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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia E4g Dual ™ E2033/E2043/E2063...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide................ 6 Device overview................. 6 Assembly................... 7 Screen protection................9 Starting your device for the first time..........9 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........10 Charging your device............... 10 Learning the basics..............12 Using the touchscreen..............12 Locking and unlocking the screen...........
  • Page 3 SIM card protection ................ 37 Using multiple SIM cards..............38 Screen settings................38 Daydream..................39 Screen lock..................39 Language settings................41 Date and time...................41 Enhancing the sound output............42 Typing text................... 43 On-screen keyboard................ 43 Phonepad..................44 Entering text using voice input............45 Editing text..................45 Personalising the Xperia keyboard..........
  • Page 4 Sending and receiving email messages.......... 65 Email preview pane................66 Organising your email messages.............67 Email account settings..............67 Gmail™.................... 68 Music ...................69 Transferring music to your device ..........69 Listening to music................69 Walkman® home screen menu............70 Playlists.................... 71 Sharing music.................. 72 Enhancing the sound...............
  • Page 5 Smart apps and features that save you time......103 Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect....103 Travel and maps.................106 Using location services..............106 Google Maps™ and navigation............. 106 Using data traffic when travelling..........107 Airplane mode................108 Calendar and alarm clock............109 Calendar..................109 Alarm and clock................

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ E4g Dual User guide for the Android™ 4.4.4 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 113 .

  • Page 7: Assembly

    1. Charging/Notification light 8. Second microphone 2. Front camera lens 9. Camera light 3. Proximity/Light sensor 10. Main camera lens 4. Ear Speaker 11. Headset jack 5. Power key 12. Port for charger/USB cable 6. Volume/Zoom key 13. Strap hole 7.
  • Page 8 again. If you do not have a micro SIM card, or if your current SIM card does not contain a detachable micro SIM card, contact your network operator for information on how to collect or exchange your SIM card. To insert a memory card Remove the back cover.

  • Page 9: Screen Protection

    The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to online accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away.

  • Page 10: Why Do I Need A Google™ Account

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.
  • Page 11 while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in Battery and power management on page 115 . To charge your device Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).

  • Page 12: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. •...
  • Page 13 Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map. Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 14: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
  • Page 15 To go to the Home screen • Press To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.

  • Page 16: Application Screen

    To delete a pane from your Home screen 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 delete, then tap 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 17: Navigating Applications

    To search for an application from the Application screen To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. Tap Search apps. Enter the name of the application that you want to search for. To uninstall an application from the Application screen To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.

  • Page 18: Small Apps

    Small apps Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen, to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing details of currency exchange rates and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform calculations.

  • Page 19: Shortcuts And Folders

    To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget.

  • Page 20: Background And Themes

    Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application.

  • Page 21: Taking A Screenshot

    To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes.

  • Page 22: Icons In The Status Bar

    To take action on a notification • Tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel • Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. To clear all notifications from the Notification panel • Tap Clear. Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events.
  • Page 23 The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To manage status bar icons From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 24: Application Overview

    The radio is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory card Warning message Error message More (undisplayed) notifications Not all icons that may appear in your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
  • Page 25 View news stories and weather forecasts. Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Optimise settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online. Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album and other info.

  • Page 26: 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 ®...

  • Page 27: Internet And Networks

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

  • Page 28: Wi-Fi

    To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required.
  • Page 29 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.

  • Page 30: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Press . Tap Advanced. Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable.
  • Page 31 your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. To turn data traffic on or off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 32: Selecting Mobile Networks

    Selecting mobile networks Your device supports the use of two different networks at the same time. You can select from the following network mode combinations when two SIM cards are inserted in your device: • One LTE network and one GSM network •...
  • Page 33 To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. To disconnect from a virtual private network Tap the status bar to open the Notifcation panel.

  • Page 34: 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™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function.
  • Page 35 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Home screen, tap Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Home screen, tap Tap Email, then tap .

  • Page 36: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings.

  • Page 37: Sim Card Protection

    To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select a SIM card. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved to your device. To confirm, tap Done.

  • Page 38: Using Multiple Sim Cards

    To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code Enter the PUK code and tap Enter a new PIN code and tap Re-enter the new PIN code and tap If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card.

  • Page 39: Daydream

    To set the screen to vibrate on touch From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings> Sound. Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications. To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 40 • Password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages.

  • Page 41: Language Settings

    To create a screen lock PIN From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN. Enter a numeric PIN. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your PIN. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.

  • Page 42: Enhancing The Sound Output

    Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technology. Using Clear Phase™ technology Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound. To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™...

  • Page 43: Typing Text

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

  • Page 44: Phonepad

    To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word 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 45: Entering Text Using Voice Input

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

  • Page 46: Personalising The Xperia Keyboard

    To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear.

  • Page 47: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs.

  • Page 48: Receiving Calls

    To make an international call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros) and phone number, then tap To add a direct dial number to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears.
  • Page 49 To enable automatic answering From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card and tap Answering Machine. Mark the Answering Machine checkbox. If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used. To reject a call with the answering machine •...

  • Page 50: Ongoing Calls

    Ongoing calls Enter numbers during a call Turn on the loudspeaker during a call Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call Open your contacts list Mute the microphone during a call End a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call •...

  • Page 51: Forwarding Calls

    To hide the call log From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Tap > Hide call log. Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. You can also forward calls that come in on SIM card 1 to SIM card 2 when SIM card 1 is unreachable, and vice versa.

  • Page 52: Multiple Calls

    To enable or disable fixed dialling From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Fixed dialling numbers. Tap Activate fixed dialling or Deactivate fixed dialling. Enter your PIN2 and tap OK. To access the list of accepted call recipients From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 53: Conference Calls

    To switch between multiple calls • To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this call. Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons.
  • Page 54 To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap Find and Tap Phone. Enter the emergency number and tap . To delete a number, tap You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are barred.

  • Page 55: Contacts

    A USB cable for your old device. You may not need your old device. For iOS devices, you can connect directly to iCloud or use a local backup. For previously owned Sony devices you can use local backups. To transfer contacts to your new device ®...

  • Page 56: Searching And Viewing 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 downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.

  • Page 57: Adding And Editing Contacts

    To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list.

  • Page 58: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap Done. To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap >...

  • Page 59: Favourites And Groups

    To add a new ICE contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact.

  • Page 60: Sending Contact Information

    To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. Tap Done.

  • Page 61: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS settings on page 27 .

  • Page 62: Organising Your Messages

    To create and send a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.

  • Page 63: Calling From A Message

    To star a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation you want to open. In the message you want to star, tap To unstar a message, tap To view starred messages From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap , then tap Starred messages.
  • Page 64 Before you start using Hangouts™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection and a Google™ account. Go to http://support.google.com/hangouts and click the "Hangouts on your Android" link to get more detailed information about how to use this application. The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.

  • Page 65: Email

    Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 66: Email Preview Pane

    To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to check all , then tap Combined inbox in the drop your email accounts at once, tap down menu.

  • Page 67: Organising Your Email Messages

    To change the email preview pane settings , then find and tap Email. From your Home screen, tap Tap , then tap Settings > Split view. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To read email messages using the preview pane Make sure the preview pane is activated.

  • Page 68: Gmail

    To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. Tap , then tap Settings. Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an option. To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account , then find and tap Email.

  • Page 69: Music

    See • If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/ features.

  • Page 70: Walkman® Home Screen Menu

    Walkman® home screen Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Walkman® home screen menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Walkman® application Return to the Walkman® music player screen To play a song using the Walkman®...

  • Page 71: Playlists

    To return to the Walkman® home screen • When the Walkman® home screen menu is open, tap Home. • When the Walkman® home screen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of the menu. To update your music with the latest information From the Walkman®...

  • Page 72: Sharing Music

    To delete a playlist Open the Walkman® home screen menu, then tap Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. You cannot delete smart playlists. Sharing music To share a song From the Walkman®...
  • Page 73 View TrackID™ options Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the TrackID™ home screen menu Identify the music that you are listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
  • Page 74 To delete song from the track history Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History. Touch and hold the name of the song that you want to delete, then tap Delete. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 75: Fm Radio

    FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna.

  • Page 76: Favourite Radio Channels

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

  • Page 77: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Zoom in or out Main camera screen View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Go back a step or exit the camera Change capturing mode settings Access camera settings and shortcuts Front camera To take a photo from the lock screen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key...

  • Page 78: Face Detection

    To use the zoom function • When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down. • When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen. To record a video Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject.

  • Page 79: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically.
  • Page 80 Auto scene recognition Auto scene recognition mode detects the conditions in which you are shooting and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible. Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking photos and videos.
  • Page 81 Face in You can use the Face in mode to turn on the front and main cameras at the same time, so you can take a photo of yourself together with the subject. Portrait retouch Use this feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as you take them so that you ensure the best results.

  • Page 82: Still Camera Settings

    Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. White balance This function adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. The white balance setting icon is available on the camera screen. Auto Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.
  • Page 83 Self-timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. On (10 s.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
  • Page 84 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Centre Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.
  • Page 85 Red-eye reduction Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo. The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self-timer to avoid blurred photos.

  • Page 86: Video Camera Settings

    Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Tap one of the settings icons on the screen. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
  • Page 87 When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Centre Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.
  • Page 88 Night When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast- moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality. Beach Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes.

  • Page 89: Photos And Videos In Album

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

  • Page 90: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    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 that you want to play.

  • Page 91: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items. Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame.

  • Page 92: Editing Videos With The Movie Creator Application

    To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. , then select an option. Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save. Editing videos with the Movie Creator application You can edit videos that you’ve taken with your camera.

  • Page 93: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    you can also add geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods such as Bluetooth® wireless technology and email to share content. View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service Return to the Album application home screen View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera View all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders View your favorite photos and videos...
  • Page 94 View geotagged photos in Globe view Search a location on the map View menu options Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos.

  • Page 95: Videos

    Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network or saved in the cloud.

  • Page 96: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    To change the sound settings while a video is playing While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap , then tap Sound settings. Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate. When you're finished, tap OK.

  • Page 97: Connectivity

    Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch.
  • Page 98 To play a shared track on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the Walkman® home screen to the right, and tap Devices. Select a device from the list of connected devices.
  • Page 99 To set access permissions for a pending device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server. Select a device from the Pending devices list. Select an access permission level. To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 100: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    To play a music track from your device on a DMR device Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap the track.
  • Page 101 device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you ® connect to a previously paired Bluetooth device. ® ® Some Bluetooth devices, for example, most Bluetooth headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device. ®...
  • Page 102 ® To receive items using Bluetooth ® ® Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 103: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset.
  • Page 104 Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected devices show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each device.
  • Page 105 To adjust the settings for a connected accessory Pair and connect the accessory with your device. Start the Smart Connect application. Tap Accessories, then tap the name of the connected accessory. Adjust the desired settings. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 106: Travel And Maps

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

  • Page 107: Using Data Traffic When Travelling

    Contact your network operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every market, country or region. Enter an address or name to search for a location, for example, a restaurant’s name or address. Select a transportation mode and get directions to your destination. View your account profile.

  • Page 108: Airplane Mode

    your device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. To activate or deactivate data roaming From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Mark or unmark the Data roaming checkbox. You can’t activate data roaming when mobile data is turned off.

  • Page 109: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock 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 or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.

  • Page 110: Alarm And Clock

    To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Home screen, tap Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To display birthdays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar.
  • Page 111 Open date and time settings for the clock Turn an alarm on or off View options Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Set.

  • Page 112: Support And Maintenance

    Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

  • Page 113: Updating Your Device

    To read more about how to use the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. To use the Media Go™ application, you need one of these operating systems: •...

  • Page 114: Finding A Lost Device

    To download and install a system update from the Notifications panel Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel. Scroll down and select the desired system update, then tap Download. When the download is finished, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 115: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to and sign in using either the Google™ account or the Sony Entertainment Network account that you have set up on your device. Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID (identification) number.
  • Page 116 To manage your battery consumption From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management > App power consumption. An overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that you have not used for a long time. Review the information, then act as required, for example, to uninstall an application or restrict its usage.

  • Page 117: Memory And Storage

    To activate STAMINA mode features From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management , then tap STAMINA mode. Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated. Mark the checkboxes beside the features that you want to activate, then tap Activate, if prompted.

  • Page 118: Managing Files Using A Computer

    To clear the cache memory for all applications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage. Tap Cached data > OK. When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings. To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device.

  • Page 119: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    To prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled by default. ® Make sure the Wi-Fi function is turned on. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 120 To back up your data using a computer Make sure that the Xperia™ Companion software is installed on the PC or ® ® Apple computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the Xperia™ Companion software. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.

  • Page 121: Running Diagnostic Tests On Your Device

    • Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device. The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings > About phone, you can download a light version from Google Play™.
  • Page 122 If your device fails to power on or you want to reset your device’s software, you can use Xperia™ Companion to repair your device. For more information on using Computer tools . Xperia™ Companion, see Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again.

  • Page 123: Recycling Your Device

    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.
  • Page 124 TRACKS AND PICTURES) ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE’S OR ITS SUPPLIERS’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE.

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