Sony G8341 User Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for G8341

Page 1: ...User guide Xperia XZ Premium G8141 ...

Page 2: ...location services 15 Learning the basics 17 Using the touchscreen 17 Locking and unlocking the screen 20 Home screen 20 Application screen 22 Shortcuts for easy actions 23 Navigating applications 24 Widgets 26 Shortcuts and folders 26 Background and themes 27 Taking a screenshot 28 Notifications 28 Icons in the status bar 31 Applications overview 33 Battery and maintenance 35 Charging your device ...

Page 3: ... not disturb mode 56 Screen settings 57 Application settings 58 Resetting your applications 59 Screen saver 60 Language settings 60 Date and time 61 X Reality for mobile 61 Colour gamut and contrast 61 Enhancing the sound output 61 Noise cancellation 62 Multiple user accounts 63 Typing text 65 On screen keyboards 65 Editing text 66 Auto fill 66 Calling 67 Making calls 67 Receiving calls 68 Smart c...

Page 4: ...ideos in Album 95 Viewing photos and videos 95 Object Missing 96 Sharing and managing photos and videos 97 Hiding photos and videos 98 Connectivity 99 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV 99 Connecting your device to USB accessories 99 Near Field Communication NFC 99 Bluetooth wireless technology 101 Smart apps and features that save you time 104 Google Feed 104 Using your device...

Page 5: ...Support and legal 111 Support application 111 Restarting resetting and repairing 111 Warranty SAR and usage guidelines 112 Legal information 112 5 ...

Page 6: ...device model number is displayed under Model 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 ...

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Page 8: ...M card and the memory card have separate slots Make sure you don t confuse the two To prevent data loss make sure you turn off your device or unmount the memory card before you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card or memory card from the device To insert a nano SIM card and a memory card Do not cut your SIM card as this may damage your device 1 Drag out tray 1 and tray 2 2 Place the SIM...

Page 9: ...o turn off the device 1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens 2 In 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 are available on your device when you purchase it for example Gmail Google M...

Page 10: ...first start your device or go online later and create an account at http www google com accounts To remove a Google account 1 Find and tap Settings Users accounts 2 Select the Google account that you want to remove 3 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT 4 Tap 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 10 ...

Page 11: ... 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 str...

Page 12: ...assword 3 Enter a password and tap CONTINUE OK Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device To activate the Swipe unlock function 1 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Screen lock If prompted confirm your current screen lock and tap CONTINUE 2 Select Swipe then tap YES REMOVE Fingerprint Manager Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market Fingerprint Manager r...

Page 13: ...ern PIN or password 3 Tap Add fingerprint then follow the on screen instructions To delete a registered fingerprint 1 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Fingerprint Manager 2 Confirm your pattern PIN or password 3 Tap the registered fingerprint then tap DELETE DELETE To rename a registered fingerprint 1 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Fingerprint Manager 2 Select a registered fi...

Page 14: ... restart your device To change the SIM card PIN 1 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security SIM card lock 2 Tap Change SIM PIN 3 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK 4 Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK 5 Re type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code 1 Enter the PUK code and tap 2 Enter a new PIN code and tap 3 Re enter the new PIN code and tap If you...

Page 15: ...vice with multiple users make sure that you are logged in as the owner 2 Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled 3 Find and tap Settings Google Security Find my device 4 Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to enable both functions 5 If prompted agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate this ...

Page 16: ...Lock screen security Location Tap Google Location Sharing 2 Tap select the time span you want to have the function turned on and choose an option to select the contact you want to share your location with You can also choose the way to share your location by tapping More You can also keep track of your location history under Location services Improving GPS accuracy The first time you use the GPS f...

Page 17: ... basics Using the touchscreen Tapping Open or select an item Mark or unmark a checkbox or option Enter text using the on screen keyboard 17 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 18: ...u Activate selection mode for example to select several items from a list Pinching in and out Zoom in or out on web pages photos and maps and when you re taking photos or shooting videos 18 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 19: ...between Home screen panes Swipe left or right to reveal more options Flicking Scroll quickly for example in a list or on a web page You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen 19 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 20: ...y To lock the screen When the screen is active briefly press the power key Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device It s similar to the desktop on a computer screen Your Home screen can have up to twenty panes which extend beyond the regular screen display width The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen Th...

Page 21: ...me screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen up to a maximum of twenty panes and delete panes You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane 21 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 22: ...he left For more information see Google Feed on page 104 To delete a pane from your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete then tap on the top right corner of the pane Home screen settings To adjust the grid size of the screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen unti...

Page 23: ...1 When the Application screen is open tap 2 Tap Sort apps then select an option To add an application shortcut to the Home screen 1 On the Application screen touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates then drag the icon to the top of the screen The Home screen opens 2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen then release it To move an application on the Applicatio...

Page 24: ...is not shown tap for more options 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 th...

Page 25: ...able in all applications 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 Home screen 6 Back key Go back to the previous screen...

Page 26: ...e full Weather application opens You can download additional widgets from Google Play To add a widget to the Home screen 1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates then tap Widgets 2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add To resize a widget 1 Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates then release it If the widget can be resized for example the Calen...

Page 27: ...rag the item to Remove from home screen on the top of the screen To create a folder on the Home screen Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until the device vibrates then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut To add items to a folder on the Home screen Touch and hold an item until the device vibrates then drag the item to the folder To rename a folder on the H...

Page 28: ... an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates 2 Tap Themes 3 Choose 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 automati...

Page 29: ...ion panel Swipe the notification left or right Not all notifications can be dismissed To snooze a notification drag the notification slowly to the side and tap Notifications can be snoozed for 15 30 or 60 minutes or 2 hours To expand a notification on the Notification panel Tap to expand and view more information about the notification without opening the app Not all notifications are expandable T...

Page 30: ...creen 3 Select an option You can keep notifications on the lock screen until you swipe to dismiss them To enable this feature tap the Keep notifications on lock screen slider under Configure notifications Setting the notification level for an app Allow notification dot Show notification dots Allow sound Allow all notifications from the selected app On the lock screen Show or hide all notification ...

Page 31: ...lso appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi Fi network After a successful login the exclamation mark 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 micro...

Page 32: ...ated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Battery Care is activated Noise cancelling is on Screenshot captured Video chat with friends using the Duo application A song is playing 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 This l...

Page 33: ...rs email addresses and other contact information Use the Files application to access your downloaded applications documents and pictures Use the Duo application to make video calls Use the Google Docs application to create edit and collaborate with others on documents Use Google Drive application to save your documents and files for easy access from any device share them with your friends and coll...

Page 34: ...lication to create edit and collaborate with others on spreadsheets Use the Sketch application to create and explore images then share them with your friends Use Google Slides to create edit and collaborate with others on presentations 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 ...

Page 35: ...d to the charging During this time the screen may remain completely dark not showing the charging icon It can take up to 4 hours for a completely drained battery to be fully charged Your device has an embedded rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorised Sony repair centre Never try to open or take apart the device yourself Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty A wall...

Page 36: ...time Background power saving features are activated by default to help you further reduce battery consumption and additional power saving modes are available to help you reduce battery consumption when necessary Power saving features lower the priority of certain non essential device functions If you do not want an application to be affected you can make it exempt in the Power saving exceptions me...

Page 37: ...e a list of applications that are not optimised 3 To add or remove applications from this exemption list tap Apps and select or de select an application from the list to edit its exception settings 4 The list of applications that are exempt will get updated according to your settings You can also configure Power saving exceptions from Settings Apps notifications Advanced Special app access Power s...

Page 38: ...our 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 ...

Page 39: ...p Settings Auto download system updates 3 Select the preferred option Updating your device using Xperia Companion To enable or disable automatic updates for applications 1 Find and tap Settings System Software update 2 Tap then tap Settings Auto update apps 3 Select the preferred option To update your device using a computer 1 Using a USB Type C cable connect your device to the computer 2 Make sur...

Page 40: ...r 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 you...

Page 41: ...ions Uninstall downloaded applications that you don t use 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 when you format the card all content is erased 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...

Page 42: ...u are updating your device software to a newer Android version 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 ba...

Page 43: ...ts Device settings Applications Xperia Home layout To set up the automatic backup function 1 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter If you are backing up to an SD card make sure that the SD card is mounted properly into your device If you are backing up content to an online account make sure you have s...

Page 44: ...nt 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...

Page 45: ...ly Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings Apps notifications App permissions 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 follo...

Page 46: ...e 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 sharing 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 T...

Page 47: ... seconds before Wi Fi is enabled To connect to a Wi Fi network 1 Find and tap Settings Network Internet Wi Fi 2 Tap the slider to turn on Wi Fi All available Wi Fi networks are displayed 3 Tap a Wi Fi network to connect to it For secured networks enter the relevant password is displayed in the status bar once you are connected The list of available Wi Fi networks refreshes automatically If you can...

Page 48: ...notifications 1 Make sure that Wi Fi turned on for your device 2 Find and tap Settings Network Internet Wi Fi 3 Scroll down and tap Wi Fi preferences Tap the Open network notification slider to enable or disable To view detailed information about a connected Wi Fi network 1 Find and tap Settings Network Internet Wi Fi 2 Tap the Wi Fi network that you are currently connected to Detailed network inf...

Page 49: ... 1 Find and tap Settings Network Internet Wi Fi 2 Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on 3 Tap Wi Fi preferences Advanced WPS PIN Entry 4 On the WPS supported device enter the PIN that appears on your device Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways USB tethering share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a U...

Page 50: ...thering function is turned off every time you turn off your device or turn off the Bluetooth function To use your device as a portable Wi Fi hotspot 1 Find and tap Settings Network Internet Hotspot tethering 2 Tap Portable hotspot settings Configure hotspot 3 Enter the Network name information 4 To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password 5 Tap SAVE 6 Tap and tap ...

Page 51: ...ta warning 4 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 mobile data limit 1 Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on 2 Find and tap Settings Network Internet Data usage 3 Tap Billing cycle and tap the slider beside Set data limit then tap OK 4 To set the data usage limit tap ...

Page 52: ...fferent status icons look like To select a network mode 1 Find and tap Settings Network Internet Mobile network 2 Tap Preferred network type then select a network mode To select another network manually 1 Find and tap Settings Network Internet Mobile network 2 Tap Network operators Search networks 3 Select a network If you select a network manually your device will not search for other networks ev...

Page 53: ...vice After setup you can find your information in the Email Calendar and Contacts applications Fingerprint functionality is not available in the United States If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync EAS account on your Xperia device the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password This occurs when your network administrator specifies a lock screen type ...

Page 54: ... 1 Find and tap Settings Users accounts 2 Select the EAS account that you want to remove 3 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT 4 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm 54 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 55: ...arrange the Quick settings panel 1 Drag the status bar fully downwards then tap 2 Touch and hold an icon 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 volu...

Page 56: ...p to turn on Do not disturb 3 For more options tap the setting name below and select a setting You can also set a time limit as desired 4 Tap DONE To quickly shift between Do not disturb Vibrate Sound mode 1 Press the volume key up or down until or appears 2 Tap or to quickly shift between Vibrate Sound mode To activate Do not disturb mode press the volume key down when in vibrate mode To schedule...

Page 57: ...ap Settings Display Font size 2 Select the preferred option To adjust the display size 1 Find and tap Settings Display Display size 2 Drag the slider to select the preferred option To adjust the white balance of the display 1 Find and tap Settings Display White balance 2 Drag the sliders to the desired positions to adjust the white balance To revert the white balance setting back to its default va...

Page 58: ...y Screen pinning 2 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function 3 To unpin your screen touch and hold and at the same time A pattern PIN or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work To pin a screen 1 Make sure that screen pinning is activated on your device 2 Open an app and go to the screen that you want to pin 3 Tap 4 To display the screen pinning icon swipe upwards 5 Tap 6 In the...

Page 59: ...at 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 1 Find and tap 2 Tap then tap Settings Auto update apps 3 Select the preferred option To enable or disable automatic updates for all applications in What s New 1 Find and tap 2 Tap then tap Settings Auto update apps 3 Select the preferred option Applica...

Page 60: ...tiple users each user can have individual Screen saver settings To enable or disable the screen saver 1 Find and tap Settings Display Screen saver 2 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function To select content for the Screen saver 1 Find and tap Settings Display Screen saver 2 Tap the slider to enable the function 3 Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active To start the...

Page 61: ...onsumption To enable or disable X Reality for mobile 1 Find and tap Settings Display Video image enhancement 2 Tap the slider to enable or disable Colour gamut and contrast Professional Standard and Super vivid modes enhance the colour brightness and saturation of your photos and videos while you view them on your device To apply an image enhancement mode 1 Find and tap Settings Display Colour gam...

Page 62: ...your device you can get much clearer audio quality when listening for example to music in a noisy environment such as on a bus a train or a plane You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study work or read To ensure optimal performance noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended To use a noise cancelling headset 1 Connect the noise cancelling headset to your...

Page 63: ... the device for the first time 2 Find and tap Settings Users accounts Users Add user 3 Tap OK The new account is created 4 Tap Set up now The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top right corner 5 Unlock the screen by swiping upwards 6 Follow the on screen instructions to set up the account for the user You can also add a regular user account from the status b...

Page 64: ...count that you want to switch to The lock screen for that user account appears When you switch to the guest account tap Start again if you want to wipe the previous session or tap Yes continue to continue the previous session 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 E...

Page 65: ... Delete For more information about SwiftKey go to https swiftkey com 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 1 To enter a ...

Page 66: ...ext Cut Copy Paste Share Select all The Paste option only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard To select text 1 Double tap a word to highlight it 2 You can drag the tabs on both sides of the highlighted word to select more text To edit text 1 Double tap a word to make the application bar appear 2 Select the text that you want to edit then use the application bar to make your desired c...

Page 67: ...r the phone number and tap To delete a number entered by mistake tap To make a call using smart dial 1 Find and tap 2 If the call log appears tap to display the dialpad 3 Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you want to call As you enter each letter or number a list of possible matches appears 4 Tap the contact that you want to call To make an international ca...

Page 68: ...answer 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 ANSWER Instead of answering the call you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping 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 To reject ...

Page 69: ... Tap OK Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function Once activated you can handle calls in the following way Answer bring the device to your ear Reject shake the device Ringer off place the device face down To enable or disable Smart call handling 1 Find and tap 2 Tap Settings Calls 3 Tap Smart call handling 4 Tap the...

Page 70: ...and tap 2 Tap Settings Call Blocking 3 Tap next to the phone number you want to unblock then tap Unblock Calls and texts from this number are no longer blocked 70 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 71: ...esired information 4 When you are finished tap SAVE Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details To add a picture to a contact 1 Find and tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 3 Tap then select a method for adding the contact picture and edit it as desired 4 After you add the picture tap SAVE You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album a...

Page 72: ...ys 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 turn ...

Page 73: ... Tap Import from SIM card 4 Select contacts to import then tap Import Backing up contacts You can use internal storage a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts See Transferring contacts on page 72 for more information about how to restore contacts to your device To export all contacts to a memory card 1 Find and tap 2 Tap Settings Export to SD card or internal storage vcf file 3 Tap SD card...

Page 74: ...sations 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 1 Find and tap 2 Tap 3 Enter the recipient s name or phone number then select from the suggestions that appear If the recipient is not listed as a contact enter the recipient s number manually 4 If you want to send a group message tap to add m...

Page 75: ...esired option Messaging settings To change your message notification settings 1 Find and tap 2 Tap then tap Settings 3 To set a notification sound tap Notifications Sound then select an option or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device 4 To confirm tap DONE 5 To adjust additional notification settings tap the sliders To enable or disable delivery reports for outgoing messages 1 Fi...

Page 76: ...hat 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 1 Find and tap Email 2 Tap then tap Settings Add account 3 Follow the on screen instructions If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically complete the setup man...

Page 77: ...upport sonymobile com global en xperia companion The Music application may not support all music file formats Listening to music Use the Music application to listen to your favourite music and audio books Music player overview 1 Minimise the full screen player 2 Search all songs saved to your device 3 View the play queue 4 View menu options 5 Album art if available 6 Add or remove a song as a favo...

Page 78: ...ave 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 and then tap More about this Online resources related to the song can include videos on YouTube song lyrics and artist information on Wikipedia To edit music information and download album art 1 While a song is playing in the Music appl...

Page 79: ...n 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 downwards and tap the Music application Alternatively find and tap 79 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 80: ...u need extra time to prepare or to avoid blurred photos Check your device s memory status often High resolution photos and videos consume more memory Read more about Taking great pictures with your Xperia Camera or Xperia Camera Photography To launch the camera Press the camera key fully down swipe from the lock screen or tap from the Application screen Capturing modes Your camera is equipped with...

Page 81: ...the camera swipe the screen to select 2 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to start or stop recording The maximum recording time is six hours To launch the camera and take a photo at the same time 1 When using the camera tap then tap More Quick launch Launch and capture 2 Close the settings menu and exit the camera The setting is saved for all capturing modes 3 Press and hold the camer...

Page 82: ...en using the front camera the Self timer is set by pressing Shutter button The shutter button is used differently depending on the capturing mode and activated features Shutter button overview Take a photo Record a video Resume recording Pause a video Stop recording a video Super slow motion Self timer is activated Touch capture is activated Touch capture and Self timer are activated To adjust cam...

Page 83: ...a key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected When the background is brighter than the object use Fill flash to remove unwanted dark shadows Colour brightness and exposure value Your camera automatically adjusts the colour brightness and exposure value by detecting the light conditions and estimating the colour temperatur...

Page 84: ...light A low ISO number means lower sensitivity and a high ISO number means higher sensitivity Higher sensitivity can add blur to your photos Choose a higher ISO value when taking photos of moving objects or when taking photos in low light without the flash If there is too much light use the lowest ISO setting to achieve a higher image quality ISO is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Vide...

Page 85: ...ng conditions such as under light bulbs Optimising exposure Exposure metering measures the amount of light that strikes an object to optimise exposure Exposure metering is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes You can adjust the exposure manually in Manual mode for example to change the exposure for a specific part of the photo To adjust the exposure with metering 1 When using th...

Page 86: ...ample to change the focus to a person who is at the side of a group photo You can also tap the screen to focus on a specific area or set a specific focus distance These options are only available for the main camera and depend on the capturing mode selected To set the focus distance 1 Tap 2 Tap 3 Tap the slider to adjust the focus distance 4 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 5 Press the...

Page 87: ...to use the self timer 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a selfie Turn on the Soft Skin Effect to soften skin tones when taking selfies To activate the selfie timer with the palm of your hand 1 When using the camera tap to activate the front camera 2 Tap 3 Tap More Auto capturing Hand Shutter and close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 Turn your palm with your fingers ...

Page 88: ...amera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video To capture a burst of images 1 Long press the camera key or shutter button to take a burst of images The number of pictures taken is indicated in the middle of the viewfinder 2 Release the camera key or shutter button to finish the burst All photos are saved 3 Tap the thumbnail to view the result then tap 4 Scroll through the pi...

Page 89: ...een to select 2 Tap to enable slow motion 3 Tap 4 Select Slow motion mode Super slow motion 5 Close the settings menu 6 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video 7 Tap one or more times to record time limited sequences in super slow motion The recording continues 8 Tap to stop the recording 9 Tap to exit To add slow motion effect after recording a video 1 When using the came...

Page 90: ...the effect 4 Tap to apply the filter and return to the camera screen 5 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video 6 Tap to switch filters Sound photo Record a background sound and take a photo at the same time with the Sound Photo app To record a background sound with a photo 1 When using the camera swipe the screen to select 2 Tap 3 Press the camera key or ta...

Page 91: ...atio Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays Front camera 13MP 4160 3120 4 3 13MP resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 10MP 4192 2358 16 9 10MP resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays Video resolutions HD refers to High Definition while f...

Page 92: ...t of your camera 1 Make sure you are connected to the internet When using the camera tap 2 Tap More 3 Tap Help and select Camera Front camera Flash or Camera button 4 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken this is called geotagging The option to geotag your photos and video...

Page 93: ...e camera tap 2 Tap More Auto photo preview and select an option The setting is saved Previewing settings On After you take a photo a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved Front camera only After you take a photo with the front camera a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved Off No preview a...

Page 94: ...ecording Additionally when you use the self timer the countdown is indicated by a series of beeps To activate or deactivate sound 1 When using the camera tap 2 Tap More and tap the Sound slider to enable or disable The setting is saved 94 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 95: ... To view photos and videos 1 Find and tap Album 2 Tap a photo or video that you want to view If prompted tap 3 Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video The Album application may not support all file formats To set the screen to rotate automatically when turned sideways tap Rotate the contents of the screen under Settings Display When device is rota...

Page 96: ... Drag 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 Object Missing This object is not available in the repository Album menu overview 1 Return to the Album application home screen to view all content 2 View all photos and videos taken with your device s camera 3 View all photos and videos saved on your device i...

Page 97: ...o share 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 3 Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo then follow the steps to send it To use a photo as a contact picture 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Use as contact photo 2 Select a contact then edit the photo as desired 3 Tap SAVE To use a photo as wallpaper 1 When you are viewing...

Page 98: ...creen to display the toolbars then tap 3 Tap Hide OK To view your hidden photos and videos 1 In Album tap then tap Hidden 2 Tap a photo or video to view it 3 Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video To unhide a photo or video 1 In Album tap then tap Hidden 2 Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide 3 Tap the screen to display the toolbars then ...

Page 99: ...een mirroring by tapping the notification in the status bar of your device Drag the status bar downwards and tap Disconnect then tap OK Connecting your device to USB accessories You can use a USB Type C host adapter to connect your device to USB accessories such as USB mass storage devices game controllers USB keyboards and USB mice If the USB accessory has a USB Type C connector a USB Type C host...

Page 100: ... the receiving device and displayed on its screen To share a music file with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active and unlocked 2 To open the Music application find and tap 3 Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share 4 Tap the track to play it You can then tap to p...

Page 101: ...edded tags on a poster on a billboard advertisement or beside a product in a retail store To scan an NFC tag 1 Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active and unlocked 2 Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected Tap the content of the tag to open it Connecting to ...

Page 102: ...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 1 Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices 2 Find and tap Settings Device connection Bluetooth...

Page 103: ...coming item on the receiving device To receive items using Bluetooth 1 Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices 2 The sending device now starts sending data to your device 3 If prompted enter the same passcode on both devices or confirm the suggested passcode 4 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device drag the status bar downwards and ta...

Page 104: ...king a payment remember to turn on the NFC function before you touch your device to a card reader For more information about NFC see Near Field Communication NFC on page 99 Mobile payment services may not be available in all regions To manage payment services 1 Make sure NFC is enabled on your device 2 Find and tap Settings Apps notifications Advanced Default Apps Tap pay A list of payment service...

Page 105: ...u can also add your location for a more accurate experience To activate Gaming actions 1 Find and tap Settings Assist Xperia Actions 2 Tap Gaming 3 Tap the time span to edit it Select the desired values for the days and time span Tap and mark the checkboxes as desired 4 Tap Save You can also add your location for a more accurate experience To activate Abroad actions 1 Find and tap Settings Assist ...

Page 106: ...pears in the status bar 1 Access settings select a view type and the calendars that you want to view 2 Access an overview of the current month 3 Return to the current date 4 Access other options 5 Scroll up or down to browse the calendar 6 Add a calendar entry To learn more about Calendar When the Calendar application is open tap then find and tap Help feedback Clock You can set one or several ala...

Page 107: ...OK Tap to reveal MORE SETTINGS To snooze an alarm when it sounds When the alarm sounds tap Snooze To turn off an alarm when it sounds When the alarm sounds tap Stop To edit an existing alarm 1 Find and tap Clock then tap for the alarm that you want to edit 2 Tap Edit time OK 3 Tap MORE SETTINGS to customize your alarm 4 Tap SAVE To turn an alarm on or off To turn an alarm on or off tap an existing...

Page 108: ...rag the slider for Volume increase To set a recurring alarm 1 Find and tap Clock then tap for the alarm that you want to edit 2 Tap the checkbox Repeat 3 Mark the relevant days as desired To select the alarm type for an alarm 1 Find and tap Clock then tap for the alarm that you want to edit 2 Tap MORE SETTINGS Alarm type then select an option 3 Tap SAVE To set the side keys behaviour 1 Find and ta...

Page 109: ...how colours are displayed on the screen for users who are colour blind or have difficulty distinguishing between colours To enable or disable Colour correction 1 Find and tap Settings Accessibility Colour correction 2 Tap the slider under Colour correction to enable or disable the function 3 Tap Correction mode and select the appropriate colour sensitivity Colour correction is currently an experim...

Page 110: ...earing loss or for safety reasons for example when you need to listen to your surroundings To enable or disable Mono audio 1 Find and tap Settings Accessibility 2 Tap the slider beside Mono audio to enable or disable this function 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...

Page 111: ...r 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 39 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 ma...

Page 112: ...curity 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 ve updated the Xperia software or after you ve 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 exists force the device to s...

Page 113: ...or any other third party content Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content This product is licensed under the MPEG 4 visual and AVC patent portfolio licences for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer for i encoding video in compliance with the MPEG 4 visual standard MPEG 4 video or the AVC standard AVC...

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