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1. Flashlight Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight The video flash icon c is only available on the video camera screen Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lighting conditions are poor O On XN Off Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre programmed video scenes The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene ensuring the best possible video SCN Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually o Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds A Landscape Use for videos of landscapes The camera focuses on distant objects 2 Night When turned on light sensitivity is increased Use in poorly lit environments Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred Hold your hand steady or use a support Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good to improve the video quality 7 Beach Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes 8 Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos Q Sports Use for videos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimises motion blurring iz Party Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred Hold your hand steady
2. 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 To add a virtual private network From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt VPN Tap Select the type of VPN to add Enter your VPN settings Tap Save To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt VPN In the list of available networks tap the VPN that you want to connect to Enter the required information Tap Connect To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off 37 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OAN NO Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts email calendar events and other information from online accounts for example email accounts such as Gmail and Exchange ActiveSync Facebook Flickr and Twitter You can synchronise data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto sync function Or you can synchronise each account manually To set up an online account for synchronisation From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Accounts gt Add account then select the account that you want to add Follow the instructions to create a
3. From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap then tap Settings gt Birthdays Drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right To display weather forecasts in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap then tap Settings Tap Weather forecast then drag the slider beside Weather forecast to the right If location services are disabled tap Home location then search for the city that you want to add For more information about how to enable location services see Using location services on page 114 To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap then tap Settings Tap Weather forecast Adjust the settings as desired Alarm and clock You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the alarm signal The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings for example 12 hour or 24 hour 08 30 9 7 1 Access the alarm home screen View a world clock and adjust settings Access the stopwatch function A WO N Access the timer function 117 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOoOBRWN Ww N AUN w N e w N 5 View options 6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm Alarms
4. IP5X Protected against dust limited ingress no harmful deposit IP6X Dust tight Resistance to water IPX0O No special protection IPX1 Protected against dripping water IPX2 Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15 degrees from normal position IPX3 Protected against spraying water IPX4 Protected against splashing water IPX5 Protected against water jet spray for at least 3 minutes IPX6 Protected against heavy jet spray for at least 3 minutes IPX7 Protected against the effects of immersion in up to 1 metre of water for 30 minutes 131 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use IPX8 Protected against the effects of continued immersion in water depths greater than 1 metre The exact conditions are specified for each device by the manufacturer For more information go to www sonymobile corn global er legal testresults Recycling your device Got an old device lying around the house Why not recycle it By doing so you will help us reuse its materials and components and you ll protect the environment too Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www sonymobile com recycle Limitations to services and features Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries regions or by all networks and or service providers in all areas Without limitation this applies to the GSM International Emergency Nu
5. You might not be able to copy send or transfer copyright protected items Also some items may not send if the file size is too large To share a photo or video In Album find and tap the photo or video that you want to share Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo then follow the steps to send it To use a photo as a contact picture When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Use as gt Contact picture If asked select Contacts gt Just once then select a contact To use a photo as wallpaper When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Use as gt Wallpaper Follow the instructions on the screen To rotate a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Select Rotate The photo is saved in the new orientation To delete a photo or video When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap B Tap Delete To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album touch and hold an item until it is highlighted Tap other items that you want to work with to select them If you want to select all items tap then tap Select all Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items 95 This is an Internet version of this publication
6. in some extreme weather conditions for example when it s snowing or raining in fresh non saline water depths of 1 5 metres or less for example in a fresh water lake or river in a chlorinated swimming pool Even if your device is resistant to dust and water you should avoid exposing it unnecessarily to environments with excessive dust sand and mud or to moist environments with extreme high or low temperatures The waterproof ability of the micro USB port the memory card slot and the headset jack cannot be guaranteed in all environments or conditions Never immerse your device in salt water or let the micro USB port or headset jack come in contact with salt water For example if you re at the beach remember to keep your device away from the sea water Also never expose the device to any liquid chemicals For example if you re washing dishes by hand using liquid detergent avoid bringing your device in contact with the detergent After exposure to non fresh water rinse your device using fresh water Normal wear and tear along with damage to your device can reduce its ability to resist dust or moisture After using the device in water dry off the areas around all covers including the covers for the SIM card slot and the memory card slot If the speaker or microphone get wet their function may be impacted until the water has completely dried Please note that the drying time can be up to three hours depending on the enviro
7. Find and tap Phone The call log is displayed Tap to display the dialpad Touch and hold 1 Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers for example 112 or 911 You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country with or without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network To make an emergency call From your Home screen tap Find and Tap Phone The call log is displayed Tap to display 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 59 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked From the lock screen tap Emergency call Enter the emergency number and tap To make an emergency call while the device is locked To activate the screen briefly press the power key l Touch and hold the phone icon then drag it to the right The call log is displayed Tap to display the dialpad Enter the emergency number and tap 60 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN ON Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device Transferring contacts using a compu
8. Press then tap Export contacts gt SD card Tap OK 67 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N gt OOA 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 31 The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use The maximum size of a multimedia message which includes the size of added media files is also operator dependent Contact your network operator for more information 1 23 ea om F 7 6 5 1 Go back to the list of conversations Call the message sender View more options Sent and received messages Send a completed message Bom r Ea hp Text entry field 7 Add attachments To create and send a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap ia Tap Enter the recipient s name or phone number or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient then select from the list that appears If the recipient is not listed as a contact enter the recipient s number manually Tap Write message and enter your message text If you want to add an attachment tap and select an option To send the message
9. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRI protected content If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content Revocation does not affect unprotected content When you download licences for protected content you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licences Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDR M to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade This product is licensed under the MPEG 4 visual and AVC patent portfolio licences for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer for i encoding video in compliance with the MPEG 4 visual standard MPEG 4 video or the AVC standard AVC video and or ii decoding MPEG 4 or AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licenced by MPEG LA to provide MPEG 4 and or AVC video No licence is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information including that relating to promotional internal and commercial uses and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C See www mpeg a com MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology licenced from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson SONY MOBILE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS ERASE AND OR DATA OVERWRITING OF PERSONAL DATA OR FILES STORED ON YOUR DEVICE I
10. To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings mark the Advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired Tap Save Contact your Wi Fi network administrator to get the network SSID and password Increasing Wi Fi signal strength There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi Fi signal Move your device closer to the Wi Fi access point Move the Wi Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference Don t cover the Wi Fi antenna area of your device the highlighted area in the illustration arwWN Ne Wi Fi settings When you are connected to a Wi Fi network or when there are Wi Fi networks available in your vicinity it is possible to view the status of these networks You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi Fi network is detected If you are not connected to a Wi Fi network your device uses a mobile data connection to access the Internet if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device By adding a Wi Fi sleep policy you can specify when to switch from Wi Fi to mobile data To enable Wi Fi network notifications Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap gt Advanced Drag the slider beside Network notification to the right To view detailed information about a connected Wi Fi network From the Home screen
11. tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap the Wi Fi network that you are currently connected to Detailed network information is displayed 33 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON AUN arwNnhd of Ww To add a Wi Fi sleep policy From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap then tap Advanced gt Keep Wi Fi on during sleep Select an option WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup is a computing standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections If you have little background knowledge of wireless security WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA encryption to secure your network You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords Use one of these methods to enable WPS Push button method simply push a button on a WPS supported device for example a router PIN method your device creates a random PIN Personal Identification Number which you enter on the WPS supported device To connect to a Wi Fi network using a WPS button From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on Tap gt Advanced gt WPS Push Button then press the WPS button on the WPS supported device To connect to a Wi Fi network using a WPS PIN From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi
12. to share data with other devices such as a video photo web page address music file or contact 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 NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimetre so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other Before you can use NFC you must first turn on the NFC function and the screen of your device must be active NFC may not be available in all countries and or regions To turn on the NFC function From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More Tap the on off switch beside NFC To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active To view contacts go to your Home screen tap then tap Tap the contact that you want to share Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices connect a thumbnail of the contact appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the contact information is displayed on the screen of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device 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 s
13. 123 A Phonepad with numbers appears To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is displayed tap amp A grid with symbols and smileys appears Scroll up or down to view more options Tap a symbol or smiley to select it Entering text using voice input When you enter text you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words Just speak the words that you want to enter Voice input is an experimental technology from Google and is available for a number of languages and regions To enable voice input When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 12 2 Tap x8 then tap Keyboard settings Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox Tap lt to save your settings A microphone icon amp appears on your on screen keyboard To enter text using voice input Open the on screen keyboard Tap amp When appears speak to enter text When you re finished tap again The suggested text appears Edit the text manually if necessary To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually tap PS3 Editing text You can select cut copy and paste text as you write You can access the editing tools by double tapping the entered text The editing tools then become available via an application bar Application bar x 6 r 4 1 23 4 1 Close the application bar 2 Select all text 3 Cut text 4 Copy text 5 Paste text only appears when you have text saved on th
14. ANG video Chal isstsssssanteantaanseanssanadnsorerederenenenencs 70 Emalleerririn nee 71 Seting UN A he ccc ee 71 Sending and receiving email MESSAGES cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 71 Organising your email MESSAGES ixisfonca ceccenrcectstenctecdbesstaeisortanebonate 72 Email ACCOUME Settings rriren anainn aaaea aai a iaaa 73 Enare LEA EE E S E E E A 73 MUSICs insorsatasosanepisentens caayacapiessaniaiesaansacicssenalareiashiasenssdastebiaasersiana 15 Transferring MUSIC tO your COVICE eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 75 Listening TO MUSIC sssaaa SAA aE 75 Walkman home screen MEenU ssssssssssssesssssrrsrrrrserrserrrerrrrnertnnnnnnn 76 Playlists ingarannan A e e aaa EaD 77 Sharing M S Cenia aii ate cree ect AEE A EEEE acces 78 Enhancing the Sound irissen 78 VISUAIS EI serres AON EON EEEE ENE NEERA E AAE OAE 78 Recognising music with TracklD ssssssssssssssrrsssrsssssssssssssssesesene 79 PROG erae een 80 Listening to CEVA 0 ii eee taicenccencneniieentnendsensGuanndaaua ada aaa 80 Favourite radio Channels cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaaaaaes 81 Sound Eo 111 16 ae ne eee ee eer eee ee ee eee ere ee err rere sree 81 TOT oE rhein unneienneeerenlt 82 Taking photos and recording VIKCOS sina wsnnicstnnscanancinnenscemnienaaviieand 82 Face detection esena aeee e a aa EAE 83 Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faCeS ccceeeeeseeeeeees 83 Adding the geographical p
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16. If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner that is the primary user to use the Smart Connect application 1 Tap to display available accessories Add an accessory or an event View menu options Tap to display all events Tap to activate an event Bom r com mn Tap to view details of an event 111 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO oo AON w Ne w N To create a Smart Connect event From your Home screen tap then find and tap S If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time tap OK to close the introduction screen On the Events tab tap If you are creating an event for the first time tap OK again to close the introduction screen Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event A condition could be the connection with an accessory or a specific time interval or both Tap to continue Add what you want to happen when you connect an accessory and set other settings as desired Tap to continue Set an event name then tap Finish To add a Bluetooth accessory you have to first pair it with your device To edit a Smart Connect event Start the Smart Connect application On the Events tab tap an event If the event is switched off drag the slider to the right to turn it on Tap Edit event then adjust the settings as desired To delete an event Start the Smar
17. Newsletter F Welcome to the Best of MIN Vipa n beowser Prva Yahoo Eurosport 9 Newsletter Follow these instructions 5 winply reply to this email to complete si 1 View alist of all email accounts and recent folders Search for email messages Access settings and options List of email messages a fF WO N Write an email message To download new email messages When the email inbox is open swipe downwards on the message list Before trying to download new email messages make sure that you have a working data connection For more information about ensuring successful data connections see nternet and MMS settings on page 31 ra This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN OW N RON WN os To read your email messages From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that you want to check If you want to check all your email accounts at once drag the left edge of the screen to the right then tap Combined inbox In the email inbox scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read To create and send an email message From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account from which you want to send the email Tap g then type the
18. The status bar The Notification panel The lock screen 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 Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right To clear all notifications from the Notification panel Tap To take action on a notification from the lock screen Double tap the notification 24 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w Ne To dismiss a notification from the lock screen Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right To expand a notification on the Notification panel Drag the notification downwards Not all notifications are expandable To expand a notification on the lock screen Drag the notification downwards Not all notifications are expandable Quick settings for interruptions There are three modes available for interruptions on your device Silent Priority and Sound Within each mode you can determine how and when notifications can interrupt you if at all For example you can set your device to only show you priority notifications during the hours you re at work or block all notifications while you re taking a nap You can get quick access to the basic interruption
19. a number of tools available to help you connect your device to a computer and manage content such as contacts movies music and photos This device uses a capless USB port After using your device in water insert the cable into the USB port only after the port has completely dried PC Companion for Microsoft Windows PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you to Transfer contacts music video and pictures to and from your old device Transfer content from your old iPhone Blackberry Android or Sony device using Xperia Transfer Update your device software Back up content on your computer Sync calendars between a computer and your device To use the PC Companion application you need an Internet connected computer running one of the following operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher You can download PC Companion at http support sonymobile com global en tools pc companion 119 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh Wh Media Go for Microsoft Windows The Media Go application for Windows computers helps you transfer photos videos and music between your device and a computer You can install and access Media Go from within the PC Companion application To read more a
20. 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 P To add a pane to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates To browse the panes flick all the way to the right or left then tap uli This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh WN To delete a pane from your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete then tap lt Application screen The Application screen which you open from the Home screen contains the applications that come pre installed on your device as well as applications that you download Own order Q Re E wa we f amp a 3 ouF pa To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen tap Flick left or right on the Application screen To open an application from the Application screen Flick left or right to find the application and then tap the application To search for an application from the Application screen When the Application screen is open tap Q Enter the name of the application that you want to search for To open the Application screen menu When the Application screen is open drag the left edge of the screen to the righ
21. another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active From your Home screen tap To open the web browser find and tap Bj Load the web page that you want to share Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices connect a thumbnail appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the web page is displayed on the screen of the receiving device Scanning NFC tags Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags For example it can scan embedded tags on a poster on a billboard advertisement or beside a product in a retail store You can receive additional information such as a web address To scan an NFC tag Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected Tap the content of the tag to open it 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 You may need to have Wi Fi or Bluetooth activated on both devices for the connection to work Bluetooth wire
22. are always set as priority interruptions However if you use the Silent or Don t interrupt settings for notifications your alarms don t make a sound when they go off If you need to use an alarm make sure you allow either all interruptions or priority interruptions For more information about how to set interruptions see Managing notifications on page 41 To set a new alarm From your Home screen tap Find and tap Alarm amp clock Tap Tap Time and select the desired value Tap OK If desired edit other alarm settings Tap Save To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze To turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide to the right To edit an existing alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Make the desired changes Tap Save To turn on or off an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then drag the slider next to the alarm to the on or off position To delete an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete Tap Delete alarm then tap Yes To set the sound for an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Tap Alarm sound and select an option or tap J and select a music file Tap Done then tap Save To set a recurring alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Tap Repeat Mark the checkboxes for the rele
23. card PIN when requested then tap Wait a while for the device to start To turn off the device Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens In the options menu tap Power off It may take a while for the device to shut down Why do 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 and Google Play the online store for downloading Android applications To get the most out of these services you need a Google account For example a Google account is mandatory if you want to Download and install applications from Google Play Synchronise email contacts and the calendar Chat with friends using the Hangouts application Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks For more information about Android and Google go to www sonymobile com support To set up a Google account on your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Account settings gt Add account gt Google Follow the registration wizard to create a Google account or sign in if you already have an account You can also sign in to or create a Google account from the setup guide the first time you start your device Or you can go online and create an account at www google com a
24. device Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort The Protection by my Xperia service may not be available in all countries regions 121 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BRON To activate the Protection by my Xperia service on your device Make sure you have an active data connection From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Protection by my Xperia gt Activate If you are activating the service for the first time mark the checkbox to agree with the terms and conditions of using the Protection by my Xperia service then tap Accept If prompted sign in to your Google account or create a new one if you don t have one Enable location services on your device if this function is not already enabled To verify that the Protection by my Xperia service can locate your device after you activate the service go to myxperia sonymobile com and sign in using the Google account that you have set up on your device If you are using a device with multiple users note that the Protection by my Xperia service is only available to the user who is logged in as the owner Lockdown mode Lockdown mode is a feature of the Protection by my Xperia service It gets enabled when unusual activity is detected on your device Once your device goes into lockdown mode you must sign in to the Google account that was
25. device to a Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth car kit and use these other devices to share music Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth device your device remembers this pairing When pairing your device with a Bluetooth device you may need to enter a passcode Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000 If this does not work refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth device to get the device passcode You do not need to re enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth device Some Bluetooth devices for example most Bluetooth headsets require you to both pair and connect with the other device You can pair your device with several Bluetooth devices but you can only connect to one Bluetooth profile at the same time 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 gt Bluetooth Drag the slider beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth function A list of available Bluetooth devices appears Tap the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with Enter a passcode if required or confirm the same passcode on both devices To connect your device to another Bluetooth device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth
26. downloading make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges To download camera applications Open the camera application Tap then tap DOWNLOADABLE Select the application that you want to download and follow the instructions to complete the installation Quick launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked Launch only When this setting is activated you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key Launch and capture When this setting is activated you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key Launch and record video When this setting is activated you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key Off Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took 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 Sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device s internal storage Internal storage 86 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Photos or videos are saved on the d
27. e BROWN AUN To make a conference call During an ongoing call tap The call log appears To display the dialpad tap Dial the number of the second participant and tap The first participant is put on hold temporarily To add the second participant to the call and start the conference tap To add more participants to the call repeat the relevant steps as described above To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call tap Manage conference Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to have a private conversation To end the private conversation and return to the conference call tap f To release a participant from a conference call During an ongoing conference call tap Manage conference Tap A next to the participant you want to release To end a conference call During the call tap epa Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service callers can leave voice messages for you when you can t answer calls Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card If not you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually To enter your voicemail number From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call gt Voicemail gt Voicemail settings gt Voicemail number Enter your voicemail number Tap OK To call your voicemail service From your Home screen tap
28. indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name Secured networks are indicated by 4 next to the Wi Fi network name Some Wi Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not broadcast their network name SSID If you know the network name you can add it manually to your list of available Wi Fi networks To turn on Wi Fi From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap the on off switch to turn on the Wi Fi function It may take a few seconds before Wi Fi is enabled To connect to a Wi Fi network automatically From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap the on off switch to turn on the Wi Fi function All available Wi Fi networks are displayed Tap a Wi Fi network to connect to it For secured networks enter the relevant password is displayed in the status bar once you are connected To search for new available networks tap then tap Refresh If you cannot connect to a Wi Fi network successfully refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at www sonymobile com suppory 32 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOR ON To add a Wi Fi network manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap gt Add network Enter the Network name information To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password
29. is locked the phone application opens in fullscreen format If you receive an incoming call when the screen is active the incoming call is displayed as a floating notification that is in a minimised window that floats at the top of whatever screen is open When such a notification arrives you can choose to answer the call and open the phone application screen or you can reject the call and stay on the current screen To answer an incoming call when the screen is inactive Drag to the right To answer an incoming call when the screen is active In the floating notification that appears at the top of the screen tap ANSWER Instead of answering the call you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the upper part of the floating notification window Using this method you get more options to manage the call For example you can decide to reject the call with a message or forward the call to the answering machine To reject an incoming call when the screen is inactive Drag to the left To reject an incoming call when the screen is active In the floating notification that appears at the top of the screen tap Decline Instead of rejecting the call you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the upper part of the floating notification window Using this method you get more options to manage the call For example you can decide to reject the call with a message or forward the call to the answering machin
30. is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN WN 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 Select an option and follow the instructions in your device When you change a theme the background also changes in some applications Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album To take a screenshot Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears Tap You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time Once the screenshot is captured you can release the keys To view your screenshot Drag the status bar fully downwards then tap the screenshot you want to view You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application Recording your screen You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what s happening on your device s screen This feature is useful for example when you want to create tutorials or record videos of you playing a game on your device Recorded video clips are automatically saved in Album Shortcuts and folders overview 1 2 3 45 1 Minimise Restor
31. left edge of the screen to the right then tap Combined inbox Tap then tap Sort Select a sorting option 72 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oR Ww akrWwWN akWN on won CON To search for emails From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account that you want to search If you want to search all your email accounts at once drag the left edge of the screen to the right then tap Combined inbox Tap Q Enter your search text then tap Q on the keyboard The search result appears in a list sorted by date Tap the email message that you want to open To view all folders for one email account From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email Drag the left edge of the screen to the right then select the account that you want to check Under the account that you want to check select Show all folders To delete an email message In your email inbox flick the message that you want to delete to the right To move an email message to another folder In your email inbox flick the message that you want to move to the left Tap Move then select a folder Email account settings To remove an email account from your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email Press 3 then tap Settings Select the account you wan
32. mobile data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically To control the data usage of individual applications From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt 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 The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings To check your data usage From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Tap then tap Show Wi Fi To view information about the amount of data transferred via WI Fi tap the Wi Fi tab To view the information about the amount of data transferred via mobile data connection tap the Mobile tab Selecting mobile networks 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 Different status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or mode of network that you are connected to Refer to Status icons on page 26 to see what the different status icons look like 36 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN e AUN w N gt OORUN oe
33. non internal memory For more information see Backing up and restoring content on page 127 Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again If you are using a device with multiple users you may need to log in as the owner that is the primary user to reset your device to its original factory settings 129 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN O To force your device to restart Press and hold down the power key In the menu that opens tap Restart then tap OK to confirm The device restarts automatically To force the device to shut down Remove the cover of the memory card slot Using the tip of a pen or a similar object press and hold down the OFF button until the device shuts down Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button To perform a factory data reset To avoid permanent damage to your device do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway Before you start make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non internal memory From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Backup amp reset gt Factory data reset To delete information such as music and pictures from your internal storage mark the relevant checkbox Tap Erase everything If required dr
34. or confirm the same passcode on both your device and the accessory 112 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BON w N To adjust the settings for a connected accessory Pair and connect the accessory with your device Start the Smart Connect application Tap Accessories then tap the name of the connected accessory Adjust the desired settings Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT You can use your device with health and fitness products that also support ANT technology For example if you go running with an ANT compatible heart rate monitor and a foot pod to measure pace and distance you can collect all the data from the run on your device You can then analyse your performance and see how you can improve You can download a range of applications from Google Play that support ANT sport fitness and health devices For information about ANT compatible products go to www thisisant com directory Using your device as a wallet Use your device as a wallet to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet All of your installed payment services are put together to be viewed and managed Note that when making a payment you must first turn on the NFC function before your device touches a card reader For more information about NFC see MFC on page 106 Mobile payment services may not yet be available in all regions To manage payment ser
35. recipient s name or email address and select one or more recipients from the drop down list Enter the email subject and message text then tap gt To reply to an email message In your email inbox find and tap the message that you want to reply to then tap Reply or Reply all Enter your reply then tap gt To forward an email message In your email inbox find and tap the message that you want to forward then tap Forward Enter the recipient s name or email address then select one or more recipients from the drop down list Enter your message text then tap gt To view an email message attachment Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view Email messages with attachments are indicated by After the email message opens tap Load The attachment starts to download After the attachment finishes downloading tap View To save a sender s email address to your contacts Find and tap a message in your email inbox Tap the name of the sender then tap OK Select an existing contact or tap Create new contact Edit the contact information if desired then tap Done Organising your email messages To sort your emails From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account with the email that you want to sort If you want to sort email in all your email accounts at once drag the
36. reject a call From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call gt Reject call with message Tap the message that you want to edit then make the necessary changes Tap OK 55 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use wO Ne AUN on Ongoing calls il Enter numbers during a call Turn on the loudspeaker during a call Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold Make a second call Mute the microphone during a call cm gt Fai po End a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press the volume key up or down To activate the screen during a call Briefly press Using the call log In the call log you can view missed calls received calls and dialled calls A 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 From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone The call log is displayed To call a number directly from the call log tap the number To edit a number before calling touch and hold the number then tap Edit number before call To add a number from the call log to your contacts From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone The call log is displayed Touch and hold a number displayed in the call log then tap Add to Contacts Select an existing contact to which you want to add the num
37. tap gt If you exit a message before sending it gets saved as a draft The conversation gets tagged with the word Draft 68 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N Ww N gt w N gt wN w N w N gt AON N e To read a received message From your Home screen tap then find and tap ia Tap the desired conversation If the message is not yet downloaded tap and hold the message then tap Download message All received messages are saved by default to the device memory To reply to a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap ia Tap the conversation containing the message Enter your reply and tap gt 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 or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient then select from the list that appears If the recipient is not listed as a contact enter the recipient s number manually Edit the message if necessary then tap gt To save a file contained in a message you receive From your Home screen tap then find and tap ia Tap the conversation you want to open If the message has not been downloaded yet tap and hold the message then tap Download message T
38. the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices The sending device now starts sending data to your device If prompted enter the same passcode on both devices or confirm the suggested passcode 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 Tap Accept to start the file transfer To view the progress of the transfer drag the status bar downwards To open a received item drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant notification To view files you have received using Bluetooth From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Press and select Show received files One touch setup You can use the One touch setup function to automatically launch the setup of several features that work wirelessly between two Xperia devices For example you can use One touch setup to launch the configuration of basic settings for Screen mirroring and Xperia Link Once you ve completed the setup you then only need one touch every time to launch these features 109 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use on Ww The One touch setup function is activated using NFC For more information about setting up Screen mirroring Media Server NFC and Bluetooth on your device refer to the relevant sections of the User guide To start One touch setup on your
39. the camera Tap then select To select a shooting direction tap Ex Press the camera key and move the camera slowly and steadily to the direction of movement indicated on the screen Multi camera mode Multi camera mode lets you take a photo that combines images from two different angles and devices You see two images in the camera viewfinder of your device one from your own camera and one from a connected Xperia device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi Fi direct technology You can then edit what you see in the viewfinder before taking a photo So if you re at a concert venue for example and you want to capture a photo that combines a view of the band from one angle and the audience from another you can use Multi camera mode for the best effect You can set up Multi camera mode using NFC which launches the pairing of the two devices using Wi Fi direct technology Both devices must support NFC To use Multi camera mode Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect Activate the camera on your device Tap then select amp On the screens of both devices tap Touch the NFC detection areas of each device to each other Both devices should now connect using Wi Fi direct technology Once the devices are connected two images appear in the viewfinder of your device one from the viewfinder of your camera and another from the viewfinder of the connected device To edit the im
40. the favourites bar appear press Tap the small app that you want to open You can open several small apps at the same time To close a small app Tap on the small app window To download a small app From the favourites bar tap A then tap and tap Search for the small app that you want to download then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation To move a small app When the small app is open touch and hold the top left corner of the small app then move it to the desired location To minimise a small app When the small app is open touch and hold the top left corner of the small app then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen To rearrange the small apps in the favourites bar Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position To remove a small app from the favourites bar Touch and hold a small app then drag it to Tap OK To restore a previously removed small app Open the favourites bar then tap A Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore then drag it into the favourites bar To add a widget as a small app To make the favourites bar appear press 0 Tap A gt gt Select a widget Enter a name for the widget if desired then tap OK 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 w
41. third party provider and may be subject to additional terms of use For applications accessed on or through a third party website please review such websites terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third party websites or offered services Your mobile device has the capability to download store and forward additional content for example ringtones The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws You and not Sony are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from your mobile device Prior to your use of any additional content please verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized 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 Visit www sonymobile com for more information This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a licence from Microsoft Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology WMDRM to protect their intellectual property including copyrights
42. top right corner Unlock the screen for example by swiping or entering your PIN Follow the on screen instructions to complete the procedure You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen Just drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon then tap Add user To allow a regular user to make phone calls and use SMS Make sure you are logged in as the owner From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Users Tap x beside the name of the relevant user then drag the slider beside Allow phone calls and SMS to the right 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 gt Users Tap x beside the name of the user that you want to delete then tap Remove user gt Delete About the Guest User account If someone just wants to use your device temporarily you can enable a guest account for this user In guest mode your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the pre installed apps Once your guest is finished using your device you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh The guest user account is pre installed and cannot be deleted To set up 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 gt Use
43. up and restoring content Generally you should not save photos videos and other personal content solely on the internal memory of your device If something should happen with the hardware or if your device is lost or stolen the data stored on its internal memory is gone forever It is recommended to use the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac applications to make backups which save your data safely to a computer that is an external device This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device software from one Android version to another for example from Android version 4 4 to 5 0 Once your data is safely backed up to a computer you can also make a quick backup of basic settings and data to the SD card in your device or to an external USB storage device by using the Backup amp Restore application It is very important that you remember the password that you set when you make a data backup If you forget the password it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages Backing up data to a computer Use the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application to back up data from your device to a PC or an Apple Mac computer These backup applications let you back up the following types of data Contacts and call logs Text messages Bookmarks Calendar data Settings Media files such as music and videos Photos and images To back up your data using a computer M
44. used to activate the Protection by my Xperia service in order to reactivate your device and recover it from lockdown mode To prevent your device from being used or sold by thieves lockdown mode does the following Stops or disables all running applications Limits access to notifications Disables USB and Bluetooth connections Blocks all outgoing calls and allows only emergency calls Connects incoming calls to voicemail if available If you delete your Google account permanently via your Google Account Settings page at https myaccount google com it becomes impossible to recover your device from lockdown mode or deactivate the Protection by my Xperia service If for some reason you delete your Google account in this way you only have a limited amount of time in which to restore it Actions that trigger lockdown mode Lockdown mode is triggered in the following situations During a factory reset procedure When PC Companion or Bridge for Mac is used to wipe out user data When the Google account that was used to activate Protection by my Xperia on your device gets removed from your device but not permanently deleted When someone removes or tampers with security features on your device for example when someone tries to input the credentials for the Google account that you ve used to activate Protection by my Xperia on your device but fails more than three times in a row If you don t want lockdown mode
45. you lend your device to another person to make it harder for them to access more than one screen or application For example you can lend your phone to somebody to make a phone call and pin the screen to the Phone application so that the person can t easily use other apps such as Messaging or 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 To activate screen pinning From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen pinning Drag the slider to the right To pin a screen Make sure that screen pinning is activated on your device Open an app and go to the screen that you want to pin Tap OD To display swipe upwards Tap If you have a PIN password or pattern set up as your screen lock mark the relevant checkbox to make sure the pattern PIN or password is needed to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned Tap START To unpin a screen On the pinned screen touch and hold and lt 4 at the same time Release both buttons If you marked a security option when you pinned the screen you have to enter your pattern PIN or password to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned Daydream Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically
46. your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap then tap Media server To turn on the Share media function drag the slider appears in the status bar Your device can now work as a media server Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi Fi network as your device A notification appears in the status bar of your device Open the notification and set access permissions for each device The instructions for setting up file sharing using DLNA differ depending on the client device Refer to your client device User guide for more information If the device cannot connect to a client on the network check if your Wi Fi network is working You can also access the Media server menu under Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings If you close the Media server view the file sharing function stays running in the background To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified devices From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Drag the slider beside Share media to the left 104 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN RON AUN w N ak wh To set access permissions for a pending device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Select a device from the Pending devices list Select an access permission le
47. 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 4 1 Select a view type and the calendars that you want to view Return to the current date Access settings and other options gt a O N Flick left or right to browse more quickly 5 Agenda for the selected day 6 Add a calendar event To create a calendar event From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap If you have synchronised your calendar with one or more accounts select the account to which you want to add this event If you only want to add this event on your device tap Device calendar Enter or select the desired information and add attendees to the event To save the event and send out invitations tap Save To view a calendar event From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap the event that you want to view To view multiple calendars From your Home screen tap then find and tap Calendar Tap then mark the checkboxes for the calendars that you want to view 116 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WON RON BROWN AUN To zoom the calendar view When the Week or the Day view is selected pinch the screen to zoom in To display national holidays in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap then tap Settings Tap National holidays Select an option or a combination of options then tap OK To display birthdays in the Calendar application
48. C or the Sony Bridge for Mac application on an Apple Mac computer to update your device For more information about software updates go to www sonymobile com update If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner that is the primary user to update the device To check for new software If you are using a device with multiple users make sure you are logged in as the owner From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About phone gt Software update To download and install a system update If you are using a device with multiple users make sure you are logged in as the owner From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About phone gt Software update If a system update is available tap the download icon to download it to your device When the download is finished tap Install and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 120 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh Wh To download and install a system update from the Notification panel If you are using a device with multiple users make sure you are logged in as the owner Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel Scroll down and select the desired system update then tap Download When the download is finished open the Notification panel again if it is closed then tap Install and follow the on screen instructions to
49. M card Detach the nano SIM card slot cover Press the nano SIM card inwards until it makes a clicking sound and then release it immediately Draw the nano SIM card fully outwards and remove it Re attach the cover To remove the memory card Turn off the device and detach the memory card slot cover Press the memory card inwards and then release it immediately Draw the memory card fully outwards and remove it Remove the memory card from the slot and re attach the cover Instead of turning off the device you can leave it on and unmount the memory card under Settings by tapping Storage gt Unmount SD card Starting your device for the first time The first time you start your device a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings sign in to online accounts and personalise your device For example if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu To access the setup guide on a device with multiple users you must be logged in as the owner that is the primary user To turn on the device Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N gt rr Na w N Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates Enter your SIM
50. Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days then tap Done To adjust the start time tap Start time and select a value then tap OK To adjust the end time tap End time and select a value then tap OK Managing notifications on the lock screen You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lock screen You can make all notifications and their content accessible hide sensitive content for all notifications or specific apps or choose not to show any notifications at all To select the notifications to display on the lock screen From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt When device is locked Select an option Notification display options on the lock screen Show all notification Get all notifications on the lock screen When you have this setting turned on keep content in mind that all content including the content of incoming emails and chats will be visible on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant apps as Sensitive 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 Contents hidden is displayed on the lock screen when sensitive notifications arrive For example you ll get a notification for an incoming email or chat but the content won t be visible on your lock screen Don t show You won t get any notif
51. NCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONTACTS MUSIC TRACKS AND PICTURES ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE S OR ITS SUPPLIERS TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE 2015 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 132 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use All rights reserved 133 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
52. ND e WN ON w N N gt If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed your SIM card will become blocked You then need to enter your PUK Personal Unblocking Key and a new PIN Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator To set up a SIM card lock From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock Mark the Lock SIM card checkbox Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device To remove a SIM card lock From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock Unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK To change the SIM card PIN From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock Tap Change SIM PIN Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK Re type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code Enter the PUK code and tap v Enter a new PIN code and tap VY Re enter the new PIN code and tap If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Brightness l
53. ON e N gt ON WON WN To remove a song from a playlist In a playlist touch and hold the title of the song that you want to delete Tap Delete from playlist You might not be able to delete a song that is saved on the memory card or on your device s internal storage To delete a playlist Open the Walkman home screen menu then tap Playlists Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete Tap Delete Tap Delete again to confirm You cannot delete smart playlists Sharing music To share a song From the Walkman home screen browse to the song or album that you want to share Touch and hold the song title then tap Share Select an application from the list then follow the on screen instructions You can also share albums and playlists in the same way Enhancing the sound To improve the sound quality using the Equaliser When a song is playing in the Walkman application tap Tap Settings gt Sound enhancements gt Sound effects gt Equalizer To adjust the sound manually drag the frequency band buttons up or down To adjust the sound automatically tap v and select a style To turn on the Surround sound feature When the Walkman application is open tap Tap Settings gt Sound enhancements gt Sound effects gt Surround sound VPT Flick left or right to select a setting then tap OK to confirm Visualiser The Visualiser adds visual effects to your songs as you play th
54. Print only for private use Wh w Ne AUN OAN O oO AON Analysing photos with faces in Album You can analyse any photos on your device that feature people s faces Once activated the photo analysis feature stays on and new photos get analysed as they are added After running an analysis you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder To turn on the photo analysis feature From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Faces All photos on your device get analysed and grouped in the Unnamed faces folder To name a face In the Faces tile tap the Unnamed faces folder then browse to the Other faces folder and choose the face that you want to name Tap Add name Type a name then tap Done gt Add as new person To edit a face name When you are viewing a face in full screen view tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Edit name tags Tap OK Tap the name of the face that you want to edit Edit the name then tap Done gt Add as new person 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 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolb
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56. Tap the Bluetooth device to which you want to connect 108 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON NOOO Wh OOND of w Ne To unpair a Bluetooth device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Under Paired devices tap amp beside the name of the device that you want to unpair Tap Forget Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers You can send and receive the following kinds of items Photos and videos Music and other audio files Web pages To send items using Bluetooth Receiving device Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices Sending device Open the application which contains the item that you want to send and scroll to the item Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send you may need to for example touch and hold the item open the item and press Other ways to send an item may exist Select Bluetooth Turn on Bluetooth if you are asked to do so Tap the name of the receiving device Receiving device If asked accept the connection Sending device If asked confirm the transfer to the receiving device Receiving device Accept the incoming item To receive items using Bluetooth Make sure that
57. Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on Tap gt Advanced gt WPS PIN Entry On the WPS supported device enter the PIN that appears on your device 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 Portable Wi Fi hotspot share your mobile data connection simultaneously with up to 8 other devices including devices that support WPS technology To share your data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device Using the USB cable that came with your device connect your device to a computer From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot Drag the slider beside USB tethering to the right then tap OK if prompted is displayed in the status bar once you are connected To stop sharing your data connection drag the slider beside USB tethering to the left or disconnect the USB cable You cannot share your device s data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time 34 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N o ONDaABRWN WN NOOR WDN To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth device M
58. after a few minutes move to another location k Google Maps and navigation Use Google Maps to track your current location view real time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination The Google Maps application requires an Internet connection when used online You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device To get more detailed information about how to use this application go to http support google com and click the Maps for mobile link The Google Maps application may not be available in every market country or region To use Google Maps From your Home screen tap Find and tap Maps 114 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use e WN 1 2 3 Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network you might need to access the Internet using mobile data traffic In this case you need to activate data roaming on your device It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance If you are using a device with multiple users you may need to log in as the owner that is the primary user to activate or deactivate data roaming To activate or deactivate data roaming From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Mark or unmark the Data roaming checkbox You can t activate data roaming wh
59. ages in your viewfinder tap BR Edit the images as desired For example you can tap and hold an image and drag it to the other side of the viewfinder to change the order When you are finished editing and are ready to capture the final combined image tap Done gt Portrait retouch You can use the Portrait retouch 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 brighten and smoothen the subject s skin while adding a spotlight pattern for the eyes 85 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WON oof WN ON To use the Portrait retouch feature Activate the camera Tap then tap To display the style selector swipe upwards on the screen then select a portrait style for your photos To hide the style selector tap the screen or swipe downwards To display the frame selector swipe to the left then select a decorative frame To hide the frame selector tap the camera screen or swipe to the right To use the Magic beam feature Activate the camera Tap then tap To enable the Magic beam feature tap then drag the slider beside Magic beam to the right To apply an inside eye spotlight effect select a customised pattern Downloading camera applications You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play or other sources Before you start
60. akRWN To select a network mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Tap Preferred network type then select a network mode To select another network manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks gt Network operators Tap Search mode then select Manual Select a network If you select a network manually your device will not search for other networks even if you move out of range of the manually selected network To activate automatic network selection From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks gt Network operators Tap Search mode then select Automatic Virtual private networks VPNs Use your device to connect to virtual private networks VPNs which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network For example VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network for example when they are travelling VPN connections can be set up in many ways depending on the network Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network contact the network administrator of your company or organisation
61. ake sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application Click Start to start the Backup amp Restore application Tap Backup then follow the on screen instructions to back up data from your device 127 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh oa WN AUN O 0 To restore your data using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application Click Start to start the Backup amp Restore application Select a backup file from the backup records then tap Restore and follow the on screen instructions to restore data to your device Backing up data with the Backup amp Restore application Depending on the version of the Backup amp Restore application that s installed on your device you may not be able to back up and restore data between different Android versions for example when updating from Android version 4 4 to version 5 0 However if you are running version 2 0 or later of the Backup amp Restore a
62. ake sure that your device and the 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 gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot and then drag the slider beside Bluetooth tethering to the right Bluetooth device Set up the device so that it obtains its network connection using Bluetooth If the device is a computer refer to the relevant instructions to complete the setup If the device runs on the Android operating system tap the settings icon beside the name of the device that it is paired with under Settings gt Bluetooth gt Paired devices then mark the Internet access checkbox Your device Wait for EJ to appear in the status bar Once it appears the setup is complete To stop sharing your mobile data connection drag the slider beside Bluetooth tethering to the left The Bluetooth tethering function is turned off every time you turn off your device or turn off the Bluetooth function For more information about pairing and turning on mobile data see 7o pair your device with another Bluetooth device on page 108 and To add a virtual private network on page 37 To use your device as a portable Wi Fi hotspot From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot Tap Portable Wi Fi hotspot settings gt Configure Wi Fi hotspot Enter the Network name inf
63. alls to voicemail Tap Done Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting you can handle multiple calls at the same time When it is activated you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call To activate or deactivate call waiting From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call gt Additional settings To activate or deactivate call waiting tap Call waiting To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the right To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the left To make a second call During an ongoing call tap The call log is displayed Tap to display the dialpad Enter the number of the recipient and tap The first call is put on hold To answer a third call and end the ongoing call When the third call comes in tap End current call and answer To reject a third call When the third call comes in tap Decline incoming call To switch between multiple calls To switch to another call and put the current call on hold tap Switch to this call Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call contact your network operator 58 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N op
64. and sound settings by pressing the volume key up or down 1 2 3 1 Silent All interruptions get blocked including alarms There is no sound when alarms go off 2 Priority Only allow priority interruptions 3 Sound Allow all interruptions To set priority interruptions From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Interruptions For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions see Managing notifications on page 41 Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events For example a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually When the notification light is disabled it only lights up when there is a battery status warning for example when the battery level goes below 15 percent To enable the notification light From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right 25 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w Ne Icons in the status bar Status icons ull A al coz Bee gt on bo a a as m4 a lt lt S x oHm me gt fe Q Q Signal strength No signal Roaming Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS
65. angouts on your Android link to get more detailed information about how to use this application The video call function only works on devices with a front camera To use the Hangouts application From your Home screen tap Find and tap Hangouts 70 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N WN 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 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup For some email services you may need to contact your email service provider for information on detailed settings for the email account To add an extra email account From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email Tap then tap Settings gt Add account Enter the email address and password then tap Next If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically complete the setup manually When you are finished tap Next Sending and receiving email messages 1 23 Outlook com Team 132 Please sign in to your Outlook com acco A Helo Aloe honey We noticed some ururua octet Friday 2 weeks ogo Best of MSN Ma 10 Welcome to the Best of MSN
66. ant checkboxes for the applications that you want to run When you re finished tap Done Memory and storage Your device has different types of memory and storage options The internal storage is about 3 11 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data Some examples of data stored to the internal storage are alarm volume and language settings emails bookmarks calendar events photos videos and music You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of up to 128 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 When installing an app you can choose to install it on either the internal storage or the memory card If the internal storage is full while the memory card has a lot of available space it is a good idea to install apps on the memory card The dynamic memory RAM is about 2 GB and cannot be used for storage RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system You may have to purchase a memory card separately Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for your device at www sonymobile com support Improving memory performance The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage If the device starts to slow down or appl
67. ant information or settings To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage gt Transfer data to SD card Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card Tap Transfer To move apps to the memory card From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps Select the app that you want to move then tap MOVE TO SD CARD Some apps cannot be moved to the memory card To stop applications and services from running From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps gt Running Select an application or service then tap STOP To format the memory card From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage gt Erase SD card To confirm tap Erase SD card gt Erase everything All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it Make sure you make backups of all data that you want to save before formatting the memory card To back up your content you can copy it to a computer For more information see Managing files using a computer on page 126 Managing files using a computer Use a USB cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to transfer and manage your files Once the two devices are connected you can drag and drop content between your device and the computer or between your device s internal storage and SD card using the compu
68. ap f Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level 83 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ooahwnhd To take a photo using Smile Shutter When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on point the camera at your subject The camera selects which face to focus on The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically If no smile is detected press the camera key to take the photo manually Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location a geotag to photos when you take them The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks or GPS technology When appears on the camera screen geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found When 9 appears geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available so your photo can get geotagged When neither of these two symbols appears geotagging is turned off To turn on geotagging From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Location Tap the on off switch Activate the camera Tap 3 then tap 2 Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right General camera settings Capturing mode settings overview Superior auto Optimise your settings to suit any scene a Manual Adjust camera settings manually Sound Photo Take photos with background sound AR fun Pl
69. apixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 8MP 3840 x2160 16 9 8 megapixel resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays 3MP 2048x1536 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 87 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 2MP 1920x1080 16 9 2 megapixel resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays VGA 640x480 4 3 VGA format with 4 3 aspect ratio 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 You can also use the self timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos On 10 sec Set a 10 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken On 2 sec Set a 2 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken On 0 5 sec Set a half second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken Off The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen Smile Shutter Use the Smile Shutter functio
70. applications may need to access data settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings gt Apps Downloading applications from other sources When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant download instructions Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device Only download applications from reliable sources Contact the application provider if you have any questions or concerns If you are using a device with multiple users only the owner that is the primary user can allow downloads from sources other than Google Play Changes made by the owner affect all other users To allow the download of applications from other sources From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security Drag the slider beside Unknown sources to the right Tap OK Some applications may need to access data settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings gt Apps 30 This is an Internet version of t
71. ars 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 gt Just once Tap l gt Crop Select an option To adjust the crop frame touch and hold the edge of the crop frame When the squares at the edges disappear drag inward or outward to resize the frame To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time touch and hold one of the four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear then drag the corner accordingly To move the crop frame to another area of the photo touch and hold inside the frame then drag it to the desired position Tap Apply To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it tap Save To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap i If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap then select an option Edit the photo as desired then tap Save 96 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN Wh AON Editing videos with the Movie Creator application You can edit videos that you ve taken with your camera For example you can trim a video to the desired length or adjust the speed of a video After you save the edited video the original unchanged version of the video remains on your device To trim a video While the video is playing tap the screen to display the to
72. ast forward within the current song 8 Shuffle songs in the current play queue 9 Repeat all songs in the current play queue 10 Progress indicator Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 11 Total time length of current song 12 Elapsed time of current song 75 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use eo BRWNM Walkman home screen Walkman Listen next 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Walkman home screen menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Walkman application gt WO ND Return to the Walkman music player screen To play a song using the Walkman application From your Home screen tap then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right Select a music category Tap asong to play it You might not be able to play copyright protected items Please verify that you have necessary rights in material that you intend to share To find song related information online While a song is playing in the Walkman application tap Album art and then tap the infinite button 2 The infinite button gives you access to online resources related to the song such as videos on YouTube song lyrics and artist information on Wikipedia To adjust the audio volume Press the volume key To minimise the Walkman application When a song is playing tap to go to the Ho
73. aw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock password or PIN to continue To confirm tap Erase everything Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android even if you perform a factory data reset If you forget your screen unlock password PIN or pattern in step 6 you can use the device repair feature in PC Companion or Sony Bridge for Mac to erase the security layer By running the repair feature you are reinstalling software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process Using your device in wet and dusty conditions To ensure the water resistance of your device all covers including the covers for the SIM card slot and the memory card slot must be firmly closed Your smart device is waterproof and dust resistant in compliance with the Ingress Protection IP ratings IP65 and IP68 as explained in the table below To view more specific IP information about your device go to www sonymobile com global en legal testresults and click on the relevant device name These specific IP ratings mean that your device is dust resistant and is protected against low pressure water stream as well as against the effects of immersion for 30 minutes in fresh non saline water up to 1 5 metres deep You can use your device in dusty environments for example on a windy beach when your fingers are wet 130 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
74. ay in your camera viewfinder with virtual objects and enrich your photos or videos Multi camera Record the same scene from multiple angles on a single screen AR effect Take photos or videos with virtual scenes and characters Creative effect Apply effects to photos or videos Sweep Panorama Take wide angle and panoramic photos Portrait retouch Take photos with real time portrait styles Superior auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions in which you are shooting and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking photos and videos 84 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON O akwnhd CON AR effect You can apply AR augmented reality effects to your photos or videos and make them more fun When using the camera this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos or videos Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos For example you can add a Nostalgic effect to make photos look older or a Sketch effect for a more fun image Sweep Panorama You can take wide angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical direction in an easy press and sweep motion To take a panoramic photo Activate
75. backing up to an SD card make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Backup amp Restore Tap Manual backup then select a backup destination and the data types that you want to back up Tap Backup After the data is backed up tap Finish 128 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN OU w N gt AUN ae To restore backed up content If you are restoring content from a USB storage device make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter If you are restoring content from an SD card make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Backup amp Restore Tap Restore data then select a restore source and the data types that you want to restore Tap Restore data After the content is restored tap Finish Remember that any changes that you make to your data and settings after you create a backup including any applications you download get deleted during a restore procedure Running diagnostic tests on your device The Xperia Diagnostics application can test a specific function or run a full diagnostic test to check if your Xperia device is working properly Xperia Diagnostics can Assess potential hardware or software issues on your Xperia device Analyse how well applications perform on your device Log the n
76. ber or tap Create new contact Edit the contact details then tap Done 56 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use wO Ne BROWN WN e AUN WN To view call log options From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone The call log is displayed Tap You can also access general call settings using the instructions above Forwarding calls You can direct calls to a different recipient for example to another phone number another device or an answering service To forward calls From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call Tap Call forwarding and select an option Enter the number to which you want to forward calls then tap Enable To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call gt Call forwarding Select an option then tap Disable Restricting calls You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider you can also use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers FDNs to restrict outgoing calls If your subscription includes a voicemail service you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail If you want to block a certain number you can go to Google Play and download applications that support this function FDN is not supported by all network operators Contact your network operator t
77. blication Print only for private use ON AUN To view the estimated battery time From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management 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 J appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect Ultra STAMINA Limits your device s functionality to core tasks such as making phone calls and mode sending SMS messages appears in the status bar once this mode is activated Low battery mode Modifies your device s behaviour for example to adjust screen brightness and the screen timeout setting when the battery level drops below a certain percentage appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect Queue background Optimises outgoing traffic when the screen is off by sending data at pre defined data intervals If you are using a device with multiple users you may need to log in as the owner that is the primary user to activate or deactivate a power saving mode To activate a power saving mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management To activate your preferred mode select the mode name and tap the on off switch to activate the chosen mode if necessary In some cases tap Activate and confirm activation STAMINA
78. bout how to use the Media Go application go to http mediago sony com enu features To use the Media Go application you need one of these operating systems Microsoft Windows 8 8 1 Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista Sony Bridge for Mac Sony Bridge for Mac is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you to Transfer contacts music video and pictures to and from your old device Transfer content from your old iPhone Blackberry Android or Sony device using Xperia Transfer Update your device software Transfer media files between your device and an Apple Mac computer Back up content on an Apple Mac computer To use the Sony Bridge for Mac application you must have an Internet connected Apple Mac computer that runs Mac OS version 10 6 or later You can download Sony Bridge for Mac at http support sonymobile com global en tools bridge for mac 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 e appears in the status bar You can also check for new updates manually The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device However some updates are not available for wireless download You then need to use the PC Companion application on a P
79. ccounts Charging your device Your device has an embedded rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself Opening the device can cause damage that voids your warranty The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory Depending on how long your device was in the box before you purchased it the battery level may be quite low It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time You can still use your device while it is charging To read more about how to improve the battery performance see Battery and power management on page 123 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use After immersing your device in water or after getting the USB port wet make sure the USB port is dry before you insert a USB cable into the port for example to charge your device or connect it to a computer After exposure to water the USB port dries out naturally after a number of hours If you don t want to wait for the port to dry naturally you can shake any excess moisture from the USB port and then use a micro fibre cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture To dry the USB port Using a micro fibre cloth wipe away any excess moisture from your device With the device held firmly and the USB port facing do
80. ce Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Browse and open the photos or videos that you want to view Tap the screen to display the toolbar then tap and select a DMR device that you want to share your content with The selected content start playing in chronological order on the device that you select To disconnect from the DMR device tap g and select Disconnect The file stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video and then tapping 105 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh WN AON Oo WD NO To play a music track from your device on a DMR device Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share then tap the track Tap and select a DMR device to share your content with The track plays automatically on the device that you select To disconnect from the DMR device tap g and select your device The track stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device NFC Use Near Field Communications NFC
81. complete the installation Updating your device using a computer You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer with an Internet connection You need a USB cable and a PC running the PC Companion application or an Apple Mac computer running the Sony Bridge for Mac application If you don t have the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the relevant computer connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on screen installation instructions To update your device using a computer Make sure you have the PC Companion application installed on your PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the Apple Mac computer Using a USB cable connect your device to the computer Computer Launch the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application After a few moments the computer detects your device and searches for new software Computer If a new software update is detected a popup window appears Follow the on screen instructions to run the relevant software updates Finding a lost device BONY a 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 or at myxperia sonymobile com you can Locate your device on a map Sound an alert even if the device is in silent mode Remotely lock the
82. creens are active To open the Walkman application tap then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share Tap the track to play it You can then tap to pause the track The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices connect a thumbnail of the track appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the music file plays immediately on the receiving device At the same time the file is saved on the receiving device 106 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oOo ak WD NO To share a photo or video with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active To view photos and videos in your device go to your Home screen tap then find and tap Album Tap the photo or video that you want to share Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices connect a thumbnail of the track appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the receiving device At the same time the item is saved on the receiving device To share a web address with
83. cts with then tap gt Sync now You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it Other methods for transferring contacts There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new device For example you can copy contacts to a memory card use Bluetooth technology or save contacts to a SIM card For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device refer to the relevant User guide To import contacts from a memory card From your Home screen tap then tap x Press s then tap Import contacts gt SD card Select the files that you want to import and tap OK 61 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N 1 2 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 Tap Accept to start the file transfer Drag the status bar downwards When the transfer is complete tap the notification Tap the received file To import contacts from a SIM card You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM card From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap then tap Import contacts gt SIM card To import an ind
84. d the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs to synchronise your device with the calendar and contacts from your Outlook account However you cannot synchronise any data from your device to your computer For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application on an Apple Mac computer see Computer tools on page 119 To synchronise with your Outlook contacts using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application Click Start to start the Contacts and Contacts Sync applications and follow the on screen instructions to synchronise your device with your Outlook contacts To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application Click Start to start the Ca endarand Calendar Sync applications and follow the on screen instructions to synchronise your device with your Outlook calendar 39 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use om WN WN WN Basic settings Accessing settings View and change setti
85. data 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 Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Low battery mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth function is activated SIM card error The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Only allow priority interruptions Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign in or synchronisation Depending on your service provider network and or region the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available To manage status bar icons From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Personalization gt Status bar icons Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar 26 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Notification icons MRPLAKEA LZ lt I i amp Ht 9 8 P New text message or multimedia message 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 Tap to install
86. device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt One touch setup The NFC function is automatically turned on Make sure the NFC function on the other Xperia device is turned on Make sure the screens of both devices are unlocked and active Hold the two devices together so that the NFC detection area of each device touches the other The one touch setup function launches automatically Both devices must support the One touch setup function 110 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory For example you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset You can also set Smart Connect to read out incoming text messages Or you can use the application to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day For example when you connect your headset between 7am and 9am you can decide that The FM radio application starts The web browser opens the morning paper The ring volume is set to vibrate With Smart Connect you can also manage accessories such as SmartTags and SmartWatch Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information
87. dge of the Album home screen to the right Tap the desired online service then follow the on screen instructions to get started with it All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed Tap any album to view its content then tap a photo in the album Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video Viewing your photos on a map Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging You can view and tag your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you took a particular photo See Adding the geographical position to your photos on page 84 for more information If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera you can tag your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage 98 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N AUN RWN 1 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 Oo a F WO DY Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and or videos Tap an item to view it in full screen If several photos were taken at the same location only one of them appears on the map The total number of photos appears in the top right corner for example gy To vie
88. different ways to get music from a computer onto your device Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files directly into the file manager application on the computer See Managing files using a computer on page 126 If the computer is a PC you can use the Media Go application from Sony and organise your music files create playlists subscribe to podcasts and more To learn more and download the Media Go application go to http mediago sony com enu features If the computer is an Apple Mac you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to transfer your media files from iTunes to your device To learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac go to www sonymobile conYglobal er tools bridge for mac The Walkman application may not support all music file formats For more information about supported file formats and the use of multimedia audio image and video files download the White Paper for your device at www sonymobile com support Listening to music Use the Walkman application to listen to your favourite music and audio books ak ak ak DUO ONAN 1 Open the Walkman home screen menu Search all songs saved to your device View the current play queue Album art if available a fF OO N Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue Touch and hold to rewind within the current song D Play or pause a song 7 Tap to go to the next song in the play queue Touch and hold to f
89. displays colours photos or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle On a device with multiple users each user can have individual Daydream settings To activate the Daydream screen saver From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Daydream Drag the slider to the right 44 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON arwWN BRON e ON w N a akWN To select content for the Daydream screen saver From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Daydream Drag the slider to the right Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active To set when the Daydream screen saver starts From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Daydream Drag the slider to the right To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately tap then tap Start now To set automatic activation options tap 3 then tap When to daydream and select an option Screen lock There are several ways to lock the screen The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest Slide no protection but you have quick access to the Home screen Pattern draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device PIN enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device Password enter an alpha numeric password to unlock your dev
90. down Tap Done To forward an incoming call to the answering machine When a call comes in drag Response options upwards then select Reject with Answering Machine When a call comes in you can also just wait until the preset time delay elapses so that the answering machine picks up the call automatically To listen to messages on the answering machine From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call gt Xperia Answering Machine gt Messages Select the voice message that you want to listen to You can also listen to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping Rejecting a call with a text message You can reject a call with a text message When you reject a call with sucha message the message is automatically sent to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device or you can create a new message You can also create your own personalised messages by editing the predefined ones To reject a call with a text message When an incoming call arrives drag Response options upwards then tap Reject with message Select a predefined message or tap g and write a new message To reject a second call with a text message When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag Reject with message upwards Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message To edit the text message used to
91. e To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call press the volume key Using the answering machine You can use the answering machine application in your device to answer calls when you are busy or miss a call You can enable the automatic answering function and determine how many seconds to wait before the calls get answered automatically You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy 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 54 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN WN akwWN WN AUN To record a greeting message for the answering machine From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call gt Xperia Answering Machine gt Greetings Tap Record new greeting and follow the on screen instructions To enable automatic answering From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call gt Xperia Answering Machine Drag the slider beside Answering Machine to the right If you don t set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls the default value is used To set a time delay for automatic answering From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call gt Xperia Answering Machine Tap Pick up after Adjust the time by scrolling up and
92. e clipboard 50 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON WON To select text Enter some text then double tap the text The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides Drag the tabs left or right to select more text To edit text Enter some text then double tap the entered text to make the application bar appear Select the text that you want to edit then use the tools in the application bar to make your desired changes To use the magnifier When you enter text tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified and to place the cursor where you want within the text field Personalising the on screen keyboard When entering text using the on screen keyboard you can access keyboard and other text input settings that help you for example to set options for writing languages text prediction and correction You can get word suggestions for one language at a time by deactivating the Smart language detection feature The keyboard can use text that you have written in messaging and other applications to learn your writing style There is also a Personalisation guide that runs you through the most basic settings to get you started quickly You can select to use other keyboards and switch between keyboards For example you can select the Xperia Chinese keyboard or the Xperia Japanese keyboard To access the on screen keyboard settings When you ent
93. e the screen recording window Record your screen Record your screen when the front camera is activated Access the screen recording settings ao A OO N Close the screen recording window To record your screen Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears Tap im After the screen recording window opens tap e The record screen function starts and a timer button is displayed To stop the recording tap the timer button then tap 23 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON To record your screen when the front camera is activated When the screen recording window opens tap 2 A window opens showing a viewfinder for the front camera To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera tap e To stop recording tap the timer button then tap To close the front camera viewfinder window tap To record a still photo using the front camera while you are recording the screen drag 3 in the mini viewfinder to expand the view and then tap 0 To view recent screen recordings Drag the status bar downwards then tap to view the most recent recordings of your screen You can also view your screen recordings in the Album application Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads Notifications appear in the following places
94. eather information directly on your Home screen But when you tap the widget the full Weather application opens You can download additional widgets from Google Play 20 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates then tap Widgets Find and tap the widget that you want to add To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates then release the widget If the widget can be resized for example the Calendar widget then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget To confirm the new size of the widget tap anywhere on the Home screen To move a widget Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag it to the new location To delete a widget Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag it to X Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy Shortcuts and folders overview 2i This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N Ww N 1 Access an application by using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an e
95. eenedexeeesueadienaes 120 Finding NOSE QEVICE senesnncintencneemneennannnetenaachencnasmbanetaanaicnanaharehaneeas 121 Finding the identification number of your CeVICE ceeeeeeeeeeees 123 Battery and power IMGNAGSIM CIN scx xiceccscnssrctccarrantentskinnestumentecniceens 123 Memory and storage seine n a ENE AEE NEEE 125 Managing files using a COMputer ssesssssssesesesssesesesessseseneeeeeseeeeee 126 Backing up and restoring content ssseseessssseserreeseeerrrrrrrrrrnenne 127 Running diagnostic tests on your deVice eesssessseseseeen 129 Restarting and resettiNg issrss einna ainaani iaiia 129 Using your device in wet and dusty Conditions cceeeee 130 Recycling your CEVICE ca ccccscnenciabane sanananntennnnianceceeiandesisatanns enenensnans 132 Limitations to services and features c cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 132 SCAN NTR OROMALOla sasehasusasawacanasuntennbosbeanlessataaaianataaadaaatuaakennchenuhenenes 132 5 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia M4 Aqua User guide for the Android 5 0 software version If you re not sure which software version your device is running you can check it via the Settings menu For more information about software updates see Updating your device on page 120 To check the current software version of your device From your Home screen tap F
96. em The effects for each song are based on the characteristics of the music They change for example in response to changes in the music s loudness rhythm and frequency level You can also change the background theme To turn on the Visualiser In the Walkman application tap Tap Visualizer Tap the screen to switch to full screen view To change the background theme In the Walkman application tap then tap Visualizer Tap the screen to display the controls Tap gt Theme then select a theme 78 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N e w N 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 charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for For best results use TrackID in a quiet area 123 1 Create an online TrackID profile View current music charts View TrackID options View the history of your previous searches a fF OO N Identify the music that you are listening to The TrackID application and the TrackID service are not supported in all countries regions or by all networks and or service providers in all areas To identify music using TrackID technolo
97. en mobile data is turned off Airplane mode In Airplane mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment However you can still play games listen to music watch videos and other content as long as all this content is saved on your memory card or internal storage You can also be notified by alarms if alarms are activated Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the right 115 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w Ne Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule If you have signed into and sychronised 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 You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view When an appointment time approaches your device plays a notification sound to remind you Also appears in the status bar You can also synchronise your Outlook calendar with your device using PC Companion If you do so all appointments from your Outlook calendar will appear in the calendar view of your device 1 2
98. er text using the on screen keyboard tap 12 Tap x8 then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired To add a writing language for text input tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes Tap OK to confirm To change the word suggestion settings When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 12 2 Tap x8 then tap Keyboard settings gt Word suggestions Select an option To select a keyboard When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 3 at the bottom right of the screen Select an option To enable more keyboard options tap Choose keyboards then drag the relevant sliders to the right To change writing language using the on screen keyboard When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap the writing language icon to switch between the selected writing languages For example tap EN until the desired writing language appears This feature is only available if you have added more than one input language To use your writing style When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 127 Tap x then tap Keyboard settings gt Use my writing style and select a source 51 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN akwhd To change the Smart language detection settings Smart language detection may not be available for all writing languages When the on screen keyboard is displayed tap 12 7 Tap x8 then tap Keyboard se
99. evel Drag the slider to adjust the brightness Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance To set the screen to vibrate on touch From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Other sounds Drag the slider beside Vibrate on touch to the right The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Sleep Select an option To turn off the screen quickly briefly press the power key 43 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N O N 2 OahWNhd w N e Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand Once you put down the device the screen turns off according to your sleep setting To turn on the Smart backlight control function From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Smart backlight control Drag the slider beside Smart backlight control to the right 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 You can also use this feature when
100. evice memory SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card Touch Block Activate to disable the touch operation to avoid unintentional touches White balance This function adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions The white balance setting icon i is available on the camera screen li Auto Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions s Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions such as under light bulbs 4 Fluorescent Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting Daylight Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions Cloudy Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera To display all settings tap Select the setting that you want to adjust then edit as desired Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory 13MP 4128x3096 4 3 13 megapixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 9MP 3920x2204 16 9 9 megapixel resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays 8MP 3264 2448 4 3 8 meg
101. gt Display gt Screen rotation To change the size of the thumbnails When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album spread two fingers apart to zoom in or pinch two fingers together to zoom out To zoom a photo When you are viewing a photo spread two fingers apart to zoom in or pinch two fingers together to zoom out To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album Tap a photo to end the slideshow 94 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use s WN won To play a video In Album find and tap the video that you want to play Tap then tap Movies gt Just once 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 Tap 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 Press the volume key Sharing and managing photos and videos You can share photos and videos that you ve stored on your device You can also manage them in different ways For example you can work with photos in batches delete photos and link them to contacts
102. gy From your Home screen tap Find and tap TrackID then hold your device close to the music source Tap If the song is recognised by the TrackID service the results appear on the screen To return to the TrackID start screen tap lt To view artist information for a song After a song is recognised by the TrackID application the result is displayed on the TrackID home screen Scroll to the result that you want to view then tap to open it To delete a song from the track history Open the TrackID application then browse to the song that you want to delete Touch and hold the screen to make jj appear Tap jj 79 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 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 After one of these devices is connected you can then switch the audio to the speaker if desired 1 Favourites list 2 Radio on off button 3 View menu options 4 Tuned frequency 5 Save or remove a channel as a favourite 6 Tuning dial 7 Frequency band drag left or right to move between channels 8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 9 A saved favouri
103. he memory card slot cover Insert the tip of an unfolded paper clip or a similar object with a long fine tip into the hole in the label tray then drag the tray outwards The IMEI number is displayed on the tray To view the IMEI number you can also open the phone dialer and enter 06 To view your IMEI number via the device settings From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About phone gt Status Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power You can remove or restrict apps and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of your battery You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and adjust your battery settings to improve performance and make your battery last longer To manage your battery consumption From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management gt App power consumption An overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that you have not used for a long time Review the information then act as required for example to uninstall an application or restrict its usage To view which applications use the most battery power From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management gt Battery usage 123 This is an Internet version of this pu
104. hich lets you switch easily between all recently used applications Some applications are closed when you press f to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background If the application is paused or runs in the background you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application 1 Recently used applications window Open a recently used application 2 Favourites bar Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets 3 Task navigation key Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar 4 Home navigation key Exit an application and go back to the Home screen 5 Back navigation key Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application To open the recently used applications window Press 0 To open a menu in an application While using the application press A menu is not available in all applications Small apps Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen to enable multi tasking For example you can have a webpage open showing details of currency exchange rates and then open the Calculator small app on top of 19 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN it and perform calculations You can access your small apps via the favourites bar To download more small apps go to Google Play e am EB To open a small app To make
105. his publication Print only for private use wN O N e 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 From your Home screen tap Find and tap F If you are using Google Chrome for the first time select to either sign in to a Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field then tap Go on the keyboard Internet and MMS settings To send multimedia messages or to access the Internet when there is no available Wi Fi network you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct Internet and MMS Multimedia Messaging Service settings Here are some tips For most mobile networks and operators Internet and MMS settings come pre installed on your device You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia messages right away In some cases you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first time you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted It is also possible to download these settings later from the Settings menu You can manually add change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at any time If you change or delete an Inter
106. hotos and videos Activate the camera then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video Flick left or right to view your photos and videos To delete a photo or recorded video Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete Tap the screen to make appear Tap Tap Delete to confirm Face detection You can use face detection to bring an off centre face into focus The camera automatically detects up to five faces indicated by white frames A coloured frame shows which face has been selected for focus Focus is set to the face closest to the camera You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus To turn on face detection Activate the camera Tap then select o Tap then tap f Tap Focus mode gt Face detection To take a photo using face detection When the camera is open and Face detection turned on point the camera at your subject Up to five faces can be detected and each detected face is framed Press the camera key halfway down A coloured frame shows which face is in focus To take the photo press the camera key fully down Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Use Smile Shutter technology to photograph a face just as it smiles The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus When the selected face smiles the camera automatically takes a photo To turn on Smile Shutter Activate the camera Tap then t
107. ications on the lock screen notifications at all Setting the notification level for an app You can set different notification behaviour for individual applications For example you can block all email notifications prioritise Facebook notifications and make the content of messaging notifications invisible on the lock screen To set the notification level for an app From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt App notifications Select the app for which you want to change the notification settings Drag the relevant slider to the right Notification levels and options for specific applications Block Never show notifications for the selected app Priority Priority level notification appear on the lock screen above all other notifications Sensitive This option is only available if you set up a PIN password or pattern as your screen lock and selected Show all notification content under the When device is locked setting Notifications for the app appear on your lock screen but their content is not visible SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN Personal Identity Number When a SIM card is locked the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device 42 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ORAON AON BO
108. ications suddenly shut down you should consider the following Always have more than 250 MB of free internal storage and more than 100 MB of free RAM available Close down running applications that you are not using Clear the cache memory for all applications Uninstall downloaded applications that you don t use Move applications to the memory card if the internal storage is full Install applications to parts of the memory where there is more storage space Transfer photos videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card 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 using 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 To view the memory status From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage To view the amount of free and used RAM From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps gt Running 125 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N a VN APUUN VN e W Nea To clear the cache memory for all applications From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage Tap Cached data gt OK When you clear the cache memory you don t lose any import
109. ice It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern PIN or password If you forget this information it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages To change screen lock type From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type To create a screen lock pattern From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt Pattern Follow the instructions in your device If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device you must wait 30 seconds and then try again To change the screen lock pattern From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Draw your screen unlock pattern Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device To create a screen lock PIN From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt PIN Enter a numeric PIN then tap Continue Re enter and confirm your PIN then tap OK Select an option to show notifications when the device is locked then tap Done 45 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN ee AON OORA UON gt OuarkwWNh akwWN To create a screen lock password From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen l
110. ification gt Interruptions gt When calls and notifications arrive Select an option and follow the instructions in your device The interruption settings can also be accessed by pressing the volume key up or down until the volume adjustment window appears at the top of the screen See Quick settings for interruptions on page 25 Interruption setting options Always interrupt Allow all interruptions Allow only priority Only allow notifications that you have set as priority interruptions Your device interruptions sounds or vibrates when priority interruptions from specific contact types arrive during the preset time intervals Don t interrupt Don t allow any interruptions Your device remains in silent mode when this setting is active To set notifications as priority interruptions From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Interruptions Under Priority interruptions drag the relevant sliders to the right To associate priority interruptions with specific contact types From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Interruptions gt Calls messages from Select an option 41 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use akWN WN AUN To set time intervals for priority interruptions From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Interruptions gt Days
111. ight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode 88 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ISO You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically 100 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100 200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200 400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400 800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600 3200 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 Center Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Image stabiliser When taking a photo it can be difficult to hold the device steady The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Preview You can ch
112. ind and tap Settings gt About phone gt Android version Overview This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use e W Nea 1 Charging Notification light 11 Main camera lens 2 Proximity Light sensor 12 Camera light 3 Ear speaker 13 GPS antenna area 4 Front camera lens 14 NFC detection area 5 Nano SIM card slot cover 15 Headset jack 6 Power key 16 Second microphone 7 Volume Zoom key 17 Charger USB cable port 8 Camera key 18 Wi Fi Bluetooth antenna area 9 Loudspeaker 19 Memory card slot cover 10 Main microphone Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards Don t confuse the nano SIM card slot with the memory card slot Inserting a card in the wrong slot could damage both the card and your device To insert the nano SIM card To prevent damage to your device do not insert a nano SIM card that has been directly cut from a USIM card Detach the nano SIM card slot cover Insert the nano SIM card into the nano SIM card slot Re attach the cover If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on the device restarts automatically To insert the memory card Detach the memory card slot cover With the gold coloured contacts facing down insert the memory card into the memory card slot then re attach the memory card slot cover This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON To remove the nano SI
113. individually or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on screen keyboard and input text using only one hand you can activate the one handed keyboard instead You can select up to three languages for text input The Smart language detection feature detects the language that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type Some applications open the on screen keyboard automatically for example email and text messaging applications Delete a character before the cursor Enter a carriage return or confirm text input Enter a space gt a WO N Personalise your keyboard This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised 5 Display numbers and symbols For even more symbols tap 6 Switch between lower case 4 upper case 4 and caps For some languages this key is used to access extra characters in the language To display the on screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field To use the on screen keyboard in landscape orientation When the on screen keyboard is displayed turn the device sideways You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation To enter text character by character To enter a character visible on the keyboard tap the character To enter a character variant touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of a
114. ing time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode Self timer With the self timer you can record a video without holding the device Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video You can also use the self timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos On 10 sec Set a 10 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record On 2 sec Set a 2 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record On 0 5 sec Set a half second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record Off 91 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen Smile Shutter video Use the Smile Shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp When continuous autofocus is on the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject Continuous autofocus is on Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on the screen The camera automatical
115. ividual contact find and tap the contact To import all contacts tap Import all Searching and viewing contacts 12 Contacts Crs 1 Search for contacts 2 View more options 3 Contacts Favourites and Groups tabs 4 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information 5 View contact details 6 Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter 7 Access communication options for the contact 8 Add a contact To search for a contact From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap Q and enter a phone number name or other information in the Search contacts field The result list is filtered as you enter each character 62 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN w N gt of e UON WN AUN on WON To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen tap then tap Press then tap Filter In the list that appears mark or unmark the desired options If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account that account appears in the list To further expand the list of options tap the account Adding and editing contacts To add a contact From your Home screen tap then tap x 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 Alternatively tap Pho
116. les from iTunes to your device To learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac go to www sonymobile com global er tools bridge for mac Managing video content To get movie information manually Make sure that your device has an active data connection From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to get information Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video then tap Search for info In the search field enter keywords for the video then tap the confirm key on the keyboard All matches are displayed in a list Select a search result then tap Done The download of the information begins You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Movies application opens if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings If the downloaded information is not correct search again using different keywords To clear information about a video From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to edit Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Clear info To delete a video From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Drag the left edge of the screen to
117. less technology Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible devices or to connect to handsfree accessories Bluetooth connections work better within 10 metres 33 feet with no solid objects in between In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth devices Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices can vary If you are using a device with multiple users each user can change the Bluetooth settings and the changes affect all users 107 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON OORUN gt ON To turn on the Bluetooth function From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt 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 Bluetooth devices appears Naming your device You can give your device a name This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible To give your device a name Make sure that the Bluetooth function is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Tap gt Rename this device Enter a name for your device Tap Rename Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device you can for example connect your
118. lour Pet Use for taking photos of your pet Reduces blur and red eyes Beach 90 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes 8 Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos za Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Due to long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface A Sports Use for photos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimises motion blurring B Document Use for photos of text or drawings Gives the photo increased sharper contrast Boy Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their splendour This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera Tap one of the settings icons on the screen To display all settings tap Select the setting that you want to adjust then make your changes Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats Full HD 1920 1080 16 9 Full HD Full High Definition format with 16 9 aspect ratio HD 1280 720 16 9 HD High Definition format with 16 9 aspect ratio VGA 640x480 4 3 VGA format with 4 3 aspect ratio MMS Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages The record
119. ly focuses on the nearest face You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen When you tap the camera screen a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus Face detection cannot be used for all scene types Continuous autofocus is on Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder the camera tracks it for you This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Metering This function automatically determines a well balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture Center Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode SteadyShot When recording a video it can be difficult to hold the device steady The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos Preview You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them On The preview of the video appears after you shoot it Edit The video opens for editing after you shoot it Off The video is saved after you shoot it and no preview appears 92 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
120. mber 112 Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the Internet You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device Contact your wireless service provider for more information Legal information Sony E2303 E2306 E2353 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 at any time and without notice Such changes will however be incorporated into new editions of this User guide Alll illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device All product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved Visit www sonymobile com us legal for more information This User guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties Use of such programming or services may require separate registration with the
121. me screen The Walkman application stays playing in the background To open the Walkman application when it is playing in the background While a song is playing in the background tap the to open the recently used applications window Tap the Walkman application Walkman home screen menu The Walkman home screen menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device From here you can manage your albums and playlists and you can organise your music by mood and tempo using SensMe channels To open the Walkman home screen menu From your Home screen tap then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right 76 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use RWN w N ON w N w N To return to the Walkman home screen When the Walkman home screen menu is open tap Home When the Walkman home screen menu is open tap on the screen to the right of the menu To update your music with the latest information From the Walkman home screen tap Tap Download music info gt Start Your device searches online and downloads the latest available album art and song information for your music The SensMe channels application is activated when you download music information To enable the SensMe channels application From the Walkman home screen tap then tap Download music info gt Start This application requires a mobile o
122. milar to a standard 12 key telephone keypad It gives you predictive text and multi tap input options You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation The Thanks 1 Choose a text input option You can tap each character once and use word suggestions or keep tapping the key until the desired character is selected 2 Delete a character before the cursor 3 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input 4 Enter a space 5 Display symbols and smileys 6 Display numbers 7 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock To open the Phonepad for the first time Tap a text entry field then tap 12 Tap xx then tap Keyboard settings Tap Portrait keyboard then select the Phonepad option 49 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BROWN AUN To enter text using the Phonepad When appears in the Phonepad tap each character key only once even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key Tap the word that appears or tap vy to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list When appears in the Phonepad tap the on screen key for the character you want to enter Keep tapping this button until the desired character is selected Then do the same for the next character you want to enter and so on To enter numbers using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is displayed tap
123. mode feature overview STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimise your battery performance Extended Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi Fi and mobile data standby when the screen is off You can exclude some applications and services from being paused when this feature is active STAMINA clock Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the power key to check the time Extended usage Restricts hardware performance when you are using your device If you are using a device with multiple users you may need to log in as the owner that is the primary user to activate or deactivate a STAMINA mode feature To activate STAMINA mode features From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management then tap STAMINA mode Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated Drag the sliders beside the features that you want to activate then tap Activate if prompted 124 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN oa To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management then tap STAMINA mode Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated Make sure that the Extended standby feature is turned on then tap Apps active in standby gt Add applications Scroll left or right to view all applications and services then mark the relev
124. mpty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears In the customisation menu tap Widgets amp Apps gt Apps Scroll through the list of applications and select an application The selected application gets added to the Home screen In step 3 alternatively you can tap Widgets amp Apps gt Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available If you use this method to add shortcuts some of the applications available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut To move an item on the Home screen Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag the item to the new location To delete an item from the Home screen Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag the item to X To create a folder on the Home screen Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut To add items to a folder on the Home screen Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag the item to the folder To rename a folder on the Home screen Tap the folder to open it Tap the folder s title bar to show the Folder name field Enter the new folder name and tap Done Background and themes You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes 22 This
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126. n account or sign in if you already have an account To synchronise manually with an online account From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Accounts Under Accounts select the account type then tap the name of the account that you want to synchronise with A list of items appears showing what can be synchronised with the account Tap the items that you want to synchronise To remove an online account From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Accounts Under Accounts select the account type then tap the name of the account that you want to remove Tap then tap Remove account Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account you can access your corporate email messages calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device After setup you can find your information in the Email Calendar and Contacts applications To set up an EAS account for synchronisation Make sure that you have your domain and server details available as provided by your corporate network administrator From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Accounts gt Add account gt Exchange ActiveSync Enter your corporate email address and password Tap Next Your device begins to retrieve your account information If a failure occurs enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then tap Next Tap OK to allow your co
127. n to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp When continuous autofocus is on the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the coloured focus frame stays sharp Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject Continuous autofocus is on Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on the screen The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen When you tap the camera screen a blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus Face detection cannot be used for all scene types Continuous autofocus is on Touch focus Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus Continuous autofocus is off Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder the camera tracks it for you This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode HDR Use the HDR High Dynamic Range setting to take a photo against strong back l
128. ne contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device Enter or select the desired information for the contact When you are finished tap Done After you select a synchronisation account in step 3 that account will show as the default account offered the next time you add a contact When you save a contact to a particular account that account will show as the default account to save to the next time you add a contact If you have saved a contact to a particular account and want to change it you need to create a new contact and select a different account to save it to If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact s phone number you do not have to edit the number again when you make calls from other countries To edit a contact From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap Edit the desired information When you are finished tap Done Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap Tap and select a method for adding the contact picture After you add the picture tap Done You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application If you want to add a picture that is saved to an online account you must download the picture first To personalise the ringtone for a contac
129. net or MMS setting by mistake download the Internet and MMS settings again If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is not working even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded successfully to your device refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at www sonymobile com support for network coverage mobile data and MMS issues If STAMINA mode is activated to save power all mobile data traffic gets paused when the screen is off If this causes connection problems try excluding some applications and services from being paused or deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily For more information see STAMINA mode feature overview on page 124 If you are using a device with multiple users only the owner that is the primary user can download Internet and messaging settings from the Settings menu but the downloaded settings are applicable to all users To download Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Internet settings Tap Accept Once the settings have been downloaded successfully J appears in the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device check the signal strength of your mobile network Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then try again 31 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for priva
130. ngs 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 To view information about your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About phone To open the Quick settings panel Using two fingers drag the status bar downwards To select which settings to display on the Quick settings panel Using two fingers drag the status bar downwards then tap 4 In the bar at the top of the screen touch and hold the icon for the quick setting that you want to add then drag and drop it in the lower part of the screen To rearrange the Quick settings panel Using two fingers drag the status bar downwards then tap 4 Touch and hold an icon then move it to the desired position Sound ringtone and volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback To adjust the volume levels From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification Drag the volume sliders to the desired positions You can also press the volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone and media playback volume levels even when the screen is locked To set your device to vibrate for incoming calls From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notificati
131. nment During this time you can however use other features in the device that do not utilise the speaker or microphone All compatible accessories including batteries chargers handsfree devices and micro USB cables are not waterproof and dust resistant on their own Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper use of your device including use in environments where the relevant IP rating limitations are exceeded If you have any further questions about the use of your products refer to our Customer support service for help Also for warranty information refer to the Important information which can be accessed via the Setup guide in your device After using your device in water only insert a cable into the USB port after the port has completely dried IP Ingress Protection rating Your device has an IP rating which means it has undergone certified tests to measure its resistance levels to both dust and water The first digit in the two digit IP rating indicates the level of protection against solid objects including dust The second digit indicates how resistant the device is to water Resistance to solid objects and dust IPOX No special protection IP1X Protected against solid objects gt 50 mm in diameter IP2X Protected against solid objects gt 12 5 mm in diameter IP3X Protected against solid objects gt 2 5 mm in diameter IP4X Protected against solid objects gt 1 mm in diameter
132. nstructions to add one To change settings in Movies From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Tap gt Settings then change the settings as desired 100 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use as w N gt To change the sound settings while a video is playing While a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls Tap gt Sound settings then change the settings as desired To share a video When a video saved under Movies or TV shows is playing tap then tap Share Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video then follow the relevant steps to send it Transferring video content to your device Before you start using the Movies application it s a good idea to transfer movies TV shows and other video content to your device from other devices such as a computer There are several ways to transfer your content Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video files directly using the file manager application on the computer See Managing files using a computer on page 126 If you have a PC use the Media Go application from Sony to organise content and transfer video files to your device via the PC To learn more and download the Media Go application go to http mediago sony com enu features If your computer is an Apple Mac you can use Sony Bridge for Mac to transfer video fi
133. ntinue the previous session Settings for multiple user accounts There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users Settings that can be changed by any user and affect all users Examples include language Wi Fi Airplane mode NFC and Bluetooth Settings that only affect an individual user account Examples include automatic data syncing screen lock various accounts added and wallpaper Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users for example VPN settings 13 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 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 e Move an item e Activate an item specific menu e Activate selection mode for example to select several items from a list 14 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Pinching and spreading e Zoom in or out on web pages photos and maps and when you re taking photos or shooting videos Swiping Scroll up or down a list Scroll left or right for example between Home screen panes 15 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Flicking Scroll quickly for example in a list or on a web page You can stop the scrolling movement b
134. o verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature To block incoming or outgoing calls From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call Tap Call Barring then select an option Enter the password and tap Enable When you set up call blocking for the first time you need to enter a password to activate the call blocking function You must use this same password later if you want to edit call blocking settings To enable or disable fixed dialling From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call gt Fixed dialing numbers Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing Enter your PIN2 and tap OK To access the list of accepted call recipients From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call gt Fixed dialing numbers gt Fixed dialing numbers 57 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use aunt WN OORUN w Ne wN To change the SIM card PIN2 From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call Tap Fixed dialing numbers gt Change PIN2 Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK To send incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail From your Home screen tap Find and tap a Select the contact for which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to voicemail Tap gt Mark the checkbox beside All c
135. ock gt Password Enter a password then tap Continue Re enter and confirm your password then tap OK Select an option to show notifications when the device is locked then tap Done 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 See Personalising the on screen keyboard on page 51 To change the language From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Language amp input gt Language Select an option Tap OK If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts find and tap o Then select the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens You can then select the language you want Date and time You can change the date and time on your device To set the date manually From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Date amp time Unmark the Automatic date amp time checkbox if it is marked Tap Set date Scroll up and down to select the desired date Tap OK To set the time manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Date amp time Unmark the Automatic date amp time checkbox if it is marked Tap Set time Select the relevant values for the hour and minute Tap OK To set the time zone From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Date amp time Unmark the Automatic time zone checkb
136. olbars then tap jj gt 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 To save a copy of the trimmed video tap Save To adjust the speed of a video While the video is playing tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Speed Select an option then touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to the desired position and tap Apply To save a copy of the edited video tap Save Hiding photos and videos You can hide any photos and videos from the Album home screen Once photos and videos are hidden from the Album home screen they can only be viewed from the Hidden folder To hide a photo or video In Album find and tap the photo or video that you want to hide Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap Hide gt OK To view your hidden photos and videos In Album drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Hidden Tap a photo or video to view it Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video To unhide a photo or video In Album drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Hidden Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap Don t hide Album home screen menu Through the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your ph
137. on Drag the slider beside Also vibrate for calls to the right To set a ringtone From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Phone ringtone Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved to your device To confirm tap Done 40 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN WN WN To select the notification sound From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Default notification ringtone Select an option from the list or tap 2 and select a music file that is saved to your device To confirm tap Done Some applications have their own specific notification sounds which you can select from the application settings To enable touch tones From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Other sounds Drag the sliders beside Dialpad tones and Touch sounds to the right Managing notifications You can select which types of notifications are allowed to interrupt you and filter interruptions based on who they come from You can set time intervals for both priority interruptions and silent mode The most common types of notifications include Calls Messages Events and reminders Alarms App notifications To adjust the interruption settings From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp not
138. oose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it 5 seconds The preview of the photo or video apears for 5 seconds after you shoot it 3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it Edit The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it Off The photo or video is saved after you shoot it and no preview appears 89 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Face registration You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder 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 a4 on the camera screen ay z Auto The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash Fill flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject This setting removes unwanted dark shadows Red eye reduction Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo Off The flash is turned off Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash even if lighting conditions are poor Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand Use the self timer to avoid blurred photos Flashlight The flash ligh
139. or use a support This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode 93 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN 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 H on 1 _Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu 2 View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you ve added to your favourites 3 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu 4 The date range of items in the current group 5 Tap a photo or video to open it in full screen view 6 Scroll up or down to view content To view photos and videos From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Tap a photo or video that you want to view then tap Album gt Just once Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video If you want to change an application that you have chosen as the default to always open photos or videos tap Settings gt Apps and swipe over to the All tab then select the application and tap CLEAR DEFAULTS under Launch by default If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways activate the Auto rotate screen button under Settings
140. ormation To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password Tap Save Tap lt and drag the slider beside Portable Wi Fi hotspot to the right If prompted tap OK to confirm amp appears in the status bar once the portable Wi Fi hotspot is active To stop sharing your data connection via Wi Fi drag the slider beside Portable Wi Fi hotspot to the left 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 gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot gt Portable Wi Fi hotspot settings Make sure that the Discoverable checkbox is marked Under Configure Wi Fi hotspot make sure that your portable hotspot is secured by a password Tap WPS Push Button then follow the relevant instructions Alternatively tap gt WPS PIN Entry then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS supported device To rename or secure your portable hotspot From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot Tap Portable Wi Fi hotspot settings gt Configure Wi Fi hotspot Enter the Network name for the network To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password Tap Save Controlling data usage Data is information sent from or received to your mobile device You may use data on your device when y
141. osition to your PhotoS 0 eceeeeeees 84 General camera SEUNG cesses cases science esionsy ea cece enema sescoeeetinnee 84 Still camera SettiNg Siasii iaka aaa EREE KEANE 87 Video camera settingS s ior iisas aaa anana anaapa 91 PROTOS ANG videos 11 ADUM isisissccvcctinecspndvasiarsaccasesiectenstscnsnetinsanss 94 Viewing photos and VIASOS ccrcencanncnanndnsnansnnnsnannehnkenntaneashasnisnsnsaennites 94 Sharing and managing photos and VIGEOS cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 95 Editing photos with the Photo editor application cccceceeseee 96 Editing videos with the Movie Creator application 00cccceee 97 Hiding photos and VIGGO S anseseiacenecwiaeanexmneennaemhenntanahareaanetandanaharnnarel 97 Album home screen MST iitaccacguseacecercnetetesstarsuseeeecscovedet ccaxcecteeetees 97 Viewing your photos on a IMAP se lt axsnstexseontsornnnineseeeaceeexextadsonieneees 98 VIGGO S musei ORE OEE Me mE HT RET RTT 100 Watching videos in the Movies application ccccceeceeeeeeeeees 100 Transferring video content to your device eereererereeeen 101 Managing video COMING sicessnscccnnndnnniisemwenseanddasdeaunansadadaudendemneneues 101 Movie Creator cincnsecncehsinnnsinnctasnisngesubdsaseisbaidaswndensaatanwesanadaaadaenesenenens 102 Video Unlimited SrviCe cccccccceeesseeeeeeeceeeeanseeeeeseeeeaaaeeeeeeeeees 102 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use CIV
142. oto albums including photos and videos taken by your device s camera using special effects as well as content that you share online via services such as PlayMemories Online Picasa and Facebook Once you are logged in to such services you can manage content and view online images From the Album application you can also add geotags to photos perform basic editing tasks and use methods such as Bluetooth wireless technology and email to share content 97 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use as OnN oOoaoahwhn a 1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service 2 Return to the Album application home screen to view all content 3 View your favourite photos and videos 4 View all videos saved to your device 5 View your photos on a map or in Globe view 6 View photos and videos that you have hidden from view 7 View all photos and videos taken by your device s camera using special effects 8 View all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders 9 View all photos with faces 10 View photos and videos on devices in the same network 11 Open the settings menu for the Album application 12 Scroll up or down to view content 13 View photos and videos on Facebook The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album then drag the left e
143. oto from the lock screen To activate the screen briefly press the power key l To activate the camera touch and hold the camera icon f then drag it to the left After the camera opens tap To take a photo using the camera key Activate the camera Press the camera key fully down To take a photo by tapping the on screen camera button Activate the camera Point the camera towards the subject Tap the on screen camera button The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger To take a self portrait using the front camera Activate the camera Tap amp To take the photo press the camera key The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger To use the still camera flash When the camera is open tap 44 Select your desired flash setting Take the photo 82 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use akwWN AON AUN WON To use the zoom function When the camera is open press the volume key up or down When the camera is open pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen To record a video Activate the camera Point the camera towards the subject To start recording tap To pause when recording a video tap i To resume recording tap To stop recording tap To take a photo when recording a video To take a photo when recording a video tap The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger To view your p
144. ou access the Internet check your email play games use apps 35 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON BRON AUN Ww N RWN on for example Facebook Twitter and so on and more Background tasks such as syncing or location services may also use data Data usage is billed based on the amount of data sent and received megabytes or gigabytes and it can be charged per use or as part of a data package To turn data traffic on or off From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off When data traffic is turned off your device can still establish Wi Fi NFC and Bluetooth connections To set a data usage warning Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage To set the warning level drag the warning line to the desired value You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set To set a mobile data usage limit Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Drag the slider beside Set mobile data limit to the right then tap OK To set the mobile data usage limit drag the data limit line to the desired value Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit
145. ou want to send or select all if you want to send all contacts Tap then select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application If you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application If this happens you can join such duplicates to create a single entry And if you join entries by mistake you can separate them again later To link contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact Press then tap Link contact Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact then tap OK to confirm The information from the first contact is merged with the second contact and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list To separate linked contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap the linked contact that you want to edit then tap Tap Unlink contact gt Unlink Backing up contacts You can use a memory card or a USB storage device to back up contacts See Transferring contacts on page 61 for more information about how to restore contacts to your device 66 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen tap then tap x
146. ouch and hold the file you want to save then select the desired option Organising your messages To delete a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap ia Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete Touch and hold the message you want to delete then tap Delete message gt Delete To delete conversations From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap then tap Delete conversations Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete then tap gt Delete To star a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap ia Tap the conversation that you want to open Touch and hold the message that you want to star then tap Add star To unstar a message touch and hold the starred message then tap Delete star To view starred messages From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap then tap Starred messages All starred messages appear in a list 69 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WON AUN ON oa e WN To search for messages From your Home screen tap then find and tap ia Tap then tap Search Enter your search keywords The search results appear in a list Calling from a message To call a message sender From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap a conversation and tap then tap To save a sender s number as a contact F
147. our 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 Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos Use the Gmail application to read write and organise email messages Search for information in your device and on the web View your current location find other locations and calculate routes using Google Maps Use the Play Store application to download free and paid applications for your device Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends Use the Walkman application to organise and play music audio books and podcasts View news stories and weather forecasts Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function Optimise settings to suit your own requirements Use the Hangouts application to chat with friends online Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings and get artist aloum and other info Use YouTube to share and view videos from around the world Use the Backup and restore application to back up or restore content on your device
148. ox if it is marked Tap Select time zone Select an option Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equaliser and Surround sound You can also enable the Dynamic normaliser to minimise volume differences between songs or videos 46 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use TARWN wn ON To enhance the sound output manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Audio settings Mark the ClearAudio checkbox To adjust the sound settings manually From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Audio settings Unmark the ClearAudio checkbox Tap Sound effects gt Equalizer Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication applications For example there is no change in the voice call sound quality To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Audio settings Mark the Dynamic normalizer checkbox 47 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Typing text On screen keyboard You can enter text with the on screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter
149. ple CANS nccscnaceazesenetornatinenseseacte dent austen oa AAAA 58 Conference calS srasni aieea AEAEE 58 VOICES Ii alll esenp 59 Emergenty CallS iicsicterccerctvnsinwoncncunmensuandussunusiwdsesiinnieipannenusienniutence 59 ei Los e a eae es Sls Baer ephinore ere er ermine arene E rome re eae 61 Transferring COMACS iviadinntinateietshacnntericomdaenncenndinitonioaatas 61 Searching and viewing COMUACIS aissccccci ccxactabsetcteccicedbessieesiucctcncbewts 62 Adding and editing COMMAGES ein asseitineaitecd sens centannnintek ap canaciennaunaiwemiaainne 63 Adding medical and emergency contact information c 0 64 Favourites and QlOUD Ss siicanindenndannieinannaaatuasnadesnxanadntadecwnocuicdaniieadedaniones 65 Sending contact INTOPMAUOM csccccsancestsneisecccenccesensenetinstenaeenatenodvacsaenss 66 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application 66 Backing Up o 7 2c Maen nem ent ene rea ren erat ent ee yearn ee ere eran erie 66 Messaging and CNN ri cscsiticesccaticissindedesadesiaitateniassssavarnbsiadslaniabenesd 68 Reading and sending messageS e sssssssssssesssnsnsnnnenennnneeeeeeeenee 68 Organising your MSSSAGES ss iacicics acta det ech ehi neds widaawineretatoteuteaxedeaevens 69 Calling from AMSSSAGE ices concecacatceutccecsnuchitecneretandeabsgsddciecadteaenide 70 Me ssaging Settings sii aaa 70 3 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Instant MESSAGING
150. ported in all countries regions or by all networks and or service providers in all areas Favourite radio channels To save achannel as a favourite When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite Tap Enter a name and select a colour for the channel then press Save To listen to a favourite radio channel Tap 4 Select an option To remove a channel as a favourite When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you want to remove Tap x then tap Delete Sound settings To switch between mono and stereo sound mode When the radio is open press Tap Enable stereo sound To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again press and tap Force mono sound To select the radio region When the radio is open press Tap Set radio region Select an option To adjust the Visualiser When the radio is open tap Tap Visualizer Select an option 81 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN ON w N Camera Taking photos and recording videos 2 3 4 he CG di MEG P 1 Front camera lens Zoom in or out Main camera screen gt a OO N Camera key Activate the camera Take photos Record videos View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Go back a step or exit the camera Capturing mode settings icon ony BAI or Camera settings icon and shortcut icons To take a ph
151. pplication you can restore your data between such updates You can check the version of the Backup amp Restore application under Settings gt Apps gt All gt Backup amp restore Using the Backup amp Restore application you can back up data manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically The Backup amp Restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset With this application you can back up the following types of data to an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected by the USB Host adapter to your device Bookmarks Call logs Contacts Conversations Calendar data 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 the USB Host adapter If you are backing up to an SD card make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Backup amp Restore To enable the automatic backup function drag the slider beside Automatic backup to the right Tap Automatic backup again then select a backup frequency where to save backup files and the types of data to back up To save your settings tap lt To back up content manually If you are backing up content to a USB storage device make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter If you are
152. r Wi Fi network connection To edit music information From the Walkman application tap Tap Edit music info Enter the new information or make the changes you want When you are finished tap Save To delete a song From the Walkman home screen menu browse to the song that you want to delete Touch and hold the song title then tap Delete in the list that appears Tap Delete again to confirm Playlists On the Walkman home screen you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device To create your own playlists From the Walkman 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 gt Create new playlist Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK You can also tap the album art and then tap to create a new playlist To play your own playlists Open the Walkman home screen menu then tap Playlists Under Playlists select the playlist that you want to open If you want to play all songs tap Shuffle all To add songs to a playlist From the Walkman 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 Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song The album or song is added to the playlist TT This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N e U
153. r example by a PIN pattern or password emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information Isumome B Medical information ICE contacts W romene 5 6 at Create s sisting contact 7 1 Go back to the main Contacts screen View more options Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information Medical information ICE contact list oOo oa F WO DY Create new ICE contacts 7 Use existing contacts as ICE contacts To show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap then mark the Show personal information checkbox To enter your medical information From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap then tap Edit medical info Edit the desired information When you are finished tap Done 64 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN e AUN e UON e of e AUN w Ne To add a new ICE contact From your Home screen tap then tap x 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 Alternatively tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device Enter or select the desired info
154. rmation for the contact When you are finished tap Done The ICE contact must have at least a phone number to which emergency personnel can make a call If your device is locked by a security screen lock emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contact even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contact To use existing contacts as ICE contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency then tap 29 Mark the contacts that you want to use as ICE contacts When you are finished tap Done The ICE contacts that you select must have at least a phone number to which emergency personnel can make a call If your device is locked by a security screen lock emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contacts even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contacts To make your ICE information visible from the security lock screen From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap then tap Settings Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Your ICE information is visible from the security lock screen by default To enable calls to ICE contacts from the security lock screen From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap then tap Settings Mark the Enable call in ICE checkbox Some networks and or service providers may not suppo
155. rom your Home screen tap then find and tap ia Tap Q gt Save Select an existing contact or tap Create new contact Edit the contact information and tap Done Messaging settings To change your message notification settings From your Home screen tap then find and tap ia Tap then tap Settings To set a notification sound tap Notification tone then select an option or tap 2 and select a music file that is saved to your device To confirm tap Done For other notification settings check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes To turn the delivery report function on or off for outgoing messages From your Home screen tap then find and tap ia Tap then tap Settings Mark or unmark the Delivery report checkbox as desired After the delivery report function is turned on a check mark is displayed in messages that have been successfully delivered Instant messaging and video chat You can use the Google Hangouts instant messaging and video chat application on your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers Android devices and other devices You can turn any conversation into a video call with several friends and you can send messages to friends even when they are offline You can also view and share photos easily Before you start using Hangouts make sure that you have a working Internet connection and a Google account Go to http support google com hangouts and click the H
156. rporate server to control your device Select what data you want to sync with your device such as contacts and calendar entries If desired activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to control certain security features on your device For example you can allow your corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption When the setup is done enter a name for the corporate account When you change the login password for an EAS account on your computer you have to log in again to the EAS account on your device 38 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN RON 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 Tap Settings and select an EAS account Tap Check frequency gt Check frequency and select an interval option To remove an EAS account From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Accounts Under Accounts tap Exchange ActiveSync then select the EAS account that you want to remove Tap then tap Remove account Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronising with Outlook using a computer You can use the Calendar and Contacts applications within the PC Companion an
157. rs gt Guest Follow the on screen instructions to complete the procedure You can also set up a guest user account from the status bar on any screen Just drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon then tap Add guest To allow the guest user to make phone calls Make sure you are logged in as the owner From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Users Tap beside Guest then drag the slider beside Allow phone calls to the right 12 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ARON wh To clear the guest session data Make sure you are logged in as a guest user From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Users Find and tap Remove guest Tap Remove You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen Just drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon then tap Remove guest Switching between multiple user accounts To switch between multiple user accounts To view the list of users drag the status bar downwards using two fingers then tap the user icon at the top right of the screen Tap the icon representing the user account that you want to switch to If a password has been set for the account enter this password to log in Otherwise just unlock the screen When you switch to the guest account tap Start over if you want to wipe the previous session or tap Yes continue to co
158. rt ICE calls Favourites and groups You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application You can also assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to a group of contacts from within the Contacts application To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite From the Home screen tap then tap x Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites Tap To view your favourite contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap Favorites 65 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN AUN AUN ON AON ON To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application tap the contact that you want to assign to a group Tap g then tap the bar directly under Groups Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact Tap Done Sending contact information To send your business card From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap Myself Tap then tap Share Select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To send a contact From your Home screen tap then tap Tap the contact whose details you want to send Tap 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 x Press then tap Mark several Mark the contacts y
159. rvice to buy and rent movies or TV shows that you can view not only on your Android device but also on a PC PlayStation Portable PSP PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 or PlayStation Vita Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases action movies comedies classics and a range of other categories You need to create a Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent movies through the Video Unlimited service If you already have a PlayStation network account then you can use that account instead If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner that is the primary user to use the Video Unlimited service Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited is not available in every market Additional terms and conditions apply To get started with Video Unlimited From your Home screen tap Find and tap Q then follow the on screen instructions to get started with Video Unlimited 102 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use eo oR WN WN Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection Wi Fi Direct technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch You can also use thi
160. s feature to listen to music from your device via the TV s speakers Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi Fi CERTIFIED Miracast for the functionality described above to work If your TV does not support screen mirroring you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately When using screen mirroring the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there is interference from other Wi Fi networks To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen TV Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function Your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Screen mirroring Tap Start Tap OK and select a device When using screen mirroring do not cover the Wi Fi antenna area of your device Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi Fi CERTIFIED Miracast for the functionality described above to work To stop screen mirroring between devices From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Screen mirroring Tap Disconnect then tap OK Sharing content with DLNA Certified devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as for example a TV or a computer Such devices must be DLNA Certified by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi Fi network in order for content to be
161. s your device From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Drag the left edge of the Movies home screen to the right and tap Devices Select a device from the list of connected devices Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to play To view a shared photo on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap then find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right and tap Devices Select a device from the list of connected devices Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified devices Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified devices you must set up file sharing on your device The devices that you share content with are called client devices For example a TV computer or tablet can act as client devices Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices When you set up file sharing on your device you must also give access permission to client devices After you do so such devices appear as registered devices Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified devices Connect your device to a Wi Fi network From
162. shared You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified devices on your device After you set up the sharing of content between devices you can for example listen to music files stored on your home computer from your device or view photos taken with your device s camera on a large screen TV Playing files from DLNA Certified devices on your device When you play files from another DLNA Certified device on your device this other device acts as a server In other words it shares content over a network The server device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to your device It also must be connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device 103 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ak WD oR Wh oR Wh BROWN on w N To play a shared track on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap then find and tap Drag the left edge of the Walkman home screen to the right and tap Devices Select a device from the list of connected devices Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to play The track starts playing automatically 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 a
163. sing smart dial From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone The call log is displayed Tap to display the dialpad Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you want to call As you enter each letter or number a list of possible matches appears Tap the contact that you want to call To make an international call From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone The call log is displayed Tap to display the dialpad Touch and hold 0 until a sign appears Enter the country code area code without the initial zeros and phone number then tap 53 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use wh e 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 amp Apps gt 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 Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients devices when you call them To show or hide your phone number From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call gt Additional settings gt Caller ID Receiving calls If you receive an incoming call when the device is in sleep mode or the screen
164. snosdsoguessanesmioveaesnnnss 24 Icons in the status DAM viasiccannncvarcnzansnonsenavaxenanncsdesitonendaesesevavadnansionnaes 26 Application overvieW ssseessessseseseenrrnenrnnnrttnerernnnnnntteernneneennnn nnen 28 Downloading BIDNCAUONG wcesccecccccxcsecesecercinrencwmsrercvemiiereeeatecens 30 Downloading applications from Google Play cseeeeeeees 30 Downloading applications from other SOUICES c cceeeeeeeeeeeeees 30 Internet and RS OI Binks sessed cias eae ciasieealad dnl endlaisiaadnn 31 Browsing the Sra ce acta nate ena sacra eta daca nara nara cena sata aa E Ea 31 Internet and MMS settings ciscssescacevskoressscedmectdaruedeubuetasvanlusedabebaxiens 31 Wi FIO emee eE a a E se a a a Ea 32 Sharing your mobile data CONNECTION ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 34 Controlling data USAGE cc 0c ss lt srcenesceessssteoeseonssessceteeetecntanctsonstenssens 35 Selecting mobile NEWONKS vesccescccceccccceseerstcredecateseensecentesestanessiecemneees 36 Virtual private networks VPNS sssesccceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 37 Synchronising data ON your COVICE cccceeccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeees 38 Synchronising with online ACCOUNMNS xo cic swith esdiedeatentmedereeetnnndecinnsxt 38 Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 5 38 Synchronising with Outlook using a COMPUTET ccceeeeeeeeee ees 39 2 This is an Internet version of this publicatio
165. such as contacts text messages bookmarks calendar data bookmarks etc Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory 28 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use te Use the Support application to access user support in your device For example you can access a User guide troubleshooting information plus tips and tricks Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and or service providers in all areas 29 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use e BWN 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 To use Google Play you need to have a Google account Google Play may not be available in all countries or regions To download an application from Google Play From the Home screen tap Find and tap Play Store Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories or by using the search function Tap the item to view its details and follow the instructions to complete the installation Some
166. t To move an application on the Application screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Make sure that Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag it to the new location To add an application shortcut to the Home screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Make sure that Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS Touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates then drag the icon to the top of the screen The Home screen opens Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen then release your finger 18 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh To arrange applications on the Application screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Select the desired option under SHOW APPS To uninstall an application from the Application screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Tap UNINSTALL All uninstallable applications are indicated by 3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall then tap OK Navigating applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys the favourites bar and the recently used applications window w
167. t From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap Tap gt Set ringtone Select an option from the list or tap to select a music file saved to your device then tap Done Tap Done To delete contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete To delete all contacts tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu then select Mark all Tap then tap Delete 63 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN RON ON akWwWN To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap Myself then tap g Enter the new information or make the changes you want When you are done tap Done To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap Q gt Save Select an existing contact or tap Create new contact Edit the contact information and tap Done Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE In Case of Emergency information in the Contacts application You can enter medical details such as allergies and medications that you are using plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case of emergency After setup your ICE information can be accessed from the security lock screen This means that even if the screen is locked fo
168. t Multiple user accounts work well in situations where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to someone to use for a while The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device Only the owner can manage the accounts of other users Apart from the owner account there are two different types of accounts 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 About the Regular User account By adding Regular User accounts you can allow different users to have different home screens wallpapers and general settings They also get separate access to 11 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Oo AUN AUN AON RON applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos You can add up to three regular user accounts on your device To add a regular 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 gt Users gt Add user Tap OK gt Set up now The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the
169. t Connect application On the Events tab touch and hold the event that you want to delete then tap Delete event Tap Delete to confirm You can also open the event that you want to delete then tap gt Delete event gt Delete To set Smart Connect to read out incoming text messages Start the Smart Connect application Tap then tap Settings Mark the checkbox beside Text to speech then confirm activation if necessary If this feature is turned on all incoming messages are read aloud To protect your privacy you may need to turn off this feature if you are using your device in a public place or at work for example Managing accessories Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device including SmartTags SmartWatch and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also finds third party applications when available Previously connected accessories show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each accessory To pair and connect an accessory Start the Smart Connect application If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time tap OK to close the introduction screen Tap Accessories then tap Turn on the Bluetooth function if it is not already on then tap the name of the accessory that you want to pair and connect with If required enter a passcode
170. t is turned on when you take photos Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre programmed scenes The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene ensuring the best possible photo SCN eS et J4 a iso t B off The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually Soft skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background Anti motion blur Use for minimising camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene Landscape Use for landscape photos The camera focuses on distant objects 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 Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments Due to long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface Hand held twilight Use for taking hand held low light photos with reduced noise and blur High sensitivity Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions Reduces blur Gourmet Use for shooting food arrangements in bright co
171. t that you ve saved or downloaded to your device The Movies application also helps you get poster art plot summaries genre info and director details for each movie You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application 1 View menu options 2 3 4 5 Display the most recently played video Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos Tap to play saved or downloaded video files Scroll up or down to view content Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited is not available in every market Additional terms and conditions apply To play a video in Movies From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Find and tap the video that you want to play If the video is not displayed on the screen drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu then find and tap the video that you want to play To display or hide the controls tap the screen To pause playing tap a To resume playing tap To rewind drag the progress bar marker to the left To fast forward drag the progress bar marker to the right To play a video on an external device When the video is playing tap the screen to display all the controls Tap gt Throw Select an external device on which to play the video If there is no external device available follow the on screen i
172. t to remove Tap Delete account gt OK To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email Tap then tap Settings Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency Tap Check frequency gt Check frequency and select an option To set an Out of Office auto reply in an Exchange Active Sync account From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email Press then tap Settings Select the EAS Exchange Active Sync account for which you want to set an Out of Office auto reply Tap Out of office Drag the slider beside Out of office to the right to turn on the function If needed mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto reply Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field Tap OK to confirm Gmail If you have a Google account you can use the Gmail application to read and write email messages 73 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use CE 4 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To learn more about Gmail When the Gmail application is open drag the left edge of the screen to the right then find and tap Help amp feedback 74 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Music Transferring music to your device There are
173. te channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To listen to the FM radio Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap FM radio lt s The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band When you start the FM radio available channels appear automatically If a channel has RDS information it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel To move between radio channels Drag the frequency band left or right To start a new search for radio channels When the radio is open press Tap Search for channels The radio scans the whole frequency band and all available channels are displayed 80 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use wh WN WN w N 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 A progress indicator appears while the TrackID application samples the song If identification is successful you are presented with a result or a list of possible results To return to the FM Radio tap lt The TrackID application and the TrackID service are not sup
174. te use OnahWN CON e AUN WN WN To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Tap Access Point Names gt Tap Name and enter a name as desired Tap APN and enter the access point name Enter all other information as required If you don t know what information is required contact your network operator for more details When you re done tap then tap SAVE To select the APN that you have just added tap the radio button besides the name of the APN Once selected this APN becomes the default APN for Internet and MMS services To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Tap Access Point Names To view more details tap any of the available items If you have several available connections the active network connection is indicated by a marked button Wi Fi Use Wi Fi connections to surf the Internet download applications or send and receive emails Once you have connected to a Wi Fi network your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range Some Wi Fi networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access Contact the relevant Wi Fi network administrator for more information Available Wi Fi networks may be open or secured Open networks are
175. ter Xperia Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device Xperia Transfer which you can access from within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs supports mobile devices that run on several operating systems including iOS Android Windows and BlackBerry To use Xperia Transfer you need An Internet connected computer A USB cable for your old device A USB cable for your new Android device Your old device Your new Android device To transfer contacts to your new device Search and download PC Companion on a PC or Bridge for Mac on a Mac computer from www sonymobile com if the application is not already installed After successful installation open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application then click Xoeria Transfer and follow the relevant instructions to transfer your contacts Transferring contacts using an online account If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account for example Google Sync Facebook or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync you can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap then tap Settings gt Accounts amp sync Select the account that you want to sync your conta
176. ter s file explorer If you have an Apple Mac computer you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to access the file system of your device You can download Sony Bridge for Mac from Atto support sonymobile convglobal en tools bridge for mac This device uses a capless USB port After using your device in water insert the cable into the USB port only after the port has completely dried If you re transferring music video pictures or other media files to your device with a Windows computer you can use the Media Go application Media Go converts media files so that you can use them on your device To learn more and download the Media Go application go to Atto mediago sony com enu features USB Connection Modes There are two USB connection modes available for you to use Media transfer mode Use MTP for managing files updating device software and connecting via WLAN MTP This USB mode is used with Microsoft Windows computers MTP is enabled by default 126 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh Mass storage mode Use MSC for managing files using MAC OS and Linux computers that don t have MSC MTP support To change USB connection mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity gt USB connection mode Tap Media transfer mode MTP or Mass storage mode MSC Tap OK Backing
177. the downloaded system updates Screenshot captured New Hangouts chat message has arrived Video chat with friends using the Hangouts application Upcoming calendar event A small app is running Smart Connect is activated A song is playing The radio is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75 full Tap to transfer data to the memory card Warning Error message More undisplayed notifications Not all icons that may appear in your device are listed here These icons are for reference purposes only and changes may be made without notice To block an application from sending notifications From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt App notifications Select an application Drag the slider beside Block to the right 2r This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Application overview r K sago Use the Alarm amp clock application to set various kinds of alarms Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages manage bookmarks text and images 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 Contacts application to manage phone numbers email addresses and other information related to your contacts Access y
178. the right to open the Movies home screen menu then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to delete Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Delete from the list that appears Tap Delete again to confirm 101 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use rr N WN WN Movie Creator The Xperia Movie Creator automatically creates short videos of around 30 seconds in length using existing photos and videos The application automatically determines the timeline to create its movie For example it could take a selection of photos and videos from a Saturday afternoon outing or from a random three day period and create a movie for you 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 or change the music To open Movie Creator From your Home screen tap Find and tap Movie Creator If no photos or videos are saved on your device no functionality is available when you open the Movie Creator application To turn off Movie Creator notifications From your Home screen tap Find and tap Movie Creator Tap then tap Settings and deactivate Notifications To disable Movie Creator From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps gt All Find and tap Movie Creator gt Disable Video Unlimited service Use the Video Unlimited se
179. to get triggered by any of the above actions or situations you can deactivate the Protection by my Xperia service To recover the device from lockdown mode On the lockdown screen tap Authenticate To complete the recovery procedure sign in using the Google account that was used to activate the Protection by my Xperia service Make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges when recovering your device from lockdown mode 122 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN w N To deactivate Protection by my Xperia From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Protection by my Xperia Tap Deactivate then confirm deactivation To complete the procedure sign in using the Google account that was used to activate the Protection by my Xperia service Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID identification number In your device this number is referred to as the IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity You should keep a copy of this number You may require it for example when you access the Xperia Care support service and need to register your device Also if your device is stolen some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country To view your IMEI number on the label tray Detach t
180. ttings To activate or deactivate the Smart language detection function mark or unmark the Smart language detection checkbox To select a keyboard layout variant Layout variants for the on screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages You can select different keyboard layouts for each writing language When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 12 2 Tap x then tap Keyboard settings Tap Writing languages then tap E beside a writing language Select a keyboard layout variant Tap OK to confirm 52 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON AUN akWN Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number by tapping a number saved in your contacts list or by tapping the phone number in your call log view You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs To make a video call you can use the Hangouts instant messaging and video chat application on your device See nstant messaging and video chat on page 70 2 qe 2 3w 4 S ll Je Bw Quen gi 0 ig 1 View more options 2 Delete number 3 Dialpad 4 Call button To dial a phone number From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone The call log is displayed Tap to display the dialpad Enter the phone number and tap To delete a number entered by mistake tap A To make a call u
181. umber of dropped calls during the previous 10 days 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 gt About phone you can download a light version from Google Play To run a specific diagnostic test From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About phone gt Diagnostics gt Test Select a test from the list Follow the instructions and tap Yes or No to confirm if a feature works To run all diagnostic tests From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About phone gt Diagnostics gt Test gt Run all Follow the instructions and tap Yes or No to confirm if a feature works To view details about your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About phone gt Diagnostics gt Facts Restarting and resetting You can force your device to restart or shut down in situations where 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 with or without deleting some of your personal data such as music and pictures This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly but note that if you want to keep any important data you have to first back up this data to a memory card or other
182. vailable options then select from the list For example to enter touch and hold e until other options appear then while keeping your finger pressed on the keyboard drag to and select To enter a period After you enter a word double tap the space bar 48 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w Ne w N Ww N 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 If the word that you want does not appear tap to see other options and select accordingly If the desired option does not appear delete the entire word and trace it again or enter the word by tapping each letter individually To change the Gesture input settings When the on screen keyboard is displayed tap 12 7 Tap x8 then tap Keyboard settings To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox To use the one handed keyboard Open the on screen keyboard in portrait mode then tap 122 Tap x then tap One handed keyboard To move the one handed keyboard to the left side or right side of the screen tap lt or gt accordingly To return to using the full on screen keyboard tap 7 Phonepad The Phonepad is si
183. vant days then tap OK Tap Save To activate the vibrate function for an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Mark the Vibrate checkbox Tap Save 118 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use om N AUN Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide read troubleshooting guides and find information about software updates and other product related information To access the Support application From your Home screen tap Find and tap then select the required support item Make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges when using the Support application Help in menus and applications Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu which is normally indicated by in the specific applications 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 To allow the sending of usage info From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About phone gt Usage info settings Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked Tap Agree Computer tools There are
184. vel To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Select a device from the Registered devices list then select Change name Enter a new name for the device To change the access level of a registered device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Select a device from the Registered devices list Tap Change access level and select an option To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified devices From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Tap Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device Using DLNA technology you can push media content saved on your device to another device connected to the same Wi Fi network The other device must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer DMR device and render or play content received from your device A TV with DLNA features or a PC running Windows 7 or higher are examples of DMR devices The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device Refer to the user guide of the DMR device for more information Content secured with Digital Rights Management DRM cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer device using DLNA technology To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR devi
185. vices From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Tap amp pay A list of payment services appears Manage the payment services as desired for example change your default payment service 113 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from Wi Fi networks as well as Global Positioning System GPS information to determine your approximate location If you re not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites your device can determine your location using the Wi Fi function In order to use your device to find out where you are you need to enable location services To enable or disable location services From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Location then tap the on off switch accordingly to enable or disable location services If you selected to enable location services in step 2 tap Agree to confirm Improving GPS accuracy The first time you use the GPS function in your device it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to be found To help the search make sure you have a clear view of the sky Stand still and don t cover the GPS antenna the highlighted area in the image GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains If your location isn t found
186. w all photos in the group tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen To add a geotag to a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap to set location to open the map screen Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map To adjust the location of the photo tap the location on the map to where you want to move the photo When you are finished tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer To view geotagged photos on a map From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Places Tap the photo that you want to view on a map To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Places gt Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe To change the geotag of a photo When viewing a photo on the map in Album touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue then tap the desired location on the map Tap OK To change the map view When viewing the map in Album tap then select Classic view or Satellite view 99 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N gt oR OW Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies application to play movies and other video conten
187. wnwards shake the device vigorously at least 15 times If moisture is still visible in the USB port shake the device again several times Use a micro fibre cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture from the USB port 10 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To charge your device Plug the charger into a power outlet Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger or into the USB port of a computer Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device with the USB symbol facing up The notification light illuminates when charging begins When the device is fully charged disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards Make sure not to bend the connector The USB connector does not go all the way into the USB charging port on your device Part of the USB connector is still visible when it s connected to the charger If the battery is completely discharged it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon 4 appears Battery notification light status Green The battery charge level is greater than 90 Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15 Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90 Multiple user accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to the device and use i
188. y 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 This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it When you buy your device a basic screen swipe lock is already set This means that you have to swipe upwards on the screen to unlock it You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks See Screen lock on page 45 To activate the screen Briefly press the power key l 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 seven panes which extend beyond the regular screen display width The number of Home screen panes is 16 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in To go to the Home screen Press A To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen up to a maximum of seven panes and delete panes You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold

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