Table of Contents
- Contents
- Getting started
- Device security
- Learning the basics
- Battery and Maintenance
- Downloading applications
- Internet and networks
- Synchronizing data on your device
- Basic settings
- Typing text
- Calling
- Contacts
- Messaging and chat
- Music and FM Radio
- Camera
- Photos and videos in Album
- Videos
- Connectivity
- Smart apps and features that save you time
- Travel and maps
- Clock and Calendar
- Accessibility
- Support and Legal
Sony Z4 User Manual
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Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 7
About This User Guide........................................................................ 7
Overview.............................................................................................7
Assembly............................................................................................ 8
Screen protection..............................................................................10
Starting Your Device for the First Time...............................................10
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................10
Device security.............................................................................12
Making Sure Your Device is Protected...............................................12
Screen Lock......................................................................................12
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................13
SIM Card Protection..........................................................................17
Finding the Identification Number of Your Device...............................17
Finding a Lost Device ....................................................................... 18
Learning the basics...................................................................... 20
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 20
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 21
Homescreen..................................................................................... 21
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 23
Application screen.............................................................................24
Small Apps........................................................................................25
Widgets............................................................................................ 26
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................27
Background and Themes..................................................................28
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 28
Recording your screen...................................................................... 28
Notifications...................................................................................... 29
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................31
Applications Overview....................................................................... 33
Battery and Maintenance............................................................. 35
Charging Your Device........................................................................35
Battery and Power Management.......................................................36
Updating your device........................................................................ 37
Maintenance Using a Computer........................................................ 38
Storage and Memory........................................................................ 39
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................... 40
Downloading applications............................................................44
Downloading Applications from Google Play™..................................44
Downloading Applications from Other Sources..................................44
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Internet and networks.................................................................. 45
Browsing the web............................................................................. 45
Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................45
Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 46
Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection.............................................. 48
Tethering with Xperia Link™.............................................................. 49
Controlling Data Usage..................................................................... 50
Selecting Cellular Networks...............................................................51
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................51
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................53
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................53
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................53
Basic settings...............................................................................55
Accessing settings............................................................................ 55
Volume settings.................................................................................55
Do Not Disturb Mode........................................................................ 56
Screen settings................................................................................. 57
Application settings........................................................................... 59
Resetting Your Applications...............................................................60
Screen Saver.................................................................................... 61
Language settings.............................................................................61
Date and time................................................................................... 61
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................62
Super-Vivid Mode..............................................................................62
Noise cancellation............................................................................. 62
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 63
Typing text....................................................................................65
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 65
Entering text using voice input...........................................................66
Editing text........................................................................................66
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard............................................. 67
Calling.......................................................................................... 69
Making calls...................................................................................... 69
Receiving calls.................................................................................. 70
Ongoing calls.................................................................................... 72
Using the Call Log.............................................................................72
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 73
Restricting calls................................................................................. 73
Multiple Calls.....................................................................................74
Conference calls............................................................................... 74
Voicemail...........................................................................................75
Emergency calls................................................................................75
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Contacts.......................................................................................77
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................77
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................77
Transferring contacts.........................................................................79
Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information........................ 79
Favorites........................................................................................... 80
Sending contact information..............................................................80
Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application...................... 81
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................81
Messaging and chat.....................................................................83
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 83
Organizing your messages................................................................ 84
Calling from Messaging..................................................................... 84
Messaging settings........................................................................... 85
Instant Messaging and Video Chat.................................................... 85
Email.............................................................................................86
Setting Up Email............................................................................... 86
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 86
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 87
Email account settings...................................................................... 88
Gmail™.............................................................................................88
Music and FM Radio.................................................................... 90
Transferring Music to Your Device......................................................90
Listening to Music............................................................................. 90
Music Menu...................................................................................... 91
Playlists.............................................................................................92
Sharing music................................................................................... 93
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 93
Recognizing Music with TrackID™.................................................... 93
Listening to the Radio....................................................................... 94
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 96
Radio Sound Settings....................................................................... 96
Camera.........................................................................................97
Taking Photos and Recording Videos................................................ 97
General camera settings................................................................... 98
Still camera settings........................................................................ 102
Video camera settings.....................................................................105
Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 107
Viewing Photos and Videos.............................................................107
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos......................................108
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................109
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 109
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Hiding photos and videos................................................................110
Album Homescreen Menu...............................................................110
Viewing Your Photos on a Map........................................................111
Videos.........................................................................................113
The Video Application..................................................................... 113
Transferring Video Content to Your Device.......................................114
Managing video content..................................................................114
Movie Creator................................................................................. 114
Connectivity............................................................................... 116
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable............. 116
Mirroring the Screen of your Device Wirelessly................................ 116
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 117
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories.................................. 119
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 Wireless Controller 119
NFC................................................................................................ 119
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.....................................................121
Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 124
Overview of Smart Connect............................................................ 124
Managing Accessories.................................................................... 125
Using the News Suite Application....................................................125
Google Search & Now.....................................................................125
Using your Device as a Wallet......................................................... 126
Travel and maps......................................................................... 127
Using Location Services.................................................................. 127
Google Maps™ and Navigation.......................................................127
Using Data Traffic when Traveling.................................................... 127
Airplane Mode.................................................................................128
Clock and Calendar....................................................................129
Calendar......................................................................................... 129
Alarm and Clock............................................................................. 130
Accessibility............................................................................... 133
Magnification Gesture..................................................................... 133
Font Size.........................................................................................133
Display Size.....................................................................................133
Color Correction..............................................................................133
TalkBack......................................................................................... 134
Mono Audio.................................................................................... 134
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode............................................................... 134
Switch Access................................................................................ 134
Support and Legal......................................................................136
Support Application........................................................................ 136
Help in menus and applications.......................................................136
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Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device........................................136
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................... 136
Help us improve our software..........................................................138
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.............................................138
Recycling Your Device.....................................................................138
Legal information.............................................................................138
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Getting started
About This User Guide
This is the Xperia™ Z4 Tablet User Guide for the Android™ 7.0 software version. If
you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the
Settings menu.
System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than
described in this User Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected in an update. For
more information about software updates, see
Updating your device
on the 37 page.
To Check the Current Software Version of Your Device
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About tablet.
To Find the Model Number and Name of Your Device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap .
The device model number and name are displayed.
Limitations to Services and Features
Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in
all countries or regions, or by all networks or service providers. The GSM International
Emergency Number can always be used in all countries, regions, networks and by all
service providers, provided that the device is connected to the cellphone network.
Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine the availability of
any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.
The 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
with your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information.
Overview
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1. Headset jack*
2. Nano SIM and memory card slot
3. Light sensor
4. Front camera lens
5. Charging/Notification light
6. Charger/USB port
7. Speaker
8. Speaker
9. GPS antenna
10. Microphone
11. Second Wi-Fi antenna area
12. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
13. Main camera
14. NFC™ detection area
15. Power key
16. Volume/Zoom key
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 properly.
To insert the nano SIM card
If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
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1Detach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
2Press the nano SIM card holder inward and then release it immediately so that it
slides out.
3Place the nano SIM card in the holder.
4Push the nano SIM card holder back into the nano SIM card slot until you hear a
clicking sound.
5Re-attach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
Inserting the nano SIM card into the device without the nano SIM card holder could damage
your nano SIM card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be
responsible for any damage caused by such action.
To Remove the Nano SIM Card
1Detach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
2Push the nano SIM card holder inward and then release it quickly from its slot.
3Remove the nano SIM card.
4Push the nano SIM card holder back into the nano SIM card slot until you hear a
clicking sound.
5Re-attach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
To insert a memory card
1Detach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
2Place the memory card in the memory card slot, then push the memory card all
the way into the slot until you hear a clicking sound.
3Re-attach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots.
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To Remove the Memory Card
1Turn off the device and detach the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card
slots.
2Push the memory card inward, then release it quickly.
3Re-attach the cover.
Screen protection
Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the
protruding tab.
It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or protector
intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories
may prevent your device from working by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or
microphones and it can invalidate the warranty.
Starting Your Device for the First Time
It is 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, see
Charging Your Device
on page 35.
The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings,
personalize your device, and sign in to your accounts, for example a Google™ account.
To Turn On the Device
Make sure the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the
first time.
1Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
3Wait a moment for the device to start.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your service provider, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .
To Turn off the Device
1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2In the options menu, tap Power off.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™.
A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you
purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the Play Store™
application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading
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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™.
•Synchronize email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™.
•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web
browser.
•Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.
•Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™
Device Manager services.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
http://support.google.com
.
It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some
situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account.
If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is
locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for
the relevant account.
To Set Up a Google™ Account on your Device
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Account sync > Add account > Google.
3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your device,
or go online later and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
.
To Remove a Google™ Account
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Google.
3Select the Google™ account you want to remove.
4Tap > Remove account.
5Tap Remove account again to confirm.
If you remove your Google™ account, any security features that are linked to your Google™
account will no longer be available.
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Device security
Making Sure Your Device is Protected
Your device includes several security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or
theft.
These options are as follows:
•Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, or pattern to prevent
anyone from accessing or resetting your device.
•Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or
wiped.
•Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web
service. Using one of these services, you can remotely locate, lock, or clear a lost device.
Verifying the Ownership of Your Device
Certain protection features require you to either unlock your screen with your PIN,
password, or pattern, or enter your Google™ account information. Below are examples
of protection features and some of the required credentials:
Factory Data
Reset
protection
You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory
Data Reset.
Protection by
my Xperia If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the
username and password for a Google™ account associated with the
service. The device must be connected to the internet before the setup
process can be completed. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your
device after the reset.
Android™
Device
Manager
If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the
username and password for a Google™ account. The device must be
connected to the internet before the setup process can be completed.
Otherwise, you will not be able to use your device after the reset.
Software repair If you use the Xperia™ Companion software to perform a software repair,
you’re asked to enter your Google™ account username and password
when you start the device after the repair is complete.
For Android™ Device Manager, it is necessary to enter information from a Google™ account.
This can be any Google™ account which you have set up on the device as an owner. If you
cannot provide the relevant account information during a setup process, you won't be able to
use the device at all.
Screen Lock
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
There are several screen lock options available. 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 Homescreen.
•Pattern
– draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device.
•PIN
– enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device.
•Password
– enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your 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
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contacts and messages. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS)
account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type
to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your network administrator specifies a
lockscreen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the
network administrator of your company or organization to check what network security
policies are implemented for cellular devices. Fingerprint functionality is not available in
the United States.
For more settings for each screen lock type, tap beside Screen lock.
To Change Your Screen Lock Type
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3Follow the instructions on your device.
To Create a Screen Lock Pattern
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3Follow the instructions on your device.
If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before
trying again.
To Change the Screen Lock Pattern
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device.
To Create a Screen Lock PIN
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > PIN.
3Enter a numeric PIN, and then tap Continue.
4Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK.
To Create a Screen Lock Password
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Password.
3Follow the instructions on your device.
To Activate the Swipe Unlock Function
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password depending on
which of these screen lock types is enabled.
4Tap Swipe, then tap YES, REMOVE.
Unlocking Your Device Automatically
The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market, country, or region.
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.
You can set Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked using the following settings:
•Trusted face: Unlock your device by looking at it.
•Trusted voice: Set up voice recognition to search in any screen.
•Trusted devices: Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® or NFC device
is connected.
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•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 if you don’t use it for 4 hours and after you
restart it.
The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change over
time due to updates from Google™.
To Enable Smart Lock
1Set a pattern, PIN, or password as a screen lock if you have not already done so.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents.
4Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function.
5Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents.
6Find and tap Smart Lock.
7Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. You need to enter these credentials
whenever you want to change your Smart Lock settings.
8Select a Smart Lock type.
To Set Up Trusted Face
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted face.
3Tap SET UP > NEXT, follow the instructions on your device.
To Set Up Trusted Voice
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted voice.
3Follow the instruction on your device.
Keeping Your Device Unlocked while You’re Carrying It
Using the On-body detection feature, you can keep your device unlocked while you're
carrying it in your hand or in a pocket or bag. The accelerometer in your device keeps
your device unlocked while it senses that it's being carried. The device locks when the
accelerometer detects that the device has been put down.
When you use the On-body detection feature, you need to be aware of the following
behaviors:
•Any time you put your device down and it senses that it's no longer being carried, it
locks automatically.
•The device can take up to one minute to lock.
•After you get into a car, bus, train, or other land vehicle, your device can take between 5
and 10 minutes to lock.
•Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or another non-land-based vehicle),
your device may not lock automatically, so be 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.
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 user. Keep in mind that On-body detection as a security feature is less
secure than a pattern, PIN, or password.
To Enable or Disable On-Body Detection
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > On-body
detection.
3Tap the slider to enable the function, then tap CONTINUE. To disable the function,
tap the slider beside On.
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Connecting to Trusted Devices
You can designate a connected device as trusted and keep your Xperia™ device
unlocked while connected. If you have a device that you connect to regularly using
Bluetooth® or NFC, for example, a home entertainment system or a fitness tracker, you
can add it as a trusted device and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save
time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use
these devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a
trusted device can be connected.
It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted
devices, such as Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.
As soon as a trusted 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
1Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that you
want to add as a trusted device.
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock.
3In the Smart Lock menu tap Trusted devices > ADD TRUSTED DEVICE >
Bluetooth
4Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected and paired devices, then
tap YES, ADD
5Depending 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
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted devices.
3Tap the device you want to remove.
4Tap Remove trusted device.
To Add a Trusted NFC Device
1Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that you
want to add as a trusted device.
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock.
3Tap Trusted devices > ADD TRUSTED DEVICE > NFC.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Making Sure You're Secure when Using Trusted Devices
Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security
capabilities. There's a chance 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 whether 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.
Connecting to Trusted Places
When the Trusted places feature is set up, the lockscreen security on your Xperia™
device gets disabled when you are in a 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.
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To set up trusted places, first make sure 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 areas you have added as trusted locations. 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 specialized equipment
could unlock your device.
To Add Your Home Location
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services.
3Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode.
4From your Home screen, tap .
5Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places >
Home.
6To enter the desired location type the address in the search bar. Your device
searches for the entered location.
To Edit Your Home Location
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services.
3Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode.
4From your Home screen, tap .
5Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
6Select your home location.
7Tap Edit.
8In the search bar, enter the location that you want to use as your home location.
If other residences share your street address, you can add the actual location of your home
within the building complex as a custom place.
To Remove Your Home Location
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places >
Home.
3Tap Edit > .
Using Custom Locations
You can add any location as a trusted, custom place where your device can remain
unlocked.
To Add a Custom Place
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services.
3Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode.
4From your Home screen, tap .
5Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
6Tap Add trusted place.
7To use your current location as a custom place, tap Select this location.
8Alternately, to enter another location, tap the and type the address. Your device
searches for the entered location. To use the suggested address, tap the address.
9To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, drag the location
pin to the desired location, and then tap Select this location.
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To Edit a Custom Place
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services.
3Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode.
4From your Home screen, tap .
5Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
6Select the place that you want to edit.
7Tap Edit Address.
8To enter another location, tap the and type the address. Your device searches
for the entered location. To use the suggested address, tap the address.
9To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, then drag the
location pin to the desired location, then tap Select this location.
To Remove a Custom Place
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services.
3Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode.
4From your Home screen, tap .
5Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places.
6Select the place you want to remove.
7Tap Delete.
SIM Card Protection
You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal
Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is
protected against misuse, meaning you have to enter a PIN every time you start your
device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked. You then
need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK
are supplied by your service provider.
To Set Up a SIM Card Lock
1From the Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
3Tap the Lock SIM card slider to enable or disable the SIM card lock.
4Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will
be prompted to enter the PIN every time you restart the device.
To Change the SIM Card PIN
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock.
3Tap Change SIM PIN.
4Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
5Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
6Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To Unlock a Blocked SIM Card Using the PUK Code
1Enter the PUK code and tap .
2Enter a new PIN code and tap .
3Re-enter the new PIN code and tap .
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator
to get a new SIM card.
Finding the Identification Number of Your Device
Your device has a unique identification number. This number is referred to as the IMEI
(International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this number. You
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may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service to
register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some network providers can use this
number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country or region.
To View Your IMEI Number on the Label Strip
1Open the cover for the nano SIM and memory card slot.
2Remove the SIM/memory card tray. Place a fingernail or other object with a long,
fine tip under the edge of the label strip, then drag the strip outward. The IMEI
number is displayed on the strip.
You can also view the IMEI number by opening the phone dialer and entering *#06#.
To View Your IMEI Number via the Device Settings
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Status > IMEI information.
Finding a Lost Device
If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you
locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your
device, you can:
•Locate your device on a map.
•Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode.
•Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone
who finds it.
•Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.
If you’ve cleared the internal memory of the device using the “Protection by my Xperia” web
service, you must sign in to a Google™ account that was previously synced on this device the
next time you turn on the device.
The “Protection by my Xperia” service may not be available in all countries or regions.
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To Deactivate Protection by My Xperia
1Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services on
your device.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia >
ACTIVATE.
4Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the service, then tap
ACCEPT.
5If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new account if you
don’t already have one.
6To verify that Protection by my Xperia can locate your device, go to
myxperia.sonymobile.com
and sign in using the Google™ account you are using
on your device.
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, note that the Protection by my Xperia service is
only available to the user who is logged in as the owner.
Finding a Lost Device Using Android™ Device Manager
Google™ offers a location and security web service called Android™ Device Manager.
You can use it in parallel with, or as an alternative to, the Protection by my Xperia service.
If you lose your device, you can use Android™ Device Manager to:
•Find and show where your device is located.
•Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the
lockscreen.
For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to
www.support.google.com
.
Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a
connection to the internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all
countries or regions.
To Activate Android™ Device Manager
1If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the
owner.
2Make sure you have an active data connection and location services are enabled.
3From your Home screen, tap .
4Find and tap Settings > Google > Security.
5Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and
erase to enable both functions.
6If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate this device
administrator.
7To verify that Android™ Device Manager can locate your device after you activate
the service, go to
www.android.com/devicemanager
and sign in using your
Google™ account.
You can also activate Android™ Device Manager from Lock screen & security under Device
administrators.
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
•Open or select an item.
•Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
•Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
•Move an item.
•Activate an item-specific menu.
•Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
Pinching and spreading
•Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or
shooting videos.
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Swiping
•Scroll up or down a list.
•Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
Flicking
•Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
Locking and Unlocking the Screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power and locks automatically. 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 you have to swipe upward on the screen to unlock it. You
can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See
Screen Lock
on
the 12 page.
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Homescreen
The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It’s similar to the desktop on
a computer screen. Your Homescreen can have up to twenty panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Homescreen panes is
represented by a series of dots on the lower part of the Homescreen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that is currently displayed.
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1 Dots – Represents the number of Homescreen panes
To go to the Home screen
•Press .
To browse the Home screen
Homescreen Panes
You can add new panes to your Homescreen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Homescreen
pane.
To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane
1Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen
pane, then tap in the upper-left corner of the screen.
When Google Search & Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the
main Homescreen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see
Google Search & Now
on page 125.
To Add a Pane to Your Homescreen
1Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Flick the panes all the way to the right or left, then tap .
When Google Search & Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and
additional panes cannot be added to the left. For more information, see
Google Search & Now
on page 125.
To Delete a Pane from your Homescreen
1Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to delete, then tap in the top-
right corner of the pane.
Homescreen Settings
You can use the Settings shortcut to adjust some basic Homescreen settings. For
example, you can adjust the size of icons on your Homescreen.
To disable or uninstall an application from the homescreen
Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from Settings
> Apps. Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled.
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1Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse the panes. All applications that can be disabled or
uninstalled are indicated by .
3Tap the relevant application, then tap Disable if the app came pre-installed on
your device or OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it.
To Adjust the Size of Icons on your Homescreen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, and
then tap Settings.
2Tap Icon size, and then select an option.
Navigating Applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys and the recently used
applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications.
The navigation keys are the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key. You can
also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the
application supports multi-window function. 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 Small apps – Open small apps window
2 Clear all – Close all the recently used applications
3 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
4 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window
5 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen
6 Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•Press .
To Quickly Switch Between Recently Used Applications
•Quickly press twice.
To Close All the Recently Used Applications
•Tap and then tap CLEAR ALL.
To Open a Menu in an Application
•While using the application, tap .
Menus are not available in all applications.
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Split Screen Mode
Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want
to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time.
1 Application 1
2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows
3 Application 2
4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application
5 Home key – Go back to the Homescreen
6 Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
Not all applications support Split Screen mode.
To Use Split-Screen Mode
1Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in Split Screen mode are
open and running in the background.
2Open the application you would like to use in Split Screen mode, then tap and
hold . The application will be assigned to the first part of the split screen.
3Select the second desired application from the thumbnail list.
4If you want to resize the split screen windows, drag the split screen border in the
center.
5To exit Split Screen mode, tap and hold while the split screen windows are
displayed.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications
that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To Enable or Disable the Recommended Apps Listings
The first time you access the application screen, you get the option to enable or disable
recommended apps listings. You can also enable or disable this feature later by following
the steps below:
1Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap
.
2Tap the App recommendations slider.
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To Open an Application from the Application Screen
•When the Application screen is open, flick left or right to find the application, and
then tap the application.
To Search for an Application from the Application Screen
1When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications or simply swipe
down on the Application screen or Homescreen.
2Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen
1When the Application screen is open, tap .
2Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen
1On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device
vibrates, and then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Homescreen opens.
2Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen, then release it.
To Move an Application on the Application Screen
1When the Application screen is open, tap .
2Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps.
3Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, and then drag it to the
new location.
To disable or uninstall an application from the application screen
Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from Settings
> Apps. Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled.
1Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All
applications that can be disabled or uninstalled are then indicated by .
2Tap the relevant application, then tap DISABLE if the app came pre-installed on
your device or OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it.
Small Apps
Small apps are miniature apps that can run on top of other applications on the same
screen to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a web page open showing
details of currency exchange rates and then open the Calculator small app on top of it
and perform calculations. You can open the small apps window from the Recently Used
Applications screen. To download more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To Open a Small App
1To open the recently used applications screen, tap .
2Tap SMALL APPS.
3Tap the small app 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.
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To Download a Small App
1To open the recently used applications screen, tap .
2Tap SMALL APPS.
3Tap .
4Tap .
5Search for the small app you want to download, then follow the instructions to
download it and complete the installation.
To move a small app
•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then move it to the desired location.
To Minimize 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 of the screen.
Some small apps can be minimized by tapping the icon.
To Remove a Small App
1Tap .
2Find and tap SMALL APPS.
3Tap .
4Tap Uninstall small app, then choose the small app you want to remove.
5Tap OK.
To Add a Widget as a Small App
1To open the recently used applications screen, tap .
2Tap SMALL APPS, then tap .
3Tap .
4Select a widget.
5Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
To Rename a Widget
1To open the recently used applications screen, tap .
2Tap SMALL APPS.
3Tap .
4Tap Rename widget, then select the widget you want to rename.
5Enter the name, then tap OK.
6Tap .
Not all widgets can be renamed.
To Delete a Widget
1To open the recently used applications screen, tap .
2Tap SMALL APPS.
3Tap .
4Tap Delete widget.
5Select the icon of the widget you want to delete, then tap OK.
6Tap .
Not all widgets can be deleted.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also
function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather
information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather
application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
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To Add a Widget to the Homescreen
1Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.
2Find and tap the widget you want to add.
To Resize a Widget
1Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, and then release it. If the widget
can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and
resizing dots appear.
2Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To Move a Widget
•Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, and then drag it to the new
location.
To Remove a Widget
•Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, and then drag it to Remove
from home screen.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
Shortcuts and Folders Overview
1 Access an application by using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
3Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application gets
added to the Home screen.
To Move an Item on the Homescreen
•Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to the
new location.
To Remove an Item from the Homescreen
•Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to
Remove from home screen at the top of the screen.
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To Create a Folder on the Homescreen
•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until the device vibrates, and then
drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen
•Touch and hold an item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to the
folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1Tap the folder to open it.
2Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and Themes
You can adapt the Homescreen to your own style using wallpapers and themes.
To Change Your Homescreen Wallpaper
1Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen.
2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
You can also change your Lockscreen wallpaper or set the same image for both your
Homescreen and Lockscreen. Follow the steps above, then tap Album. Tap the desired image
and choose an option.
To set a theme
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
2Tap Themes.
3Choose an option:
•To use an existing theme, select the theme, then tap APPLY THEME.
•To download a new theme, tap GET MORE THEMES.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots
you take are automatically saved in Album.
To Take a Screenshot
1Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2Tap .
You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key
at the same time.
To View Your Screenshot
1Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel.
2Tap the screenshot.
You can also view your screenshots in the Album application.
Recording your screen
You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what’s happening on your
device’s screen. This feature is useful, for example, when you want to create tutorials or
record videos of you playing a game on your device. Recorded video clips are
automatically saved in Album.
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Record Screen Window Overview
1 Minimize/restore the screen recording window
2 Record your screen
3 Record your screen when the front camera is activated
4 Record your screen with/without audio
5 Access screen recording settings
6 Close the screen recording window
To record your screen
1Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2Tap .
3After the screen recording window opens, tap . The record screen function
starts and a timer button is displayed.
4To stop the recording, tap the timer button, then tap .
To record your screen when the front camera is activated
1When the screen recording window opens, tap . A window opens showing a
viewfinder for the front camera.
2To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap .
3To stop recording, tap the timer button, then tap .
4To close the front camera viewfinder window, tap .
To View Recent Screen Recordings
1Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel.
2Tap the screen recording.
You can also view your screen recordings in the Album application.
Notifications
Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as
well as activities in progress, such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following
places:
•The status bar
•The Notification panel
•The lockscreen
To Open or Close the Notification Panel
1To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply double-
tap it.
2To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upward.
After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging the
status bar down again.
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To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel
•Tap the notification.
You can directly reply to chat or email messages in the Notification panel. To change settings
for notifications, simply swipe left or right on the notification, then tap .
To Dismiss a Notification from the Notification Panel
•Swipe the notification left or right.
Not all notifications can be dismissed.
To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel
•Simply tap to expand and view more information about the notification without
opening the app.
Not all notifications are expandable.
To Clear All Notifications from the Notification Panel
•Tap CLEAR ALL.
To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen
•Double-tap the notification.
To Dismiss a Notification from the Lockscreen
•Swipe the notification left or right.
To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen
•Drag the notification downward.
Not all notifications are expandable.
Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen
Show all notification
content
Get all notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in
mind that all content (including the content of incoming email and chat messages) will
be visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive
content in the App notifications settings menu.
Hide sensitive
notification content
You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this
setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen 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 lockscreen.
Don't show
notifications at all
You won't get any notifications on the lockscreen.
To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Notifications.
3Tap , and then tap On the lock screen.
4Select an option.
You can keep notifications on the lockscreen until you swipe to dismiss them. To enable this
feature, tap the Keep notifications on lock screen slider.
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Setting the Notification Level for an App
Block all Never receive notifications from the selected app.
Sounds and vibrations off Receive notifications but without sound, vibration, or peeking into view.
Interrupts Priority only Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to Priority
only.
To Set the Notification Level for an App
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Notifications.
3Select the desired app.
4Tap the sliders to adjust notification settings as desired.
Notification Light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The
notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning,
such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.
To Enable or Disable the Notification Light
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Notifications > .
3Tap the slider beside Notification light to enable or disable the function.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
No SIM card
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
Sending and downloading LTE data
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading HSPA+ data
Cellular data is disabled
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A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection.
This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi
network. After successful login, the exclamation point disappears.
If Google™ is blocked in your area, the exclamation mark may appear even
when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and there is a working internet
connection.
Battery status
The battery is charging
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Do Not Disturb mode is activated
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronization is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronization
Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented
by some icons in this list may not be available.
To Manage Status Bar Icons
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons.
3Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status
bar.
Notification Icons
New text message or multimedia message
Ongoing call
Missed call
Call on hold
Call forwarding is turned on
New voicemail message
New email message
Downloading data
Uploading data
Cellular data is disabled
Perform a basic setup of your device
A software update is available
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System updates are available
Downloading system updates
Tap to install the downloaded system updates
STAMINA mode is activated
Noise canceling is on
Screenshot captured
New Hangouts™ chat message
Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application
A small app is running
A song is playing
The radio is on
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to a memory card
Warning
More (undisplayed) notifications
Not all icons that may appear on 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
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Notifications.
3Select an application.
4Tap the Block all slider.
Applications Overview
Some applications may not be included on your device or may not be supported by all
networks or service providers in all areas.
Use the Album application to manage, view, and edit your photos and videos.
Protect your device against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing attempts, and
online exploitation.
Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your
appointments.
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.
Use the Chrome web browser to navigate and view web pages and manage
bookmarks, text, and images.
Use the Clock application to set various kinds of alarms and timers.
Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses, and
other information related to your contacts.
Access your downloaded applications, documents, and pictures.
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Save your documents and files for easy access from any device, share them with
your friends, and collaborate with coworkers.
Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both personal and
work accounts.
Use the Facebook™ application for social networking with friends, family
members, and coworkers around the world.
Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write, and organize email messages.
Search for information on your device and on the web.
Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
Enjoy music, movies, apps, and games on your device, and get exclusive access
to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices.
View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.
Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.
Use the Music application to organize and play music and audio books.
View news stories from News Suite.
Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial
function.
Organize, search, or browse through all your photos and videos.
Use the Google Play Movies & TV application to watch movies and TV shows
purchased or rented on Google Play.
Discover and play thousands of songs with the Google Play Music application.
Use the Play Store™ application to find applications to buy or download for free.
Stay connected with your gaming friends and the games you love to play, shop
on the PlayStation® Store, and more.
Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.
Stream music, browse through your friend's collections or through artist's
discographies, or create your own radio station.
Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For
example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips
and tricks.
Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist,
album, and other information.
Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with
your friends.
Search content on the web using your voice.
Use the What’s New application to discover new games, apps, and media
content.
Use YouTube™ to watch videos from users around the world, and share your
own.
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Battery and Maintenance
Charging Your Device
Always use an original Sony charger and USB cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model.
Other chargers and cables may increase charging time, not charge at all, or may even damage
your device. Make sure all USB ports and connectors are completely dry, before inserting the
USB cable.
A wall socket charger will charge your device faster than charging via your computer. You
can still use your device while charging.
If the battery is depleted, it may take up to 30 minutes for your device to respond to the
charging. During this time, the screen may remain completely dark, not showing the
charging icon. Also note that it can take up to 4 hours for a completely drained battery to
charge fully.
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an
authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself.
Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.
To Charge Your Device
1Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3Plug 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.
4When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling
it straight outward. Be sure not to bend the connector.
Only use the charger provided with your device or another Sony charger intended for charging
your device.
If the battery is completely depleted, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery Notification Light Status
Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
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Battery and Power Management
Your device has an embedded battery. To get the most use from it, keep track of the
power consumed by different apps and features. Background power-saving features are
activated by default to help you reduce battery consumption, and additional power
saving modes are available to help you reduce battery consumption further when
necessary.
Power-saving features lower the priority for certain non-essential device functions, such
as higher-grade image performance, network activities such as location services, app
synchronization and background Wi-Fi scanning. If you do not want an application to be
affected, you can exempt it in the Battery Optimization menu. Phone calls and SMS are
not affected.
System updates may change the power saving features available on your device.
To View Battery Consumption, Estimated Time, and Power-Saving Tips
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Battery. An overview appears showing the battery
percentage and an estimated battery time.
3Tap SHOW BATTERY USAGE to view a list of features and services that have
consumed battery power since the last charging cycle. Tap an item to get
information on how to reduce its battery consumption.
To View Battery Consumption For Applications
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3Select an application and review its battery consumption under Battery usage.
General Usage Tips to Improve Battery Performance
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:
•Lower the screen brightness level, see
Screen settings
on page 57.
•Turn off Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and location services when you don't need these
features.
•Turn off your device or use Airplane mode if you are in an area with no or low
network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available
networks, and this consumes power.
•Use a Wi-Fi network instead of roaming when abroad. Roaming is scanning for
your home network and puts additional demands on your battery as your device
must transmit with a higher output power, see
Wi-Fi
on page 46.
•Change the synchronization settings for your email, calendar, and contacts, see
Synchronizing with Online Accounts
on page 53.
•Check the applications that have a high battery consumption and consider the
battery saving tips provided on your device for these applications.
•Change the notification level for an application, see
Notifications
on page 29.
•Turn off the location-sharing permission for an application, see
Application
settings
on page 59.
•Uninstall applications that you are not using, see
Application screen
on page 24.
•Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices
consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers.
•Restart your device every now and then.
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To Make Exceptions to Power Saving Features for Apps
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Battery.
3Tap and select Battery optimization. You will see a list of applications that are
not optimized.
4To add or remove applications from this list, tap APPS and select or de-select an
application from the list to edit its optimization settings.
5The list of applications that are not optimized will get updated according to your
settings.
You can also configure Battery optimization from Settings > Apps > > Special access.
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
Depending on the STAMINA level, different features will be restricted or disabled in order to
reduce battery consumption. These include rendering performance, animation and screen
brightness, image enhancement, background app data syncing, vibration (except for incoming
calls), streaming, and GPS (while the screen is off). appears in the status bar.
To Activate or Deactivate STAMINA Mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Battery.
3Tap STAMINA mode and tap the slider to activate or deactivate the function.
When STAMINA mode is activated you can select additional options, for example
you can adjust the Auto-start percentage according to your preferences.
You can exempt applications from being optimized by STAMINA mode in the Battery
Optimization menu.
Updating your device
You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality,
enhancements, and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software
update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates
manually, or schedule an update.
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 Xperia™ Companion software on a PC or on an Apple® Mac® computer to update
your device.
Before updating your device, consider the following:
•Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update.
•If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the
primary user, to update the device.
•System and application updates can present the features on your device in another way
than described in this User Guide. The Android version might not be affected after an
update.
For more information about software updates, go to
http://support.sonymobile.com/
software/
.
To Check for New Software
1If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the
owner.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Software update.
If no new software is available, it’s possible that you may not have enough free memory on
your device. If your Xperia™ device has less than 500 MB of free internal memory available,
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you do not receive any information about new software. In this case, you receive a warning in
the Notification panel:
“Storage space running out. Some system functions may not work.”
If you receive this notification, you must free up internal memory to get notifications about new
available software.
Updating Your Device Wirelessly
Use the Software update application to update your device software wirelessly. The
updates you can download over a cellphone network depend on your service provider. It
is recommended to use a Wi-Fi network instead of a cellphone network to download
new software so you can avoid data traffic costs.
To Download and Install a System Update
1If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the
owner.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Software update.
4If a system update is available, tap Download to download it to your device.
5When the download is finished, tap Continue, and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
You can schedule when to update your device after tapping Continue.
To Set Up Automatic Installation
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Software update.
3Tap , then tap Settings and select an option.
To Update Your Device Using a Computer
1Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.
2Make sure the screen of your device is unlocked, and the USB connection mode
on the device is set to Transfer files.
3Open Xperia™ Companion, if it is not automatically launched.
4Make sure the computer can access the internet.
5Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.
If you don’t have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on the relevant computer, connect
your device to the computer and follow the on-screen installation instructions. Make sure you
are using the USB cable that came with your device and it is properly connected to the device
and computer.
Maintenance Using a Computer
Xperia™ Companion
Xperia™ Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and
applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia™
Companion, you can:
•Update or repair your device’s software.
•Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer.
•Back up and restore content on your computer.
•Sync multimedia content—photos, videos, music, and playlists—between your device
and computer.
•Browse files on your device.
To use Xperia™ Companion, you need an internet-connected computer running one of
the following operating systems:
•Microsoft® Windows® 7 or later
•Mac OS® X 10.11 or later
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Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at
http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion/ or Xperia™ Companion for Mac
at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac/.
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 choose if you want to charge your device,
transfer files, or use it for MIDI input. Your computer will detect your device when you
select the Transfer files connection mode. The default connection mode is set to
Charge this device.
With Xperia™ Companion you can access the file system of your device. If you do not
have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your
device to the computer.
Always use a USB cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model and make sure it is
completely dry.
USB Connection Mode
You can use the Transfer files connection mode for managing files and updating device
software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft® Windows® computers. Charging is
enabled by default.
Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for
musical instrument apps.
To Change USB Connection Mode
1Attach a USB connector to your device.
2Drag down the Status bar, and then tap Charge this device.
3Tap either Transfer files or Use device as MIDI as desired.
Storage and Memory
Your device has several different storage and memory options.
•The
internal storage
is about 32 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with
personal settings and data. Some examples of data saved to 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, along with their associated 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.
•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
Your device memory tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to
slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following:
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•Always try to keep at least 500 MB of free internal storage available.
•Close 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 sharing a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the
primary user, to be able to perform certain actions, such as transferring data to the memory
card and formatting the memory card.
To View the Memory Status
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory.
To View the Amount of Free and Used RAM
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory.
3Tap , then tap Advanced > Memory.
To Clear the Cache Memory for All Applications
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory.
3Tap Internal shared storage, and then find and tap Cached data > OK.
4If you have a memory card inserted, tap Storage > Internal shared storage.
When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings.
To Transfer Media Files to the Memory Card
1Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory > Transfer data.
4Mark the files that you want to transfer to the memory card.
5Tap Transfer.
To Stop Applications and Services from Running
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3Select an application or service, and then tap FORCE STOP > OK.
To format the memory card
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory.
3Tap , tap Advanced > Storage > SD Card > , and then tap Storage settings
> Format > Erase & format.
All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you first make
backups of all data you want to save. To back up your content, you can copy it to a computer.
For more information, see
Managing Files Using a Computer
on the 39 page.
Backing Up and Restoring Content
Generally, you should not save photos, videos, and other personal content solely on the
internal memory of your device. If your device is damaged, lost or stolen, the data stored
on its internal memory may be impossible to recover. It is recommended to use the
Xperia™ Companion software to make backups which save your data safely to an
external device. This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device
software to a newer Android version.
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The Xperia™ Backup & restore application is recommended for backing up data before
you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up data to an online
account, an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected to
your device using a USB Host adapter:
With the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up data to a Google server.
Backing up Data to a Computer
Use the Xperia™ Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or an
Apple® Mac® computer. You can back up the following types of data:
•Call logs
•Text messages
•Calendar
•Settings
•Media files such as music and videos
•Photos and images
To Back Up Your Data Using a Computer
1Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB
cable.
2Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically
launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to
select Transfer files mode on your device.
3Click on Backup on the Xperia™ Companion main screen.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.
If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you
connect your device to the computer.
To Restore Your Data Using a Computer
1Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB
cable.
2Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically
launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to
select Transfer files mode on your device.
3Click on Restore on the Xperia™ Companion main screen.
4Select a backup file from the backup records, then click on Next and follow the
on-screen instructions to restore data to your device.
If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you
connect your device to the computer.
Backing up Data with the Xperia™ Backup & Restore Application
Using the Xperia™ Backup & restore application, you can make an online or a local data
backup. You can do so manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data
periodically.
The Xperia™ Backup & 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 online account, to an SD card, or to an external USB storage device that you
have connected to your device using a USB host adapter:
•Contacts
•Conversations
•Call Log
•Calendar
•Email Accounts
•Wi-Fi Accounts
•Device Settings
•Applications
•Xperia™ Home layout
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To Set Up the Automatic Backup Function
1If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing
up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. If you
are backing up content to an online account, make sure you have signed in to
your Google ™ account.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
4Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap Automatic backup.
5To enable the automatic backup function, tap the on-off switch.
6Select where to save backup files.
7If desired, select a backup frequency, when to back up, and the specific data to
back up. Otherwise the backup is completed according to the default settings.
8To save your settings, tap .
To Back Up Content Manually
1If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing
up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. If you
are backing up content to an online account, make sure you have signed in to
your Google ™ account.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
4Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More.
5Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data you want to
back up.
6Tap Backup.
7After the data is backed up, tap Finish.
To Edit a Backup File
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
3Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More.
4Tap Edit backup file, then select a backup source and the data types you want to
delete.
5Tap Delete data.
6Tap OK to confirm.
7After the data is deleted, tap Finish.
To Restore Backed-Up Content
1If 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 into
your device. If you are restoring content from Xperia Backup & Restore service,
make sure you have signed in to your Google™ account.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
4Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap Restore data, then select a restore source
and the data you want to restore.
5Tap Restore data.
6After the content is restored, tap Finish.
Remember that any changes that you make to your data and settings after you create a
backup—such as any new apps you install—get deleted during any subsequent restore
procedure.
Backing Up Data With the Google Backup & Restore Application
Using the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up data to a Google
server. You can also turn on the automatic restore function to restore application data
and settings when you reinstall an application.
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With this application you can back up the following types of data:
•Applications
•Bookmarks
•Wi-Fi networks
•Other settings
To Back Up Data to a Google™ Account
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
3Under Google™ Backup & restore, tap Back up my data, then tap the slider.
To Enable or Disable Automatic Restore when you Reinstall an Application
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
3Under Google™ Backup & restore, tap the Automatic restore slider.
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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 you have a working internet connection,
preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges.
To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be
available in all countries or regions.
To Download an Application from Google Play™
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Play Store.
3Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search
function.
4Tap 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 you trust. You can
view the permissions granted to a downloaded application and also change their status by
tapping the application under Settings > Apps.
Downloading Applications from Other Sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™, you
can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant
download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Download
applications only 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 Enable or Disable the Downloading of Applications from Other Sources
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security.
3Tap the Unknown sources slider.
4Tap 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 you trust. You can
view the permissions granted to a downloaded application and also change their status by
tapping the application under Settings > Apps.
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Internet and networks
Browsing the web
The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most
markets. Go to
http://support.google.com/chrome
and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link
to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
To Browse the Web
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap .
3If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap the
on the keyboard.
Internet and MMS Settings
To send multimedia messages, or to access the internet when there is no available Wi-Fi
network, you must have a working cellular data connection with the correct internet and
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Here are some tips:
•For most cellphone networks and service providers, internet and MMS settings come
pre-installed on your device. You can then start using the internet and send multimedia
messages right away.
•It is possible to download these settings via Wi-Fi.
•You can manually add, change, or delete internet and MMS settings on your device at
any time. If you change or delete an internet or MMS setting by mistake, download the
internet and MMS settings again.
•If you cannot access the internet over a cellphone network or if multimedia messaging is
not working, even though the internet and MMS settings are downloaded successfully to
your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/
support/
for network coverage, cellular data, and MMS issues.
•If STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all cellular data traffic gets paused when
the screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and
services from being paused, or deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily.
•If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner (that is, the primary user) can
download internet and messaging settings from the Settings menu, but the downloaded
settings are applicable to all users.
To Download internet and MMS Settings
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More > Internet settings.
3Tap ACCEPT. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, appears
in the status bar and cellular data traffic is turned on automatically.
If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your
cellphone or Wi-Fi network connections. Move to an open location free from obstructions or
get close to a window and then try again.
To Add internet and MMS Settings
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.
3Tap Access Point Names > .
4Tap Name and enter a name of your choice, then tap OK.
5Tap APN and enter the access point name, then tap OK.
6Enter all other required information. If you don’t know what information is required,
contact your service provider for more details.
7When you're done, tap , and then tap SAVE.
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To View Downloaded internet and MMS Settings
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.
3Tap Access Point Names.
4To view more details, tap any of the available items.
Wi-Fi
Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once
you connect 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 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 Wi-Fi On or Off
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Tap the slider to enable or disable Wi-Fi.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi is enabled.
To Connect to A Wi-Fi Network
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Tap the slider to turn on Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi networks are displayed.
4Tap 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/support/
.
To Add a Wi-Fi Network Manually
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Scroll down and tap at the end of the listed items.
4Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6If required, enter a password.
7To edit advanced options, such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced options
and then edit the options as desired.
8Tap SAVE.
Contact your Wi-Fi network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
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Increasing Wi-Fi Signal Strength
There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception:
•Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point.
•Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
•Don’t cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration).
Wi-Fi Settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or when there are Wi-Fi networks available
in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks. You can also enable your
device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi network is detected.
To Enable or Disable Wi-Fi Network Notifications
1Turn on Wi-Fi, if it is not on already.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4Tap , then tap the Network notification slider.
To View Detailed Information About a Connected Wi-Fi Network
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Tap the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
To Add a Wi-Fi Sleep Policy
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Tap , then tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
4Select an option.
To Find the MAC Address for Your Device
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Tap . The MAC address is displayed in the list.
WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a wireless networking standard that helps you to
establish secure wireless network connections. WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-
Fi Protected Access® (WPA) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new
devices to an existing network without entering long passwords.
Use one of these methods to enable WPS:
•Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a
router.
•PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which
you enter on the WPS-supported device.
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To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS Button
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on.
4Tap , then tap More features > WPS Push Button, then press the WPS button
on the WPS-supported device.
To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS PIN
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on.
4Tap > More features > WPS PIN Entry.
5On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device.
Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection
You can share your cellular data connection with other devices in several ways:
•USB tethering
– share your cellular data connection with a single computer using a USB cable.
•Bluetooth® tethering
– share your cellular data connection with up to four other devices via Bluetooth®.
•Portable hotspot
– share your cellular data connection simultaneously with up to 10 other devices via Wi-
Fi, including devices that support WPS technology.
To Share Your Data Connection Using a USB Cable
1Connect your device to a computer, using the USB cable that came with it.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
4Tap the USB tethering slider, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in the
status bar once you are connected.
5To stop sharing your data connection, tap the USB tethering slider or disconnect
the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To Share Your Cellular Data Connection With Another Bluetooth® Device
1Make sure your device and the other Bluetooth® device are paired with each
other and cellular data traffic is activated on your device.
2Your device: From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and then tap the
Bluetooth tethering slider to enable the function.
4Bluetooth® device: Set up the device so it gets its network connection using
Bluetooth®. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to
complete setup. If the device runs on the Android™ operating system, tap the
settings icon beside the name of the device it is paired with under Settings >
Bluetooth > Paired devices, then mark the Internet access checkbox.
5Your device: Wait for to appear in the status bar. Once it appears, the setup is
complete.
6Tap the Bluetooth tethering slider again to disable the function.
The Bluetooth tethering function is turned off every time you turn off your device or turn off the
Bluetooth® function.
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To Use Your Device as a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3Tap Portable hotspot settings > Configure hotspot.
4Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
6Tap SAVE.
7Tap , then tap the Portable hotspot slider to enable the function.
8If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable Wi-
Fi hotspot is active.
To Allow a WPS-Supported Device to Use Your Cellular Data Connection
1Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable hotspot.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable hotspot
settings.
4Under Configure hotspot, make sure that your portable hotspot is secured by a
password.
5Enable Discoverable, if it was disabled.
6Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternatively, tap >
WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device.
To Rename or Secure Your Mobile Hotspot
1From the Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3Tap Portable hotspot settings > Configure hotspot.
4Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6If required, enter a password.
7Tap SAVE.
Tethering with Xperia Link™
If you have an Xperia™ device, you can share your internet connection with another
Xperia™ device. This way, your device 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
and your device doesn’t have or support a cellular 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™ device must have a camera
with auto focus.
The Xperia Link™ application is only supported by Xperia™ devices running the Android™ 4.0
software version or higher. If the Xperia Link™ application is not pre-installed on your Xperia™
device, you can download it from Google Play™.
To Connect Your Xperia™ Devices Using a QR Code™
1Make sure the Bluetooth function is activated on both Xperia™ devices and that
the devices have an active internet connection.
2Tablet: From your Homescreen, tap > Xperia Link > Add device, then follow
the instructions to complete the setup. A QR Code™ appears on the screen.
3The other device: From your Homescreen, tap > Xperia Link > Add device >
Scan.
4Hold your device over the QR Code™ on the screen until the complete QR
Code™ is visible in the viewfinder of the device.
5Your device automatically scans the QR Code™ and connects to your tablet once
the QR Code™ is recognized.
6To confirm the connection, tap OK.
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To Connect Your Tablet with an Xperia™ Device Using NFC
1Make sure the NFC and the Android Beam functions are activated on both your
Xperia™ devices and have an active internet connection.
2Tablet: From your Homescreen, tap > Xperia Link > Add device, then follow
the instructions to complete the setup. Once the setup is complete, a QR Code™
appears on the screen. You can ignore this code.
3The other device: From your Homescreen, tap > Xperia Link > Add device.
4Hold the devices back to back so the NFC detection areas of each device touch
each other.
5When Touch your screen to beam appears, touch the screen of one of the
devices.
6To confirm the connection, tap OK.
Controlling Data Usage
You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your
cellular data or Wi-Fi connection during a given period. For example, you can view the
amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your cellular
data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional
charges.
If you are using a device that has multiple users, only the owner (that is, the primary user) can
adjust data usage settings. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control
over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
To Help Reduce Data Usage
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Data usage > Data Saver.
3Tap the slider to enable or disable the function.
To Turn Data Traffic On or Off
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3Tap the Mobile data traffic slider to turn data traffic on or off.
When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®
connections.
To Set a Data Usage Warning
1Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Data usage > Billing cycle.
4To set the warning level, tap Data warning, enter the desired data limit and tap
SET. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic reaches
the level you set.
To Set a Cellular Data Limit
1Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4Tap the slider beside Set data limit.
Once your cellular data usage reaches the set limit, cellular data traffic on your device gets
turned off automatically.
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To Control the Data Usage of Individual Applications
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3Tap the application that you want to control, then tap Data usage.
The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data
usage settings.
To Check Your Data Usage
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3Find and tap Cellular data usage to view information about the amount of data
transferred via cellular data connection.
4To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi-Fi connection, tap
the Wi-Fi data usage.
Selecting Cellular Networks
Your device automatically switches between cellphone networks depending on which
cellphone networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to
use a particular cellphone network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.
Different status icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the type or mode of
network that you are connected to. Refer to
Status icons
on page 31 to see what the
different status icons look like.
To Select a Network Mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.
3Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode.
To Select Another Network Manually
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators.
3Tap Search mode, then select Manual.
4Select a network.
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you
move out of range of the manually selected network.
To Activate Automatic Network Selection
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Service providers.
3Tap Search mode, then select Automatic.
Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access
resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example, VPN
connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users
who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the
internal network, for example, when they are traveling.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some
networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device. For
detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network,
contact the network administrator of your company or organization.
If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the
primary user, to adjust the settings for VPN.
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To Add a Virtual Private Network
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More > VPN.
3Tap .
4Select the type of VPN to add.
5Enter your VPN settings.
6Tap SAVE.
To Connect to a Virtual Private Network
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More > VPN.
3In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
4Enter the required information.
5Tap Connect.
To Disconnect from a Virtual Private Network
1Double-tap the status bar to open the Notification panel.
2Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
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Synchronizing data on your device
Synchronizing with Online Accounts
Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information
from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange
ActiveSync, Facebook™, and Flickr™. You can synchronize data automatically for such
accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronize each account
manually.
To Set Up an Online Account for Synchronization
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account, then select the account that you
want to add.
3Follow the instructions to create or sign in to an account.
To Synchronize Manually With an Online Account
1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync.
2Tap the name of the account you want to synchronize with. A list of items appears
showing what can be synchronized with the account.
3Tap the slider next to the item that you want to synchronize.
To Remove an Online Account
1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync.
2Select the account type, then tap the account you want to remove.
3Tap , then tap Remove account.
4Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm.
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
If your company uses 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 EmailCalendar and Contacts
applications.
If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™
device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type to only a PIN or password. This
occurs when your network administrator specifies a lockscreen type for all EAS accounts for
enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or
organization to check what network security policies are implemented for cellular devices.
Fingerprint functionality is not available in the United States.
To set up an EAS account for synchronization
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.
3Enter your corporate email address and password.
4Tap NEXT. If a failure occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account
manually and then tap NEXT.
5Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
6Select a synchronization method, a synchronization interval and the data that you
want to sync with your device.
7Tap NEXT, then select how you want to be notified when a new email arrives.
8Tap NEXT, enter a name for the corporate account, then tap Finish setup.
9If prompted, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to set
certain security rules on your device, such as disabling voice recording and using
storage encryption.
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To Change the Settings of an EAS Account
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Email, and then tap .
3Tap Settings, select an EAS account, and then change the settings of the EAS
account as desired.
To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Tap Email, then tap .
3Tap Settings and select an EAS account.
4Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option.
To Remove an EAS Account
1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync.
2Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account that you want to remove.
3Tap , then tap REMOVE ACCOUNT.
4Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm.
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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
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings.
To view information about your device
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About tablet.
To activate the screen using Tap to Wake Up mode
1From your Home screen, tap Settings > Display, then tap the Tap to wake up
slider to enable the function.
2While the screen is in sleep mode, double-tap it to wake it up. Be sure to tap the
center of the screen.
It takes a few seconds for the feature to be activated.
To Open or Close the Quick Settings Panel
•To open the Quick Settings panel, drag the status bar downward.
To open the Quick Settings panel, drag the status bar downward by using two fingers.
To Select Which Settings to Display on the Quick Settings Panel
1Using two fingers, drag the status bar fully downward, then tap Edit.
2In the section at the bottom of the screen, touch and hold the icon for the quick
setting that you want to add, then drag and drop it into the upper part of the
screen.
To Rearrange the Quick Settings Panel
1Drag the status bar fully downward, and then tap Edit.
2Touch and hold an icon, and then move it to the desired position.
Volume settings
You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for
music and video playback.
To adjust the ringtone volume with the volume key
•Press the volume key up or down.
To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key
•When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.
To Turn on Vibrate Mode
•Press the volume key down until appears.
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To Adjust the Volume Levels
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3Drag the volume sliders to the desired positions.
You can also press the volume key up or down and tap to adjust the ringtone, media
playback, or alarm volume levels separately.
To Set Your Device to Vibrate for Incoming Calls
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3Tap the Also vibrate for calls slider to enable the function.
To Set a Ringtone
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.
3Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your
device.
4To confirm, tap Done.
To Select the Notification Sound
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound.
3Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your
device.
4To confirm, tap Done.
Some applications have their own specific notification sounds, which you can select from the
application settings.
To Enable Touch Tones
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Other sounds.
3Tap the sliders to enable or disable the different touch tones as desired.
Do Not Disturb Mode
You can set your device to Do not disturb mode and decide how long your device will be
in Do not disturb mode manually. You can also preset when your device will be in Do not
disturb mode automatically.
To Activate Do Not Disturb Mode
1Using two fingers, drag the status bar fully downward to access the Quick
Settings panel.
2Find and tap .
3Select an option, then tap Done.
To Quickly Shift Between Do Not Disturb/Vibrate/Sound Mode
1Press the volume key up or down until , , or appears.
2Tap or to quickly shift between Vibrate/Sound mode. To activate Do not
disturb mode, press the volume key down when in vibrate mode.
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To Schedule Do Not Disturb Mode Time Intervals
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb> Automatic rules.
3Select the time or event to schedule Do Not Disturb mode for, or add a new rule.
4Enter the desired name for the rule, then tap OK
5Find and tap Days and mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap
Done.
6To adjust the start time, tap Start time and select a value, then tap OK.
7To adjust the end time, tap End time and select a value, then tap OK. Your device
stays in Do Not Disturb mode during the selected time interval.
Setting Exceptions for Do Not Disturb Mode
You can select which types of notifications are allowed to sound in Do Not Disturb mode
and you can filter exceptions based on who the notifications come from. The most
common types of exceptions include:
•Events and reminders
•Calls
•Alarms
To associate exceptions with specific contact types
1From the Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only.
3Tap Calls or Messages.
4Select an option.
Screen settings
To Adjust the Screen Brightness Manually Regardless of Lighting Conditions
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display and tap the Adaptive brightness slider to disable
this function, if it is not already disabled.
3Tap Brightness level.
4Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
Lowering the brightness level helps the battery last longer.
To Enable Vibrate on Tap
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound >Other sounds.
3Drag the slider beside Vibrate on tap to the On position. The phone now vibrates
when you tap soft keys.
To Adjust the Idle Time Before the Screen Turns Off
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
3Select an option.
To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key .
To Adjust the Font Size
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Font size.
3Select the preferred option.
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To Adjust the Display Size
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Display size.
3Drag the slider to select the preferred option.
To Adjust the White Balance of the Display
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > White balance.
3Drag the sliders to the desired positions to adjust the white balance.
To revert the white balance setting back to its default values, tap > Default values.
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 Enable or Disable the Smart Backlight Control Function
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control.
3Tap the slider to enable or disable the function.
Cover Selection
Adjust screen brightness or turn off the screen depending on the cover you are using.
A cover is not bundled for sale with the phone. You must purchase the accessory separately.
To Select Cover Type
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Cover selection.
3Select an option.
Screen Pinning
Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application.
For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation
key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being
minimized. 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 screen or application. For example, you
can lend your phone to somebody to make a phone call and pin the screen to the Phone
application so that the person can't easily use other apps such as Messaging or Email.
Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from unpinning a
screen and accessing your device. To protect your data, you should set up your device to
request a screen lock PIN, password, or pattern before someone can unpin the screen.
To Activate Screen Pinning
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning.
3Drag the slider to the right.
4If you haven't set up a pattern, PIN, or password screen lock on your device, drag
the slider beside Lock device when unpinning to the right, 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.
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To Pin a Screen
1Make sure screen pinning is activated on your device.
2Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin.
3Tap .
4To display the screen pinning icon , swipe upward.
5Tap .
6In the window that appears, tap Got it.
To Unpin a Screen
•On the pinned screen, touch and hold until the screen is unpinned.
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.
Application settings
Some apps will ask for permissions once you start using them. You can allow or deny
permissions individually for each app, either from the Settings menu or from the
Permission confirm dialog. Permission requirements depend on the app’s design.
Allowing or denying permissions
You can choose whether to allow or deny permissions when the dialog is shown. If you
have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already been granted
the necessary permissions.
To allow a permission
1To allow a permission, tap Allow.
2When the confirm dialog appears for the second time, you can choose the Don't
ask again option if you wish.
3A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses
them for specifically. To dismiss this dialog, tap OK.
To deny a permission
•To deny a permission, tap Deny when the dialog is shown.
Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions.
Critical permissions
Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog
will inform you.
To Configure Applications
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Apps > .
3Select a configuration option, such as App permissions, and then choose an
application that you want to configure.
To allow critical permissions
1To allow a permission, tap Continue > APP INFO > Permissions.
2Find the critical permission you need.
3Drag the slider to the right.
You can also manage permissions in Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions
as desired.
Allowing or Denying Automatic Application Updates
If the automatic update feature is enabled, your applications get updated without you
being asked, so you may not realize that large volumes of data are being downloaded. In
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order to avoid potentially high data transfer costs, you can disable automatic updates or
enable automatic updates only over Wi-Fi connection. You have to disable the automatic
update feature both in the Play Store™ app and the What's New app (where available) to
avoid the automatic updating of apps.
To Enable or Disable Automatic Updates for All Applications in the Play Store
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap , then tap Settings > Auto-update apps.
3Select the preferred option.
To Enable or Disable Automatic Updates for All Applications in What’s New
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap , then tap Settings > Auto-update apps.
3Select the preferred option.
Application linking
Your device can determine the default app to handle a particular web link. This means
that if the link is set, you don’t need to select an app each time you open a link. You can
change the default app any time you want.
To manage app links from the Settings menu
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3Tap and find Opening links.
4Select the app for which you want to set the supported links.
5Set the Opening links property to Open in this app option.
Resetting Your Applications
You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops
responding or causes issues with your device.
To Reset Application Preferences
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3Tap , then tap Reset app preferences.
Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device.
To clear application data
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3Select an application or service, then tap Storage > 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
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR CACHE.
The option to clear the application cache is not available for all applications or services.
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To clear the application default setting
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Apps.
3Select an application or service, then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS.
The option to clear the application default setting is not available for all applications or
services.
Screen Saver
Set up an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos, or a
slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle.
On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual Screen saver settings.
To Enable or Disable the Screen Saver
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver.
3Tap the slider to enable or disable the function.
To Select Content for the Screen Saver
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver.
3Tap the slider to enable the function.
4Select what the screen saver should display.
To Start the Screen Saver Manually
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver.
3Tap the slider to enable the function.
4To activate the Screen saver immediately, tap , then tap Start now.
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
Personalizing the On-Screen
Keyboard
on page 67.
To Change the Language
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Languages & input > Languages.
3To change the language, drag and drop the desired language to the top of the list.
If the desired language is not currently listed, tap to add it.
4Tap OK.
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then, select
the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the
language you want.
Date and time
You can change the date and time on your device.
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To Set the Date Manually
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider.
4Tap Set date.
5Flick left or right, or use the arrows to set the desired date.
6Tap OK.
To Set the Time Manually
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider.
4Tap Set time.
5Select the relevant values for the hour and minute.
6Tap OK.
To Set the Time Zone
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3Disable the Automatic time zone function by tapping the slider.
4Tap Select time zone.
5Select an option.
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
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Image enhancement.
3Tap the X-Reality for mobile radio button if it is not already selected.
Super-Vivid Mode
Super-Vivid mode enhances the color brightness and saturation of your photos and
videos while you view them on your device.
To Turn on Super-Vivid Mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Image enhancement.
3Tap the Super-vivid mode radio button if it is not already selected.
Noise cancellation
Your device supports noise canceling headsets. By using a noise canceling 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 canceling headsets from Sony are recommended.
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To Use a Noise-Canceling Headset
1Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device.
2From your Home screen, find and tap > Settings > Sound > Accessory
settings > Noise canceling, then enable the Noise canceling function by tapping
the slider.
3Tap Headset/Headphone type, and select the type of your headset/headphone.
4If you want Noise canceling to be enabled only during music or video playback or
when the screen is active, tap the Power save mode slider to enable this function.
5If you want Noise canceling to be enabled for as long as the headset is
connected, tap the Power save mode slider to disable this function.
A noise-canceling headset may not be included with your device at purchase.
You can also enable the Noise canceling function via the Notification panel when a noise-
canceling headset is connected to your device.
To Adjust the Settings to the Noise Environment
1Make sure a noise-canceling headset is connected to your device.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Sound > Accessory settings > Noise canceling > Noise
environment.
4Select 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 two different types of accounts:
•Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your device.
•Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your
device temporarily.
Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can allow
downloads from sources other than Google Play™.
About the Regular User Account
By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different
homescreens, 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
1Be sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for
the first time.
2From your Homescreen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user.
4Tap OK > SET UP NOW. The screen locks, and an icon representing the newly
added user appears in the top-right corner.
5Unlock the screen, for example by swiping or entering your PIN.
6Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
You can also add a Regular User account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Add user.
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To Delete a Regular User Account from Your Device
1Be sure you are logged in as the owner.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Users.
4Tap beside the name of the user who you want to delete, and then tap Remove
user > Delete.
About the Guest User Account
If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest account
for that user. In Guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only
the preinstalled 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
preinstalled and cannot be deleted.
To Set Up the Guest User Account
1Be sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for
the first time.
2From your Homescreen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Users > Guest.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
You can also set up a guest user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Add guest.
To Clear the Guest Session Data
1Be sure you are logged in as a guest user.
2From your Homescreen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Users.
4Find and tap Remove guest.
5Tap Remove.
You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status
bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Remove guest.
Switching between Multiple User Accounts
To Switch between Multiple User Accounts
1To view the list of users, drag the status bar downward using two fingers, then tap
the user icon at the top right of the screen.
2Tap the icon representing the user account you want to switch to.
3If a password has been set for the account, enter this password to log in.
Otherwise, just unlock the screen.
When you switch to the guest account, tap Start over if you want to wipe the previous session
or tap Yes, continue to continue the previous session.
Settings for Multiple User Accounts
There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users:
•Settings that can be changed by any user and affect all users. Examples include
language, Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, NFC, and Bluetooth®.
•Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data
syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper.
•Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings.
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Typing text
On-Screen Keyboard
You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter
individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to
letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller 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 you are using and predicts the words for that language as
you type.
1 Delete a character before the cursor.
2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
3Switch between lower-case , upper-case , 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 Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized.
7Display numbers and symbols. For even more symbols, tap .
To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text
•Tap a text entry field.
To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation
•When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways.
You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation.
To enter text character by character
1To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
2To 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 "é," touch
and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on
the keyboard, drag to and select "é."
To enter a period
•After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar.
To enter text using the Gesture input function
1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to
trace the word that you want to write.
2After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears
based on the letters that you have traced.
3If 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.
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To Enable or Disable the Gesture Input
1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings .
3Tap the Gesture input slider.
To use the one-handed keyboard
1Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap .
2Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard.
3To move the one-handed keyboard to the left or right side of the screen, tap or
accordingly.
To return to using the full on-screen keyboard, tap .
Entering text using voice input
When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words.
Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology
from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.
To Enable Voice Input
1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings .
3Tap the Google™ voice typing key slider. When the function is enabled,
appears on your keyboard.
To Enter Text Using Voice Input
1Open the on-screen keyboard and make sure that the voice input feature is
enabled.
2Tap . When appears, speak to enter text.
3When you're finished, tap again. The suggested text appears.
4Edit the text manually if necessary.
Editing text
You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing
options by double-tapping the entered text. The editing options then become available
via an application bar.
Text Editing Bar
After selecting text by double-tapping on a word, an editing bar appears with several
tools available:
•Cut
•Copy
•Paste
•Share
•Select all
•Assist
The Paste option only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard.
To select text
1Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by
tabs on both sides.
2Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text.
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To edit text
1Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar
appear.
2Select the text that you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your
desired changes.
To use the magnifier
•When you enter text, tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified and
to place the cursor where you want within the text field.
Personalizing 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 Personalization guide that runs you through the
most basic settings to get you started quickly. You can select to use other keyboards
and switch between keyboards. For example, you can select the Xperia™ Chinese
keyboard or the Xperia™ Japanese keyboard.
To access the on-screen keyboard settings
1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired.
3To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark the
relevant checkboxes.
4Tap OK to confirm.
To change the word suggestion settings
1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Word suggestions.
3Select an option.
To Select a Different Keyboard
1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap at the bottom-right of
the screen.
2Select an option.
To Change Writing Language Using the On-Screen Keyboard
This feature is only available if you have added more than one input language and the Smart
language detection feature is off, or if the languages that you selected include non-Latin
alphabet languages.
•When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap the writing language icon
to switch between the selected writing languages. For example, tap until the
desired writing language appears.
To use your writing style
1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select a source.
To Enable or Disable Smart Language Detection
Smart language detection is only available for languages that use the Latin alphabet.
1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings .
3Tap Writing languages and check the boxes for the languages you want to use.
4Tap the Smart language detection slider.
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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.
1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3Tap Writing languages, then tap beside a writing language.
4Select a keyboard layout variant.
5Tap OK to confirm.
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Calling
Making calls
You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in
your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log. You can also use the
smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by
entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that
appear. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video
chat application on your device.
1 View more options
2 Delete number
3 Dialpad
4 Call button
To Open the Dialpad
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap .
3If the dialpad does not appear, tap .
To Dial a Phone Number
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap .
3If the call log appears, tap to display the dialpad.
4Enter the phone number, and tap .
To delete a number entered by mistake, tap .
To make a call using smart dial
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3Tap to display the dialpad.
4Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you
want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches
appears.
5Tap the contact you want to call.
To make an international call
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3Tap to display the dialpad.
4Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.
5Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros), and phone number,
then tap .
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To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen.
2In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
3Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial.
4Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number.
Showing or Hiding Your Phone Number
You can choose whether to show or hide your phone number on the call recipients'
device.
To show or hide your phone number
1From the Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Additional settings > Caller ID.
Receiving calls
If you receive an incoming call when the device is in sleep mode or the screen is locked,
the phone application opens in fullscreen format. If you receive an incoming call when the
screen is active, the incoming call is displayed as a heads-up notification, that is, in a
minimized window that floats at the top of whatever screen is open. When such a
notification arrives, you can choose to answer the call and open the phone application
screen, or you can reject the call and stay on the current screen.
To Answer an Incoming Call when the Screen is Inactive
•Drag to the right.
To answer an incoming call when the screen is active
•In the heads-up notification that appears at the top of the screen, tap ANSWER.
Instead of answering the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the
upper part of the heads-up notification window. Using this method, you get more options to
manage the call. For example, you can decide to reject the call with a message or forward the
call to the answering machine.
To reject an Incoming Call when the Screen is Inactive
•Drag to the left.
To Reject an Incoming Call when the Screen is Active
•When a call comes in, in the heads-up notification that appears at the top of the
screen, tap DECLINE.
Instead of rejecting the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the
heads-up notification window. This way you get more options to manage the call. For
example, you can decide to reject the call with a message or forward the call to the answering
machine.
To mute the ringtone for an incoming call
•When you receive the call, press the volume key.
Using the answering machine
You can use the answering machine application in your device to answer calls when you
are busy or miss a call. You can enable the automatic answering function and determine
how many seconds to wait before the calls get answered automatically. You can also
manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to answer them.
And you can access messages left on your answering machine directly from your device.
Before using the answering machine, you must record a greeting message.
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To Record a Greeting Message for the Answering Machine
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings.
3Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions.
To Enable or Disable Automatic Answering
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine.
3Tap the Answering Machine slider.
To Set a Tme Delay for Automatic Answering
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine.
3Tap Pick up after.
4Adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
5Tap Done.
To Forward an Incoming Call to the Answering Machine
•When a call comes in, tap RESPONSE OPTIONS, then select Reject with
Answering Machine.
When a call comes in, you can also just wait until the preset time delay elapses so that the
answering machine picks up the call automatically.
To Listen to Messages on the Answering Machine
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Messages.
3Select the voice message you want to listen to.
You can also listen to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping .
Rejecting a call with a text message
You can reject a call with a text message. When you reject a call with such a message,
the message is automatically sent to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation
with the contact.
You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you
can create a new message. You can also create your own personalized messages by
editing the predefined ones.
To Reject a Call with a Text Message When the Screen Is Inactive
1When an incoming call arrives, tap RESPONSE OPTIONS.
2Select a predefined message or tap Write new message.
To Reject a Call With a Text Message When the Screen is Active
1When an incoming call arrives, tap the heads-up notification window where the
phone number or the name of the contact is displayed.
2Tap RESPONSE OPTIONS.
3Select a predefined message or tap Write new message.
To Reject a Second Call with a Text Message
1When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap RESPONSE OPTIONS.
2Select a predefined message or tap Write new message.
To edit the text message used to reject a call
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Reject call with message.
3Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
4Tap OK.
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Ongoing calls
1 Toggle sound to a Bluetooth® headset
2 Mute the microphone during a call
3 Enter numbers during a call
4 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold
5 Add a new call
6 End a call
Your device doesn’t have an ear speaker. Use the loudspeaker or connect a headset during
calls.
To change the volume during a call
•Press the volume key up or down.
Using the Call Log
In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls , and dialed calls .
To Open the Call Log
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap .
To view your missed calls
1When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar
downwards.
2Tap Missed call.
To Call a Number from Your Call Log
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap . The call log is displayed.
3To call a number directly from the call log, tap the beside the number. To edit a
number before calling, touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before
call.
To Add a Number from the Call Log to Your Contacts
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap .
3Tap a number displayed in the call log, then select Create new contact or Add to
a contact.
4Edit the contact details, then tap SAVE.
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To view call log options
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed.
3Tap .
You can also access general call settings using the instructions above.
Forwarding Calls
You can direct calls to a different recipient, such as to another phone number, another
device, or an answering service.
To Forward Calls
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call.
3Tap Call forwarding and select an option.
4Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on.
To turn off call forwarding
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Call forwarding.
3Select an option, then tap Turn off.
Restricting calls
You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have
received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed Dialing
Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. If your subscription includes a voicemail
service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail. If
you want to block a certain number, you can go to Google Play™ and download
applications that support this function.
FDN is not supported by all network operators. Contact your network operator to verify if your
SIM card or network service supports this feature.
To Block Incoming or Outgoing Calls
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call.
3Tap Call Barring, then select an option.
4Enter the password and tap Turn on.
When you set up call blocking for the first time, you need to enter a password to activate the
call blocking function. You must use this same password later if you want to edit call blocking
settings.
To enable or disable fixed dialing
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers.
3Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing.
4Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.
To access the list of accepted call recipients
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers.
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To change the SIM card PIN2
1From the Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call.
3Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2.
4Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
5Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
6Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.
To Send Incoming Calls from a Specific Contact Directly to Voicemail
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap .
3Select the contact which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to
voicemail for.
4Tap > .
5Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail.
6Tap SAVE.
Multiple Calls
If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it
is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.
Cellular data is unavailable during calls. Applications like email, internet, and social networking
will work if you connect to a Wi-Fi network.
To Activate or Deactivate Call Waiting
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Additional settings.
3To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.
To Answer a Second Call and Put the Ongoing Call on Hold
1When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right.
2Tap Hold call.
To Reject a Second Call
•When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left.
To make a second call
1During an ongoing call, tap . The call log is displayed.
2Tap to display the dialpad.
3Enter the number of the recipient and tap . The first call is put on hold.
To Switch Between Multiple Calls
•To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap On hold.
Conference calls
With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more
people.
For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact
your network operator.
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To Make a Conference Call
1During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears.
2To display the dialpad, tap .
3Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on
hold temporarily.
4To add the second participant to the call and start the conference call, tap .
5To add more participants to the call, repeat the relevant steps as described above.
To Have a Private Conversation with a Conference Call Participant
1During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.
2Tap the separate button of the participant who you want to have a private
conversation with.
3To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap .
To Release a Participant from a Conference Call
1During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.
2Tap next to the participant you want to release.
To End a Conference Call
•During the conference call, tap .
Voicemail
If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for
you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on
your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it
manually.
To Enter Your Voicemail Number
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Voicemail > Voicemail settings > Voicemail
number.
3Enter your voicemail number.
4Tap OK.
To Call Your Voicemail Service
1Open the dialpad.
2Touch and hold 1 until your voicemail number is dialed.
The first time you call your voicemail number, your service provider’s voicemail system
normally prompts you to set up your voicemail. For example, you may be asked to record a
greeting and set a password.
Emergency calls
Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You
can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without
a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.
To make an emergency call
1Open the dialpad.
2Enter the emergency number, then tap .
You can make emergency calls even when no SIM card is inserted or when all outgoing calls
are blocked.
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
1Tap EMERGENCY.
2Enter the emergency number and tap .
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To Make an Emergency Call While the Screen is Locked
1If the active screen lock type is Swipe, swipe up and tap , then tap to display
the dialpad, then enter the emergency number and tap
2If your screen is locked with a pattern, PIN, or password, swipe up and tap
EMERGENCY, then enter the emergency number and tap .
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Contacts
Searching and viewing contacts
1 Favorites and All contacts tabs
2 Search for contacts
3 Edit and view medical and emergency information
4 View more options
5 View contact details
6 Use the slider to jump to contacts starting with the selected letter
7 Add a contact
To Search for a Contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap and enter a phone number, name or other information in the Find contacts
field. The results list is filtered as you enter each character.
To Select Which Contacts to Display in the Contacts Application
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Press , then tap Select Groups/Accounts.
3In the list that appears, select the desired option. If you have synchronized your
contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears in the list.
4To further expand the list of options, tap Select groups, select the appropriate
drop-down list and mark or unmark the checkboxes as desired.
5When you’re done, tap OK.
Adding and editing contacts
To Add a Contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap .
3If you synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding
a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add the
contact to. Alternatively, tap Tablet contact if you only want to use and save this
contact on your device.
4Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5When you are done, tap SAVE.
Once you save a contact to an account, that account will show as the default account to save
to the next time you add a contact. If you want to change which account a contact is saved to,
you need to create the contact again and save it to the correct account.
If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact's phone number, you do not
have to edit the number again when you make calls from abroad.
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To Edit a Contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .
3Edit the desired information.
4When you are done, tap SAVE.
Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details.
To Add a Picture to a Contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .
3Tap , then select a method for adding the contact picture and edit it as desired.
4After 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 Personalize the Ringtone for a Contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the contact that you want to edit, and then tap .
3Tap > Set ringtone.
4Select an option from the list or tap to select a music file saved on your device,
then tap DONE.
5Tap SAVE.
To Send All Calls to Voicemail for a Contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .
3Tap , then mark the All calls to voicemail checkbox.
4When you are done, tap SAVE.
To block a phone number
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap , then tap Block numbers.
3Tap Add a number, then enter the phone number that you want to block calls and
texts from.
4Tap BLOCK.
To Delete Contacts
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.
3To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that
you want to delete.
4Tap , then tap Delete contact.
5Tap DELETE to confirm.
To Edit Contact Information About Yourself
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap ME, then tap .
3Enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4When you are finished, tap SAVE.
To Create a New Contact from a Text Message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap SAVE.
3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4Edit the contact information and tap SAVE.
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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 an Online Account
If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account, for
example, Google Sync™ or Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, you can transfer your
contacts to your new device using that account.
To Synchronize Contacts on Your New Device With a Synchronization Account
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap , then tap Manage accounts.
3Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap > Sync
now.
You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with
it.
Other methods for transferring contacts
There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new
device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, use Bluetooth®
technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more specific information about
transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.
To Import Contacts From a Memory Card
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Press , then tap Import/export > Import from SD card or internal storage (.vcf
file).
3Select where to store your contacts.
4Tap SD card.
5Select the files that you want to import by tapping them.
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology
1Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set
to visible.
2When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
3Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
4Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification.
5Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts.
To Import Contacts From a SIM Card
When transferring contacts to or from a SIM card, some contacts may get duplicated at the
destination. For information on how to resolve this, see
Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the
Contacts Application
on page 81.
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap , then tap Import/export > Import from SIM card.
3Select where to store your contacts.
4Select contacts to import. To import an individual contact, find and tap the
contact. To import all contacts, tap , then tap Import all.
Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information
You can add and edit 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,
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your emergency information can be accessed from the security lockscreen. 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.
1 Go back to the main Contacts screen
2 Medical and personal information and emergency contacts tab
3 View more options
4 Medical and personal information
To Enter Your Medical Information
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap .
3Edit the desired information.
To add a new emergency contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap , then tap CONTACTS > Add contact.
3Tap the contact that you want to use as an emergency contact.
The emergency contact must have at least a phone number that emergency personnel can
call. If your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency personnel can only see the
phone number of the emergency contact, even if there is other information entered in the
Contacts application.
Favorites
Contacts that you mark as favorites appear under the favorites tab in the Contacts
application along with your most frequently called contacts or "top contacts". This way
you get quicker access to these contacts.
To Mark or Unmark a Contact as a Favorite
1From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites.
3Tap .
To View Your Favorite Contacts
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap Favorites.
Sending contact information
To Send Your Business Card
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap ME.
3Tap , then tap Share.
4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
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To Send a Contact
1From your Home screen, tap , and then tap .
2Tap the contact whose details you want to send.
3Tap , then tap Share.
4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To Send Several Contacts at Once
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Touch and hold a contact then mark or unmark the checkboxes beside the
contacts that you want to share.
3Tap , then tap Share.
4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To Send All Contacts
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Press , then tap Import/export > Share all contacts to start exporting all your
contacts.
3Drag the status bar downward. When the export is complete, tap the notification.
4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application
If you synchronize your contacts with a new account or import contact information in
other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this
happens, you can link such duplicates to create a single entry. If you link entries by
mistake, you can unlink them again later.
To link contacts
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap and hold the contact that you want to link with another contact.
3Tick the checkbox beside the contact that you want to link.
4Tap , then tap Link. 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.
5Tap Link to confirm.
To Separate Linked Contacts
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3Tap , then tap Unlink.
4Tap Unlink to confirm.
Backing up Contacts
You can use internal storage, a memory card, or a SIM card to back up contacts. See
Transferring contacts
on page 79 for more information about how to restore contacts to
your device.
To Export All Contacts to a Memory Card
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Press , then tap Import/export > Export to SD card or internal storage (.vcf
file).
3Tap > SD card.
4Tap SAVE.
To Export Contacts to a SIM Card
When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to
memory limitations on SIM cards.
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1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap > Import/export.
3Tap Export to SIM card.
4Tap OK.
To Export All Contacts to Internal Storage
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Press , then tap Import/export > Export to SD card or internal storage (.vcf
file).
3Tap > Show internal storage.
4Tap , then tap your device’s model number beside .
5Select a destination folder or simply tap SAVE.
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Messaging and chat
Reading and sending messages
The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all
messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia
messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See
Internet and MMS
Settings
on page 45.
The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the
operator and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which
includes the size of added media files, is also operator dependent. Contact your network
operator for more information.
1 Go back to the list of conversations
2 Call the message sender
3 View more options
4 Sent and received messages
5 Send a completed message
6 Add attachments
To Create and Send a Message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap .
3Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information you
have saved about the recipient, and then select from the list that appears. If the
recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient’s number manually.
4If you want to send a group message, repeat the procedure described above to
add more recipients.
5Tap Write message and enter your message text.
6If you want to add an attachment, select the relevant attachment option.
7To send the message, tap .
If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged
with the word Draft.
To Read a Received Message
1From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap .
2Tap the desired conversation.
3If the message is not yet downloaded, tap the message.
All received messages are saved by default to the device memory.
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To Reply to a Message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the conversation containing the message.
3Enter your reply and tap .
To Forward a Message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.
3Touch and hold the message you want to forward, and then tap Forward
message.
4Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information you
have saved about the recipient, and then select from the list that appears. If the
recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient’s number manually.
5Edit the message if necessary, then tap .
To Save a File Contained in Received Message
1From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap .
2If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap the message.
3Touch and hold the file that you want to save, then select the desired option.
Organizing your messages
To Delete a Message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to delete.
3Touch and hold the message that you want to delete, then tap Delete message >
DELETE.
To Delete Conversations
1From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap , then tap Delete conversations.
3Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap >
DELETE.
To Star a Message
1From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the conversation you want to open.
3Touch and hold the message you want to star, then tap Add star.
4To unstar a message, touch and hold the starred message, then tap Delete star.
To view starred messages
1From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap , then tap Starred messages.
3All starred messages appear in a list.
To Search for Messages
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap .
3Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list.
Calling from Messaging
To Call a Message Sender
1From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap .
2Tap a conversation, and then tap .
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To Save a Sender’s Number as a Contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap SAVE.
3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4Edit the contact information and tap SAVE.
Messaging settings
To Change Your Message Notification Settings
1From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap .
2Tap , and then tap Settings.
3To set a notification sound, tap Notification sound, and then select an option or
tap and select a music file that is saved on your device.
4To confirm, tap Done.
5To adjust additional notification settings, tap the sliders.
To Enable or Disable Delivery Reports for Outgoing Messages
1From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap .
2Tap , and then tap Settings.
3Tap the Delivery report slider to enable or disable the function.
After delivery reports are turned on, a check mark is displayed in messages that have been
successfully delivered.
Instant Messaging and Video Chat
You can use the Google Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on
your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers, Android™
devices, and other devices. You can turn any conversation into a video call with several
friends, and you can send messages to friends even when they are offline. You can also
view and share photos easily.
Hangouts™ requires internet access and a Google™ account. Go to http://
support.google.com/hangouts and click the "Hangouts on your Android" link for more
detailed information about how to use this application.
The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.
To use the Hangouts™ application
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Hangouts.
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Email
Setting Up Email
Use the email application on your device to send and receive email messages through
your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time,
including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts.
To Set Up an Email Account
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information
on detailed settings for the email account.
To Add an Extra Email Account
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3Tap , then tap Settings > Add account.
4Follow the on-screen instructions. If the settings for the email account cannot be
downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.
5When you are done, tap NEXT.
Sending and Receiving Email Messages
1 View the menu and a list of all email accounts and folders
2 Sort email messages
3 Search for email messages
4 Access settings and options
5 Write an email message
6 List of email messages
To download new email messages
•When the email inbox is open, swipe downward on the message list.
Before trying to download new email messages, make sure you have a working data
connection. For more information about ensuring successful data connections, see
Internet
and MMS Settings
on page 45.
To Read Your Email Messages
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to
check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap
Combined inbox.
4In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message you want to read.
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To Create and Send an Email Message
1From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to
send the email from.
3Tap , then type the recipient's name or email address and select one or more
recipients from the drop-down list.
4Enter the email subject and message text, then tap .
To reply to an email message
1In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to reply to, then tap
Reply or Reply all.
2Enter your reply, then tap .
To Forward an Email Message
1In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to forward, then tap
Forward.
2Enter the recipient's name or email address, then select one or more recipients
from the drop-down list.
3Enter your message text, then tap .
To Save or View an Email Message Attachment
1Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view.
Email messages with attachments are indicated by .
2After the email message opens, find the attachment in the email body, then tap
SAVE or VIEW next to it.
To Save a Sender's Email Address to Your Contacts
1Find and tap a message in your email inbox.
2Tap the name of the sender, tap Add to contacts then tap OK.
3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap SAVE.
Organizing your email messages
To Sort Your Email
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account containing
the email you want to sort. If you want to sort email in all your email accounts at
once, tap , then tap Combined inbox.
4Tap , then select a sorting option.
To Search for Emails
1From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Email.
2If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to
search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap
Combined inbox.
3Tap .
4Enter your search text, and then tap on the keyboard.
5The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message you
want to open.
To View All Folders for One Email Account
1From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Email.
2Tap , and then select the account you want to check.
3Under the account you want to check, select Show all folders.
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To delete email messages
1Tap and hold the message that you want to delete until the device vibrates.
2Mark the checkboxes for the messages that you want to delete.
3Tap
You can also flick the message to the right to delete it.
To move an email message to another folder
1In your email inbox, flick the message that you want to move to the left.
2Tap Move, then select a folder.
Email account settings
To Remove an Email Account from Your Device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3Tap , then tap Settings.
4Select the account you want to remove.
5Tap Delete account > OK.
To Change the Inbox Check Frequency
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3Tap , then tap Settings.
4Select the desired account.
5Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an option.
To Set an Out of Office Auto-Reply in an Exchange ActiveSync Account
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2Tap , then tap Settings.
3Select the EAS (Exchange ActiveSync) account that you want to set an Out of
Office auto-reply for.
4Tap Out of office.
5Tap the slider to enable the function.
6If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto-
reply.
7Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.
8Tap OK to confirm.
Gmail™
If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and write
email messages.
1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders
2 Search for email messages
3 Archive an email message
4 Delete an email message
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5 Mark an email message as unread
6 Move an email message to a folder
7 Access settings and options
8 List of email messages
9 Write an email message
To Learn More about Gmail™
•When the Gmail application is open, tap , then find and tap Help & feedback.
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Music and FM Radio
Transferring Music to Your Device
There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device:
•You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided
USB cable. After connecting, select Transfer files on your device and then simply copy
and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer. See
Managing Files Using a
Computer
on page 39.
•You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the
computer and your device. Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows
at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion/ or Xperia™ Companion for
Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac/.
The Music application may not support all music file formats. For more information about
supported file formats and the use of multimedia (audio, image, and video) files, download the
White Paper for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/
.
Listening to Music
Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music and audiobooks.
1 Minimize the full-screen player
2 Search all songs saved to your device
3 View the current play queue
4 View menu options
5 Album art (if available)
6 Add or remove a song as a favorite
7 Add a song to a playlist
8 Elapsed time of current song
9 Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind
10 Total length of current song
11 Repeat all songs in the current play queue
12 Tap to go to the next song in the play queue, touch and hold to fast-forward within the current song
13 Play or pause a song
14 Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue, touch and hold to rewind within the current song
15 Shuffle songs in the current play queue
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Music Homescreen
1Tap in the upper-left corner to open the Music menu
2 Scroll up or down to view content
3 Play a song using the Music application
4 Play all songs in shuffle mode
5 Return to the music player screen
To Play a Song Using the Music Application
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap .
3Select a music category.
4Tap a song to play it.
You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Make sure you have the necessary
rights for the content you wish to use.
To Find Song-Related Information Online
•While a song is playing in the Music application, tap the Album art, 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 and Download Album Art
1From the Music application, tap the Album art, and then tap Edit music info.
2Edit the information as desired.
3To set or download album art, tap , then select an option.
4When you are finished, tap SAVE.
You can also set album art to download automatically in the Music menu, under Settings.
To Adjust the Audio Volume
•Press the volume key up or down.
To Minimize the Music Application
•When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application
keeps running in the background.
To Open the Music Application when it is Playing in the Background
•While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downward and tap
the Music application.
•Alternatively, from your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap .
Music Menu
The Music menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device. From here you
can manage your albums and playlists.
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1 Return to the Music homescreen
2 View the current play queue
3 Browse all playlists
4 Browse all artists
5 Browse all albums
6 Browse all songs
7 Browse all genres
8 Browse all folders
9 Play a shared music file on another device
10 View all subscribed or downloaded files in Podcast
11 Open the settings menu for the Music application
12 Open the support menu for the Music application
To Open the Music Menu
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap .
To Return to the Music Homescreen
•When the Music menu is open, tap Home or simply tap on the screen to the right
of the menu.
To Delete a Song
1From the Music menu, browse to the song that you want to delete.
2Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete from storage in the list that
appears.
3Tap DELETE to confirm.
You cannot delete a song that is currently playing.
Playlists
On the Music homescreen, you can create your own playlists from the music that is
saved on your device.
To Create Your Own Playlists
1From the Music homescreen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that
you want to add to a playlist.
2In the menu that opens, tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist.
3Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.
You can also open the Music homescreen menu, tap Playlists, and then tap to create a new
playlist.
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To Play Your Own Playlists
1Open the Music menu, and then tap Playlists.
2Under Playlists, select the playlist you want to open.
3If you want to play all songs, tap any song or Shuffle all.
To Add Songs to a Playlist
1From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to add
to a playlist.
2Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist.
3Tap the name of the playlist you want to add the album or song to. The album or
song is now added to the playlist.
To Remove a Song from a Playlist
1In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song you want to remove.
2Tap Remove from playlist.
To Delete a Playlist
1Open the Music menu, then tap Playlists.
2Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete.
3Tap Delete from storage.
4Tap DELETE to confirm.
You cannot delete smart playlists.
Sharing music
To share a song
1From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to share.
2Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share.
3Select 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 Equalizer
1Open the Music menu, and then tap Settings > Audio settings > Sound effects >
Equalizer.
2To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. To
choose a preset arrangement, tap to select an arrangement, then tap OK to
confirm.
To Turn On the Surround Sound Feature
1Open the Music menu, and then tap Settings > Audio settings > Sound effects >
Surround sound (VPT).
2Flick left or right to select a setting, and then tap OK to confirm.
Recognizing Music with TrackID™
Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a song you hear playing in your
surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title, and
album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks 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.
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1Tap to open the TrackID™ homescreen menu
2 View the history of your previous searches
3 Explore top tracks, popular playlists, new songs, and more
4 Check out what others are tracking
5 Search for tracks, albums, and artists
6 Identify the music you’re listening to
The TrackID™ application and some features of the TrackID™ service may not be supported in
all countries or regions or by all networks or service providers. TrackID™ can be connected to
music streaming services available in your country.
To Identify Music Using TrackID™ Technology
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device close to the music source.
3Tap . If the song is recognized by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on
the screen.
To return to the TrackID™ start screen, tap .
To View Artist Information for a Song
1After a song is recognized by the TrackID™ application, the result is displayed on
the TrackID™ homescreen.
2Scroll to the result you want to view and then tap to open it.
To Delete a Song from the Track History
1Open the TrackID™ application, then browse to the song you want to delete.
2Touch and hold the screen to display .
3Tap .
To Use TrackID™ LIVE
You can use TrackID™ LIVE to see real-time LIVE trackings from around the world.
•Open the TrackID™ application, then tap the LIVE tab.
You can change how fast you want to get the trackings and you can mute or unmute the song
previews.
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 favorites. You must connect a wired
headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the
headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you
can then switch the audio to the speaker, if desired.
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1 Save or remove a channel as a favorite
2 Tuned frequency
3 Favorites list
4 Launch the TrackID™ music recognition application
5 Radio on/off button
6 View menu options
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 favorite channel
11 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel
To Listen to the FM Radio
1Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap . 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.
•Alternately, tap the arrows on either side of the band to jump to the next clear
radio signal.
To start a new search for radio channels
1When the radio is open, tap .
2Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band and marks
all available channels.
To switch the radio sound to the speaker
1When the radio is open, press .
2Tap Play in speaker.
To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in
headphones.
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To Identify a Song on the FM Radio Using TrackID™
1While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select
TrackID™.
2A 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.
3To return to the FM radio, tap .
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries or
regions, nor by all networks or service providers.
Favorite radio channels
To Save a Channel as a Favorite
1When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that want to save as a favorite.
2Tap .
3Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press Save.
To listen to a favorite radio channel
1Tap .
2Select an option.
To Remove a Channel as a Favorite
1When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.
2Tap , then tap DELETE.
Radio Sound Settings
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode
1When the radio is open, press .
2Tap Enable stereo sound.
3To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press and tap Force mono
sound.
To select the radio region
1When the radio is open, press .
2Tap Set radio region.
3Select an option.
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Camera
Taking Photos and Recording Videos
1 Zoom in or out
2 Switch between the front and main camera
3 Select capturing mode
4 Front camera
5 Save location
6 View photos and videos
7 Take photos or record videos
8 Capturing mode settings
9 Go back a step or exit camera
To Take a Photo From the Lockscreen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2To activate the camera, touch and hold , then swipe it anywhere.
3After the camera opens, tap .
To Take a Photo by Tapping the On-Screen Camera Button
1Activate the camera.
2Point the camera toward the subject.
3Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release
the camera button.
To Take a Selfie Using the Front Camera
1Activate the camera.
2Tap .
3To take the photo, tap the on-screen camera button .
To Use the Zoom Function
•When the camera is open, pinch or spread on the camera screen.
•You can also use the volume key, pressing up or down. To enable this function,
tap , then tap More > Use Volume key as.
To Record a Video
1Activate the camera.
2If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select .
3Point the camera toward the subject.
4To start recording, tap .
5To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap .
6To stop recording, tap .
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To Take a Photo when Recording a Video
•To take a photo while recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as you
release the camera button.
To view your photos and videos
1Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.
2Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
To Delete a Photo or Video
1Find the photo or video you want to delete.
2Tap the screen to display the toolbar.
3Tap .
4Tap DELETE to confirm.
General camera settings
Capturing Modes
Swipe the screen to select the desired capturing mode or the application list.
Manual
Manually adjust camera settings such as resolution, white balance, and ISO.
Superior auto
Optimize your settings to suit any scene.
Video camera
Manually adjust video settings such as resolution and focus mode.
Camera apps
Select camera applications manually.
Camera Apps
Sound Photo
Take photos with background sound.
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.
AR effect
Take photos or videos with virtual scenes and characters.
Creative effect
Apply effects to photos or videos.
Sweep Panorama
Take wide-angle and panoramic photos.
AR mask
Mask your face with features from the face of someone else to take fun selfies.
Timeshift burst
Find the best photo from a burst of images.
Sweep Panorama
You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical direction in
an easy press-and-sweep motion.
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To Take a Panoramic Photo
1Activate the camera.
2Swipe the screen to select , and then select .
3To select a shooting direction, tap .
4Tap the screen and move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of
movement indicated on the screen.
AR effect
You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos or videos and make them
more fun. When using the camera, this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your
photos or videos. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder.
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.
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
1Activate the camera.
2Swipe the screen to select , then select .
3Take photos. The photos taken appear in thumbnail view.
4Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo you want to save, then tap .
Multi-Camera Mode
Multi-camera mode lets you shoot a photo or video that combines different angles from
two different sources. Two camera displays appear on your device screen: one from your
device’s camera, the other from a connected Xperia® device or a Sony camera that
supports NFC and Wi-Fi Direct® technology.
So if you’re at a concert venue, for example, and you want to capture a photo or video
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
1Turn on the NFC function on both devices that you want to connect.
2Activate the camera on your device.
3Swipe the screen to select , and then select .
4On the screens of both devices, tap .
5Touch the NFC detection areas of each device together. Both devices should now
connect using Wi-Fi Direct® technology.
6Once the devices are connected, two camera displays appear on your device
screen—one from your device’s camera, the other from the camera of the
connected device.
7To rearrange or reshape the camera displays, tap .
8When you are finished editing and are ready to capture the final combined photo
or video, tap Done > .
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AR Mask
Use the AR mask feature to mask a selfie of your face with facial features from another
person or from an animal. For example, you can fuse your face with the face of a friend
to make amusing hybrid selfies.
To use the AR mask feature
1Activate the camera.
2Swipe the screen to go to , then select .
3Point the camera towards a face, then select the mask that you want to apply.
4To take a photo, first tap to hide all masks, then tap .
5To display all mask types again, locate a face in the colored frame that appears in
your camera viewfinder, then tap .
Downloading Camera Applications
You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play™ or other
sources. Before you start downloading, make sure you have a working internet
connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges.
To Download Camera Applications
1Open the camera application.
2Swipe the screen to select , and then tap .
3Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to
complete the installation.
Auto Face Detection
The camera automatically detects faces and indicates them with frames. A colored frame
shows which face has been selected for focus. The focus is set to the face closest to the
center of the camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be
in focus.
Auto-Capturing
Turn on auto-capturing to take pictures automatically using one of the options below.
Smile Shutter
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.
Off
When auto-capturing is off, you can take photos using the shutter button or the camera key.
To Turn On Smile Shutter™
1Activate the camera.
2Tap .
3Find and tap Auto capturing > Smile Shutter.
4When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on, point the camera at
your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.
5The face appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically as
soon as a smile is detected.
6If no smile is detected, you can press the camera key to take the photo manually.
Saving a Photo’s Geographic Location
Enable the Saving location function to geotag your photos, saving the approximate
geographical location as you shoot. The geographical location is determined by wireless
networks and GPS technology.
When appears on the camera screen, Saving location is turned on but the
geographical position has not been found. When appears, Saving location is turned
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on and the geographical location is available, so the geographical location can be added
to your photo. When neither of these two symbols appears, Saving location is disabled.
To Turn On Geotagging
1Activate the camera.
2Tap .
3Tap More, then tap the slider beside Save location to enable or disable the
function.
4If you are enabling geotagging, you are prompted to enable Location services if
they are not already enabled. Tap OK, then tap the Location slider.
Touch Capture
With Touch capture, simply tap anywhere on the camera screen to take a photo.
On
Only front camera
Off
Grid Lines
You can use grid lines as a visual aid while shooting to help you find the right
composition for your photo.
Grid lines are only shown on the camera screen while shooting and do not appear in the final
photo.
Auto photo preview
You can choose to preview photos just after you shoot them.
On
After you shoot a photo, a preview of it appears in the lower-right corner of the screen for 3 seconds.
Only front camera
After you shoot a photo with the front camera, a preview of it appears in the lower-right corner of the screen
for 3 seconds.
Off
The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.
Use Volume Key as
You can choose how you want to use the volume key when taking photos.
Zoom
Use the volume key to zoom in or out.
Volume
Use the volume key to adjust the volume of notifications, ringtones and music.
Shutter
Use the volume key to take photos.
Sound
When you take a photo or start recording a video, the camera makes a shutter sound. If
you use the self-timer, it will make a series of beeps to mark the countdown. You can
choose to turn these sounds on or off.
Data storage
You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's
internal storage.
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Internal storage
Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.
SD card
Photos or videos are saved on the SD card.
Quick Launch
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.
Launch only
After you drag inward, the main camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch and capture
After you drag inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.
Launch and record video
After you drag inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.
Off
To Adjust Color and Brightness
1Activate the camera.
2Tap > Color and brightness.
3Drag the sliders to the desired positions to adjust color and brightness.
This setting is only available in the Superior auto and Video camera modes.
White Balance
This setting, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the color balance
according to the lighting conditions. You can also 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 is displayed.
Auto
Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.
Incandescent
Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting.
Daylight
Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky.
Still camera settings
To adjust the still camera settings
1Activate the camera.
2To display all settings, tap .
3Select 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
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3264×2448(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
3264×1836(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
2048×1536(4:3)
3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
2MP
1920×1080(16:9)
2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Self-Timer
With the self-timer, you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to
take self-portraits or group photos with everyone in the photo. You can also use the self-
timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.
10 sec.
Set a 10-second delay in taking the photo from when you tap the shutter button or press the camera key.
3 sec.
Set a 3-second delay in taking the photo from when you tap the shutter button or press the camera key.
Off
The photo is taken as soon as you tap the shutter button or press the camera key.
Soft Skin Effect
You can turn on the Soft skin effect on your device to make skin tones slightly softened
while taking selfies in Manual and Superior auto capturing modes.
Object Tracking
When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
HDR
Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong backlight 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.
ISO
You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by
increasing the ISO sensitivity. Also, if you want to capture a bright image even in dark
conditions, you can set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value.
Auto
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
50
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50.
100
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.
200
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200.
400
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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.
Face
Measures the amount of light on the face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark nor
too bright.
Multi
Divides the image into multiple regions, and measures each region to determine a well-balanced exposure.
Center
Measures the center 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.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
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.
Off
The Scene Selection feature is off and you can take photos manually.
Soft skin
Take portraits using an enhanced beauty effect.
Soft snap
Use for shooting photos against a soft background.
Anti motion blur
Use for minimizing 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 analyzes 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 the 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 the long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Hand-held twilight
Use for taking hand-held low-light photos with reduced noise and blur.
High sensitivity
Use for taking photos without a flash in low-light conditions. Reduces blur.
Gourmet
Use for shooting food arrangements in bright color.
Pet
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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 the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable
surface.
Sports
Use for taking photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.
Document
Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo sharper contrast.
Fireworks
Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their glory.
These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode.
Video camera settings
To Adjust the Video Camera Settings
1Activate the camera.
2Swipe the screen to select .
3To display settings, tap .
4Select the setting you want to adjust, then make your changes.
Video camera settings overview
Scene Selection
The Scene selection feature helps you quickly set up the camera for common situations
using pre-programmed video scenes. Each scene setting is designed to produce the
best possible video quality in a specific recording environment.
Auto
Scene selection is automatic.
Off
The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.
Soft snap
Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.
Landscape
Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Night scene
When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving
objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting
conditions are good to improve the video quality.
Beach
Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes.
Snow
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.
Sports
Use for videoing fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.
Party
Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support.
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Video Resolution
Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
Full HD
1920×1080(16:9)
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
HD
1280×720(16:9)
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
VGA
640×480(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.
Auto-Capturing (Video)
Turn on auto-capturing to take pictures automatically while recording a video. When
using the Smile Shutter™ feature, the camera automatically takes snapshots of smiling
faces while you continue to record your video.
To Turn On Smile Shutter™ (Video)
1Activate the camera.
2Tap .
3Find and tap Auto capturing (video) > Smile Shutter.
SteadyShot™
When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps
by compensating for the small movements of your hand.
Intelligent active
Activate to compensate for major and minor camera shakes.
Standard
Activate to remove the high-frequency camera shakes.
Off
The stabilizer is turned off.
Further Camera Support Information
Use the Help menu to search for camera-related tests and other useful information. To
access support, follow the steps below.
1Open the camera application.
2Tap , then tap More > Help
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Photos and videos in Album
Viewing Photos and Videos
Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your
camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are
displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1Tap to open the Album Homescreen menu
2 View menu options
3 A slideshow of all your photos and videos, or the ones you added to favorites
4 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album Homescreen menu
5 The date of items in the group
6 Tap a photo or video to view it
7 Scroll up or down to view content
To View Photos and Videos
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Album.
3Tap a photo or video you want to view. If prompted, tap .
4Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or
video.
To set the screen to rotate automatically when turned sideways, tap Auto-rotate screen under
Settings > Display > 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
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.
2Tap a photo to end the slideshow.
To Play a Video
1In Album, find and tap the video you want to play.
2Tap .
3If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide
the controls, tap the screen again.
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To Pause a Video
1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2Tap .
To Fast-Forward and Rewind a Video
1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast-forward.
To Adjust the Sound Volume of a Video
•Press the volume key up or down.
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 routinely transfer them to a computer or to an external storage
device in order to avoid any inadvertent loss of data. Doing so also frees up more space
on your device. See
Managing Files Using a Computer
on the 39 page.
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
1In Album, find and tap the photo or video you want to share.
2Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
3Tap the application you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps to
send it.
To Use a Photo as a Contact Picture
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Use as > Contact photo.
2Select a contact, then edit the photo as desired.
3Tap SAVE.
To Use a Photo as Wallpaper
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Use as > Wallpaper.
2Follow the instructions on the screen.
To Rotate a Photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2Tap Rotate, and then select an option. The photo is saved in the new orientation.
To Delete a Photo or Video
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2Tap DELETE.
To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album
1When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item
until it’s highlighted.
2Tap other items you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all
items, tap , then tap Select all.
3Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items.
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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 .
To Crop a Photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2If prompted, select Photo editor.
3Tap > Crop.
4Tap Crop to select an option.
5To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the
circles at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.
6To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the
four corners. When the circles at the edges disappear, drag the corner
accordingly.
7To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the
frame, then drag it to the desired position.
8Tap .
9To save a copy of the cropped photo, tap SAVE.
To Apply Special Effects to a Photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2If prompted, select Photo editor.
3Tap , , or , then select an option.
4Edit the photo as desired, and then tap SAVE.
To Add a Photo Frame Effect to a Photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2If prompted, select Photo editor.
3Tap , then select an option.
4To save a copy of the edited photo, tap SAVE.
To Adjust the Light Settings for a Photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2If prompted, select Photo editor.
3Tap , then select an option and edit as desired.
4To save a copy of the edited photo, tap SAVE.
To Set the Saturation Level of Colors in a Photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2If prompted, select Photo editor.
3Tap , then select an option.
4To save a copy of the edited photo, tap SAVE.
Editing videos with the Video editor 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.
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To Trim a Video
1In the Album, find and tap the video you want to edit.
2Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
3If prompted, select Video Editor, and then tap Trim.
4To 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, and then tap Apply.
5To save a copy of the trimmed video, tap SAVE.
To Adjust the Speed of a Video
1In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play.
2Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
3If prompted, select Video Editor, and then tap Speed.
4Select an option, touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to the
desired position, and then tap Apply.
5To save a copy of the edited video, tap SAVE.
To Capture a Photo from a Video
1In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play.
2Tap the screen to display the toolbars, and then tap .
3If prompted, select Video Editor, and then tap Photo Capture.
4With the help of the arrows, or by dragging the marker on the progress bar, select
the preferred frame that you want to capture, and then tap Save.
Hiding photos and videos
You can hide any photos and videos from the Album homescreen. Once photos and
videos are hidden from the Album homescreen, they can only be viewed from the Hidden
folder.
To Hide a Photo or Video
1In Album, find and tap the photo or video you want to hide.
2Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
3Tap Hide > OK.
To View Your Hidden Photos and Videos
1In Album, tap , then tap Hidden.
2Tap a photo or video to view it.
3Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or
video.
To Unhide a Photo or Video
1In Album, tap , then tap Hidden.
2Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide.
3Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
4Tap Don't hide.
Album Homescreen Menu
From the Album homescreen menu, you can browse your photo albums, including
photos and videos taken using special effects, as well as content that you have shared
online via services such as Picasa™ and Facebook. Once you are logged in to such
platforms, 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.
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1 Return to the Album application homescreen to view all content
2 View your favorite photos and videos
3 View all videos saved on your device
4 View your photos on a map or in Globe view
5 View photos and videos you've hidden from view
6 View all photos and videos taken with your device's camera using special effects
7 View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders
8 View all photos with faces
9 View photos and videos on other devices in the same network
10 Open the settings menu for the Album application
11 Open web support
12 View photos from online services
To View Photos from Online Services in Album
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Album, then tap .
3Tap the desired online service, and then follow the on-screen instructions to get
started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are
displayed.
4Tap any album to view its content, and then tap a photo in the album.
5Flick 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
Saving a Photo’s Geographic Location
on page 100 for more
information.
1 View geotagged photos in Globe view
2 Search a location on the map
3 View menu options
4 Double-tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map
5 A group of photos or videos geotagged with the same location
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6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen
To Add or Edit the Geotag of a Photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars.
2Tap , then tap Add geotag or Edit geotag to open the map screen.
3Tap on the map to set the location for the photo.
4To reset the location for the photo, tap the new location on the map.
5When you are done, tap OK.
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.
To View Geotagged Photos on a Map
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Album.
3Tap , then tap Places.
4Tap the photo that you want to view on a map.
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, . To view all photos in
the group, tap the cover photo, then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.
To View Geotagged Photos on a Globe
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Album.
3Tap , then tap Places > .
4Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe.
To change the geotag of a photo
1When 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.
2Tap OK.
To Change the Map View
•When viewing the map in Album, tap , then switch between Classic view and Satellite
view.
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Videos
The Video Application
Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or
downloaded to your device. The application also serves as a TV program guide with the
option to show detailed program information and related content, including social media
posts about the program you are interested in. You can use the application as a fully
functioning remote controller with your compatible home device. You can also play your
movies on other devices that are connected to the same network or saved in the cloud.
Some video files may not be playable in the Video application. The availability of the TV
program guide and the remote controller vary by market and connected device.
1Tap to open the Video homescreen menu
2 View the program guide
3 Refresh content
4 Remote controller
5 Search content
6 Switch between viewing the contents of your library, Popular shows, On Air shows, Movies, TV Series,
and Recommended shows
7 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the menu, browse content, and adjust settings
8 Tap a show to get detailed information and related content
To Use Your Device as a Remote Controller
To use your device as a remote controller with another compatible home network device,
you first need to pair the two devices. In order to do this, both devices need to be
connected to the same network. For more information on compatible devices, visit
Compatible device list
.
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video.
2Tap to open the Homescreen menu, then tap Add device.
3Select the home device from the list.
4Enter the registration number shown on the home device and follow the
instructions to finish pairing.
5After the successful pairing, the icon for the remote controller function appears.
You can now use your device as a fully functional remote controller for the home
device.
To Change Settings
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video.
2Tap to open the Homescreen menu, then tap Settings.
3Change the settings as desired.
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To Play a Video
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video.
2Find and tap the video you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the
screen, tap to open the Homescreen menu, then find and tap the video you
want to play.
3To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.
4To pause playing, tap . To resume playing, tap .
5To rewind, drag the progress bar marker to the left. To fast-forward, drag the
progress bar marker to the right.
To Change the Sound Settings While a Video is Playing
1While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2Tap > Audio settings, then change the settings as desired.
To Share a Video
1When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share.
2Tap the application you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the
instructions provided.
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:
•For Windows® only: Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag
and drop the video files directly using the file manager application on the computer. See
Managing Files Using a Computer
on the 39 page.
•If you have a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer, use Xperia™ Companion to organize
content and transfer video files to your device.
Managing video content
To View Movie Information
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video.
2Tap to open the Homescreen menu, then tap Cellular device.
3Browse through the different categories and find the desired video.
4Tap the video thumbnail.
To Delete a Video
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video.
2Tap to open the Homescreen menu, then tap Cellular device.
3Browse through the different categories and find the desired video.
4Tap the video thumbnail, then tap .
5Tap Delete again to confirm.
Movie Creator
The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short videos using existing photos and
videos. The application automatically determines the timeline to create its movie. For
example, it can take a selection of photos and videos from a Saturday afternoon outing
or from a weekly, monthly, or even a yearly 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. You can create Highlight Movies by selecting photos and videos manually. If
you log in to a Facebook account, you can create Highlight Movies from your Facebook
events, featuring photos from the event, friends’ names, and more.
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To Open Movie Creator
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Movie Creator.
To Enable or Disable Movie Creator Notifications
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Movie Creator.
3Tap , then tap Settings, and tap the Notifications slider to enable or disable
notifications.
To enable or disable the automatic creation of Highlight Movies
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Movie Creator.
3Tap , then tap Settings, and tap the Auto creating slider to enable or disable the
function.
To Manually Create a Highlight Movie
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Movie Creator.
3Tap > Create new.
4Select the desired photos or videos by tapping them.
5Tap Create. If you want to edit a Highlight Movie, tap View story, then use the
toolbar to edit as desired.
To Create a Highlight Movie from Facebook Events
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Movie Creator.
3Tap > Settings.
4Tap the slider beside Link Facebook.
•Movie Creator is now linked with your Facebook account if you are already
logged in to Facebook.
•If you are not logged in to Facebook yet, follow the on-screen instructions.
5Tap , then scroll down to browse your Facebook events.
6Choose an event to create a Highlight Movie about and tap Create.
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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
1Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable. appears in your device's
status bar after a connection is established.
2The TV displays the screen of your device.
If your device fails to detect the display that is connected to the MHL cable, reconnect the
MHL cable and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device.
To View Content from Your Device on a TV Which Supports HDMI™ Input
1Connect your device to an MHL adaptor, and connect the adaptor to a powered
USB port.
2Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI™ cable. appears in your device's
status bar after a connection is established.
3The TV displays the screen of your device.
To View Help About Using a TV Remote Control
1While your device is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downward to
open the Notification panel.
2Tap MHL connected. The MHL settings appear on the TV screen.
3Select 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 another Xperia™ device on your own device
1Your device: From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring.
3Under Receive, tap Start.
4Other device: From the Homescreen, tap .
5Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring > Start.
6Tap OK and select a device.
7Your device: Tap Accept to allow the connection to your device.
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To Mirror the Screen of Your Device on a TV Screen
1TV: Follow the instructions in the User Guide of your TV to turn on the Screen
mirroring function.
2Your device: From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring.
4Tap Start on the Send pane.
5Tap OK and select a device.
Your TV must support Screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the function
to work. If your TV does not support Screen mirroring, you may need to purchase a wireless
display adapter separately. Also, when using Screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna
area of your device.
To Stop Screen Mirroring between Devices
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring.
3Tap Disconnect, then tap OK.
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices
You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices, like 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 using 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.
To Use Your Device to Play a Music Track Stored on Another Device
1Make sure the device you want to share files with is connected to the same Wi-Fi
network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3Tap , then tap Home network.
4Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track you want to play.
Once selected, the track starts playing automatically.
To play a shared video on your device
1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same
Wi-Fi network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap or .
3Tap , then tap Home network.
4Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video you want to play.
To View a Shared Photo on Your Device
1Make sure the devices you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-
Fi network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3Tap , and then tap Home network.
4Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
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Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices
Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™
devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content
with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client
devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client
devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access
permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices.
Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices.
To Set Up File Sharing With Other DLNA Certified™ Devices
1Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Settings > Device connection
> Media server.
3Tap the slider beside Share media.
4Use your computer or other DLNA™ client devices on the same Wi-Fi network to
connect to your device.
5A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification and
set access permissions for each client device attempting to connect to your
device.
The steps for accessing media on your device using a DLNA™ client differ between client
devices. Refer to your client device User Guide for more information. If your device is
inaccessible to a client on the network, check if your Wi-Fi network is working.
You can also access the Media server menu from certain applications like Music or Album by
dragging the left edge of the application’s homescreen to the right and then tapping Settings
> Media server.
To Stop Sharing Files With Other Home Network Devices
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server.
3Tap the Share media slider.
To Set Access Permissions for a Pending Device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server.
3Select a device from the Pending devices list.
4Select an access permission level.
To Change the Name of a Registered Device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server.
3Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.
4Enter a new name for the device, then tap OK.
To Change the Access Level of a Registered Device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server.
3Select a device from the Registered devices list.
4Tap Change access level and select an option.
To Get Help With Sharing Content With Other DLNA Certified™ Devices
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server.
3Tap and then tap Help.
Displaying Files on Another Device Using Cast
Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content from your device to another
device connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The receiving device must be able to
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function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device and play content received from your
device. A TV that supports DLNA™ or a PC running Windows® 7 or later are examples
of DMR devices.
The steps for playing shared media may vary depending on the client 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 Display Photos or Videos on a Client Device Using Cast
1Make sure you have correctly set up the DMR or DLNA™ client device and it is
connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Album.
4Browse and open the photos or videos that you want to view.
5Swipe down the status bar with two fingers, then tap and select the device you
want to share your content with.
6To stop sharing the photo or video with the client device, tap and then select
Stop casting.
You may also see Google Cast devices shown on the list when tapping .
To Play a Music Track on a Client Device Using Cast
1Make sure you have correctly set up the DMR or DLNA™ client device and it is
connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap
the track.
4Tap and select a client device to share your content with. The track starts
playing on the device that you select.
5To disconnect from the client device, tap and then select Stop casting.
You may also see Google Cast devices shown on the list when tapping .
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories
You can use a USB Host adapter to connect your device to USB accessories such as a
mass storage device or a mouse. If the USB device 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.
This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure the USB port
is completely dry before inserting a USB cable.
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 Wireless
Controller
Using a DUALSHOCK™ 4 wireless controller, you can play games stored on your Xperia
device or game console using Remote Play.
To Connect a DUALSHOCK™4 Wireless Controller to your Device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Device connection > DUALSHOCK™4.
3Tap Pair controller, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
connection.
NFC
Use Near Field Communication (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as videos,
photos, web page addresses, music files, or contacts. You can also use NFC to scan
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tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that
activate certain functions on your device.
NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, 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.
The NFC detection area is located on the back of the device. Hold your device close to
another device or an NFC reader so the NFC detection areas touch each other.
NFC may not be available in all countries or regions. Using certain apps, some NFC functions
can be enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this
feature.
To Enable or Disable the NFC Function
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More.
3Tap the NFC slider.
To Share a Contact with Another Device Using NFC
1Make sure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens
are active and unlocked.
2To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap .
3Tap the contact you want to share.
4Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of
the contact appears.
5Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6When the transfer is done, the contact information is saved on the receiving
device and displayed on its screen.
To Share a Music File With Another Device Using NFC
1Make sure both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function
turned on and both screens are active and unlocked.
2To open the Music application, tap , then find and tap .
3Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
4Tap the track to play it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer works
whether the track is playing or paused.
5Make sure the track is displayed on full screen.
6Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so the NFC
detection areas of each device touch. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of
the track appears.
7Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
8When the transfer is done, the music file is saved on the receiving device.
9To display the music file, double-tap the status bar to open the Notification panel,
then tap Beam complete .
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To Share a Photo or Video with Another Device Using NFC
1Make sure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens
are active and unlocked.
2To view photos and videos on your device, go to your Home screen, tap , then
find and tap Album.
3Tap the photo or video you want to share.
4Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of
the photo or video appears.
5Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6When the transfer is done, the photo or video is saved on the receiving device.
To Share a Web Address With Another Device Using NFC
1Make sure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and both screens are
active and unlocked.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3To open the web browser, find and tap .
4Load the web page that you want to share.
5Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so the NFC
detection areas of each device touch. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of
the web page appears.
6Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7When 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 to receive additional information, such
as a web address. For example, it can scan embedded tags on a poster, on a billboard
advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store.
To Scan an NFC Tag
1Make sure your device has the NFC function turned on and the screen is active
and unlocked.
2Place your device over the tag so the NFC detection area touches it. Your device
scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the tag to
open it.
Connecting to an NFC-Compatible Device
You can connect your device to other NFC-compatible devices produced by Sony, such
as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the
User Guide of the compatible device for more information.
You may need to have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® activated on both devices for the connection to
work.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Use the Bluetooth® function to send files to other Bluetooth® compatible devices, or to
connect to hands-free accessories. Bluetooth® connections work better within 10
meters (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.
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To Turn the Bluetooth® Function On or Off
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable or disable the function.
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
1Make sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
4Tap > Rename this device.
5Enter a name for your device.
6Tap 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 for the first time, you may
need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000.
If this does not work, refer to the User guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the device
passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a
previously paired Bluetooth® device.
Some Bluetooth® devices, for example, most Bluetooth® headsets, require you to both pair
and connect with the other device.
You can pair your device with several Bluetooth® devices, but you can only connect to one
Bluetooth® profile at the same time.
To Pair Your Device with Another Bluetooth® Device
1Make sure the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth® function activated
and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices.
2From your device’s Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
4Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable the function. A list of the available Bluetooth®
devices appears.
5Tap the Bluetooth® device you want to pair with.
6Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.
To Connect Your Device to Another Bluetooth® Device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3Tap the Bluetooth® device you want to connect to.
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To Unpair a Bluetooth® Device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device that you want to
unpair.
4Tap FORGET.
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth® technology
Use Bluetooth® technology to share items with other Bluetooth® compatible devices
such as phones or computers. You can send and receive the following kinds of items:
•Photos and videos
•Music and other audio files
•Web pages
To Send Items Using Bluetooth®
1Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on and that the
device is visible to other Bluetooth® devices.
2Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to
send, and scroll to the item.
3Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may
need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press .
4Select Bluetooth.
5Turn on Bluetooth® if you are prompted to do so.
6Tap the name of the receiving device.
7Receiving device: If prompted, accept the connection.
8Sending device: If prompted, confirm the transfer to the receiving device.
9Receiving device: Accept the incoming item.
To receive items using Bluetooth®
1Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth®
devices.
2The sending device now starts sending data to your device.
3If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested
passcode.
4When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
5Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
6To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downward.
7To open a received item, drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant
notification.
To View Files You Have Received Using Bluetooth®
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3Press and select Show received files.
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Smart apps and features that save you
time
Overview of Smart Connect
1 Tap to display available accessories
2 Tap to display available events
3 Add an event
4 View menu options
5 Tap to activate an event
6 Tap to view details of an event
To Create a Smart Connect™ Event
1From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Other > .
2If you are opening Smart Connect™ for the first time, tap OK to close the
introduction screen.
3On the Events tab, tap ADD EVENT.
4If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the
introduction screen.
5Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event. A condition could be
the connection with an accessory, a specific time interval, or both.
6Tap to continue.
7Add what you want to happen when you connect an accessory, and set other
settings as desired.
8Tap to continue.
9Set an event name, then tap FINISH.
To add a Bluetooth® accessory, you first have to pair it with your device.
To Edit a Smart Connect™ Event
1Start the Smart Connect™ application.
2On the Events tab, tap an event.
3If the event is switched off, tap the slider to enable it.
4Tap EDIT EVENT, then adjust the settings as desired.
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To Delete an Event
1Start the Smart Connect™ application.
2On the Events tab, touch and hold the event you want to delete, then tap Delete
event.
3Tap DELETE to confirm.
You can also tap the event you want to delete, then tap > Delete event > DELETE.
To Set Smart Connect™ to Read out Incoming Text Messages
1Start the Smart Connect™ application.
2Tap , then tap Settings.
3Mark the checkbox beside Text To Speech > TURN ON.
If this feature is turned on, all incoming messages are read aloud. To protect your privacy, you
may need to turn off this feature if you are using your device in a public place or at work, for
example.
Managing Accessories
Use the Smart Connect™ application to manage a range of smart accessories 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
are shown in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each
accessory.
To Pair and Connect an Accessory
1Start the Smart Connect™ application. If you are opening Smart Connect™ for
the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.
2Tap Accessories, then tap ADD ACCESSORY.
3Turn on the Bluetooth® function if it is not already on, then tap the name of the
accessory you want to pair and connect with.
4If required, enter a passcode, or confirm the same passcode on both your device
and the accessory.
To Adjust the Settings for a Connected Accessory
1Pair and connect the accessory with your device.
2Start the Smart Connect™ application.
3Tap Accessories, then tap the name of the connected accessory.
4Adjust the desired settings.
Using the News Suite Application
News Suite is a two-in-one news app featuring a new two-tab concept. Switch between
the News tab, where you can find out about all the latest current affairs, and the My
Feeds tab, where you can read up on all the news that’s most relevant to your own
interests
.
The News Suite application is not available in all markets.
To Open the News Suite Application
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap .
Google Search & Now
Use the Google app to search the internet. You can also enable a feed for regular
updates - for example, you can get traffic information before commuting to work, find
popular restaurants in your area, see your favourite team's current score, and more. The
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app can be accessed by tapping in the application list, or you can reserve a pane on
your Homescreen for quick access and easy reading.
To Enable or Disable GPS
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Google > Search & Now > Now cards.
3Tap the Show cards slider.
To Reserve a Pane on the Homescreen for Google Search & Now
1Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Tap , then tap the Google feed slider.
3You can now swipe to the left-most pane on the Homescreen to access the
Google Search & Now interface.
If you reserve the left-most pane for Google Search & Now, the main Homescreen pane cannot
be changed and additional panes cannot be added to the left. Only the left-most pane can be
reserved.
Using your Device as a Wallet
You can use your device to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet and
manage all payment services in one place. When making a payment, remember to turn
on the NFC function before you touch your device to a card reader. For more information
about NFC, see
NFC
on page 119.
Mobile payment services may not be available in all regions.
To Manage Payment Services
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More > Tap & pay. A list of payment services appears.
3Manage the payment services as desired, for example, you can change your
default payment service.
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Travel and maps
Using Location Services
Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information
from your cellphone or Wi-Fi network as well as Global Positioning System (GPS)
information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of
sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function.
And if you're not within range of a network, your device can determine your location
using your cellphone network.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your device.
To Enable or Disable Location Services
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable or disable location
services.
Improving GPS Accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take a few 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.
Google Maps™ and Navigation
Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and
receive detailed directions to your destination.
The Google Maps™ application requires an internet connection when used online. You
may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your device.
To get more detailed information about how to use this application, go to
http://support.google.com and click the “Maps for mobile” link.
The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every market, country, or region.
To Use Google Maps™
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Google > Maps.
Using Data Traffic when Traveling
When you travel outside of your home cellphone network, you may need to access the
internet using cellular data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your device.
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You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to
check the relevant data transmission charges in advance.
If you are using a device that has multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner (that is,
the primary user) to activate or deactivate data roaming.
To activate data roaming
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.
3Drag the slider beside Data roaming to the right.
You can’t activate data roaming while mobile data traffic is turned off.
Airplane Mode
In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent
disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still make emergency calls, play
games, listen to music, and watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is
saved on your memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if
alarms are activated.
Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.
To Enable or Disable Airplane Mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More.
3Tap the Airplane mode slider.
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Clock and Calendar
Calendar
Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and
synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for
example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar
events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select
which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
When an appointment time approaches, your device plays a notification sound to remind
you. Also, appears in the status bar.
1 Select a view type and the calendars that you want to view
2 Search for events
3 Return to the current date
4 Access settings and other options
5 Selected date
6 Agenda for the selected day
7 Add a calendar event
8 Flick left or right to browse more quickly
To Create a Calendar Event
1From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2Tap .
3If you have synchronized your calendar with one or more accounts, select the
account you want to add this event to. If you only want to add this event on your
device, tap Device calendar.
4Enter or select the desired information and add attendees to the event.
5To save the event and send out invites, tap Save.
To view a calendar event
1From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2Tap the event you want to view.
To View Multiple Calendars
1From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
2Tap , then mark the checkboxes for the calendars you want to view.
To zoom the calendar view
•When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in.
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To display national holidays in the Calendar application
1From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2Tap , then tap Settings > Calendar view settings.
3Tap National holidays.
4Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK.
To Display Birthdays in the Calendar Application
1From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2Tap , then tap Settings > Calendar view settings.
3Tap Birthdays, then drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right.
To Display Weather Forecasts in the Calendar Application
1From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2Tap , then tap Settings > Calendar view settings.
3Tap Weather forecast, then drag the slider beside Weather forecast to the right.
4If location services are disabled, tap Home location, then search for the city you
want to add.
For more information about how to enable location services, see
Using Location Services
on
the 127 page.
To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application
1From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2Tap , then tap Settings > Calendar view settings.
3Tap Weather forecast.
4Adjust 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. But it does sound when the
device is set to silent mode.
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 Access the alarms tab
2 Access the world clock tab
3 Access the stopwatch function
4 Access the timer function
5 View option for the current tab
6 Turn an alarm on or off
7 Add a new alarm
8 Open date and time settings for the clock
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To Set a New Alarm
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Clock.
3Tap .
4Tap Time and select the desired value.
5Tap OK.
6If desired, edit other alarm settings.
7Tap Save.
To snooze an alarm when it sounds
•Tap Snooze.
To Turn Off an Alarm When It Sounds
•Drag to the right.
To turn off a snoozed alarm, you can double-tap the status bar to open the Notification panel,
then tap .
To Edit an Existing Alarm
1Find and tap Clock, and then tap the alarm you want to edit.
2Make the desired changes.
3Tap Save.
To Turn an Alarm On or Off
•Find and tap Clock, and then tap the slider for the alarm you want to turn on or
off.
To Delete an Alarm
1Find and tap Clock, and then touch and hold the alarm you want to delete.
2Tap Delete alarm, and then tap Yes.
To Set the Sound for an Alarm
1Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2Tap Alarm sound and select an option, or tap and select a music file.
3Tap Done, then tap Save.
For more information about how to adjust the alarm volume levels, see
Volume settings
on
the 55 page.
To Adjust the Volume Level for an Alarm
1Find and tap Clock, and then tap the alarm you want to edit.
2Drag the volume slider under Alarm volume to the desired position.
3Tap Save.
To Set a Recurring Alarm
1Find and tap Clock, and then tap the alarm you want to edit.
2Tap Repeat.
3Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, and then tap OK.
4Tap Save.
To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm
1Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
2Tap the Vibrate slider to enable or disable the function.
3Tap Save.
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To Set the Side Keys Behavior
1Find and tap Clock, and then select the alarm you want to edit.
2Tap Side keys behavior, and then select the desired behavior of side keys when
they are pressed during the alarm.
3Tap Save.
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Accessibility
Magnification Gesture
Magnification gesture allows you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of
the touchscreen three times in succession.
To Enable or Disable Magnification Gesture
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gesture.
3Tap the slider under Magnification gesture.
To Magnify an Area and Pan Across the Screen
1Make sure Magnification gesture is enabled.
2To temporarily magnify an area, tap it three times.
3Move the area by dragging it with two or more fingers.
4To exit zoom mode, tap the area three times again.
With certain applications, you can also zoom in or out by pinching an area.
Font Size
You can enable the Font size option to increase the default size of text displayed on your
device.
To Set Font Size
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Accessibility.
3Tap Font size, and then set the desired font size by tapping the scale.
Display Size
You can use the Display size setting to increase or decrease all elements on your
screen, not just text.
To Set Display Size
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Accessibility.
3Tap Display size, and then set the desired display size by tapping the scale.
Color Correction
The Color correction setting adjusts how colors are displayed on the screen for users
who are color blind or have difficulty distinguishing between colors.
To Enable Color Correction
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Color correction.
3Tap the slider under Color correction.
4Tap Correction mode, and then select the appropriate color sensitivity.
Color correction is currently an experimental feature and may affect device performance.
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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
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack.
3Tap the slider under TalkBack and then tap OK.
To change speech, feedback, and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the
screen twice.
TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, tap
, then tap the screen twice.
To Disable TalkBack
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
2Find and tap Settings, then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
3Find and tap Accessibility by scrolling through the list with two or more fingers,
then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
4Find and tap TalkBack by scrolling through the list with two or more fingers, then
tap anywhere on the screen twice.
5Tap the on-off switch, and then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
6Tap OK, and then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
Mono Audio
The Mono audio setting makes both left and right audio channels get played back
simultaneously when playing audio. Using Mono instead of Stereo playback is most
useful for users with certain types of hearing loss or for safety reasons, for example when
you need to listen to your surroundings.
To Enable or Disable Mono Audio
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Accessibility.
3Tap the slider beside Mono audio.
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode
The TTY (Teletypewriter) feature on your device allows people who are deaf, hard of
hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate using a TTY device
or a relay service.
To enable TTY mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call.
3Tap Accessibility > TTY mode.
4Select the applicable TTY mode.
Switch Access
With Switch Access, you can interact with your Xperia™ device using one or more
switches. A switch is a device used to send a keystroke signal to your Android device.
These can be helpful for users with mobility limitations. For more information about
Switch Access, see Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access > SETTINGS > Help.
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To Enable or Disable Switch Access
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access.
3Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap OK.
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Support and Legal
Support Application
Use the Support application on your device to browse User Guides, troubleshooting
guides, and to find information about software updates and other product-related
information.
To Access the Support Application
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap , then select the required support item.
Connect to the internet when using the Support application for the best available support.
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.
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device
The Xperia™ Diagnostics application can test a specific function or run a full diagnostic
test to check if your Xperia™ device is working properly.
Xperia™ Diagnostics can:
•Assess potential hardware or software issues on your Xperia™ device.
•Analyze how well applications perform on your device.
•Log the number of dropped calls during the previous 10 days.
•Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device.
The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If
the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings > About phone or from the TOOLS
menu in the Support application, you can download a light version using the Play Store™
application.
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing
You can force your device to restart or shut down if it stops responding or won't restart
normally. No settings or personal data get deleted.
You can also reset your device to its original factory settings. This action is sometimes
necessary if your device stops functioning properly, but note that if you want to keep any
important data, you should first back up this data to a memory card or other non-internal
memory. For more information, see
Backing Up and Restoring Content
on page 40.
If your device fails to turn on or you want to reset your device’s software, you can use
Xperia™ Companion to repair your device. For more information on using Xperia™
Companion, see
Xperia™ Companion
on page 38.
If you are sharing 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 Restart Your Device
Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and
try restarting again.
1Press and hold down the power key .
2In the menu that opens, tap Restart. The device restarts automatically.
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To force the device to shut down
1Remove the cover of the memory card slot.
2Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press and hold down the OFF button
until the device shuts down.
Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button.
To perform a factory data reset
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. Factory data reset will
erase all data from your device’s internal storage, and you will not be able to access the files
on any of your encrypted SD cards again.
To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure
is underway.
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.
3Tap Reset tablet.
4If required, draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock password
or PIN to continue.
5To confirm, tap Erase everything.
Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android™ when you perform a
factory data reset.
If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern, you can use the device repair
feature in Xperia™ Companion to erase the security layer. You need to provide your Google
account login details to perform this operation. By running the repair feature, you reinstall
software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process.
Repairing the Device Software
If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN, or pattern, you can use the device repair
feature in Xperia™ Companion to erase the security layer. You need to provide your
Google account login details to perform this operation. By running the repair feature, you
reinstall software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process.
If you can’t turn off your device before performing a software repair, force it to shut down.
When you receive a new Google™ account username or password, you might not be able to
use them to log in to and recover your device for 72 hours.
To Repair the Device Software Using Xperia™ Companion
Before performing a software repair, make sure you know your Google™ account username
and password. Depending on your security settings, you may need to enter them in order to
restart the device after a software repair.
If your device seems to have frozen, restarts repeatedly or doesn’t start at all after you
updated the Xperia™ software or after you performed a software repair or a factory data
reset, try forcing the device to shut down then try turning it back on. If the problem still
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exists, force the device to shut down then perform a software repair by following the
steps below:
1Make sure Xperia™ Companion is installed on your PC or Mac®.
2Open the Xperia™ Companion software on the computer and click on Software
repair on the main screen.
3Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall the software and
complete the repair.
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
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Usage info settings.
3Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.
4Tap Agree.
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines
For information about warranty, SAR (Specific Absorption Rate), and safety guidelines,
please read the Important information provided under Settings > About tablet > Legal
information on your device.
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/
.
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