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Summarization of Contents
Getting Started
About this User guide
Information about the Xperia XZ2 Compact User guide for Android 8.0.
Limitations to services and features
Details on service/feature support variations by region and network.
Overview
Assembly – Single SIM
Instructions for inserting a nano SIM card and a memory card.
Assembly – Dual SIM
Instructions for inserting two nano SIM cards or SIM/memory cards.
Device Security
Making sure your device is protected
Recommendations for using security options to protect the device.
Screen lock
Setting up PIN, password, or pattern for device security.
Find my device
Using the service to locate, lock, or erase a lost device.
SIM card protection
Protecting SIM cards with a PIN for security.
Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device
How to view device IMEI numbers via dialpad or label strip.
Finding, locking or erasing a lost device
Using Google's Find My Device service for lost devices.
Learning the Basics
Using the touchscreen
Explains basic touch interactions on the screen.
Touching and holding
How to touch and hold for menus or selection mode.
Swiping
How to swipe for scrolling or revealing options.
Turning the screen on or off
How to turn the device screen on and off using the power key.
Home screen
Introduction to the device's main interface.
Application screen
Overview of the screen displaying all installed applications.
Navigating applications
Using navigation keys and recent apps window for multitasking.
Split screen mode
Using two apps simultaneously on the screen.
One-handed mode
Adjusting display size for easier one-handed use.
Widgets
Using widgets for quick access to app information on Home screen.
Shortcuts and folders
Organizing apps using shortcuts and folders on the Home screen.
Background and themes
Customizing device appearance with wallpapers and themes.
Taking a screenshot
Capturing images of the device screen.
Notifications
How notifications are displayed and their types.
Icons in the status bar
Explanation of various status icons displayed on the device.
Applications Overview
Using the Album app
Managing, viewing, and editing photos and videos.
Using the Camera
Taking photos and recording videos with the Camera app.
Using the Clock app
Setting alarms and timers with the Clock app.
Using the Contacts app
Managing phone numbers and contact information.
Using the Google Maps
Viewing locations and planning routes with Google Maps.
Using the Messages app
Sending and receiving text messages.
Using the Music app
Organizing and playing music with the Music app.
Make phone calls
Using the dialer and smart dial for calls.
Using the Play Store application
Finding and downloading apps from the Play Store.
Using the Support app
Accessing user support, guides, and troubleshooting.
Battery and Maintenance
Charging your device
Instructions for charging the device using a USB Type-C cable.
Battery and power management
Managing battery usage and improving battery life.
General usage tips to improve battery performance
Tips for extending battery life through settings and usage.
STAMINA mode
Feature to restrict functions for extended battery life.
Ultra STAMINA mode
Aggressive power saving mode limiting app availability.
Battery Care
Feature to increase battery lifespan by managing charging.
Updating your device
Importance of software updates for functionality and performance.
Updating your device wirelessly
Instructions for updating device software over the air.
Maintenance using a computer
Overview of maintenance tasks using a computer.
Managing files using a computer
Transferring and managing files via USB connection.
Storage and memory
Information on internal storage, memory cards, and RAM.
Improving memory performance
Tips to optimize device memory and performance.
Backing up and restoring content
Importance and methods for backing up device data.
Smart cleaner
Feature for optimizing storage and memory usage.
Backing up data to a computer
Backing up data using Xperia Companion to a PC or Mac.
Backing up data with the Xperia Backup & restore application
Using the app for online or local data backups.
Backing up data with the Google Backup & restore application
Using Google Backup for data backup to Google server.
Downloading Applications
Downloading applications from Google Play
Guide to downloading apps from the Google Play Store.
Downloading applications from other sources
Caution and steps for downloading apps from non-Google Play sources.
Internet and Networks
Browsing the web
Using the Google Chrome browser for web access.
Internet and MMS settings
Configuring settings for internet and multimedia messaging.
Wi-Fi
Connecting to and using Wi-Fi networks.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network
Steps to connect to available Wi-Fi networks.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
Using WPS for secure Wi-Fi connection setup.
Sharing your mobile data connection
Sharing device's internet connection with other devices.
To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth device
Sharing connection via Bluetooth tethering.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
Creating a Wi-Fi hotspot from the device.
Controlling data usage
Monitoring and managing mobile and Wi-Fi data consumption.
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic
Choosing the SIM for mobile data on Dual SIM devices.
Selecting mobile networks
Understanding network modes and automatic selection.
Synchronising Data on Your Device
Synchronising with online accounts
Syncing contacts, email, calendar with various online services.
To set up an online account for synchronisation
Adding and configuring online accounts for sync.
To remove an online account
Removing previously added online accounts.
Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Setting up EAS for corporate email and calendar sync.
To set up an EAS account for synchronisation
Steps to configure EAS account settings.
Basic Settings
Accessing settings
Ways to open the Settings menu.
To access the Quick settings panel
Accessing quick settings by dragging the status bar.
Volume, vibration and sound
Adjusting device volume, vibration, and sound settings.
Silence your device with Do not disturb
Muting sounds and limiting notifications for quiet periods.
Limitation levels
Explains Total Silence, Alarms only, and Priority only modes.
Screen settings
Adjusting screen behavior, brightness, and size.
Brightness
Adjusting screen brightness and adaptive brightness.
Touch block
Preventing accidental screen touches in pockets or bags.
Screen pinning
Locking the screen to a single application.
Application settings
Managing app permissions and updates.
Resetting your applications
Resetting app preferences, data, or cache.
Language settings
Changing device language and text input language.
Date and time
Setting the device's date, time, and time zone.
Enhancing the sound output
Improving audio quality with equalizer and sound effects.
Multiple user accounts
Managing different user profiles on the device.
Typing Text
On-screen keyboards
Overview of available text entry providers.
SwiftKey® keyboard
Using the SwiftKey keyboard for text input.
Editing text
Selecting, cutting, copying, and pasting text.
Auto-fill
Saving and reusing form information automatically.
Calling
Making calls
Dialing numbers manually or using smart dial.
Receiving calls
Handling incoming calls, including floating notifications.
Rejecting a call with a text message
Sending automated text messages to reject calls.
Smart call handling
Handling calls without touching the screen (answer, reject, mute).
Forwarding calls
Directing incoming calls to another number or device.
Blocking a number
Preventing specific numbers from calling or messaging.
Contacts
Adding and editing contacts
Creating, modifying, and deleting contacts.
Grouping contacts
Organizing contacts into groups or labels.
Transferring contacts
Methods for transferring contacts to the new device.
Transferring contacts using an online account
Syncing contacts from online accounts (Google, Exchange).
To turn auto-sync data on or off
Enabling or disabling automatic contact synchronization.
Backing up contacts
Saving contacts to internal storage, memory card, or SIM.
Messaging and Chat
Reading and sending messages
How messages are displayed and sent.
To create and send a message
Steps to compose and send a new message.
To read a received message
Opening and viewing incoming messages.
To reply to a message
Replying to received messages.
To forward a message
Forwarding existing messages to others.
Messaging settings
Customizing notification and delivery settings.
Video chat
Using Google Duo for video calls.
Setting up email
Configuring email accounts on the device.
Music
Transferring music to your device
Copying music files from a computer via USB or Xperia Companion.
Listening to music
Using the Music application to play audio files.
Music player overview
Visual guide to the music player interface and controls.
Music home screen
Navigating the music app's main screen.
To play a song using the Music application
Selecting and playing music tracks.
To adjust the audio volume
Changing the volume level for music playback.
Camera
Getting to know your camera
Overview of camera hardware and basic functions.
Basic camera tips
Advice for better photo quality and memory management.
Capturing modes
Explanation of available photo and video modes.
To switch between the main and front camera
Changing between rear and front cameras.
To use the zoom
Adjusting zoom level using pinch or volume keys.
To take a photo
Capturing a still image using the shutter button or key.
To record a video
Starting and stopping video recording.
Exposure, colour and light conditions
How camera adjusts for light and scene conditions.
To use the flash
Adjusting flash settings for different lighting scenarios.
Colour, brightness and exposure value
How camera automatically adjusts colour and brightness.
Shutter speed
Understanding and adjusting shutter speed for motion capture.
ISO
Adjusting camera sensitivity to light (ISO).
Strong backlight (HDR)
Adjusting for strong backlight using HDR mode.
White balance
Adjusting colour balance based on lighting conditions.
Optimising exposure
Adjusting exposure metering for better photos.
Setting the right focus
How the camera automatically sets focus and detects faces.
People, selfies and smiling faces
Focusing on faces and using Smile Shutter.
To take a photo when someone smiles
Enabling Smile Shutter to automatically capture smiles.
Moving objects
Tips for capturing moving subjects with good timing.
To track an object
Enabling object tracking for focus and capture.
To record a steady video
Using SteadyShot for stable video recording.
Slow motion videos
Recording videos in slow motion effects.
Using camera apps
Utilizing apps like AR effect, Panorama, and Creative effect.
Panorama
Taking wide-angle panoramic photos.
Resolution and memory
How resolution affects memory usage and storage options.
To change the resolution
Selecting photo and video resolution settings.
Video resolution
Explanation of HD, fps, and aspect ratios for video recording.
Diagnosing your camera
Running diagnostics tests for camera issues.
Additional camera settings
Other settings like geotagging, grid lines, and photo preview.
Geotagging
Saving photo/video locations using GPS.
Grid lines
Using grid lines for composition in photos and videos.
Correction for distortion
Reducing distortion in photos using lens correction.
Different ways to use the volume key
Customizing volume key functions (zoom, shutter).
Photos and Videos in Album
Viewing photos and videos
Using the Album app to view media chronologically.
Album overview
Visual guide to the Album app's main screen.
To view photos and videos
Steps to open and navigate media files in Album.
Album home screen menu
Browsing photo albums and using special effects.
Sharing and managing photos and videos
Sharing media, linking to contacts, and freeing up space.
To share a photo or video
Sharing media files using various applications.
To use a photo as a contact picture
Setting a photo as a contact's profile picture.
To use a photo as wallpaper
Setting a photo as the device wallpaper.
To delete a photo or video
Removing photos and videos from the device.
Hiding photos and videos
Moving media to a hidden folder for privacy.
Connectivity
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
Displaying device screen on a TV using Screen mirroring.
Connecting your device to USB accessories
Using USB accessories via USB Type-C host adapter.
NFC (Near Field Communication)
Using NFC for data sharing and tag scanning.
To enable or disable the NFC function
Activating or deactivating NFC.
To share a contact with another device using NFC
Sharing contact information via NFC.
To share a music file with another device using NFC
Sharing music files via NFC.
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
Sharing photos and videos via NFC.
Scanning NFC tags
Reading information from NFC tags.
Bluetooth wireless technology
Using Bluetooth for file transfer and device connection.
To turn the Bluetooth function on or off
Enabling or disabling Bluetooth.
Pairing with another Bluetooth device
Connecting to Bluetooth devices for the first time.
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology
Sharing files (photos, music, web pages) via Bluetooth.
Smart Apps and Features
Google Feed
Using Google app for search and personalized updates.
Using your device as a wallet
Making payments using the device via NFC.
To manage payment services
Configuring payment services and default payment method.
Xperia Actions
Customizing phone settings for different scenarios.
To activate Good night actions
Setting up actions for nighttime routines.
To activate Commute actions
Setting up actions for commuting.
To activate Abroad actions
Setting up actions for when traveling abroad.
Clock and Calendar
Calendar
Using the Calendar app to manage time schedules and events.
Clock
Setting alarms and using sound files as alarm signals.
To set a new alarm
Creating and configuring a new alarm.
To edit an existing alarm
Modifying the settings of an existing alarm.
To delete an alarm
Removing alarms from the clock.
To set the recurring alarm
Setting alarms to repeat on specific days.
Accessibility
Magnification
Zooming in on screen areas using touch gestures.
Font size
Adjusting the default text size on the device.
Display size
Adjusting the size of all screen elements.
Colour correction
Adjusting screen colors for color blindness.
TalkBack
Screen reader service for visually impaired users.
To enable TalkBack
Steps to activate TalkBack screen reader.
Mono audio
Playing audio with both channels simultaneously.
Switch Access
Interacting with the device using external switches.
Support and Legal
Support application
Using the Support app for device info and troubleshooting.
Restarting, resetting and repairing
Forcing restarts, factory resets, and software repairs.
To restart your device
Steps to perform a normal device restart.
To force the device to restart or shut down
Forcing a restart or shutdown via button combinations.
To perform a factory data reset
Resetting the device to its original factory settings.
Repairing the device software
Using Xperia Companion to repair device software.
Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines
Information on warranty, SAR, and safety guidelines.
Legal information
Trademarks, licensing, and terms of use.
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