User guide
Xperia XA2 Ultra
H3213/H3223/H4213/H4233
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Page 2: ...er s of your device 15 Finding locking or erasing a lost device 16 Using location services 16 Learning the basics 18 Using the touchscreen 18 Turning the screen on or off 20 Smart backlight control 20 Home screen 20 Application screen 23 Shortcuts for easy actions 24 Navigating applications 24 Widgets 27 Shortcuts and folders 27 Background and themes 28 Taking a screenshot 29 Notifications 29 Icon...
Page 3: ...ine accounts 54 Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 54 Basic settings 56 Accessing settings 56 Volume vibration and sound 56 Silence your device with Do not disturb 57 Screen settings 58 Screen pinning 59 Application settings 59 Resetting your applications 60 Language settings 61 Date and time 61 Enhancing the sound output 62 Multiple user accounts 62 Typing text 65 On screen keyboard...
Page 4: ...Additional camera settings 95 Photos and videos in Album 97 Viewing photos and videos 97 Album home screen menu 98 Sharing and managing photos and videos 99 Hiding photos and videos 100 Connectivity 101 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV 101 Connecting your device to USB accessories 101 NFC Near Field Communication 101 Bluetooth wireless technology 103 Smart apps and features t...
Page 5: ...Mono audio 112 Switch Access 112 Support and legal 113 Support application 113 Restarting resetting and repairing 113 Warranty SAR and usage guidelines 114 Legal information 114 5 ...
Page 6: ...ed 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 mobile network Please contact ...
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Page 8: ...e separate slots Make sure you don t confuse the two For information on how to check if your device is Single SIM or Dual SIM see Finding the IMEI number s of your device on page 15 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 D...
Page 9: ...ly in the SIM card tray as shown in the illustration 4 Place the second SIM card SIM2 securely in the SIM card tray as shown in the illustration 5 Gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place Screen protection Before using your device remove all protection films to enable full functionality Screen covers and protectors may help you protect your device against damage We recommen...
Page 10: ...o get the most out of these services you need a Google account For example a Google account enables you to do the following Download and install applications from Google Play Synchronise your email contacts and calendar using Gmail Chat with friends using the Duo application Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome web browser Identify yourself as the authorised user...
Page 11: ...count 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 11 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 12: ...on by default SIM card lock Lock your SIM cards with a PIN to protect your subscription against misuse The PIN is required every time you restart your device IMEI number Keep a copy of the IMEI number 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 Dual SIM devices have two IMEI numbers Backup Back up the c...
Page 13: ...th you The Smart Lock feature is available in most markets countries or regions Go to http www support google com and search smart lock for more information about the Smart Lock feature To enable Smart Lock 1 Set a pattern PIN or password as a screen lock if you have not already done so 2 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Trust agents 3 Tap the Smart Lock Google slider to enable the funct...
Page 14: ...3 Tap the slider beside Lock SIM card to enable 4 Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter your PIN every time you restart your device To change the SIM card PIN 1 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security SIM card lock 2 Dual SIM users select a SIM card 3 Tap Change SIM PIN 4 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK 5 Enter the new SIM card...
Page 15: ... network for example LTE Finding the IMEI number s of your device Your device has one or two unique identification numbers that are referred to as IMEI or Product ID You should keep a copy of this You may require it if your device is stolen or when contacting support Dual SIM devices only Your device has two IMEI numbers one for each SIM card slot To view your IMEI number s using the dialpad 1 Fin...
Page 16: ...ystem GPS information to determine your approximate location If you re not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites your device can determine your location using the Wi Fi function And if you re not within range of a network your device can determine your location using your mobile network In order to use your device to find out where you are you need to enable location services You may incu...
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Page 18: ... 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 18 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 19: ... and out Pinch in and out on web pages photos and maps and when you re taking photos or shooting videos Swiping Scroll up or down a list Scroll left or right for example between Home screen panes Swipe left or right to reveal more options 19 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 20: ...ind and tap Settings Display Sleep 2 Select an option 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 1 Find and tap Settings Display Smart backlight control 2 Tap the slider to enable or disab...
Page 21: ...Dots Represents the number of Home screen panes To go to the Home screen Press To browse the Home screen Home 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: ... 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 disable or uninstall an application from the Home screen Disabling a pre installed app deletes all data but the app can be enabled again from Settings Apps ...
Page 23: ...creen 1 When the Application screen is open tap Search applications 2 Enter the name of the application that you want to search for You can also search for applications by swiping right from the Application screen To arrange applications on the Application screen 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 t...
Page 24: ... pre installed app you can enable it again under Settings Apps notifications App info 1 Touch and hold the application you want to disable or uninstall If it can be disabled or uninstalled an appears 2 Tap Disable DISABLE if the app came pre installed on your device or tap Uninstall OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it If an icon is not shown tap for more options Navigat...
Page 25: ...ose 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 Press and then tap CLEAR ALL To open a menu in an application While using an application tap or A menu is not available in all applications Split screen mode Split screen mode enables you to view two application...
Page 26: ...be assigned to the first part of the split screen 3 Select the second desired application from the thumbnail list 4 If you want to resize the split screen windows drag the split screen border in the centre 5 To exit split screen mode tap and hold while the split screen windows are displayed One handed operations You can activate the one handed operation mode to use your device with one hand To ena...
Page 27: ...idget 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 2 If the widget can be resized the Resize option appears For example the Calendar widget is one that can be resized 3 Tap Resize and drag the dots...
Page 28: ...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 Home screen 1 Tap the folder to open it 2 Ta...
Page 29: ... 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 30: ...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 minutes or 1 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 To...
Page 31: ...w notification dots Allow sound Allow all notifications from the selected app On the lock screen Show or hide all notification content on the lock screen Interrupts in Priority only Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to Priority only You can set notification channels to categorise notification levels Long press a notification to change the notification categories T...
Page 32: ...ark 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 Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign in or synchronis...
Page 33: ... 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 list is for reference purposes only and changes may be made without notice To block an application from sending notifications 1 Find and tap Settings Apps notifications App info 2 Select t...
Page 34: ...ication for social networking with friends family members and colleagues around the world Read write and organise email messages Search for information on your device and on the web 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 plan routes using Google Maps Use the M...
Page 35: ...tion to access user support on your device For example you can access the User guide and troubleshooting information plus tips and tricks Play videos on your device and share content with your friends Play videos on your device and share content with your friends using the Video TV SideView application Use the Weather application to view weather forecasts Watch videos from users around the world a...
Page 36: ...o 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 so...
Page 37: ...alls and SMS are not affected System updates may change the power saving features available on your device To review and reduce your battery consumption 1 Find and tap Settings Battery to view the estimated remaining battery percentage and battery time 2 Tap Advanced to view a list of applications and features that have consumed battery power since the last charging cycle 3 Tap an item to get info...
Page 38: ...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 If you are sharing a device with multiple users you may need to log in as the owner that is the primary user to activate or deactivate STAMINA mode To activate or deactivate STAMINA mode 1 Find and tap Sett...
Page 39: ...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 ...
Page 40: ...B connection mode on the device is set to Transfer files 3 Open Xperia Companion if it is not automatically launched 4 Make sure that the computer can access the internet 5 Computer 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 conn...
Page 41: ...ection 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 You can also use your device as a Supply power and charge the other connected device Make sure that the other device supports USB charging Using the Use device as MIDI mode your device can function as a MIDI...
Page 42: ...emory card inserted select Storage Internal shared storage FREE UP SPACE When you clear the cache memory you don t lose any important information or settings To transfer media files to the memory card 1 Make sure you have a memory card inserted into your device 2 Find and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card 3 Mark the files that you want to transfer to the memory card 4 Tap Transfer To s...
Page 43: ...n software if it is not automatically launched After a few moments the computer detects your device 4 Click Backup on the Xperia Companion main screen 5 Follow the on screen instructions to back up data from your device To restore your data using a computer 1 Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB Type C cable 2 Open the Xperia Companion software on your comput...
Page 44: ...ccount 2 Find and tap Settings System Xperia Backup Restore 3 Tap More 4 Tap Manual backup then select a backup destination and the data that you want to back up 5 Tap BACK UP 6 After the data is backed up tap Finish To edit or delete a backup file 1 Find and tap Settings System 2 Under Xperia Backup Restore tap More 3 Tap Edit backup file then select a backup source and the data types that you wa...
Page 45: ...following types of data Applications Bookmarks Wi Fi networks Other settings To back up data to a Google account 1 Find and tap Settings System Backup 2 Under Back up to Google Drive tap Account and choose an account to back up your files to To enable or disable automatic restore when you reinstall an application 1 Find and tap Settings System Backup 2 Tap the Back up to Google Drive slider to ena...
Page 46: ... trust You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings Apps notifications App info 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 u...
Page 47: ...g of STAMINA mode is activated to save power all mobile data traffic gets paused when the screen is off If this causes connection problems try excluding some applications and services from being paused or deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily 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...
Page 48: ...1 Find and tap Settings Network Internet Wi Fi 2 Tap 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 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 t...
Page 49: ...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 50: ...Wi Fi network using a Wi Fi Protected Setup PIN 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 Wi Fi Protected Setup 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 s...
Page 51: ...isable the function The Bluetooth tethering 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 Tethering portable hotspot 2 Tap Portable hotspot settings Configure hotspot 3 Enter the Network name information 4 To select a security type tap the Security field If requir...
Page 52: ...he warning level tap the slider beside Set data 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 t...
Page 53: ...se a particular mobile network mode for example WCDMA or GSM If you are using a Dual SIM device this applies to each SIM card 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 32 to see what the different status icons look like To select a network mode 1 Find and tap Settings Network Internet Mobi...
Page 54: ...s directly on your device After setup you can find your information in the Email Calendar 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 lock screen type to only a PIN or password This occurs when your network administrator specifies a lock screen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise securit...
Page 55: ... 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 55 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 56: ...ds using two fingers 2 Tap Volume vibration and sound The volume and vibration can be changed either by using the volume keys or by changing a setting Sounds and tones can only be changed from a setting App settings can override the selected volume vibration and sound settings Volume and vibration You can use the volume key to quickly change the ring media or alarm volumes Additionally you can set...
Page 57: ... To confirm tap DONE You can change your app settings to allow a sound from a specific app even when the notification sound is set to None See Notifications on page 29 To enable or disable other sounds and tones 1 Find and tap Settings Sound Advanced 2 Tap the sliders to enable or disable the different sounds and tones Silence your device with Do not disturb Activate Do not disturb to mute sounds ...
Page 58: ...o not disturb preferences 2 Tap an automatic rule for example Weekend 3 Tap the options to set the rule name time and behaviours as desired 4 Tap the slider to activate the rule To create a new rule tap Add more and follow the on screen instructions Screen settings You can change the screen s brightness quality viewing size and behaviour For example select a bigger font or display size for easier ...
Page 59: ...e Camera application so that the person can t easily use other apps such as Email Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from unpinning a screen and accessing your device To protect your data you should set up your device to request a screen lock PIN password or pattern before someone can unpin the screen To enable or disable screen pinning 1 Find and tap S...
Page 60: ...pplication updates If the automatic update feature is enabled your applications get updated without you being asked so you may not realise that large volumes of data are being downloaded In 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 in the Play Store ap...
Page 61: ...setting is not available for every application or service 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 To change the language 1 Find and tap Settings System Languages input Languages 2 To change the language drag and drop the desired language to the top of the list If the desired lang...
Page 62: ...ct a setting then tap OK to confirm To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser 1 Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings 2 Enable the Dynamic normaliser function by tapping the slider 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 s...
Page 63: ...count 1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner that is the user who set up the device for the first time 2 Drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap 3 Tap Add guest To clear the guest session data 1 Make sure you are logged in to the guest account 2 Find and tap Settings Users accounts Users 3 Find and tap Remove guest 4 Tap Remove You can also clear the guest session from the stat...
Page 64: ... Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users for example VPN settings 64 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 65: ...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 switch between different on screen keyboard options 1 Find and tap Settings System Languages input Virtual keyboard 2 Tap Manag...
Page 66: ...following actions are available on the selected text 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 th...
Page 67: ...lete 3 Dialpad 4 Call button To open the dialpad 1 Find and tap 2 If the dialpad does not appear tap To dial a phone number 1 Find and tap 2 If the call log appears tap to display the dialpad 3 Enter the phone number and tap 4 Dual SIM users select a SIM card if prompted 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 l...
Page 68: ...tification that is in a minimised window that floats at the top of whatever screen is open For Dual SIM devices SIM1 or SIM2 indicates which SIM card the call is for When the 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 a call when the screen is inactive When a call comes in swipe up...
Page 69: ...ge used to reject a call 1 Find and tap 2 Tap Settings 3 Dual SIM users tap Calling accounts and select a SIM card Single SIM users tap Calls 4 Tap Reject call with message 5 Tap the message that you want to edit then make the necessary changes 6 Tap OK Forwarding calls You can direct calls to a different recipient for example to another phone number or another device If you are using a Dual SIM d...
Page 70: ... you and from sending you messages Select from stored numbers or type in a number yourself To block a stored number 1 Find and tap 2 Touch and hold the number you want to block 3 Tap Block number then tap BLOCK Calls and texts from this number are blocked To block a number by typing the number 1 Find and tap 2 Tap Settings Call Blocking Add a number 3 Enter the phone number you want to block then ...
Page 71: ... 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 To edit a contact 1 Find and tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 3 Edit the desired information 4 When you are finished tap Save Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details To add or remove a contact picture 1 Fin...
Page 72: ...re your contacts 4 Type a Label name then tap OK To delete a group label 1 Find and tap 2 Tap then tap the label you want to delete 3 Tap then tap Delete label 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 If you sync the contacts in your old device with an online acc...
Page 73: ...ion turned on and that your device is set to visible 2 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer 3 Tap Accept to start the file transfer 4 Drag the status bar downwards When the transfer is complete tap the notification 5 Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts To import contacts...
Page 74: ...n tap Export 6 Select an option then tap OK To export all contacts to internal storage 1 Find and tap 2 Tap Settings Export to SD card or internal storage vcf file 3 Tap Show internal storage 4 Tap then tap your device s model number beside 5 Select a destination folder or simply tap Save 74 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 75: ...ending 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 Messaging overview 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 75 This is...
Page 76: ...Find and tap 2 Tap the conversation containing the desired message 3 Dual SIM users tap to select the SIM card you wish to use 4 Touch and hold the desired message then tap 5 Select a recent contact from the list or tap NEW MESSAGE and 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 man...
Page 77: ...e the Duo application To use the video chat application find and tap 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 1 Find and tap 2 Follow the instructions that appear on the scre...
Page 78: ...ompanion for Windows or Mac at http support 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 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 re...
Page 79: ... and tap 2 Tap 3 Select a music category 4 Tap a song to play it You might not be able to play copyright protected items Make sure that you have the necessary rights for the content you wish to use To edit music information and download album art 1 While a song is playing in the Music application tap the album art in the music player screen and then tap Edit music info 2 Edit the information as de...
Page 80: ...s favourites You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna After one of these devices is connected you can then switch the audio to the speaker if desired FM radio overview 1 Favourites list 2 Radio on off button 3 View menu options 4 Tuned frequency 5 Save or remove a channel as a favourite 6 ...
Page 81: ...ls Drag the frequency band left or right Alternatively 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 1 When the radio is open tap 2 Tap Search for channels The radio scans the whole frequency band and marks all available channels To switch the radio sound to the speaker 1 When the radio is open tap 2 Tap Play in speaker To...
Page 82: ...tings 13 Flash settings Basic camera tips Make sure the lens is clean A fingerprint or a little dirt can diminish photo quality Use the self timer when you 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 Xperia Camera Photography To launch the camera Press the camera key fully down s...
Page 83: ...he volume key to zoom If you zoom in three or more times this can affect image quality Instead take the photo without zoom then crop it To take a photo When using the camera press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo To record a video 1 When using the camera swipe the screen to select 2 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to start or stop recording The maximum record...
Page 84: ... mode and tap 2 Tap Self timer and select the delay time 3 Close the settings menu The Self timer setting is saved 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo A series of beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken When using the front camera tap to set the Self timer Shutter button The shutter button is used differently depending on the capturing mode and activated fea...
Page 85: ...ust before sunrise and at sunset Natural light from a window is also good For higher quality photos in low light you need to keep the camera steady You can place the camera on a solid surface and use the self timer Even if light conditions are poor try to take photos with and without the flash Sometimes the quality is better without the flash To use the flash 1 When using the camera tap the flash ...
Page 86: ...4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo This setting is only available in Manual mode Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to how long the shutter is open and the camera sensor is exposed to light A fast shutter speed helps to freeze motion while a slow shutter speed can create an effect called motion blur where moving objects appear blurred along their line of motion The sh...
Page 87: ...deo slider to enable the function 3 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo This setting is only available in Manual and Video modes White balance In Superior auto and Video modes white balance adjustments are automatic You can adjust the white balance manually in Manual mode To adjust the white balance 1 When using the camera t...
Page 88: ...er too dark nor too bright Centre Determines the centre of the image and sets the exposure based on the brightness of the object Spot Adjusts the exposure for a very small part of the object Touch Allows you to touch the screen to determine the object or area where exposure should be optimised Setting the right focus The camera automatically sets the focus and detects faces in all capturing modes ...
Page 89: ...to fit more into your shot Taking photos and videos of people Consider the camera orientation Use portrait for close up photos to fill the frame Use landscape for close up group photos or to capture an object in the background Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self timer to prevent blurred photos To focus on another face Before taking a photo or recording a video tap one of the frame...
Page 90: ...ame Capturing moving objects Try not to follow the object Instead find a position where the object has to pass in front of you Consider changing the exposure to a faster shutter speed or a higher ISO to freeze motion To track an object 1 When using the main camera tap 2 Tap More and tap the Object tracking slider to enable 3 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 Select an object to track ...
Page 91: ...ng the camera swipe the screen to select 2 Tap and select a scene 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video Panorama Use the Panorama app to take wide angle and panoramic photos To take a panoramic photo 1 When using the camera swipe the screen to select 2 Tap 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button 4 Move the camera slowly and steadily in the dire...
Page 92: ...in thumbnail view 4 Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save then tap Resolution and memory The number of photos and videos you can store depends on the resolution or MP megapixel value used and video length High resolution photos and videos take up more memory so keep in mind that a lower resolution can be suitable for everyday use Check the memory status from time...
Page 93: ...or print in high resolution 12MP 4608 2592 16 9 12MP resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays Wide angle front camera 8MP 3264 2448 4 3 8MP resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 5 8MP 3200 1808 16 9 5 8MP resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable fo...
Page 94: ...MMS Multimedia Messaging Service format with 11 9 aspect ratio 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 Diagnosing your camera If your camera isn t working properly you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera front camera flash or camera ...
Page 95: ...and tap the Grid lines slider to enable or disable The setting is saved Photo preview settings You can choose to preview photos as soon as you take them To activate or deactivate previewing 1 When using the 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 th...
Page 96: ...und when you take a photo or when you start or stop a video recording 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 96 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 97: ...p 7 Tap a photo or video to view it 8 Scroll up or down to view content 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 You can set the screen to rotate automatically when your device is turne...
Page 98: ...reen to display the controls 2 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 Album home screen menu From the Album home screen 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 Faceboo...
Page 99: ...videos to a computer or external storage device See Managing files using a computer on page 41 You might not be able to copy send or transfer copyright protected items Some items may not send if the file size is too large To share a photo or video 1 In Album find and tap the photo or video that you want to share 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 3 Tap the application that you want ...
Page 100: ...Album home screen they can only be viewed from the Hidden folder To hide a photo or video 1 In Album find and tap the photo or video that you want to hide 2 Tap the screen 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 ...
Page 101: ...en 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 102: ... 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 103: ...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 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 dete...
Page 104: ...t 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 1 Make sure that the device you want to pair with ...
Page 105: ... incoming 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...
Page 106: ... 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 Near Field Communication on page 101 Mobile payment services may not be available in your region For Dual SIM devices NFC initiated payments are only suppo...
Page 107: ...ation for a more accurate experience To activate Commute actions 1 Find and tap Settings Assist Xperia Actions 2 Tap Commute 3 Tap the time interval Select the time interval you want to edit or tap to add a new time interval Select the desired days and time then tap DONE 4 Tap then tap and mark the checkboxes as desired 5 Tap Save 6 Tap the sliders to enable or disable the functions You can also a...
Page 108: ...alendar overview 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 alarms and...
Page 109: ...ze an alarm when it sounds When the alarm sounds tap SNOOZE To turn off an alarm when it sounds Drag the slider to turn off the alarm or tap Dismiss if the screen is active To turn off a snoozed alarm you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tap Dismiss To edit an existing alarm 1 Find and tap Clock then tap for the alarm that you want to edit 2 Tap Edit time and se...
Page 110: ...that you want to edit 2 Tap MORE SETTINGS then tap the slider for Volume increase 3 Tap Save To set a recurring alarm 1 Find and tap Clock then tap for the alarm that you want to edit 2 Tap the Repeat checkbox 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 opti...
Page 111: ... 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 1 Find and tap Settings Accessibility 2 Tap Display size and then set the desired display size by tapping the scale Colour correction The Colour correction setting adjusts how colours are displayed on the screen for users who are colour ...
Page 112: ...nd 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 1 Find and tap Settings Accessibility 2 Tap the slider beside Mono audio to enable or disable this function Switch Ac...
Page 113: ... 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 40 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 t...
Page 114: ...ur security settings you may need to enter them in order to restart the device after a software repair 1 Make sure that Xperia Companion is installed on your PC or Mac 2 Open the Xperia Companion software on the computer and click Software repair on the main screen 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall the software and complete the repair Warranty SAR and usage guideline...
Page 115: ...on commercial use of a consumer for i encoding video in compliance with the MPEG 4 visual standard MPEG 4 video or the AVC standard AVC video and or ii decoding MPEG 4 or AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licenced by MPEG LA to provide MPEG 4 and or AVC video No licence is granted or shall be implied...
