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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia ™ F5121...
  • Page 2 Contents Getting started................7 About this User guide................ 7 Overview.................... 7 Assembly................... 8 Screen protection................9 Starting your device for the first time..........9 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........10 Charging your device............... 10 Device security................12 Making sure your device is protected..........12 Screen lock..................
  • Page 3 Selecting mobile networks...............43 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............43 Synchronising data on your device..........45 Synchronising with online accounts..........45 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®....45 Basic settings................47 Accessing settings................47 Volume settings ................47 Do not disturb mode................ 48 Screen settings................49 Application settings................. 50 Resetting your applications.............
  • Page 4 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....72 Backing up contacts................ 72 Email.....................74 Setting up email................74 Sending and receiving email messages.......... 74 Organising your email messages.............75 Email account settings..............76 Gmail™.................... 76 Messaging and chat..............78 Reading and sending messages............78 Organising your messages.............. 79 Calling from a message..............
  • Page 5 Videos..................105 The Video application..............105 Transferring video content to your device ........106 Managing video content..............106 Movie Creator................106 Connectivity................108 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....108 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices......108 Connecting your device to USB accessories........
  • Page 6 Legal information................131 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 7 Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ X User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 124 .
  • Page 8 1. Headset jack 10. Main loudspeaker 2. NFC™ detection area 11. Charger/USB cable port 3. Front camera lens 12. Main microphone 4. Ear speaker 13. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area 5. Charging/Notification light 14. Main camera lens 6. Proximity/Light sensor 15. Main camera light 7.
  • Page 9 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 10 Charging your device 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 11 When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector. Only use the charger provided with your device or another Sony charger intended for charging your device.
  • Page 12 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 or fingerprint to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.
  • Page 13 accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile devices. Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market. To create a screen lock pattern From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 14 To unlock the device using your fingerprint • With the lock screen active, place your finger on the power key so that the device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Make sure that you use a finger that you have registered in Fingerprint Manager. If you fail to unlock the screen using your fingerprint after five attempts, you can use your backup PIN or password instead.
  • Page 15 To delete a registered fingerprint From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Tap the registered fingerprint, then tap Delete > Delete. To rename a registered fingerprint From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 16 trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected.
  • Page 17 To add your home location Make sure location is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places >...
  • Page 18 To remove a custom place Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place that you want to remove.
  • Page 19 To set up a SIM card lock From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the right. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter thie PIN every time you restart the device.
  • Page 20 Finding a lost device If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your device, you can: •...
  • Page 21 To activate Android™ Device Manager If you are using 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. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 22 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 23 Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 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 24 To lock the screen • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen 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 an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap To add a pane to your Home screen Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
  • Page 26 To arrange applications on the Application screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Tap Sort apps, then select an option. To add an application shortcut to the Home screen On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it becomes selected, then drag the icon to the top of the screen.
  • Page 27 To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen.
  • Page 28 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. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.
  • Page 29 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 30 Power saving modes There are several power saving modes available for you to use if you want to make your battery last longer: STAMINA mode Disables Wi-Fi® and mobile data when the screen is turned off, and restricts hardware performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
  • Page 31 To open or close the Notification panel To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards. To take action on a notification in the Notification panel • Tap the notification. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel •...
  • Page 32 will be visible on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive content in the App notifications settings menu. Hide sensitive You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for notification content this setting to be available.
  • Page 33 Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled but there is no Internet connection. This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi® network.
  • Page 34 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 Tap to install the downloaded system updates Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Noise cancelling is on Screenshot captured New Hangouts™...
  • Page 35 Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts. Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends, family members and colleagues around the world. Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
  • Page 36 Browse, search and buy millions of products right from your device. Protect your device against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing attempts and online exploitation. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 37 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 38 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 39 To view the 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® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
  • Page 40 Wi-Fi® settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected. To enable Wi-Fi®...
  • Page 41 Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways: • USB tethering – share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. • Bluetooth® tethering – share your mobile data connection with up to five other devices via Bluetooth®.
  • Page 42 To allow a WPS-supported device to use your mobile data connection Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.
  • Page 43 To control the data usage of individual applications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap the application that you want to control, then drag the slider beside Restrict app background data to the right and tap OK. To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap App settings and make the desired changes.
  • Page 44 For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, contact the network administrator of your company or organisation. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to adjust the settings for VPN.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 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 47 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 48 To set your device to vibrate for incoming calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the slider beside Also vibrate for calls to the right. To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 49 • Events and reminders • Calls • Messages • Alarms To allow exceptions in Do not disturb mode From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Drag the slider beside the desired option. To associate exceptions with specific contact types From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 50 pin the screen to the Camera application so that the person can't easily use other apps such as Email. Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from unpinning a screen and accessing your device. To protect your data, you should set up your device to request a screen lock PIN, password or pattern before someone can unpin the screen.
  • Page 51 To allow critical permissions To allow a permission, tap Continue > App info > Permission. Find the critical permission you need. Drag the slider to the right. You can also manage permissions in Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions as desired.
  • Page 52 To clear the application default setting From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS. The option to clear the application default setting is not available for all applications or services.
  • Page 53 Select an option. X-Reality™ for mobile Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. X-Reality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.
  • Page 54 You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read. To ensure optimal performance, noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended. To use a noise cancelling headset Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device.
  • Page 55 • 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 56 To activate the guest user account Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users > Guest. You can also activate the guest user account from the status bar on any screen.
  • Page 57 Typing text On-screen keyboard ® SwiftKey is the default text entry provider. You can enter text using the on-screen ® keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwitfKey flow feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. ®...
  • Page 58 Editing text You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing options by double-tapping the entered text. The editing options then become available via an application bar. Application bar The following actions are available on the selected text: •...
  • Page 59 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 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 60 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 61 to answer them. And you can access messages left on your answering machine directly from your device. 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 62 To edit the text message used to reject a call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Quick Responses. Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. Tap OK. Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function.
  • Page 63 To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards. Tap Missed call. To call a number from your call log • Tap the number. To edit the number before calling, touch and hold the number in the call log, then tap Edit number before call.
  • Page 64 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 65 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 66 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 the Emergency icon .
  • Page 67 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 68 ® 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 69 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 to which you want to add this contact.
  • Page 70 To create a new contact from a text message 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. Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts application.
  • Page 71 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 72 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 SAVE.
  • Page 73 To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts.
  • Page 74 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 75 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. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap then tap Combined inbox.
  • Page 76 To search for emails , then find and tap Email. From your Home screen, tap If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap then tap Combined inbox.
  • Page 77 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. When the Gmail application is open, tap This is an Internet version of this publication.
  • Page 78 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 38 .
  • Page 79 To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward.
  • Page 80 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 81 Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • ® For Windows only: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the Managing files using a computer on page 126 .
  • Page 82 Music home screen in the top left corner to open the Music home screen 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...
  • Page 83 Return to the Music home screen View the current play queue Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse your music library and filter by artist, album or song name Browse all playlists Play a shared music file on another device Open the settings menu for the Music application 10 Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music home screen menu...
  • Page 84 To add songs to a playlist From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist. Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist. Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song. The album or song is now added to the playlist.
  • Page 85 Create an online TrackID™ profile View current music charts View TrackID™ options View the history of your previous searches Check out what others are tracking 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.
  • Page 86 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 87 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 88 Camera Taking photos and recording videos Front camera lens Select capturing mode Switch between the front and main camera Zoom in or out Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Save location Take photos or record videos Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings...
  • Page 89 To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to Video mode. To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject.
  • Page 90 turned on and the geographical location is available, so the geographical location can be added to your photo. When neither of these two symbols appears, Saving location is disabled. To turn on geotagging From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Location. Tap the on-off switch.
  • Page 91 your photos or videos. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder. Style Portrait You can use the Style Portrait feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as you take them, to ensure the best results. You can also use the Magic beam setting to add a spotlight pattern for the eyes.
  • Page 92 Save location Add geographical location (geotag) information to your photos when you take them. Touch capture Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. Grid lines Choose to turn on or turn off the grid lines in your camera viewfinder.
  • Page 93 Colour and brightness You can adjust colour and brightness manually when the colour and brightness settings icon is displayed. This setting is only available in Superior auto capturing mode and in Video mode. White balance This setting, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions.
  • Page 94 1920×1080(16:9) 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. 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.
  • Page 95 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200. 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. Face Measures the amount of light on the face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark nor too bright.
  • Page 96 Backlight correction HDR Use to improve details in high contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyses the image and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot. Night portrait Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
  • Page 97 Scene selection is automatic. The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds. Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects. Night scene When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast- moving objects may get blurred.
  • Page 98 The stabiliser is turned off. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 99 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 a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favourites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu...
  • Page 100 To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. To adjust the volume of a video •...
  • Page 101 Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera. For example, you can change the light effects. After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device. To edit a photo •...
  • Page 102 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 103 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service Return to the Album application home screen to view all content View your favourite photos and videos View all videos saved to your device View your photos on a map or in Globe view View photos and videos that you have hidden from view View all photos and videos taken with your device's camera using special effects View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders...
  • Page 104 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 105 Videos The Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The application also serves as a TV programme guide with the option to show detailed programme information and related content, including social media posts about the programme you are interested in.
  • Page 106 To change settings , then find and tap Video. From your Home screen, tap to open the home screen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To play a video , then find and tap Video. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap the video that you want to play.
  • Page 107 When this highlight-style movie is ready, you get notified. You can then edit it as desired. For example, you can edit the title, delete scenes, change the music or add more photos and videos. You can create Highlight Movies by selecting photos and videos manually.
  • Page 108 TV or a computer. These devices must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers, or products that are DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™...
  • Page 109 To play a shared video 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. , then find and tap Album. From your Home screen, tap , then tap Home network.
  • Page 110 This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure the USB port is completely dry before inserting a USB cable. USB Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
  • Page 111 NFC may not be available in all countries and/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. Some NFC functions are unavailable when using the camera. To turn on the NFC function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 112 Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as speakers or headphones. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 113 ® To turn on the Bluetooth function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth so that the Bluetooth ® function is turned on. Your device is now visible to nearby devices and a list of available ®...
  • Page 114 ® To unpair a Bluetooth device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device that you want to unpair. Tap Forget. ® Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology ®...
  • Page 115 News Suite Using the News Suite application Use the News Suite application from Sony to get your favourite news, videos and social networking feeds in one place. The News Suite home screen gives a clear overview of friends’ Facebook and Twitter™ activity, plus news feeds that you have subscribed to.
  • Page 116 Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and 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 117 To activate data roaming From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Drag the slider beside Data roaming to the right. You can’t activate data roaming while mobile data traffic is turned off. Using your device with a car infotainment system Connect your device to a MirrorLink™...
  • Page 118 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 119 Access the timer function View options Open date and time settings for the clock 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. Tap OK.
  • Page 120 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. 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 121 Accessibility Magnification gestures Magnification gestures allow 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 gestures From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch.
  • Page 122 To disable TalkBack From your Home screen, double-tap Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. TTY (Teletypewriter) mode The TTY (Teletypewriter) feature on your device allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate using a TTY device or a relay service.
  • Page 123 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 124 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.
  • Page 125 • You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of up to 200 GB to get more storage space. Media files and some apps (with their data) can be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage. Some apps, for example, the Camera app, can save data directly to a memory card.
  • Page 126 To format the memory card From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , then tap Advanced > Storage > SD Card > , then tap Settings > Format > Erase & format. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you first make backups of all data that you want to save.
  • Page 127 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 128 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. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device.
  • Page 129 • 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 using the Play Store™ application.
  • Page 130 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 tool on page 123 . 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.
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