano SIM/Memory card slot. Remove the SIM/Memory Card tray. Drag the strip outward using your fingernail. The IMEI number is displayed on the strip. You can also view the IMEI number by opening the phone dialer and entering *#06#. To view your IMEI number via the device settings •...

  • Page 19: Using Location Services

    To activate Android Device Manager If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner. Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. Find and tap Settings > Google > Security > Find my device. Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to enable both functions.
  • Page 20 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 21: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. This is an internet version of this publication.
  • Page 22 • 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 • Scroll up or down a list. •...

  • Page 23: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims to save battery power and locks automatically.

  • Page 24: Homescreen

    To lock the screen • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key Homescreen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It’s similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Homescreen can have up to twenty panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width.
  • Page 25 To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold any 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 26: 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 The first time you access the application screen, you get the option to enable or disable recommended apps listings.

  • Page 27: Navigating Applications

    To Move an Application on the Application Screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps. Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, and then drag it to the new location. To disable or uninstall an application from the Application screen Whether an app can be uninstalled or disabled depends on the app, and if it was pre- installed on your device or downloaded.
  • Page 28 To open the recently used applications window • Press To quickly switch between recently used applications • Quickly press twice. To Close All the Recently Used Applications • and then tap CLEAR ALL. To Open a Menu in an Application •...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Background And Themes

    Shortcuts and folders overview Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list and select an application.

  • Page 31: Taking A Screenshot

    Themes can include a wallpaper, a screensaver, title bars, and a sound scheme that all fit together to create a unique look and feel for your device. To change your wallpaper Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
  • Page 32 To Open or Close the Notification Panel To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply double-tap it. To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upward. After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging the status bar down again.
  • Page 33 To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen • Drag the notification downward. Not all notifications are expandable. Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen Notification display options on the lockscreen Don't show You won't get any notifications on the lockscreen. notifications at all Show all Get all notifications on the lockscreen.

  • Page 34: Icons In The Status Bar

    Icons in the status bar Status icons No SIM card Signal strength No signal Roaming Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading HSPA+ data Cellular data is disabled A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection.

  • Page 35: Applications Overview

    Notification icons New text message or multimedia message Ongoing call Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Cellular data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates...
  • Page 36 Use the Album application to manage, view, and edit your photos and videos. Use the Amazon Shopping application to browse, search, and buy thousands of products right from your device. Use the Amazon Kindle application to explore, shop, and read books on your device.
  • Page 37 Use the Google Play Movies & TV application to watch movies and TV shows purchased or rented on Google Play. Discover and play thousands of songs with the Google Play Music application. Use the Play Store application to find applications to buy or download for free.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 out.
  • Page 40 • Uninstall applications that you are not using, see page 26. • 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 41: Updating Your Device

    Ultra STAMINA Mode Your battery time is extensively prolonged, but available apps are limited, and mobile data and Wi-Fi are disabled. Calling and SMS are still available. Your Home screen is changed and appears in the status bar. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode.
  • Page 42 To check for new software If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. If no new software is available, it’s possible that you may not have enough free memory on your device.

  • Page 43: Maintenance Using A Computer

    Maintenance Using a Computer Xperia™ Companion Xperia™ Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia™ Companion, you can: • Update or repair your device’s software. •...

  • Page 44: Storage And Memory

    Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument apps. To change USB connection mode Attach a USB connector to your device. Drag down the Status bar, and then tap USB charging this device. Tap either Transfer files or Use device as MIDI as desired.

  • Page 45: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    To stop applications and services from running Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, and then tap FORCE STOP > OK. To format the memory card Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , then tap Advanced > Storage > SD Card > , then tap Storage settings >...
  • Page 46 To back up 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 47 To back up content manually If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, be sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted into your device.

  • Page 48: 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 49: Internet And Networks

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

  • Page 50: 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 51 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 52: Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection

    Use one of these methods to enable WPS: • Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router. • PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you enter on the WPS-supported device. To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a WPS button Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 53: Controlling Data Usage

    To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable hotspot settings > Configure hotspot. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap SAVE.

  • Page 54: Selecting Cellular Networks

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

  • Page 55: Synchronizing Data On Your Device

    Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, and Flickr™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronize each account manually.
  • Page 56 To remove an EAS account Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: Screen Settings

    Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness manually regardless of lighting condition Find and tap Settings > Display and tap the Adaptive brightness slider to disable this function, if it is not already disabled. Tap Brightness level. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Lowering the brightness level helps the battery last longer.

  • Page 60: Application Settings

    To enable or disable screen-pinning Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. To unpin your screen, touch and hold at the same time. A pattern, PIN, or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work. To Pin a Screen Make sure screen pinning is activated on your device.

  • Page 61: Resetting Your Applications

    To Allow Critical Permissions To allow a permission, tap Continue > APP INFO > Permissions. Find the critical permission you need. Tap the relevant slider to adjust permissions. You can also manage permissions in Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions as desired.

  • Page 62: Screen Saver

    To clear application cache Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, and then tap Storage > CLEAR CACHE. The option to clear the application cache is not available for every application or service. To clear the application default setting Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 63: Super-Vivid Mode

    To set the time manually Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set time. Select the relevant values for the hour and minute. Tap OK. To set the time zone Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 64 • Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your device. • Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your device temporarily. Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™.
  • Page 65 Switching between Multiple User Accounts To switch between multiple user accounts To view the list of users, drag the status bar downward, then tap Select the user account you want to switch to. The lockscreen for that user account appears. When you switch to the guest account, tap Start over if you want to wipe the previous session or tap Yes, continue to continue the previous session.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Editing Text

    To enter text character by character To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character. To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é,"...

  • Page 68: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log. You can also use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that appear.

  • Page 69: 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 and the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number.

  • Page 70: Restricting 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 71 To change the SIM card PIN2 Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2. Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK. To send incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail Find and tap Select the desired contact.

  • Page 72: Contacts

    Contacts Adding and editing contacts To add a contact Find and tap If you synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add the contact to.

  • Page 73: Transferring Contacts

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

  • Page 74: Backing Up Contacts

    ® To import contacts using Bluetooth technology ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.

  • Page 75: 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 76: Organizing Your Messages

    To read a received message Find and tap Tap the desired conversation. If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap it. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. To reply to a message Find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message.

  • Page 77: Messaging Settings

    Messaging settings To change your message notification settings Find and tap Tap , then tap Settings. To set a notification sound, tap Notification sound, and then select an option or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap DONE.

  • Page 78: Music And Fm Radio

    Music and FM Radio 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 43.
  • Page 79 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 80: Listening To The Radio

    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 • While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downward and tap the Music application.
  • Page 81 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 82: 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 83 To select a capturing mode • When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video, or camera apps modes. Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimized Video Record videos Camera apps...
  • Page 84 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. To use the self-timer with the main camera When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap Tap Self-timer and select the delay time.

  • Page 85: Exposure, Color, And Light Conditions

    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 86 To adjust the exposure value When using the camera, tap Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust the exposure 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.
  • Page 87 To adjust toward a strong backlight When using the camera, tap Tap the HDR or HDR video slider to enable the function. 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.

  • Page 88: 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 Center Determines the center of the image, and sets the exposure based on the brightness of the object Spot Adjusts the exposure for a very small part of the object...

  • Page 89: Moving Objects

    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 90: Using Camera Apps

    • Consider changing the exposure to a faster shutter speed or a higher ISO to freeze motion. To track an object When using the camera, tap Tap More and tap the Object tracking slider to enable. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Select an object to track by touching it in the viewfinder.

  • Page 91: Resolution And Memory

    To take a photo or record a video with a creative effect When using the camera, swipe the screen to select 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 92 23MP 5520×4144 (4:3) 23 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 20MP 5984×3376 (16:9) 20 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.

  • Page 93: 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. 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. Diagnosing your camera If your camera isn't working properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, flash, or camera key.
  • Page 94 The geographical position has not been found. 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 95 To activate or deactivate sound When using the camera, tap Tap More and tap the Sound slider to enable or disable. The setting is saved. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 96: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. to open the Album Homescreen menu View menu options A slideshow of all your photos and videos, or the ones you added to favorites...

  • Page 97: 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 tap > 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 you want to play.

  • Page 98: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    View your favorite 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 99: 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 100: 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 101: Nfc

    Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity. Sony does not guarantee that all USB Type-C accessories with a USB Type-C connector are supported by your device. Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share data with other devices, like videos, photos, web page addresses, music files, or contacts.
  • Page 102 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 103: 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 104 Naming your device You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you ® have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible. To give your device a name Make sure that the Bluetooth function is turned on. Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 105 ® To send items using Bluetooth ® Be 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 that contains the item that you want to send.

  • Page 106: 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 107 To activate Focus actions Find and tap Settings > Assistant > Xperia™ Actions. Tap Focus. Tap the time span to edit it. Select the desired values for the days and time span. Tap and mark the checkboxes as desired. Tap Save. You can also add your location for a more accurate experience.

  • Page 108: 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.
  • Page 109 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 Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 110 To Delete an Alarm Find and tap Clock, and then touch and hold the alarm you want to delete. Tap Delete alarm, and then tap YES. To Set the Sound for an Alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Alarm sound and select an option, or tap and select a music file.

  • Page 111: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification Gesture Magnification gesture 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 gesture Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gesture. Tap the slider under Magnification gesture.

  • Page 112: 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 113: Support And Legal

    Support and Legal Support Application Use the Support application on your device to browse User Guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find information about software updates and other product-related information. To access the Support app • Find and tap Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing You can force your device to restart or shut down if it stops responding or won't restart normally.
  • Page 114 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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