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1. Print only for private use 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 37 11 To activate the screen Briefly press the power key 4 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 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 13 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use as 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
2. 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 28 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN o1 N 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 SSID information To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings mark the 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 t
3. 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 instructions to add one To change settings in Video From your Home screen tap then find and tap Video Tap gt Settings then change the settings as desired 88 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON NO w Nae E S o NO oO N oO 4 To change the sound settings while a video is playing While a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls Tap gt Audio settings then change the settings as desired When you re finished tap OK To share a video When a video 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 Video 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 fi
4. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane then tap F 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 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 x Home screen settings Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Home screen For example you can set your Home screen to auto rotate and adjust the size of icons To set your Home screen to auto rotate Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates then tap Home Settings Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates then tap Home Settings Tap Icon size then select an option 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 14 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN w N Wh To view all a
5. 4 then follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection Sharing content with DLNA Certified devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as a TV or a computer These devices must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers or products that are DLNA Certified by the Digital Living Network Alliance You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified devices on your device After you set up media sharing 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 93 Thie isan nban Aan ALE Anhaa ve Deak Anhi tACAnWVAEA TICA This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N KO yn w N D on N OAU w N a A w N To play a shared music 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
6. To view information about your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet To activate the screen using Tap to wake up mode Make sure that Tap to wake up mode is turned on To turn it on tap Settings gt Display then drag the slider beside Tap to wake up to the right Double tap the screen 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 volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for notifications as well as for music and video playback You can set your device to silent mode and decide how long your device will be in silent mode manually You can also preset when your device will be in silent mode automatically To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key When playing music or watching video press the volume key up or down even when the screen is locked To turn on vibrate mode Press the volume key down or up until a appears in the status bar To activate silent mode Press the volume key d
7. 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 27 hic ic an Internat varcinn nf thie nithlicatinn Print anly for nrivate a NIS IS an internet version Of tNIS Pt blication Print on y Tor private use w N e WD wO Nae gt 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
8. N Home key Exit an application and go back to the Home screen 5 Back key Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application To open the recently used applications window Press Q To close all the recently used applications Tap Q and then tap 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 it and perform calculations You can access your small apps via the favourites bar To download more small apps go to Google Play UNEN 16 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON To open a small app To make the favourites bar appear press Q 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
9. Recycling your COVICE Li ieeeeeecssseccessessseeeeeeeesssaeeeeeesseeessaaaeeesess 123 Limitations to services and f atures cccccccessssesssttssessseeeeeees 123 Legal WO MMA OM ieacaescaceccupdvadivivase dive tuacdeeedudeainiwninedsidieistidinabincdan 123 5 Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact User guide for the Android 5 1 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 112 To check the current software version of your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Android version Overview 1 2 34 5 tH 10 9 1 Charging Notification light 2 Speaker Front camera lens ea WwW Light sensor Headset jack Microphone Power key Volume Zoom key oOo NH Ww Speaker 10 Cover for charger USB cable port This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 17 16 11 Main camera lens 12 GPS antenna area 13 NFC detection area 14 Charging dock connector 15 Memory card slot cover 16 Main Wi Fi Bluetooth antenna area 17 Second Wi Fi antenna area Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen Otherwise the touchscreen might not function pr
10. 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 application 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 Contacts 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
11. 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 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 Connect
12. gt IPX2 Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15 12 5 mm in diameter degrees from normal position IP 3X Protected against solid objects gt IPX3 Protected against spraying water 2 5 mm in diameter IP 4X Protected against solid objects gt 1 IPX4 Protected against splashing water mm in diameter IP5X Protected against dust limited IPX5 Protected against water jet spray for at least 3 minutes ingress no harmful deposit IP 6X Dust tight IPX6 Protected aga IPX7 Protected aga inst heavy jet spray for at least 3 minutes inst the effects of immersion in up to 1 metre of water for 30 minutes IPX8 Protected aga inst 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 com global en 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 Number 112 Please c
13. 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 content keep 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 notifications 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 Sele
14. of AUN AUN w N NO To record a video Activate the camera Point the camera towards the subject To start recording tap To pause when recording a video tap 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 photos 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 a 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 Tap the frame you want to select for focus Do not tap if you want the came
15. 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 103 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 1 2 3 4 A 5 Cr ai e 7 Q 1 Access the alarm home screen 2 View a world clock and adjust settings 3 Access the stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function 5 View options 106 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOR WDNM WN BRWND w N a N e ON 6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm 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
16. To play a video In Album find and tap the video that you want to play Tap then tap Video 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 saved 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 If you have lots of photos saved on your device it s a good idea to regularly transfer them to a computer or to an external storage device in order to avoid any unpredictable loss of data Doing so also frees up more space of your device See Managing files using a computeron page 116 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 se
17. 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 toolbars then tap i To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap i If prompted select Photo editor Tap gt Crop Tap Crop to 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
18. 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 c 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 PC 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 updaate 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 Insufficient remaining storage capacity may prevent updates Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update 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 tablet gt Software update If no new software is available it s possible that you may not have enough free me
19. 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 M 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 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 indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name Secured networks are indicated by 7 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
20. and don t have a mobile or Wi Fi connection on your tablet Before you use tethering with Xperia Link make sure the Xperia Link application is installed and set up on both devices Also your Xperia phone must have a camera with auto focus The Xperia Link application is only supported by Xperia phones running the Android 4 0 software version or higher If the Xperia Link application is not pre installed on your Xperia phone you can download it from Google Play To connect your tablet with an Xperia phone using a QR Code Make sure the Bluetooth function is activated on both your Xperia phone and tablet and that the phone has an active mobile data connection Tablet From your Home screen tap gt Xperia Link gt Setup then follow the instructions to complete the setup A QR Code appears on the screen Phone From your Home screen tap gt Xperia Link gt Setup gt Scan Hold your phone over the QR Code on the tablet screen until the complete QR Code is visible in the viewfinder of the phone Your phone automatically scans the QR Code and connects to your tablet once the QR Code is recognised To confirm the connection tap OK To connect your tablet with an Xperia phone using NFC Make sure the NFC and the Android Beam functions are activated on both your Xperia phone and tablet and that the phone has an active mobile data connection Tablet From your Home scr
21. 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 97 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use W N D NO w N Ne w W N BW PD NO To receive items using Bluetooth Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices The sending device now starts sending data to your device If prompted enter the same passcode on both devices or confirm the suggested passcode 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 NFC Use Near Field Communications NFC 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 mor
22. are wet 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 micro USB port 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 e
23. backup files and the types of data to back up To save your settings tap lt 118 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ly J t ow gt WN No oo NO 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 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 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 te
24. before you turn on the device for the first time Press and hold down the power key 4 until the device vibrates Wait a while for the device to start To turn off the device Press and hold down the power key 4 until the options menu opens In the options menu tap Power off It may take a while for the device to shut down This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN Why do I need a Google account Your Xperia device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google A range of Google applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it for example Gmail Google Maps YouTube and the Play Store application which gives you access to the Google Play 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 Accounts gt Add account gt Google Follow the registration wizard to create a Google accou
25. 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 J apanese keyboard To access the on screen keyboard settings When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 121 Tap xz 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 121 Tap xg then tap Keyboard settings gt Word suggestions Select an option To select a keyboard When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap amp g at the bottom right of the screen Sel
26. files and folders on the USB storage device use a file manager app such as File Commander You can also open the relevant media application on your device to view content directly For example you can open the Album application to view photos stored on the USB mass storage device To disconnect a USB mass storage device To open the Notification Panel drag the status bar downwards then tap USB storage connected Tap OK Detach the USB Host adapter from your device To connect a USB accessory using a micro USB connector Attach the micro USB connector of the USB accessory to your device Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories with a micro USB connector are supported by your device Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK series wireless controller You can play games stored on your device using a DUALSHOCK series wireless controller You can also mirror your device on a TV or other display For more information about Screen mirroring refer to the relevant section of the User guide To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt DUALSHOCK series gt DUALSHOCK 3 Tap Pair controller and follow the on screen instructions To connect a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller to your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt DUALSHOCK series Select DUALSHOCK
27. from which you want to send the email Tap g then type the 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 containing the email that you want to sort
28. in Globe view Search a location on the map View menu options AeA W N Double tap to zoom in Pinch to zoom out Drag to view different parts of the map 5 Agroup of photos and or videos geotagged with the same location 6 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 view 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 Tap then tap Add geotag to open the map screen Tap on the map to set the location for the photo To reset the location for the photo tap the new location on the map When you are finished tap OK 86 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN AUN 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 geo
29. in all countries regions or by all networks and or service providers in all areas To identify music using TrackID technology 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 has been recognised by the TrackID application tap Artist info 65 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use TrackID home screen menu The TrackID home screen menu gives you an overview of all the songs that you have recorded and identified using the TrackID service From here you can also view your songs based on current music charts and search history 1234 1 Create an online TrackID profile Open the TrackID application View the search result history AeA W N View current music charts To delete song from the track history Open the TrackID application then tap History Touch and hold the name of the song that you want to delete then tap Delete 66 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 becau
30. is displayed tap 12 Tap zz then tap Keyboard settings Drag the slider beside Google voice typing key to the right Tap lt j to save your settings A microphone icon amp now 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 G23 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 a x O 0 CEFA 1 2345 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 the clipboard 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 48 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N w N w Na N w N NO 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
31. 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 Follow the instructions in your device To create a screen lock password From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt Password Enter a password then tap Continue Re enter and confirm your password then tap OK Follow the instructions in your device To activate the Swipe unlock function From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your PIN or password if one of these screen lock types is enabled Tap Swipe Unlocking your device automatically The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device easier by letting you set it to unlock automatically in certain situations You can keep your device unlocked for example when it s connected to a Bluetooth device or when you re carrying it with you To prepare your device to unlock automatically you first need to perform the following steps in the order given Make sure you have an active Internet connection preferably a Wi Fi connection to limit data traffic charges Make sure that all your apps are updated using the Play Store application in order to ensure that the Google Play services app is updated Having an up to date Google Play services app ens
32. 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 v To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it tap Save 83 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use amp PO AUN ak N KO AUN ak 4 ON w N 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 Tap i then select an option Edit the photo as desired then tap Save To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap zj If prompted select Photo editor Tap Gy then select an option To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save To adjust the light settings for a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap wi If prompted select Photo editor Tap then select an option and edit as desired To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save To set the saturation level of colours in a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap i If prompted select Photo editor Tap then select an option To save
33. 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 Under Send 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 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 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 device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt One touch setup The NFC function is automatically turned on Ma
34. owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology WMDRM to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software s ability to use WM DRM 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 mpegla com MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology licenced from Fraunhofer IIS and Thom
35. 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 minimise a small app you can also drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tap 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 Q 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 weather 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 17 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 amp Apps
36. the screen The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest Swipe 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 37 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WON w N WON Js AUN w N Ja o WON Password enter an alpha numeric password to unlock your device It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern PIN or password If you forget this information it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages 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
37. the web browser find and tap M 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 ona 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 99 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 C
38. you to add specific functionality to the shortcut To move an item on the Home screen Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected then drag the item to the new location To delete an item from the Home screen Touch and hold an item until it becomes selected 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 becomes selected 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 becomes selected 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 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 19 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N oO NO N oO Battery and power management Your dev
39. you want to add might be different from the actual address To ensure better location accuracy you can add the actual location of your home within the building complex as a custom place To remove your home location Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted places gt Home Tap Turn off this location his publication rint only for private use KR WP Oo w N D N oO nt N amp Using custom locations You can add any location as a trusted custom place where your device can remain unlocked To add a custom place Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted places Tap Add trusted place To use your current location as a trusted custom place tap Select this location Alternatively to enter another location tap the magnification glass icon and type the address Your device searches for the entered location To use the suggested address tap the address To fine tune the location tap the back arrow next to the address then drag the location pin to the desired location and tap Select this location To edit a custom place Make sure location mode is turned on and that
40. your Home screen tap then find and tap Drag the left edge of the Music home screen to the right then 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 Once selected 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 as your device From your Home screen tap then find and tap Video Drag the left edge of the Video home screen to the right then 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
41. 00 200 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 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 Measures the centre of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture Face Measures the amount of light on the face and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright Multi Divides the image into multiple regions and measures each region to determine a well balanced exposure 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 choose 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 open
42. 1920x1080 16 9 Full HD Full High Definition format with 16 9 aspect ratio 1980x1080 pixels HD 1280x720 16 9 HD High Definition format with 16 9 aspect ratio 1280x720 pixels VGA 640x480 4 3 VGA format with 4 3 aspect ratio MMS Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message This setting is 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 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 auto
43. 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 105 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BOND Wh 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 3 then tap Settings Tap National holidays Select an option or a combination of options then tap OK To display birthdays in the Calendar application 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 3 then tap
44. Apple Mac computer These backup applications let you back up the following types of data Contacts Calendar data Settings Media files such as music and videos Photos and images 117 a T WIntAPAAKUACCIAR AL he Biibhearhan A Daat Anhi tArAnWAE Tes This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OO N o w N To back up 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 Tap Backup then follow the on screen instructions to back up data from your device 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
45. Audiot checkbox if it is marked Tap Sound effects gt Equalizer Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Audio settings Drag the slider beside Dynamic normalizer to the right Noise cancellation Your device supports noise cancelling headsets By using a noise cancelling headset with your device you can get much clearer audio quality when listening for example to music in a noisy environment such as on a bus a train or a plane You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study work or read To ensure optimal performance noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended 43 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO 4 ON amp To use a noise cancelling headset Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Accessory settings gt Noise canceling then drag the slider beside Noise canceling to the right If you want Noise canceling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active drag the slider beside Power save mode to the right If you want Noise canceling to be enabled for as long as the headset is connected drag the slider beside Power
46. 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 1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications 18 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN WN WN To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen In the customisation menu tap Widgets 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
47. If you want to sort email in all your email accounts at once drag the left edge of the screen to the right then tap Combined inbox Tap W then select a sorting option 58 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ow of oO oR WNM oh WD wN oof N 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 a 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
48. N mA ow oO N 3 oO X Reality for mobile Sony s X Reality for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them giving you clearer sharper and more natural images X Reality for mobile is turned on by default but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption To turn on X Reality for mobile From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Image enhancement Tap the X Reality for mobile radio button if it is not already selected Super vivid mode Super vivid mode enhances the colour brightness and saturation of your photos and videos while you view them on your device To turn on Super vivid mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Image enhancement Tap the Super vivid mode radio button if it is not already selected 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 To enhance the sound output manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Audio settings Drag the slider beside ClearAudio to the right To adjust the sound settings manually From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Audio settings Unmark the Clear
49. SD card Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card Tap Transfer To move apps to the memory card Make sure that you have a memory card inserted in your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps Swipe across to the On SD card tab A list appears showing the apps that can be moved Select the app that you want to move then tap MOVE TO SD CARD After the app is moved a marked checkbox appears beside the app 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 115 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON NO 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 computeron page 116 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 devi
50. SONY User guide Contents GRID Stane drii enea Eina E ETETA ETE 6 About this User guide sssssssssssssssserrrsssresrerrssssserrrrrssrrererrnssnrererrn 6 ODVETRANIE 6 PSS SIO Yass etutesnasenerrstates eiaa AAE AREE EEANN 7 Starting your device for the first tiMe seeeeeerrrerererrrrrerren 8 Why do I need a Google account a eceeeeetteeeeeeesssteeeeeseseeeeas 9 Charging your de ViCe e sssessssirrsseerrrrrrssetrrrrrssserrrrrrssteerrrrrssseerrrne 9 Learning the baSiCS s sssssrssrsrsssseersrnrrrrnrnnnnnnernnrnnnnnnnnnnnressenne 11 Using the toUChSCreen ssssssssssssssssrrrrsssserrrrrssssttrrrrsssntrrrrrrssnnrrrnnn 11 Locking and unlocking the SCreen ssssssssssssssrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrsssssne 13 HOME SCEN sinnani iie aieiai anaia aiaa Eaa AEE EE A ARa aE xt 13 Application SCreen sssssesssssseeerrrsssseeerrrrsssserrnrrssssserrnrressrerrrirsssstrns 14 Navigating applicationS ssssseessssssseeeerrsssrreerrrrrsrrrerrrrssrrrerrnrrssreens 16 Smal ap Seier anaa a Ep eA EAEE VEREIDE A Ean 16 WO AE T E 17 SNOMCUES and TOMES scesi nnet mma 18 Background and them6eS ssssssssssssssssrrrrsssserrrrrsrserrrrrrsteerrrrrrsseeerrrns 19 Battery and power management ssssssseerssssseerrrirserererrrsrreeeenr 20 Taking a screenshot niiina iiai 21 Recording your SCIEN 1 2 ccccccccieseccdadssnaciesdemscessscdaanevaecsneroemescanendeen 21 NGUMCGUONS wevcccndideesteanedarasnctsncaduadaviuashdacedessQasaredaeaddsadned
51. Tap Snooze To turn off an alarm when it sounds Drag to the right To turn off a snoozed alarm you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tap amp 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 X and select a music file Tap Done then tap Save To adjust the volume level for an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Drag the volume slider under Alarm volume to the desired position 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 relevant 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 107 This is an Internet version of this publication Print onl
52. WN Nh oO Ne PUN Nae p w N D 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 a 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 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 a Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites Tap x To view your favourite contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap Favorites 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 SAVE Sending contact information To send your business card From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap Myself Tap 3 then tap Share Select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To send a contact From your Hom
53. While your device is connected to the TV set drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel Tap MHL connected The MHL settings appear on the TV screen Select Remote control usage You can select Video Output Size to adjust the size of the output on the TV screen If the TV already has an auto scaling option enabled this setting does not appear under the MHL settings You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel To disconnect your device from a TV set Disconnect the MHL cable or the MHL adaptor from your device Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly You can use the Screen mirroring feature to share the screen of another Xperia device on the screen of your device without using a cable connection You can also view content on your device on a display or TV that supports Wi Fi CERTIFIED Miracast To mirror the screen of an Xperia device on your device Your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Screen mirroring Under Receive tap Start Other device From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Screen mirroring gt Start Tap OK and select a device Your device Tap Accept to allow a connection to your device 91 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use gt W N D S To mirror the screen of your device
54. a copy of the edited photo tap Save 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 In Album find and tap the video that you want to play Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap jg 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 In Album find and tap the video that you want to play 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 84 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To view your hidden phot
55. 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 j 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 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 3v Enter a name and select a colour for the channel then press Save To listen to a favourite radio channel Tap 4s 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 68 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use akRWN gt Ww N wN C
56. ace bar To switch between the full keyboard and a smaller keyboard When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap IB 63 or GB Select a keyboard Tap and hold lt then drag it to move the small keyboard as desired To change the Gesture input settings When the on screen keyboard is displayed tap 12 Tap xs then tap Keyboard settings To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function drag the slider beside Gesture input to the on or off position 47 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N Ce Nae KO AUN 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 Entering text using voice input When you enter text you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words J ust 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 the on screen keyboard
57. act 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 51 for more information about how to restore contacts to your device To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen tap then tap a Press then tap Export contacts gt SD card Tap OK To export all contacts to a USB storage device When you export contacts using this method you must first connect your device to a USB storage device for example a flash drive or an external hard drive using a USB Host adapter cable See Connecting your device to USB accessories on page 92 for more information about how to connect your device to a USB storage device From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap then tap Export contacts gt USB storage Tap OK 56 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN BROWN 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
58. all Tap then tap Delete To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap Myself then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want When you are finished tap SAVE 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 for example by a PIN pattern or password emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information 53 hic ic an Internat varcinn nf thie nithlicatinn Print anly for nrivatea a NIS IS an internet version Of tNIS pL blication Print on y Tor private use No ARWYN WN gt of e AUN 1 E 3 m g 5 D Creste nen 2 Use existing comacts 7 1 Go back to the main Contacts screen 2 View more options 3 Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information 4 Medical information 5 ICE contact list 6 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 Emergen
59. allet 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 WFC on page 98 Mobile payment services may not yet be available in all regions To manage payment services 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 102 Tie lean Intarnarivarcinn at thie nublicatinga 6 DHAE AD tTArAnWArA A This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N ow 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 loc
60. amera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Front camera 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To take a photo from the lock screen Zoom in or out Main camera screen View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Change capturing mode settings Go back a step or exit the camera Access camera settings and shortcuts To activate the screen briefly press the power key To activate the camera touch and hold the camera icon g then drag it to the left After the camera opens tap To take a photo by touching the screen Activate the camera Tap then tap x Drag the slider beside Touch capture to the right Point the camera towards the subject To activate auto focus touch and hold an area on the screen When the focus frame turns blue lift your finger to take the photo 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 tap the on screen camera button The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger 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 69 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N
61. an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer See Managing files using a computeron page 116 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 com global en tools bridge for mac The Music 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 Music application to listen to your favourite music and audio books OON OOF 0 1 1 Go to the Music home screen 2 Search all songs saved to your device 3 Album art if available 4 Progress indicator Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 5 Elapsed time of current son
62. and tap Email Press 3 then tap Settings Select the account you want 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 59 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use o o E OS 3 AEREA o PENE a TON 4 By wee tenn Corn m 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 60 This is
63. ap OK to confirm 50 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N w N WN 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 computer 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 Xperia Transferand 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 exam
64. ation 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 after a few minutes move to another location N 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 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 Using your device with a car infotainment system Connect your device to a MirrorLink certified car infotainment system using a USB cable to for example use a navigation app or play music from your device while 103 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use F J t oR WD N ow driving The car infotainme
65. c home screen tap 3 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 Music home screen tap then tap Download music info gt Start This application requires a mobile or Wi Fi network connection To delete a song From the Music 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 NO oO N e oO N Q NO WON D NO oO NO Playlists On the Music home screen you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device To create your own playlists From the Music home screen touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist In the menu that opens tap Add to playlist gt Create new playlist Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK You can also tap the album art and then tap Add to playlist to create a new playlist To play your own playlists Open the Music 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 Music home screen browse to the song or alb
66. can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words If you prefer to use a smaller and moveable version of the on screen keyboard you can activate the thumb keyboard or the mini 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 2 En Delete a character before the cursor c v 8 N u o m 2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input 3 Switch between lower case 4 upper case 4 and caps For some languages this key is used to access extra characters in the language 4 Shift to the moveable thumb keyboard or the mini keyboard 5 Enter a space 6 Personalise your keyboard This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised 7 Display numbers and symbols For even more symbols tap amp To display the on screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field 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 available 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 sp
67. cation Print on y Tor private use w N BRON UON O 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 J ust 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 the camera Tap then select amp To select a shooting direction tap pea Tap the screen and move the camera slowly and steadily to the direction of movement indicated on the screen Timeshift burst The camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds one second before and after you tap the on screen camera button So you can go back and find the perfect image To use Timeshift burst Activate the camera Tap then select Take photos The photos taken appear in thumbnail view Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save then tap Social live Social live is a camera shooting mode that lets you stream video live to your Facebook page You just need to have an activ
68. ce s internal storage and SD card using the computer 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 http support sonymobile com global en tools bridge for mac If you re transferring music video pictures or other media files to your device use the Media Go application on your Windows computer 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 http 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 MTP WLAN This USB mode is used with Microsoft Windows computers MTP is enabled by default Mass storage mode Use MSC for managing files using MAC OS and Linux computers that don t MSC have 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 Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi Fi You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices such as a computer using a Wi Fi connection Before connecting you first need t
69. ct 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 Show notifications for the selected apps at the top of the list on your lock screen 23 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use O N a O Nea 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 Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually anal 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 Icons in the status bar Status icons A Wi Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted 10 Battery status 4 The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Low battery mode is activated A Airplane mode is activated 3 The Blueto
70. cy 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 SAVE 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 No backup 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 SAVE 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 39 Mark the contacts that you want to use as ICE contacts When you are finished tap Done The ICE contacts that you select must include at least a phone number If your device is locked by a security screen lock emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the 54 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
71. d 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 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 relevant checkboxes for the applications that you want to run When you re finished tap Done 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 creat
72. 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 Reset tablet If required draw 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 the PC Companion or Sony Bridge for Mac applications to erase this security layer By running the repair feature you are reinstalling software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process To reinstall the device software using PC Companion Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC Open the PC Companion application on the PC then under Support Zone click Start Under Phone Tablet Software Update click Start Using the micro USB cable that came with your device connect the device to your PC and then click repair my phone tablet Follow the
73. de drag the relevant sliders to the right To associate exceptions with specific contact types Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar Tap 2 Find and tap Calls messages from Select an option To allow alarms to sound in silent mode Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar Drag the slider beside Allow alarm to the right To allow exceptions to sound during a pre set silent mode time interval Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar Tap x Drag the slider beside Exceptions to the right 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 and then tap to adjust the notification media playback or alarm volume levels separately To select the notification sound From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Notification sound 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 35 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON WN O N e w N N w To enable touch tones From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings g
74. designated trusted location For this feature to work you must have an Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi and allow your device to use your current location To set up trusted places first make sure that high accuracy location mode or battery saving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the physical walls of your home or other area that you have added as a trusted location This feature can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters Also be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated Someone with access to specialised equipment could unlock your device To add your home location Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted places gt Home Tap Turn on this location To edit your home location Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted places Select your home location Tap Edit In the search bar enter the location that you want to use as your home location If your home has multiple buildings at the same address the trusted place that
75. e Face Measures the amount of light on the face and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright Multi Divides the image into multiple regions and measures each region to determine a well balanced exposure 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 by compensating for the small movements of your hand Intelligent active Activate to remove the overall and detailed camera shakes Standard Activate to remove the high frequency camera shakes Off The stabiliser is turned off 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 n Intarnat varcinn af thie nithiicatinn Drint anly far nrivate x an internet version of tnis pt blication rint only tor private use 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 a Soft sna
76. e and save this contact on your device Enter or select the desired information for the contact When you are finished tap SAVE 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 To edit a contact From your Home screen tap then tap a Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap Edit the desired information When you are finished tap SAVE 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 then select a method for adding the contact picture and edit as desired After you add the picture tap SAVE 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 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
77. e tutorials or record videos of you playing a game on your device Recorded video clips are automatically saved in Album 1 Minimise Resume the record screen window 2 Record your screen 3 Record your screen when the front camera is activated 4 Access the screen recording settings 5 Close the screen recording window 21 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON AUN To record your screen Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears Tap i 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 To record your screen when the front camera is activated When the screen recording window opens tap 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 8 in the mini viewfinder to expand the view and then tap 00 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
78. e PC Companion application you need an Internet connected computer running one of the following operating systems Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows 8 1 Microsoft Windows 7 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 IL This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN 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 about how to use the Media Go application go to http mediago sony com enu features To use the Media Go application you need one of these operating systems 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
79. e 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 2 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 screens are active To open the Music application tap then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share Tap t
80. e internet connection and be logged into Facebook Videos can be up to 10 minutes long To broadcast live video using Social live Activate the camera Tap then select Log in to your Facebook account Tap to start broadcasting To take a photo during the broadcast tap To stop broadcasting tap Face in picture You can use the Face in picture mode to turn on the front and main cameras at the same time so you can take a photo of yourself together with the subject 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 72 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WON amp Oo w N 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 To use Multi camera mode Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect Activate the camera on
81. e radio CHANN GS csiiuscnekcresatiedcancsucavenyaessaemeariainn 68 SKOAL ES SUN Ke secesiccs cv cast esesee ess E AT 68 CAMEE ER E A aS 69 Taking photos and recording VIDEOS cecceesseeeeeeeseesssteeeeseeseeneeees 69 Face detection aa a Eae EN EANET EEST aS 70 Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faceS eee 70 Adding the geographical position to your PNOtOS cccseeeeeseeees 71 General camera SUMING Seccctcxtsnsscccmadceniteaincbantheladetacatacts ueeelieieacces 71 Still camera SSUING Soci ceinsaennccniatarnraslasiedsccateuatnianedontsenedatesnaaxaaicaduatans 74 Video camera SEUNG Six icecscaswcsasccorctxacccssawsanvecencnsadaciaverseeeasdeeresiazaes 78 Photos and videos in ADU icssscssivsvisnassersaincesccssecaaseatccinssnsncecera 81 Viewing photos and VIdGOS cecseeeessseeeeeseeeeeseeseeeeeeeseeeeesaees 81 Sharing and managing photos and VIDEOS eeeecceeessteeeeeeeeeeteeees 82 Editing photos with the Photo editor application 83 Editing videos with the Movie Creator application 84 Hiding photos and ViCEOS ccc cnaaiibeisncamismimsrseuaasimantitiasetes 84 Album home screen MVCMU ciiscseiesisieeiniasincintedaseteuainainntadeineniedaidares 85 Viewing your photos ON a MapD sssssssssssserrrririssrrrrerrrierrrrrnnssrrns 86 AoE e E E A A T A A LPNRIET TEN TE Se 88 Watching videos in the Video application esce 88 Transferring video content to your device assesseer 89 Managing video CONTENL ccccceccesesss
82. e screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted devices Tap the device that you want to remove Tap Remove trusted device 39 NIS IS an internet version Of tNIS pL blication Print on y Tor private use YD N a O amp O N Making sure you re secure when using trusted devices Different Bluetooth devices support different Bluetooth standards and security capabilities There s a possibility that someone could keep your Xperia device unlocked by imitating your Bluetooth connection even if your trusted device is no longer nearby Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection is secure from someone trying to imitate it When your device can t determine that you re using a secure connection you ll get a notification on your Xperia device and may need to manually unlock it before the trusted device can keep it unlocked Bluetooth connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your device the connected Bluetooth device and your environment Depending on these factors Bluetooth connections can work over distances up to 100 meters If someone takes your Xperia device while it s near a trusted device they may be able to access your Xperia device if the trusted device has unlocked it Connecting to trusted places When the Trusted places feature is set up the lock screen security on your Xperia device gets disabled when you are in a
83. e screen tap then tap x 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 s then tap Mark several Mark the contacts you want to send or select all if you want to send all contacts Tap lt 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 55 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N aN WN Ne amp OW N 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 a 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 cont
84. ect 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 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 Tap xz then tap Keyboard settings To activate or deactivate the Smart language detection function drag the slider beside Smart language detection to the on or off position To use your writing style When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 121 Tap xz then tap Keyboard settings gt Use my writing style and select a source 49 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use akwWN 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 121 Tap xx then tap Keyboard settings Tap Writing languages then tap beside a writing language Select a keyboard layout variant T
85. ed device that you want to disconnect Tap Disconnect To remove a pairing with another device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Select the paired device that you want to remove Tap Unpair Backing up and restoring content Generally you should not save photos videos and other personal content solely on the internal memory of your device If something should happen with the hardware or if your device is lost or stolen the data stored on its internal memory is gone forever Itis 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
86. een tap gt Xperia Link gt Setup then follow the instructions to complete the setup Once the setup is complete aQR Code appears on the screen You can ignore this code Phone From your Home screen tap gt Xperia Link gt Setup Hold your phone and the tablet back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When Touch to beam appears touch either the screen of your phone or tablet To confirm the connection tap OK 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 on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network please contact the network administrator of your company or organisation 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 30 This is an Internet version of this publicatio
87. emory 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 104 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oa WN 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 f 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 23 16 17 18 19 20 21 2 23 4 26 28 9 30 10 00 Project meeting 5 1 Selecta view type and the calendars that you want to view 2 Return to the current date 3 Access settings and other options 4 Flick left or right to browse more quickly 5 Agenda for the selected day 6
88. erences From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps Tap 3 then tap Reset app preferences Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device To clear application data From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps and then swipe over to the All tab Select an application or service then tap CLEAR DATA When you clear application data data for the selected application is deleted from your device permanently The option to clear application data is not available for all applications or services To clear application cache From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps and then swipe over to the All tab Select an application or service then tap CLEAR CACHE The option to clear the application cache is not available for all applications or services To clear the application default setting From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Apps and then swipe over to the All tab Select an application or service then tap CLEAR DEFAULTS The option to clear the application default setting is not available for all applications or services Restarting and resetting your device 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
89. etooth devices You can designate a connected Bluetooth device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia device unlocked while it s connected to it So if you have Bluetooth devices that you connect to regularly for example a car speaker or home entertainment system a Bluetooth watch or a fitness tracker you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of a lockscreen to save time This feature is suitable if you re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices In some cases you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted devices for example Bluetooth keyboards or cases As soon as a trusted Bluetooth device is switched off or moves out of range your screen locks and you need your PIN pattern or password to unlock it To add a trusted Bluetooth device Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth device that you want to add as a trusted device In the Smart Lock menu tap Trusted devices Tap Add trusted device gt Bluetooth Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices Only paired devices appear in this list Depending on the security of your connection you may need to manually unlock your device before the trusted device can keep it unlocked To remove a trusted Bluetooth device From your Hom
90. focus 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 automatically focuses on the nearest face You can also select which face to focus on by tapping 78 Arcian at thie nuhlisatian A Drant anhi tar nrnivatre a ersion of this publication Print only for private use 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 HDR video Use the video HDR High Dynamic Range setting to record a video against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp Video 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 Metering This function automatically determines a well balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture Center Measures the centre of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to captur
91. fter you drag gf inwards the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording 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 73 Tiss an lA RAPAArUARCIAN ALE Anhaa ve DAE AR TAC AnWVAEA Tes This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO Se Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device s internal storage Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card Touch Block You can disable the touch screen to avoid unintended touches when you are using the camera White balance This setting which is only available in Manual capturing mode adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions It also allows you to adjust the exposure manually in the 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV range For example you can increase the image brightness or decrease the overall exposure by tapping the plus or minus controls accordingly when the white balance setting icon i is displayed al Auto Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions O Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions such as under
92. g 6 Total time length of current song 7 Repeat all songs in the current play queue 8 Tap to go to the next song in the play queue Touch and hold to fast forward within the current song 9 Playor pause a song 10 Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue Touch and hold to rewind within the current song 11 Shuffle songs in the current play queue 61 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN w N Music home screen 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music home screen menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Music application A W N Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music 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 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 Music application tap the Album art and then tap More about this Online resources related to the song can include videos on YouTube song lyrics and artist information on Wikipedia To edit music information From the Music application tap the Album art and then tap Edit music info Edit the information as desired When you are finished tap Save To adj
93. gged in as the owner From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Users Tap xg beside the name of the profile that you want to delete then tap gt Delete 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 The lock screen for that user account appears When you switch to the guest account tap Start again if you want to wipe the previous session or tap Yes continue to continue the previous session Each user can set their own lock screen See Screen lock on page 37 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 46 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use a WN Typing text On screen keyboard You can enter text with the on screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually or you
94. he highlighted area in the illustration RON S w Ne FCC Caution Operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency band is only permitted for indoor use For indoor and outdoor operation connect your device to an FCC approved 5 GHz WLAN access point 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 To enable Wi Fi network notifications Turn on Wi Fi if itis 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 tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap the Wi Fi network that you are currently connected to Detailed network information is displayed 29 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N amp 4 5 NO w 4 WN D Oo Tethering with Xperia Link If you have an Xperia mobile phone you can share the phone s mobile data connection with your Xperia tablet This way your tablet can connect to the Internet without having to use its own SIM card and data connection This feature is useful when you are out and about
95. he owner From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Users Tap beside the name of the user that you want to delete then tap 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 Users 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 J ust drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon then tap Add guest To clear the guest session data Make sure you are logged in to the guest account 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 as long as you are logged in to the guest account J ust drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon then tap Remove guest About the restricted profile Yo
96. he 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 98 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N w N N 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 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
97. hieving them or bookmark special moments 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 service providers in all areas 26 nternet version of tNIS pt blication rint only ror private use 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 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 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
98. ication icon until the Home screen opens then drag the icon to the desired location and release your finger 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 fy Tap the application that you want to uninstall then tap OK 15 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Navigating applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys the favourites bar and the recently used applications window which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications The navigation keys are the Home key the Recent apps key and the Back key Some applications get closed when you press the Home key to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background If an application is paused or running 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 Favourites bar Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets Recent apps key Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar eA W
99. ice 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 32 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON w N aN NO oO 4 NO ow 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 and 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
100. ice 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 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 when the screen is turned off and restricts hardware performance J appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect Low battery mode Modifies your device s behaviour for example to adjust screen brightness and the screen timeout setting when the battery level drops bel
101. ight 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 colour Pet Use for taking photos of your pet Reduces blur and red eyes Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments 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 Sports Use for photos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimises motion blurring Document Use for photos of text or drawings Gives the photo increased sharper contrast Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their splendour e This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode 77 kis laaa hamma aean ALPE anhaa A DHA Ani tar his is an Internet version of this publication Print only for BRWND Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera Tap then select o If the video camera is not selected tap HH To display all settings tap 3 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
102. instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall the software and complete the repair 121 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO 2Q 3 To reinstall the device software using the Sony Bridge for Mac application Make sure that Sony Bridge for Macis installed on the Mac computer Open the Sony Bridge for Mac application and using the micro USB cable that came with your device connect the device to your Mac computer Click Xperia gt Repair Xperia device gt Continue Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall the software and complete the repair Using your device in wet and dusty conditions To ensure the water resistance of your device all covers including the covers for the micro USB port and the memory card slot must be firmly closed Your 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
103. ivity gt Media server settings Drag the slider beside Share media to the left 94 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use W N D w N W N D N w KR WRN on 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 level 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
104. ke 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 Connecting your device to USB accessories You can use a USB Host adapter to connect your device to USB accessories such as USB mass storage devices game controllers USB keyboards and USB mice If the USB accessory has a micro USB connector a USB Host adapter is not necessary USB Host adapters are sold separately Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device To connect a USB accessory using a USB host adapter Attach the USB Host adapter to your device then connect the adapter to the USB accessory Additional steps or software may be required to set up game controllers USB audio and USB Ethernet accessories Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device 92 hic ic an Internat varcinn nf thie nithlicatinn Print anly for nrivatea a NIS IS an internet version Of tNIS pL blication Print on y Tor private use N NO Se oO w N To access content on a USB mass storage device using a USB Host adapter Attach the USB Host adapter to your device then connect the adapter to the USB mass storage device To access
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106. le manager application on the computer See Managing files using a computeron page 116 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 files from iTunes to your device To learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac go to www sonymobile com global en 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 Video Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Video 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 Video 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 vide
107. le 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 Tap the Bluetooth device to which you want to connect To unpair a Bluetooth device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Under Paired devices tap x beside the name of the device that you want to unpair Tap Forget Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth function such as Photos and videos Music and other audio files Contacts 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
108. lear the internal and external memory of the device The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries regions 1i3 nis iS an internet version OF thlS Pt blication Print on y for private use AUN o Wh To activate the my Xperia service From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Protection by my Xperia gt Activate Mark the checkbox then tap Accept If prompted sign in to your Sony Entertainment Network 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 my Xperia service can locate your device go to myxperia sonymobile com and sign in using either the Google account or the Sony Entertainment Network account that you have set up on your device If you are using a device with multiple users my Xperia service can only be used by the owner Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID identification number 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 To view the device ID number on the label tray Detach the 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 to view the ID number To view the de
109. 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 Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera To display all settings tap 3 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 8MP 3264x2448 4 3 8 megapixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 6MP 3264x1836 16 9 6 megapixel picture size with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 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 2MP 74 iaar athe aublicahan A Printanhtarnawata a C Version OF tniS pt blication Print on y for private use 1920x1080 16 9 2 megapixel resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Self timer With the self timer you can take a photo without h
110. 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 123 kis isan Tim RAR FARIA ALPE LIDIA Jer DHA ADI TAP AADA A his is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 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
111. mory on your device If your Xperia device has less than 500 MB of free internal memory device memory available you do not receive any information about new software The following notification appears in the Notification panel to warn of the lack of storage space Storage space running out Some system functions may not work If you receive this notification you must free up internal memory device memory before you can get notifications about new software being available 112 nternet version of tniS pt blication rint only ror private use NN 3 GO N 4 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 tablet gt Software update If a system update is available tap Download to download it to your device When the download is finished tap Install and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 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 complete the installation Updating you
112. n Print only for private use OAN 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 31 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Se N Se N a Go 4 oB WN 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 an 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 sy
113. nchronise 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 3 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 corporate 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 dev
114. nd QrOUDS isstinscderorseassasedciessanduasntededendesdn deus sanarceaieanat 55 Sending contact INfOrMation cccccccccsssssssssssessssccseceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeess 55 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application 55 Backing UP CONTACTS cinsinsdziwadyerive ned sensdvaeivernes ins irdieden 56 ENV all ixcesqanesnieiitantanvmanicssiesticanicaareiot orrieosentioniieiaeneeniaole 57 Setting Up CIN esse sceeuctastsSetsuatarn ieaiaia a AEEA ERAAN A 57 Sending and receiving email MESSAGES ccccesseccessteeeeeeesseseeeeeeees 57 Organising your email MESSAGES eeesesssseeeeeessssseeeeeeeeesssaaeeees 58 Email account SQUUINGSxicccsscisccceiisiete cc cec hesetnsucbrciaaaacuaacteonceniesecctenscs 59 Gmail aerian a a a 59 E AEA A E T TA A E T E ne 61 Transferring MUSIC to your device sse sssssssssssrrrrrrsserrrrrrrsrerrrrrrrsees 61 Listening tO NUS Ce avesadeed cota aeeaneviineusidacencetatdmdiuaivuiesssecessuierecdeurvatencnt 61 MUSIC home screen MENU Wisi viseseccivsesvewtvssvresarsvedsvntsareabenaaedes 63 Playlists oee E A A AE 64 Sharning MUSI Cisssisidicee iee nerean a AEAEE EEEE KERESD Et 64 Enhancing the SOUNd sssssssssseseeennnrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrsnnnnnnnnrrrrrrrrrrern 64 VISUAIS ET sarsie naau A EEEE TOEREN EEEE AREENAN 65 Recognising music with TracklD ssssssssssssssssrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrsssne 65 aene A T A ere 67 Listening to the FACIO ccccscccccccccceeeeeeeecesseeeeeeecseeeeessetssseeeseseeess 67 Favourit
115. nd 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 Select a contact then edit photo as desired Tap Done 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 E Tap Delete 82 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N Se N wo OO N OAN 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 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
116. nes 105 E E E ET 105 Alarm and CloCK ssssssssssssssssssnrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrnnnnnnnnnnrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrnrnnne 106 ACCESS IDIN osea n E E N 109 Magnification geStUreS ssesssssrsssserirrrreeetrrrrrrtterrrrrrrtterrrrrirererrrrns 109 karge text ee a E E E cai deenteabneanea 109 Colour CorrettioN iiid aaa aaa EEA A E 109 TalkB ACK iiin sietas an a E 109 Support and mMaintenanCe ssssssrsssessrsrrsssrrrrnrserrnrrnsnrrnrnnnsernns 111 Support for VOUlCOVIC Gia cccav senecrsransiavacanerdednabeiesuaasdeinccutoeateustnin 111 Computer 100 Gi s ca issdasndany sechccctscadastdaseceindhanendsanadashsaanductdneeanelaveceex 111 Updating your DOV IC iaxasiecccccetu ce Veceusceviueuecectdse aviasenecerereisaaacteies 112 Finding a lost device sais ccicssnadsdinwndacecusdvidowesdsiumublacedseadsiauesdncedneediea 113 Finding the identification number of your G VICE cccceeeeeeeeeeeees 114 Memory and StOrage ssssssssssssssserrrssssseerrrssesttrrrrssttttnerrssntteerrssnntna 114 Managing files using a COMpUtEer sssssssssssssssserrrssreererrrssneeererrssseens 116 Backing up and restoring content ssssseerrrrrrrrerrrrrrirsrrrrrn 117 Running diagnostic tests ON your CAVICE cccceeeesssetstteeeeeeeeeeeees 119 Resetting your applicationS sssssereeerrrrsrreerrrrrrrrrrrnssseen 119 Restarting and resetting your deviCe sssssssssressreeerrrrrrrerrrrrsseeee 120 Using your device in wet and dusty CONdItionsS cccceeeeeeeeees 122
117. new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads Notifications appear in the following places 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 22 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OUN a w Ne To expand a notification on the Notification panel Drag the notification downwards Not all notifications are expandable To clear all notifications from the Notification panel Tap To take action on a notification from the lock screen Double tap the notification 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 lock screen Drag the notification downwards Not all notifications are expandable 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
118. nly shut down you should consider the following Always have more than 100 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 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 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 important 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
119. nt 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 accounts 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 this device yourself Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory Depending on how long it 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 Read more about how to improve the battery performance in Battery and power management on page 20 To charge your device gt aa ps gt i This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use L NO oO 4 Plug the charger into a power outlet Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger or into the USB portofa 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
120. nt system mirrors all features on your device and gives you access to all applications When connected you can navigate the apps using the car infotainment system controls Some applications may not be available in driving mode Also protected data such as videos that are strictly protected under Digital Rights Management DRM is not made available via MirrorLink To connect your device to a car infotainment system Connect your device and the car infotainment system using a USB cable The screen of your device appears on the screen of the infotainment system You may need to start MirrorLink manually if the connection between your device and the infotainment system is not established automatically To start MirrorLink manually Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using a USB cable From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt MirrorLink Tap Start MirrorLink then tap OK If the connection still fails tap Network address to change to another network address in case the same network address is being used by other services such as Bluetooth and Wi Fi and then try again 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 m
121. nvironment 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 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 122 iat a in Ban Ata TArEIAIN AT FTE ALI ahna OF DAE Aphl TARA E F 5 his is an Internet version of this pt blication Print on y Tor private use Resistance to solid objects and dust IPOX No special protection Resistance to water IPX0 No special protection IP 1X Protected against solid objects IPX1 Protected against dripping water gt 50 mm in diameter IP 2X Protected against solid objects
122. o From your Home screen tap then find and tap Video Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Video 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 Video Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Video 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 89 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use em N WN w N 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 seven 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 change the music or add more photos and videos 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 f
123. o 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 If prompted tap Album or Video 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 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 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 81 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N WN WN N
124. o pair the two devices If you re transferring music video pictures or other media files between your device and a computer it s best to use the Media Go application on the computer Media Go converts media files so that you can use them on your device In order to use this feature you need a Wi Fi enabled device that supports Media transfer for example a computer running Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7 his publication rint only for private use NO BK OO 5 o wo N T wh w Ne D To prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device It is normally enabled by default Make sure the Wi Fi function is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Tap Pair with PC then tap Next Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup process To connect wirelessly to a paired device Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device It is normally enabled by default Make sure the Wi Fi function is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Select the paired device to which you want to connect then tap Connect To disconnect from a paired device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Select the pair
125. o the screen that you want to pin Tap O To display the screen pinning icon swipe upwards Tap In the popup window that appears tap Got it To unpin a screen On the pinned screen touch and hold and lt at the same time Release both buttons If you selected a security option when you activated the screen pinning function 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 displays colours photos ora 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 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 then tap When to daydream and select an option Screen lock There are several ways to lock
126. 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 then tap x Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right General camera settings Capturing mode settings overview i Superior auto Optimise your settings to suit any scene a Manual Adjust camera settings manually Sound Photo Take photos with background sound AR fun Play around with virtual objects in your camera viewfinder and add fun effects to your photos and videos Multi camera Record the same scene from multiple angles on a single screen Face in picture Take photos using the front and rear cameras at the same time Live on YouTube Broadcast live video to YouTube AR effect Take photos or videos with virtual scenes and characters Creative effect Apply effects to photos or videos Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images Social live Broadcast live video to Facebook Sweep Panorama Take wide angle and panoramic photos g 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 71 NIS IS an internet version Of tNIS pL bli
127. olding 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 function 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 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 focus frame changes colour indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Multi autofocus The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image Touch and hold the camera screen until the focus frame changes colour indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Continuous autofocus is off Face detection The camera automatically detects
128. 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 111 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 33 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen tap Tap Settings
129. onnect 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 use Smart Connect 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 Your favourite social networking app opens for example Facebook The ring volume is set to vibrate With Smart Connect you can also manage accessories such as Xperia SmartTags or a watch from the Sony SmartWatch series Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information 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 T 6 1 Tap to display available accessories 2 Add an accessory or an event 3 View menu options 4 Tap to display all events 5 Tap to activate an event 6 Tap to view details of an event 100 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Re Bs KO o fe gt O N w N IS W N w Na R D 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
130. ontact 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 SGP611 SGP612 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 All 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 third party provider and
131. operly To insert a memory card Use a fine tipped pen or other similar tool to insert the memory card 1 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and the device then detach the cover 2 Place the memory card in the memory card slot with the gold coloured contacts facing down then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound 3 Re attach the memory card cover This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use om Na To remove the memory card Turn off the device and remove the cover of the memory card slot or unmount the memory card from Settings gt Storage gt Unmount SD card Using a fine tipped pen or other similar tool press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly Draw the card outwards and remove it fully 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
132. 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 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 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 g and select a DMR device that you want to share your content with The selected content starts 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 Video application on your device by tapping the video and then tapping gs 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 yo
133. ore 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 Application overview a 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 25 kie taan Lin DARA AP TAPCIA A ALPE AL he ahnany DHA ARI TARAHITAEA a his is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use K sago gE 20 Pg wa 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 your downloaded applications documents and pictures Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends family members and colleagues around the world Browse and listen to FM radio stations Use the Album a
134. os 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 w N To unhide a photo or video 1 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 w N A Album home screen menu Through the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your photo 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 COCON DLON VN O 1 Return to the Album application home screen to view all content iew your favourite photos and videos iew all videos saved to your device iew your photos on a map or in Globe view iew photos and videos that you have hidden from view iew all photos and videos taken by your device s camera using special effects iew all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders iew phot
135. os and videos on devices in the same network 10 Open the settings menu for the Album application 11 View photos and videos on Facebook 12 View photos and videos on Picasa V V V V V V 8 View all photos with faces V O V V V 13 View photos using the Flickr online service The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions 85 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ast akWN To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album then drag the left edge 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 71 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 1 View geotagged photos
136. oth function is activated 9 Silent mode Allow exceptions in silent mode it Vibrate mode Analarm is set 9 GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Q Problem with sign in or synchronisation e Your device is ready to connect to supported ANT devices Depending on your service provider 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 System icons Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar 24 nis iS an internet version of thlS Pt blication Print on y for private use WON Aat Notification icons ao v gt Ea O a Rae eae k New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates Noise cancelling is on 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 M
137. oth 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 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 96 Bieta an IintArhalVAreIAnc Ar ie OLIBIeAarnAn A DHA AAG tarmar aA This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN o w N Wh N oO 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 visib
138. ou can allow different users to have different home screens wallpapers and general settings They also get separate access to applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos You can add up to seven regular user accounts on your device To add a regular user account Make sure your 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 or profile gt User Tap OK The new account is created Tap Set up now The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top right corner Unlock the screen by swiping upwards Follow the on screen instructions to set up the account for the new user In cases where the person using the new account wants to set up the account but is not available at the time you can tap Not now in step 5 When the user is ready they can select 44 NIS IS an internet version OF tNIS pL blication Print on y Tor private use N N ON nA Users under Settings and see the new account which appears as New user J ust tap the account and follow the instructions to finish setting it up You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen J ust drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon then tap Add user To delete a regular user account from your device Make sure you are logged in as t
139. ow 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 STAMINA mode feature overview STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimise your battery performance Extended standby Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi Fi 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 20 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN AON 2 o 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 Fin
140. own until appears in the status bar Select a time interval Silent mode setting options Indefinitely Keep the device silent until you manually turn the sound back on For one hour Keep the device silent for one hour You can tap the minus and plus icons to adjust the duration 34 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N gt WON BROWN wO Nae e OO ND N a gt To schedule silent mode time intervals Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar Tap x Find and tap Days and 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 Your device stays in silent mode during the selected time interval Setting exceptions for silent mode You can select which types of notifications are allowed to sound in silent mode and you can filter exceptions based on who the notifications come from The most common types of exceptions include Events and reminders Messages Alarms To allow exceptions to sound in silent mode Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar Drag the slider beside Allow exceptions to the right To set notifications as exceptions in silent mode Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar Tap x Under Exceptions in Do not disturb mo
141. p 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 A Sports Use for videos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimises motion blurring Xg Pary 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 or use a support l This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode 80 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BROWN 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 D 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 t
142. ple 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 2 Tap then tap Settings gt Accounts amp sync Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with then tap gt Syne 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 or use Bluetooth technology 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 a Press then tap Import contacts gt SD card Select the files that you want to import and tap OK ail This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use k ON 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 sta
143. pp screen from being minimised You can also use this feature when you lend your device to another person to make it harder for them to access more than one application For example you can lend your device to somebody to take a photo and pin the screen to the Camera application so that the person can t easily use other apps such as Email Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from unpinning a screen and accessing your device To protect your data you should set up your device to request a screen lock PIN password or pattern before someone can unpin the screen 36 ol St Pai WIntAPAAKUACCIAR AL Sie Bibhearhan ia DHA ADs tArAnWAE Tes This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use t y I AUN N e Ko uv w N w N N oO on e To activate screen pinning From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen pinning Drag the slider to the right If you have not set up a pattern PIN or password screen lock on your device drag the slider beside Lock device when unpinning to the right and then select an option If you already have a screen lock enabled then drag the slider to activate the relevant security option after you activate screen pinning A pattern PIN or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work To pin a screen Make sure that screen pinning is activated on your device Open an app and go t
144. pplication 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 Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends Use the Music application to organise and play music audio books and podcasts View news stories and weather forecasts Optimise settings to suit your own requirements Use the Hangouts application to chat with friends online Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings and get artist album and other info 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 such as contacts bookmarks calendar data etc Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory 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 Use the Lifelog application to automatically log events about your daily life For example you can set goals and track your progress in ac
145. pplications 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 right 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 On the Application screen touch and hold the application until it becomes selected 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 On the Application screen touch and hold an application icon 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 If Alphabetical or Most used is selected under SHOW APPS instead of Custom order you can still add an application shortcut to the Home screen J ust touch and hold the relevant appl
146. r Keep in mind that On body detection as a security feature is less secure than a pattern PIN or password To enable On body detection From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt On body detection Drag the slider beside Off to the right then tap OK Using On body detection When you use the On body detection feature you need to be aware of the following behaviours 41 his is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N Se w N gt WN op O WN D gt O WN aN When your device senses that it s on your body it stays unlocked after you unlock it Any time you put your device down and it senses that it s no longer on your body your device locks automatically After you put your device down for example if you place it on a table your device can take up to one minute to lock After you get into a car bus train or other land vehicles your device can take between 5 and 10 minutes to lock Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat or other non land based vehicles your device may not lock automatically so make sure to lock it manually if needed When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle just unlock it once and your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you To turn off On body detection From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Sma
147. r 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 ayron 3 amp SS Fe Yeas E If you have a Google account the my Xperia web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it You can Locate your device on a map Sound an alert even if the device is in silent mode Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information to anyone who finds it As a last resort remotely c
148. ra to select focus automatically A coloured frame shows which face is in focus Tap the screen to take the photo 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 3 then tap f Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level 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 tap the screen to take the photo manually 70 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO 4 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 mobile or Wi Fi networks or GPS technology When appears on the camera screen geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found When appears geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available so your photo can get geotagged When neither
149. rt Lock gt On body detection Drag the slider beside On to the right 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 49 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 H 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 Drag the slider beside Automatic date amp time to the left 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 Drag the slider beside Automatic date amp time to the left 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 Tap Select time zone Select an option 42 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N N amp N w
150. s for editing after you shoot it 76 Off The photo or video is saved after you shoot it and no preview appears Face recognition You can register faces in the Camera application so that the camera automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder 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 aw PN ISO 1 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 twil
151. save mode to the left A noise cancelling headset may not be included with your device at purchase To adjust the settings to the noise environment Make sure a noise cancelling headset is connected to your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound amp notification gt Accessory settings gt Noise canceling gt Noise environment Select the relevant noise environment type then tap OK Multiple user accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to the device and use it 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 three 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 Restricted Profile Use this option if you want to make only a restricted number of applications available to a person using your device 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 y
152. 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 Smart 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 Managing accessories Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device including Xperia SmartTags a SmartWatch series watch or a wireless headset 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 informa
153. se 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 1234 1 Favourites list 2 Launch the TrackID music recognition application 3 Radio on off button 4 View menu options 5 Tuned frequency 6 Save or remove a channel as a favourite 7 Frequency band drag left or right to move between channels 8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 9 Tuning dial 10 A saved favourite channel 11 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 zs 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 67 WN k WN N e Np 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
154. seeeececssetssseetecseseesseeeeeeeeseaas 89 Movie CredtO tists nereereudiniadetoreettuivieunituussucinaveradvinevetnsietengurenteet 90 CONNEC UVV raana needs 91 Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable 91 Mirroring the screen of your device WIFEleSSIY 0ccccessesssssseeeeees 91 One touch SetU pPinpiseni s eiaa aao Ra REDS 92 Connecting your device to USB ACCESSOLIGS c ccseessssssssseeeeeeess 92 Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK series wireless COMPO iiini a ia eieiei a araia eiaeia 93 Sharing content with DLNA Certified devices 93 Bluetooth wireless technology ssssssssrrsssssrrrrrrsssrrrrrrrrsssrrrrrrs 96 NFC sesrsasscenteciceaGessancsexavaneundennanataie acensauceueasesauecesaueix SENERE AEEA ERA 98 Smart apps and features that save you tiMe cscccceeeeeeeeeeees 100 Controlling accessories and settings with S mart Connect 100 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANTH ou eeeceeeeeeeees 101 Using your device as a wallet ssessssssrsssserrrrrreerrrrrrrrseerrrrrrrsees 102 Traveland MaD Secon 103 Using location ServiceS sssssseserssssseerrrsrsrerrrrrirssereerrirssererrrrs 103 Google Maps and NavVidauOn ccnmncnnincnacadennnincunen 103 Using your device with a car infotainment System 103 Airplane NODS ccsessalsncccceccsatisetidesteeasaatidcocieindenadtvatidacoeneaeeeeee 104 4 Calendar and alarm ClOCK cccccccccssseceeeeeseeeeeeecseeeeesecseveeeeneenee
155. 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 View a list of all email accounts and recent folders 2 Search for email messages 3 Access settings and options 4 Write an email message 5 List of email messages To download new email messages When the inbox is open swipe downwards on the message list B7 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use nN wh WON gt ON 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
156. sibility gt Colour correction Tap the on off switch Tap Correction mode then select the appropriate colour sensitivity Colour correction is currently an experimental feature and may affect device performance TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors notifications and messages To enable TalkBack From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Accessibility gt TalkBack Tap the on off switch and then tap OK To change speech feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack tap Settings TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature To exit the tutorial tap the Exit button twice 109 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN To disable TalkBack From your Home screen double tap Find and double tap Settings gt Accessibility gt TalkBack Double tap the on off switch and then double tap OK 110 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ee N a w N D 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
157. son SONY MOBILE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS ERASE AND OR DATA OVERWRITING OF PERSONAL DATA OR FILES STORED ON YOUR DEVICE INCLUDING 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 All rights reserved 124 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
158. st 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 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 tablet 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 tablet 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 tablet 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 tablet gt Diagnostics gt Facts Resetting your applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device 119 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use I w Ne e WN O Ne NO To reset application pref
159. t Sound amp notification gt Other sounds Drag the slider beside Touch sounds to the right Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Brightness level 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 I 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 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 a
160. tag 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 3 then select Classic view or Satellite view 87 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N oO N Videos Watching videos in the Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you ve saved or downloaded to your device The Video 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 Video application _ 1 View menu options 2 Display the most recently played video 3 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos 4 Tap to play saved or downloaded video files 5 Scroll up or down to view content To play a video in Video From your Home screen tap then find and tap Video 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 Video 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 To resume playing tap
161. 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 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 tablet gt Usage info settings Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked Tap Agree Computer tools There are a number of tools available to help you connect your device to a computer and manage content such as contacts movies music and photos 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 th
162. the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards Make sure not to bend the connector 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 is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90 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 10 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping N A Open or select an item Mark or unmark a checkbox or option Enter text using the on screen keyboard Touching and holding J Move an item Activate an item specific menu e Activate selection mode for example to select several items from a list TI This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Pinching and spreading gt 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 Flicking Scroll quickly for example in a list or on a web page You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen 12 This is an Internet version of this publication
163. tion 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 or confirm the same passcode on both your device and the accessory 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 101 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use O Nea 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 w
164. tus bar downwards When the transfer is complete tap the notification Tap the received file Searching and viewing contacts Contacts CONTACTS O 9 0 0 9 Co 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 Adda contact To search for a contact From your Home screen tap then tap a 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 To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen tap then tap a Press s 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 52 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN BROOD w Ne iN w Nae Adding and editing contacts To add a contact From your Home screen tap then tap a 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 No backup if you only want to us
165. u can add restricted profiles which only allow restricted access to apps from the owner account For example you can create a restricted profile for children to prevent them from playing games or viewing mature content from your account You can add up to seven restricted profiles on your device To add a restricted profile 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 or profile Tap Restricted profile A list of available apps appears To name the profile tap New profile and enter a name then tap OK Drag the relevant slider to the right beside the apps to which you want to grant access If you don t have a PIN password or pattern set up as your screen lock when you are adding a restricted profile after tap Restricted profile in step 4 you will be asked to set up a screen lock and select an option about how to display notifications on your lock screen Please follow the on screen instructions you are prompted with For more information about notification 45 hic ic an Internat varcinn nf thie nithlicatinn Print anly for nrivatea a NIS IS an Internet version Of tNIS pL blication Print on y Tor private use Ne T display options on the lock screen see Notification display options on the lock screen on page 23 To delete a restricted profile from your device Make sure you are lo
166. u want to share then tap the track Tap g 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 95 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WON Bluetooth wireless 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 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 Blueto
167. um that you want to add to a playlist Touch and hold the song or the album title then tap Add to playlist Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song The album or song is now added to the playlist 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 Music 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 Music 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 Open the Music home screen menu then tap Settings gt Sound effects gt Sound effects gt Equalizer To adjust the sound manually drag the frequency band buttons up or down To adjust the sound automatically tap wv and select a style 64 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO N w N N Se To turn on the Surround so
168. unctionality 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 3 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 90 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO N ee WN Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable You can connect your device to a compatible TV set using an MHL cable and mirror the screen of your device on the TV screen MHL and HDMI cables and adaptors are sold separately Sony does not guarantee that all types of MHL and HDMI cables and adaptors are supported by your device To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable JJ appears in your device s status bar after a connection is established The TV displays the screen of your device To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI input Connect your device to an MHL adaptor and connect the adaptor to a powered USB port Connect the adaptor to a TV using an HDMI cable JJJ appears in your device s status bar after a connection is established The TV displays the screen of your device To view help about using a TV remote control
169. und feature Open the Music home screen menu then tap Settings gt Sound effects 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 music songs as you play them 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 Music application tap Tap Visualizer Tap the screen to switch to full screen view To change the background theme In the Music application tap then tap Visualizer Tap the screen to display the controls Tap gt Theme then select a theme Recognising music with TrackID Use the TrackID music recognition service to identify a song you hear playing in your surroundings J ust record a short sample of the song and you ll get artist title and album info within seconds You can purchase song 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 1 View TrackID options 2 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the TrackID home screen menu 3 Identify the music that you are listening to The TrackID application and the TrackID service are not supported
170. 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 coloured 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 focus frame changes colour 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 light 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 n Intarnat varcinn nf thie nithlicatinn Drint anly far nn Ti x in Internet version of this publication rint 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 50 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50 100 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1
171. ures that you can use the latest Smart Lock features Enable Smart Lock 38 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BK OW DO 5 gt WNM D Set when you want your device to unlock automatically The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google and the exact functionality may change over time due to updates from Google The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market country or region To enable Smart Lock Make sure that you ve set a pattern PIN or password for your screen lock From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Trust agents Drag the slider beside Smart Lock Google to the right Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents Find and tap Smart Lock Enter your pattern PIN or password You need to enter this screen lock any time you want to change your Smart Lock settings Select a Smart Lock type Setting when to keep the device automatically unlocked You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings Trusted devices Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth device is connected Trusted places Keep your device unlocked when you re in a trusted location On body detection Keep your device unlocked when you re carrying your device with you You have to manually unlock your device when you don t use it for 4 hours and after you restart it Connecting to trusted Blu
172. ust the audio volume Press the volume key To minimise the Music application When a song is playing tap Ato go to the Home screen The Music application stays playing in the background To open the Music application when it is playing in the background While a song is playing in the background tap the J to open the recently used applications window Tap the Music application 62 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Music home screen menu The Music 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 NO NO OW NO music by mood and tempo using SensMe channels O OnNODoa hRWNDY 1 Return to the Music home screen 2 View the current play queue 3 Browse all artists 4 Browse all albums 5 Browse all songs 6 Browse your music library and filter by artist album or song name 7 Browse all playlists 8 Playa shared music file on another device 9 Open the settings menu for the Music application To open the Music home screen menu From your Home screen tap then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right To return to the Music home screen When the Music home screen menu is open tap Home When the Music 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 Musi
173. vice ID number via the device settings From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About tablet gt Status Scroll to IDID to view the ID number Memory and storage Your device has different types of memory and storage options The internal storage is about 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 114 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO N e w N AUN on WN oOo Ne Q The dynamic memory RAM is about 3 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 applications sudde
174. vice automatically 38 ING WAG SS QUUNOS scenes casiciuisrasincastcmes ceetautsdacidaubanbescucatntstantiaciertanas 42 Dat and TIMES wes cenenereniaderinatbennencne cnsdusabusanes svercheasaentennnstieneseneb vanes 42 X Reality for MOO Bececcenesciscincdiaecsaetovabarsnentiniddhiiimenaenceliendialadauts 43 Super vivid MOde sssssssssrrsssssrrrrrssssrrrrrrsttttrrrrrstttttrrrrsttttrrrrrstttttrrna 43 Enhancing the sound output ssssssssssssrrrrrssssrrrrrrrssnrrrrrrrssssrrrrrns 43 Noise Cae CAO Ma ctadcravcaasrarancacetexancanreccucerrsemasncaneinaeuerccenseanvenys 43 Multiple user BCCOUNUS c sissivsarseatdrassadideisecs divin dadesassersadalensstsereiedeacies 44 TONG hp U eeese ae na eee rene Bove a Pop ere ee wer eres or Ter oy ean Hp Sens ner 47 On screen OY DOAN 6 desi daucconenctev dah ceeecdevieevencetevehviuetndeveeevdaeendes 47 Entering text USING VOICE INDUL ee eeccctseeeeesssessteeeeeeeesssssaeeeeeens 48 PNG CEN Es iiaae a a EE E EEE E SEES 48 Personalising the on screen keyboard sssssssesssseerrrrssreerrrrssesees 49 CONICS aso citaren akea ananake aa aa RNE ia a ENER a Na 51 Transferring COMAC TS scien na citnsanat oeusididsadacmeiniieiiinniaiaiabiaedavenpeaniirias 51 Searching and VIEWING CONTACES eeeeeessseeeeeesessteeeeeeesessaeeeeeees 52 Adding and editing CONtACtS i eecccsseeeeessssteeeeeeessssaaeeeeeeeseeeeas 53 Adding medical and emergency contact information 0 0000088 53 Favourites a
175. y for private use To set the side keys behaviour Open the Alarm amp clock application then select the alarm that you want to edit Tap Side keys behavior then select the desired behaviour of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm Tap Save 108 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N NO O N e w Na gt e ON Accessibility Magnification gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession To enable or disable Magnification gestures From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Accessibility gt Magnification gestures Tap the on off switch To magnify an area and pan across the screen Make sure that Magnification gestures is enabled Tap an area three times and then hold and drag your finger across the screen Large text You can enable the Large text option to increase the default size of text displayed on your device To enable or disable Large text From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Accessibility Drag the slider next to Large text Colour correction The Colour correction setting adjusts how colours are displayed on the screen for users who are colour blind or have difficulty distinguishing between colours To enable Colour correction From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Acces
176. you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted places Select the place that you want to edit Tap Edit address To enter another location tap the magnification glass icon and type the address Your device searches for the entered location To use the suggested address tap the address To fine tune the location tap the back arrow next to the address then drag the location pin to the desired location and tap Select this location To remove a custom place Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Smart Lock gt Trusted places Select the place that you want to remove Tap Delete Keeping your device unlocked while you re carrying it Using the On body detection feature you can have your device stay unlocked when you have it on you for example if you re carrying itin your hand pocket or bag The accelerometer in your device keeps your device unlocked when it senses that it s being carried The device locks when the accelerometer detects that the device has been put down The On body detection feature can t distinguish whose body is connected If you give your device to someone else while it s unlocked using On body detection your device may stay unlocked for the other use
177. 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 images 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 Downloading camera applications You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play or other sources Before you start 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 After you drag pf inwards the main camera is launched from sleep mode Launch and capture After you drag pf inwards the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured Launch and record video A
178. 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 non internal memory For more information see Backing up and restoring content on page 117 If your device fails to power on or you want to reset your device s software you can use PC Companion or Bridge for Mac to repair your device For more information on using PC Companion or Bridge for Mac see Computer tools 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 To force your device to restart Press and hold down the power key 4 In the menu that opens tap Restart The device restarts automatically 120 nis IS an internet version of tNIS Pt blication Print on y for private use w Na amp To force your device to shut down Detach the memory card slot cover Using the tip of a pen or a similar object press and hold down the OFF button After your device emits a series of quick vibrations release the OFF button The device turns off automatically Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button To perform a factory

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