User guide
Xperia L2
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Page 1: ...User guide Xperia L2 H3311 H3321 H4311 H4331 Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 2: ...ing locking or erasing a lost device 15 Using Location Services 15 Learning the basics 17 Using the touchscreen 17 Turning the screen on or off 19 Smart backlight control 19 Homescreen 19 Application screen 22 Navigating Applications 23 Widgets 25 Shortcuts and folders 26 Background and themes 27 Taking a screenshot 27 Notifications 27 Icons in the status bar 30 Applications overview 32 Battery an...
Page 3: ...2 Basic settings 54 Accessing settings 54 Volume vibration and sound 54 Silence your device with Do not disturb 55 Screen settings 56 Screen Pinning 57 Application settings 57 Resetting Your Applications 58 Language Settings 59 Date and time 59 Enhancing the Sound Output 60 Multiple User Accounts 60 Typing text 63 On Screen Keyboards 63 Editing text 64 Calling 65 Making calls 65 Receiving calls 66...
Page 4: ...m home screen menu 91 Sharing and managing photos and videos 92 Hiding photos and videos 93 Connectivity 94 NFC Near Field Communication 94 Bluetooth wireless technology 96 Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time 98 Google Feed 98 Using your device as a wallet 98 Xperia Actions 98 Clock and Calendar 100 Calendar 100 Clock 100 Accessibility 103 Magnification 103 Font size 103 Display Size 103 Co...
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Page 6: ... 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 s...
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Page 8: ...our device on page 14 To prevent data loss be sure to 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 the SIM card tray 2 Place the memory card in the correct orientation into the memory card slot as...
Page 9: ...creen covers and protectors may help you to protect your device against damage We recommend that you use only those screen covers intended for your Xperia device The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors lenses speakers or microphones and can invalidate the warranty Starting your device for the first time It is recommend...
Page 10: ... 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 Find my device services For more information about Android and Google go to http support google com It is crucial to remember your Google account username and password since in some situations you may need it to i...
Page 11: ... 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 content on your device in ca...
Page 12: ...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 function 4 Tap 5 Find and t...
Page 13: ... 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 Set up 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 PIN and tap OK 6 Re type the ...
Page 14: ...mber 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 Find and tap 2 Tap 3 Enter 06 into the dialpad ...
Page 15: ...l 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 lo...
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Page 17: ...en or select an item Mark or unmark a checkbox or option Enter text using the on screen keyboard Touching and holding Move an item 17 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 18: ...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 Homescreen panes Swipe left or right to reveal more options 18 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 19: ...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 disable the function Homes...
Page 20: ...eria services 2 Dots Represents the number of Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen Press To browse the Home screen Homescreen panes You can delete panes or add new ones to your Homescreen up to a maximum of twenty panes 20 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 21: ...nd hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete then tap in the upper right corner of the pane Homescreen Settings 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 uninst...
Page 22: ...tion and then tap the application To search for an application from the Application screen 1 When the Application screen is open tap Search applications 2 Enter the name of the application you want to search for You can also search for applications by swiping down or right from the Application screen To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen 1 When the Application screen is open tap 2 Tap ...
Page 23: ...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 ap...
Page 24: ...ce for example if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time Split screen overview 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 within an application or close the application Not all applications support spli...
Page 25: ...downward drag the horizontal stripes 3 To resize the screen drag the three diagonal stripes To return to using the full screen tap 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 When you tap the widget the full Weather applicati...
Page 26: ... 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 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...
Page 27: ... 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 the Album application To take a screenshot 1 Long press the power key ...
Page 28: ... notification left or right Not all notifications can be dismissed To change settings for notifications simply drag the notification slowly to the left or right then tap To expand a notification on the Notification panel Drag the notification downward to expand and view more information about the notification without opening the app Not all notifications are expandable To clear all notifications f...
Page 29: ...nd vibrations off Block sound and screen notifications Interrupts Priority only Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to Priority only You can set notification channels to categorize notification levels Long press a notification to change the notification categories To set the notification level for an app 1 Find and tap Settings Notifications 2 Select the desired app...
Page 30: ...en 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 you...
Page 31: ... mode is activated Battery Care is activated 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 list is for reference purposes only and ch...
Page 32: ... access from any device share them with your friends and collaborate with coworkers using the Google Drive application 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 Read write and organize email messages Search for information on your device and on the web Enjoy music mov...
Page 33: ...hare them with your friends Create edit and collaborate with others on presentations Use the Support application 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 ...
Page 34: ...is 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 authorized Sony repair center Never try to open or take apart the device yourself Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty A wall socket charger will charge...
Page 35: ...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 1 Find and tap Settings Battery An overview appears showing the battery percentage and an estimated battery time 2 Tap SHOW BATTERY USAGE to view a list of features and services that have con...
Page 36: ...sumption 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 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...
Page 37: ...ess 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...
Page 38: ... 2 Make sure that the screen of your device is unlocked and that the USB connection mode on the device is set to Transfer files 3 Open Xperia Companion if it is not automatically launched 4 Be sure the computer can access the internet 5 Computer If a new software update is detected a pop up window appears Follow the on screen instructions to run the relevant software updates If you don t have the ...
Page 39: ...e 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 conne...
Page 40: ...torage memory 2 Tap then tap Advanced Memory To clear the cache memory for all applications 1 Find and tap Settings Storage memory 2 Tap then tap Advanced Storage then find and tap Cached data OK If you have a memory card inserted select Internal shared storage after tapping Storage When you clear the cache memory you don t lose any important information or settings To transfer media files to the ...
Page 41: ...e 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 computer if it ...
Page 42: ...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 Backup reset 2 Under Xperia Backup restore tap More 3 Tap Edit backup file then select a backup source and the data types that you want to delete 4 Tap Delete data 5 Tap OK...
Page 43: ...ollowing types of data Applications Bookmarks Wi Fi networks Other settings To back up data to a Google account 1 Find and tap Settings Backup reset 2 Under Google Backup restore tap Back up my data then tap the slider To enable or disable automatic restore when you reinstall an application 1 Find and tap Settings Backup reset 2 Under Google Backup restore tap the Automatic restore slider 43 This ...
Page 44: ...n order to work properly Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded 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 instruct...
Page 45: ...NA 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 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 dow...
Page 46: ...Wi Fi networks To turn Wi Fi on or off 1 Find and tap Settings 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 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...
Page 47: ...o enable or disable To view detailed information about a connected Wi Fi network 1 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 2 Tap the Wi Fi network you are currently connected to Detailed network information is displayed To add a Wi Fi sleep policy 1 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 2 Tap Keep Wi Fi on during sleep 3 Select an option To find the MAC address for your device 1 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 2 Tap MAC ad...
Page 48: ...es that support Wi Fi Protected Setup technology One touch portable hotspot Touch devices to start sharing your cellular connection over Wi Fi Bluetooth tethering Share your cellular data connection with up to four other devices via Bluetooth To share your data connection using a USB cable 1 Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable that came with it 2 Find and tap Settings More Tether...
Page 49: ...pot is active 8 To stop sharing your data connection via Wi Fi tap the Portable hotspot slider to disable the function To allow a Wi Fi Protected Setup supported device to use your cellular data connection 1 Ensure your device is functioning as a portable Wi Fi hotspot 2 Find and tap Settings More Tethering portable hotspot Portable hotspot settings 3 Under Configure hotspot ensure your portable h...
Page 50: ...s turned off automatically To control the data usage of individual applications 1 Find and tap Settings Apps 2 Tap 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 1 Find and tap Settings Data usage 2 To view information about the amount of data transferred ...
Page 51: ...s on page 30 to see what the different status icons look like To select a network mode 1 Find and tap Settings More Mobile networks 2 Dual SIM users select a SIM card 3 Tap Preferred network type then select a network mode If you are using a Dual SIM device LTE can only be selected for one SIM card To select another network manually 1 Find and tap Settings More Mobile networks 2 Dual SIM users sel...
Page 52: ...r 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 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 ad...
Page 53: ...nc 2 Tap Exchange ActiveSync then select the EAS account that you want to remove 3 Tap Remove account 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm 53 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 54: ...p 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 your device to vibrate o...
Page 55: ...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 the 27 page To enable touch tones 1 Find and tap Settings Sound Other sounds 2 Tap the sliders to enable or disable the different touch tones as desired Silence your device with Do not disturb Activate Do not disturb to mute sounds and limit...
Page 56: ... options to set the rule name time and behaviors as desired 4 Tap the slider to activate the rule To create a new rule tap Add rule and follow the on screen instructions Screen settings You can change the screen s brightness quality viewing size and behavior For example select a bigger font or display size for easier reading or change the icons you see in the status bar If you want to change your ...
Page 57: ...re someone can unpin the screen To enable or disable screen pinning 1 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Screen pinning 2 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function A pattern PIN or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work To pin a screen 1 Ensure screen pinning is activated on your device 2 Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin 3 Tap 4 To display the screen pi...
Page 58: ...matic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi Fi connection You have to disable the automatic update feature in the Play Store app 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 Application linking Your device can determine the defaul...
Page 59: ...nguage 1 Find and tap Settings Languages input Languages 2 To 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 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 D...
Page 60: ...firm To minimize volume differences using the Dynamic normalizer 1 Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings 2 Enable the Dynamic normalizer 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 share the same device with other...
Page 61: ...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 downward 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 3 Find and tap Remove guest 4 Tap Remove You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as yo...
Page 62: ...ngs that are only visible to the owner and affect all users for example VPN settings 62 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 63: ... 4 Enter a space 5 Enter punctuation 6 Tap to enter a carriage return or touch and hold to access smileys 7 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 setti...
Page 64: ...ppear delete the entire word and trace it again or enter the word by tapping each letter individually 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 Application bar The following actions are available on the selected text Cut Copy Paste Share Sele...
Page 65: ...pen 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 letters or numbers that correspond...
Page 66: ...ized 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 drag to the right To answer a call wh...
Page 67: ...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 such as to another phone number or another device If you are using a Dual SIM device you can also forward calls that co...
Page 68: ... 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 Block numbers Add a number 3 Enter the phone number you want to block then tap BLOCK Calls and texts from this numbe...
Page 69: ... 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 3 Edit the desired information 4 When you are done tap Save Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details To add or remove a contact picture 1 Find and tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 3 Tap then select an option 4 After the picture is updated tap Save You can also add a picture to a contact directly fro...
Page 70: ...device refer to the relevant User guide Find out more about choosing a transfer method at http support sonymobile com To synchronize contacts on your new device with a synchronization account 1 Find and tap 2 Tap then tap Manage accounts 3 Select 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 con...
Page 71: ... Import export Export to SD card or internal storage vcf file 3 Tap then tap your device s model number beside 4 Select a destination folder or simply tap Save To export all contacts to a memory card 1 Find and tap 2 Tap then tap Import export Export to SD card or internal storage vcf file 3 Tap SD Card 4 Select a destination folder then tap Save To export contacts to a SIM card 1 Find and tap 2 T...
Page 72: ...the language you use The maximum size of a multimedia message which includes the size of added media files is also provider dependent Contact your service provider 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 72 This is an internet version of thi...
Page 73: ...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 manually 6 Edit the me...
Page 74: ... 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 screen to complete the setup...
Page 75: ...ndows 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 favorite music Music player overview 1 Minimize 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...
Page 76: ...ct a music category 4 Tap 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 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 desired 3 To set or download...
Page 77: ...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 Favorites list 2 Radio on off button 3 View menu options 4 Tuned frequency 5 Save or remove a channel as a favorite 6 Tuning dial 7 Frequency ...
Page 78: ... 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 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 switch the sound back ...
Page 79: ...ou 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 Swipe from the lockscreen or tap from the Application screen Capturing modes Your camera is equipped with three capturing modes Two are for taking photos the Auto mode and the Manual mod...
Page 80: ... 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 Swipe from the lockscreen to launch the camera and take a photo This feature can also be used for videos When using the camera tap then tap More Quick launch Launch and record video To take a photo by tappin...
Page 81: ...recording a video Self timer is activated Touch capture is activated Touch capture and Self timer are activated To adjust camera settings 1 When using the camera tap 2 Select a setting or press More 3 When More is selected swipe the list to view the available settings Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected To view share or edit photos and videos 1 When using the camera tap the th...
Page 82: ...the color brightness and exposure value by detecting the light conditions and estimating the color temperature of ambient light Digital cameras can only estimate the color temperature so you may need to adjust the settings to get it correct If you experience yellow colored photos in indoor environments or bluish photos when using the flash try adjusting the color in Auto mode To achieve better exp...
Page 83: ... 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 Auto and Video modes To adjust the ISO value 1 When using the camera tap 2 Tap ISO and select an ISO value 3 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 Tap the shutter button to take a photo This setting is only available in Manu...
Page 84: ...o and Video modes You can adjust the exposure manually in Manual mode for the main camera for example to change the exposure for a specific part of the photo To adjust the exposure with metering 1 When using the camera tap 2 Tap More Metering 3 Select an exposure option and close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 Tap the shutter button to take a photo This setting is only available in Manua...
Page 85: ... and smiling faces Faces in focus are indicated with a colored frame Tap any frame to select a face to focus on Use Smile Shutter to automatically take a photo when a person smiles If you are recording a video a photo is taken each time a smile is detected Use the super wide angle front camera feature to fit more into your shot Taking photos and videos of people Consider the camera orientation Use...
Page 86: ...e 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 by touching it in the viewfinder 5 Tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video 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 photo...
Page 87: ...eo at the cost of a larger file size The aspect ratio is the relationship between the width and the height where the width is the first number Main camera Full HD 30 fps 1920 1080 16 9 Full HD format with 30 fps and 16 9 aspect ratio HD 1280 720 16 9 HD format with 16 9 aspect ratio VGA 640 480 4 3 VGA Video Graphics Array format with 4 3 aspect ratio MMS 176 144 11 9 MMS Multimedia Messaging Serv...
Page 88: ...itional 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 videos requires a wireless network and that the GPS function is enabled To turn on geotagging 1 When using the camera tap 2 Tap More and tap the Save location slider to enable The setting is saved Geotagging status icons The g...
Page 89: ... photo is saved directly Different ways to use the volume key You can change the way you use the volume key To change how the volume key is used 1 When using the camera tap 2 Tap More Use Volume key as and select an option The setting is saved Volume key settings Zoom Use the volume key to zoom in or out Volume The volume key is deactivated for the camera Shutter Use the volume key as a shutter bu...
Page 90: ...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 turned sideways To enable or disable this feature find and tap Settings Display When device is rotated ...
Page 91: ...r 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 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 basi...
Page 92: ...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 you want to share 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 3 Tap 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 1 When you...
Page 93: ...an only be viewed from the Hidden folder To Hide a Photo or Video 1 In Album find and tap the photo or video 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 photo or video To Unhide a Ph...
Page 94: ...ll 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 1 Find and tap Settings More 2 Tap the slider to enable or disable NFC To share a contact with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both scree...
Page 95: ...onnect a thumbnail of the photo or video appears 5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer 6 When the transfer is done the photo or video is saved on the receiving device 7 To display the photo or video drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tap Beam complete To Share a Web Address With Another Device Using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on...
Page 96: ...me 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 1 Make sure that the Bluetooth function is turned on 2 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth 3 Tap Rename this device 4 Enter a name for your device 5 Tap RENAME Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device you can for example co...
Page 97: ...r Bluetooth devices 2 Open the application on the sending device that contains the item that you want to send Scroll to the item 3 Depending on the app and the item you want to send you may need to touch and hold or open the item then tap 4 Select Bluetooth 5 Turn on Bluetooth if prompted 6 Tap the name of the receiving device 7 On the receiving device accept the connection if prompted 8 On the se...
Page 98: ...y 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 94 Mobile payment services may not be available in your region For Dual SIM devices NFC initiated payments are only supported fo...
Page 99: ...ate 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 add your location for a...
Page 100: ...iew 1 Select a view type and the calendars 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 use any sound saved on your devic...
Page 101: ... 5 If desired edit other alarm settings 6 Tap Save To snooze an alarm when it sounds When the alarm sounds tap SNOOZE To Turn Off an Alarm When It Sounds Drag to the right To turn off a snoozed alarm you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel then tap To Edit an Existing Alarm 1 Find and tap Clock then tap the alarm that you want to edit 2 Make the desired changes 3 Tap Save 1...
Page 102: ...ider under Alarm volume to the desired position 3 Tap Save To Set a Recurring Alarm 1 Find and tap Clock then tap the alarm that you want to edit 2 Tap Repeat 3 Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days and then tap OK 4 Tap Save To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm 1 Find and tap Clock then tap the alarm that you want to edit 2 Tap the Vibrate slider to enable or disable the function 3 T...
Page 103: ... 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 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 or...
Page 104: ...udio channels 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 Access With Switch Access yo...
Page 105: ...ee 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 1 Press and hold down the power key 2 In the menu that opens tap ...
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