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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia XA Ultra ™ F3211/F3213/F3215...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide................ 6 Overview.................... 6 Assembly................... 7 Screen protection................8 Starting your device for the first time..........8 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........9 Device security................10 Making sure your device is protected..........10 Screen lock..................10 Unlocking your device automatically..........
  • Page 3 Internet and MMS settings ............. 44 Wi-Fi....................45 Sharing your mobile data connection..........47 Controlling data usage..............48 Selecting mobile networks...............49 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............50 Synchronising data on your device..........52 Synchronising with online accounts..........52 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®....52 Basic settings................54 Accessing settings................
  • Page 4 Favourites..................77 Sending contact information............77 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....78 Messaging and chat..............79 Reading and sending messages............79 Organising your messages.............. 80 Calling from Messaging..............80 Messaging settings................81 Instant messaging and video chat........... 81 Email.....................82 Setting up email................82 Sending and receiving email messages...........82 Organising your email messages.............
  • Page 5 Managing video content..............113 Movie Creator................113 Connectivity................115 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....115 Displaying files on another device using Cast....... 115 Connecting your device to USB accessories........ 116 NFC....................117 Bluetooth® wireless technology............ 119 Smart apps and features that save you time......

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ XA Ultra 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: Assembly

    1. Charging/Notification light 11. Charger/USB cable port 2. Headset jack 12. Main loudspeaker 3. Proximity/Light sensor 13. Main camera lens 4. Ear speaker 14. Main camera light 5. Front camera lens 15. Second microphone 6. Front camera light 16. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area 7.

  • Page 8: Screen Protection

    Before using your device, remove the protection 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 9: Why Do I Need A Googleâ„¢ 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 10: Device Security

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

  • Page 11: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices. beside Screen lock. For more settings for each screen lock type tap To change your screen lock type From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 12 • Trusted voice: Use voice recognition to unlock your device from the lock screen or while it’s charging, and activate Google™. The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™, so its functionality may be changed or updated over time. Furthermore the feature may not be available in every market, country or region.
  • Page 13 To enable or disable On-body detection From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > On-body detection. Tap the slider to enable the function, then tap CONTINUE. To disable the function tap the slider beside On. Connecting to trusted devices If you have a device that you connect to regularly using Bluetooth®...
  • Page 14 work, you must have an internet connection (preferably over Wi-Fi) and allow your device to use your current location. To set up trusted places, first 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 15: Sim Card Protection

    To edit a custom place From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place that you want to edit. Tap Edit Address. To enter another location, tap and then type the address.

  • Page 16: Finding A Lost Device

    To view your IMEI number on the label strip Open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover. Remove the SIM Card tray. Drag the strip outwards 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 17 To activate Protection by my Xperia Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services on your device. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate.

  • 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. • Activate an item-specific menu. •...

  • Page 19: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. • Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    To lock the screen When the screen is active, briefly press the power key Alternatively, double tap any empty area on the Home screen. To enable this function, touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap and tap the slider beside Double-tap to sleep.

  • Page 21: Application Screen

    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 Search &...

  • Page 22: Navigating Applications

    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. You can also enable or disable this feature later by following the steps below: Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then Tap the App recommendations slider.
  • Page 23 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 24: Widgets

    5 Home key – Go back to the Home screen 6 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support split screen mode. 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.

  • Page 25: 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. 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.

  • Page 26: Taking A Screenshot

    A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Home screen and Lock screen. Live wallpapers add visual effects to your interactions with the touch screen, letting the display change dynamically. 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.
  • Page 27 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 28 Managing notifications on the lock screen Show all Get all notifications on the lock screen. When you have this setting turned on, keep notification content in mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chat messages) will be visible on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive content in the App notifications settings menu.

  • Page 29: 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 Mobile 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 30: Applications Overview

    Notification icons New text 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 Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates...
  • Page 31 Protect your device against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing attempts and online exploitation. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments. Use the camera to take photos and record video clips. Use the Chrome™...
  • Page 32 Use the Play Movies & TV application to watch movies and TV shows purchased or rented on Google Play™. Discover and play thousands of songs with the Play Music application. Use the Play Store™ application to find applications to buy or download for free.

  • Page 33: Battery And Maintenance

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.

  • Page 34: Battery And Power Management

    Application screen on Uninstall applications that you are not using, see page 21. • 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 35 To make exceptions to power saving features for apps From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. and select Battery optimisation. You will see a list of applications that are not optimised. To add or remove applications from this list, tap APPS and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its optimisation settings.

  • Page 36: Updating Your Device

    Updating your device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update.

  • Page 37: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To set up automatic download of system updates From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. , then tap Settings > Auto install system updates . Select an option. To enable or disable automatic updates for applications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 38: Storage And Memory

    With Xperia™ Companion you can access the file system of your device. If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer. Always use the USB cable type intended for your Xperia™ model and make sure it is completely dry.
  • Page 39 • If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the card. Note that all content on the card gets erased when you format it. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to be able to perform certain actions, such as transferring data to the memory card and formatting the memory card.

  • Page 40: 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 41 • 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 42 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 43: 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 44: 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap...

  • Page 45: Wi-Fi

    To view downloaded internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. 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. 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.
  • Page 46 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 47: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    • 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 From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on.

  • Page 48: Controlling Data Usage

    To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device Make sure that your device and the other Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 49: Selecting Mobile Networks

    your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can adjust data usage settings. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.

  • Page 50: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    • One GSM network • One WCDMA and one GSM network • One LTE, one WCDMA and one GSM network Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.
  • Page 51 To disconnect from a virtual private network Double-tap the status bar to open the Notification panel. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 52: 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 53 To remove an EAS account From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account that you want to remove. , then tap Remove account. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 54: 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 Find and tap Settings.

  • Page 55: Do Not Disturb Mode

    To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 56: Screen Settings

    • Alarms To allow priority notifications in Do not disturb mode From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option. Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness manually regardless of lighting condition From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 57: Application Settings

    Screen pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being minimised.

  • Page 58: Resetting Your Applications

    Critical permissions Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. To configure applications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps > Select a configuration option, for example App permissions, then choose an application that you want to configure.

  • Page 59: Screen Saver

    To reset application preferences From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. , then tap Reset app preferences > Reset apps. Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device. To clear application data From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • 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 From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Languages & input > Languages. To change the language, drag and drop the desired language to the top of the list.

  • Page 61: Multiple User Accounts

    improve the quality of compressed music files to near High-resolution Audio quality when you are using a wired headphone. To enhance the sound output automatically From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. Enable the ClearAudio+ function by tapping the slider. To adjust the sound settings manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 62 To delete a regular user account from your device Make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users. beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap Remove user >...

  • 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 dialling a phone number manually, or use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ video chat application on your device. Go back to your call log Delete Dialpad...

  • Page 66: Receiving Calls

    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. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number.
  • Page 67 can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to answer them. Later, you can listen to any messages left on your answering machine. Before using the answering machine, you must record a greeting message. To record a greeting message for the answering machine From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 68: Ongoing Calls

    To reject a second call with a text message When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap RESPONSE OPTIONS. Select a predefined message or tap Write new message. To edit the text message used to reject a call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 69: Forwarding Calls

    To call a number from your call log From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The call log is displayed. To call a number directly from the call log, tap the beside the number. To edit a number before calling, touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.

  • Page 70: Multiple Calls

    To enable or disable fixed dialling From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialling numbers. If you want to enable fixed dialling, select Activate fixed dialling. If you want to disable fixed dialling, select Deactivate fixed dialling. Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.

  • Page 71: Conference Calls

    Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons. For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator. To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap .
  • Page 72 To make an emergency call Open the dialpad. Enter the emergency number, then tap You can make emergency calls even when no SIM card is inserted or when all outgoing calls are blocked. To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Tap EMERGENCY.

  • Page 73: Contacts

    Contacts Searching and viewing contacts Search for contacts Edit and view medical and emergency contact information View more options Favourites and All contacts tabs View contact details Use the slider to jump to contacts starting with the selected letter Add a contact To search for a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap...

  • Page 74: Adding And Editing Contacts

    Adding and editing contacts To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , 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 that you want to add the contact to.

  • Page 75: Transferring Contacts

    To delete contacts From your Home screen, tap , 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. , then tap Delete. Tap DELETE to confirm.

  • Page 76: Backing Up Contacts

    To import contacts from a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap , then tap Import/export > Import from SD card or internal storage (.vcf Press file). Select where to store your contacts. Tap SD card. Select the files that you want to import by tapping them. ®...

  • Page 77: Favourites

    Go back to the main Contacts screen View more options Medical and personal information and emergency contacts tab Medical and personal information To enter your medical information From your Home screen, tap , then tap Edit the desired information. To add a new emergency contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap , then tap CONTACTS >...

  • Page 78: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To send a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact whose details you want to send. , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold a contact then mark or unmark the checkboxes beside the...

  • Page 79: 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. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 80: Organising Your Messages

    To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward message. Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear.

  • Page 81: Messaging Settings

    To save a sender's number as a contact From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap SAVE. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap SAVE. Messaging settings To change your message notification settings From your Home screen, tap...

  • Page 82: Email

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

  • Page 83: Organising Your Email Messages

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

  • Page 84: Email Account Settings

    To search for emails From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts and select Combined inbox.
  • Page 85 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages List of email messages Write an email message To learn more about Gmail™ • , then find and tap Help & feedback. When the Gmail application is open, tap This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 86: 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: • Use the provided USB cable which came with your device. Select Transfer files on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer. Managing files using a computer on page 37.
  • Page 87 Music home screen in the top left corner to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Music application Play all songs in shuffle mode Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Select a music category.

  • Page 88: Music Menu

    Music menu The Music menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device. From here you can manage your albums and playlists. Return to the Music home screen View the current play queue Browse all playlists Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse all genres...

  • Page 89: Sharing Music

    To create your own playlists From the Music home screen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist. In the menu that opens, tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.

  • Page 90: Recognising Music With Trackid

    Recognising music with TrackID™ Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a song you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase songs identified by TrackID™ and you can view TrackID™...

  • Page 91: Listening To The 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 92: Favourite Radio Channels

    To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press Tap Play in speaker. and tap Play in To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press 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 93: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Front camera lens Select capturing mode Switch between the front and main camera Zoom in or out Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos and record videos View photos and videos Save location Use the shutter button to take photos and record videos Go back...

  • Page 94: General Camera Settings

    To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video Activate the camera. If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select Point the camera towards the subject.
  • Page 95 Sound Photo Take photos with background sound. Sticker creator Create unique stickers from your favourite photos or from your camera viewfinder. Style portrait Take photos with real-time portrait styles. Face in picture Take photos using the front and rear cameras at the same time. Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images.
  • Page 96 To use the Style portrait feature Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select , then select To display all styles, tap the style name that is currently selected, for example, Bubble. To add more styles, tap More. Select the style that you want to apply, then tap to take a photo.
  • Page 97 Saving a photo's geographic location Enable the Save location function to geotag your photos - saving the approximate geographical location as you shoot. The geographical location is determined by wireless networks and GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, Saving location is turned on but the geographical position has not been found.
  • Page 98 Sound When you take a photo or start recording a video, the Camera makes a shutter sound. If you use the self-timer, it will make a series of beeps to mark the countdown. You can choose to turn these sounds on or off. Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage.

  • Page 99: Still Camera Settings

    Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. Focus AF Adjust focus automatically. Focus MF Adjust focus manually. SS auto Adjust shutter speed automatically. SS 1/8 Adjust shutter speed manually.
  • Page 100 2048×1536 (4:3) 3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. 1920×1088 (16:9) 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays.
  • Page 101 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 with everyone in the photo. You can also use the self-timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. 10 sec.
  • Page 102 Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon on the camera screen: Auto The camera automatically determines whether the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.

  • Page 103: Video Camera Settings

    Gourmet Use for shooting food arrangements in bright colour. Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes. Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes. Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments.
  • Page 104 Full HD 1920×1080 (16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 (16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 640×480 (4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this format is limited so that the video file can fit in a multimedia message.
  • Page 105 Night scene 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.

  • Page 106: 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. to open the Album home screen menu View menu options View a slideshow of your photos and videos...

  • Page 107: Album Home Screen Menu

    To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.

  • Page 108: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album, then tap Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed.

  • Page 109: Editing Videos With The Video Editor Application

    To edit a photo • When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. >...

  • Page 110: Hiding Photos And Videos

    To trim a video In the Album, find and tap the video that you want to edit. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Video Editor then tap Trim. To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline, touch and hold the edge of the trim frame and drag it to the desired position, then tap Apply.
  • Page 111 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 or videos geotagged with the same location Thumbnails of the selected group of photos or videos.

  • Page 112: Videos

    Videos The Video and TV SideView application Use the Video & TV SideView application to play movies and other saved video content. The application also serves as a TV programme guide to show detailed programme information and related content, including social media posts about the programmes.

  • Page 113: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    To play a video From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video & TV Sideview. Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, tap to open the home screen menu, then find and tap the video that you want to play.
  • Page 114 To open Movie Creator From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. To enable or disable Movie Creator notifications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. , then tap Settings, and tap the Notifications slider to enable or disable notifications.

  • Page 115: Connectivity

    Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use the 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 116: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    From your Home screen , tap Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity . Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories with a micro USB connector are supported by your device. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 117: Nfc

    Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share data with other devices, such as videos, photos, web page addresses, music files or contacts. You can also use NFC to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service, as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device.
  • Page 118 To share a music file with another device using NFC Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active and unlocked. To open the Music application, tap , then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.

  • Page 119: 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 120 ® To pair your device with another Bluetooth device ® Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. From your device’s Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable the function.
  • Page 121 To view files you have received using Bluetooth® From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. and select Show received files. Press This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 122: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Google Search & Now 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 123: Travel And Maps

    Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your mobile or Wi-Fi network as well as 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 function.

  • Page 124: Using Data Traffic When Travelling

    Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you may need to access the internet using mobile data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your device. You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance.

  • Page 125: 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 126 Access the stopwatch tab Access the timer tab View options for the current tab Open date and time settings Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Time and select the desired value.
  • Page 127 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap the Vibrate slider to enable or disable the function. Tap SAVE. To set the side keys behaviour Find and tap Clock, then select the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Side keys behaviour, then select the desired behaviour of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm.

  • Page 128: 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gesture. Tap the slider under Magnification gesture.

  • Page 129: Mono Audio

    TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors, notifications and messages. To enable TalkBack From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider under TalkBack and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice.
  • Page 130 To enable or disable Switch Access From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap OK. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 131: Support And Legal

    • 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 or from the Tools menu in the Support application, you can download a light version using the Play Store™...

  • Page 132: Restarting, Resetting And Repairing

    Restarting, resetting and repairing You can force your device to restart or shut down if it stops responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. You can also reset your device to its original factory settings. This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly, but note that if you want to keep any important data, you should first back up this data to a memory card Backing up and restoring...

  • Page 133: Help Us Improve Our Software

    Legal information Sony F3211/F3213/F3215 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 134 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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