User guide
Xperia XZ2
H8216/H8276/H8266/H8296
Page 1: ...User guide Xperia XZ2 H8216 H8276 H8266 H8296 ...
Page 2: ...ber 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 21 Application screen 22 Shortcuts for easy actions 24 Navigating applications 24 Widgets 27 Shortcuts and folders 27 Background and themes 29 Taking a screenshot 29 Notifications 29 Ico...
Page 3: ...s 55 Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 55 Basic settings 57 Accessing settings 57 Volume vibration and sound 57 Silence your device with Do not disturb 59 Screen settings 60 Screen pinning 61 Application settings 61 Resetting your applications 62 Language settings 63 Date and time 63 Enhancing the sound output 64 Multiple user accounts 64 Typing text 67 On screen keyboards 67 Editin...
Page 4: ...tings 96 Photos and videos in Album 98 Viewing photos and videos 98 Album home screen menu 99 Sharing and managing photos and videos 100 Hiding photos and videos 101 Connectivity 102 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV 102 Connecting your device to USB accessories 102 NFC Near Field Communication 102 Bluetooth wireless technology 105 Smart apps and features that save you time 10...
Page 5: ...Switch Access 113 Support and legal 114 Support application 114 Restarting resetting and repairing 114 Warranty SAR and usage guidelines 115 Legal information 115 5 ...
Page 6: ...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 you...
Page 7: ...Overview 7 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 8: ... charging coil 23 Main cellular antenna area Assembly Single SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards Single SIM devices allow you to use one SIM card and a memory card The SIM and memory cards go in different parts of the nano SIM and memory card tray 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 y...
Page 9: ...IM Your device only supports nano SIM cards Dual SIM devices support the use of either two nano SIM cards or a nano SIM card and a memory card Dual SIM devices are not available in all markets or from all operators 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 ...
Page 10: ... protect your device against damage We recommend you use only those covers intended for your Xperia device The use of third party screen or phone covers 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 recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before ...
Page 11: ...ds using the Duo application Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome web browser Identify yourself as the authorised 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...
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: ... 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 functio...
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: ...speeds select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile 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 c...
Page 16: ...g location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your mobile or Wi Fi network as well as Global Positioning System GPS information to determine your approximate location If you re not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites your device can determine your location using the Wi Fi function And if you re not within range of a network ...
Page 17: ... the image GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains If your location isn t found after a few minutes move to another location 17 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 18: ...ng the touchscreen Tapping Open or select an item Mark or unmark a checkbox or option Enter text using the on screen keyboard Touching and holding 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 and scrolling Scroll up and down or left and right Swipe left or right for example between Home screen panes 19 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 20: ...on or off Briefly press the power key The screen turns on automatically when you pick up your device without needing to press the power key To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off 1 Find 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 scr...
Page 21: ...shows the pane that is currently displayed If Google Assistant is enabled the Home screen icon appears as in the navigation bar 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...
Page 22: ...om 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 You can use the Settings shortcut to adjust some basic Home screen settings For example you can adjust the size of icons on your Home screen To adjust the grid size of t...
Page 23: ...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 the Application screen touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates then drag...
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: ...rt 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 long press while the split screen windows are displayed One handed mode Enable one handed mode to reduce display size so you can type with one hand more easily You can adjust the display size a...
Page 27: ...h 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 to shrink or expand the widget...
Page 28: ...en Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates then drag 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 t...
Page 29: ...er from the options shown tap Photos Choose a photo and tap SELECT APPLY To set a theme 1 Touch and hold 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...
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: ...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 32: ...pears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi Fi or captive portal network After a successful login the cross mark disappears If Google is blocked in your area the cross 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 33: ... are available Downloading system updates Install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Battery Care is activated Device is in contact with a wireless charger Dynamic Vibration is activated Glove mode is activated Screenshot captured Video chat with friends using Duo application A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cabl...
Page 34: ...nd images and manage bookmarks Set various alarms and timers Manage phone numbers email addresses and other contact information Use the Files application to access your downloaded applications documents and pictures Create edit and collaborate with others on documents using Google Docs Save your documents and files for easy access from any device share them with your friends and collaborate with c...
Page 35: ...e to play shop on the PlayStation Store and more Optimise settings to suit your own requirements Create edit and collaborate with others on spreadsheets using the Google Sheets application Use the Sketch application to create and explore images then share them with your friends Create edit and collaborate with others on presentations Use the Support application to access user support on your devic...
Page 36: ...me not charge at all or may even damage your device Make sure all USB ports and connectors are completely dry before inserting the USB Type C cable If water is detected a warning notification appears in the Notification panel Wireless charging You can purchase a Sony or third party brand wireless charger to charge your device wirelessly If you use your device while charging the charging speed may ...
Page 37: ...fully charged disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards Make sure not to bend the connector It is important to use a USB Type C cable provided as other types of USB cables can damage your device If the battery is completely depleted it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears To charge your device with a wireless cha...
Page 38: ...ery time 2 Tap Advanced for more details about battery usage To view battery consumption for applications 1 Find and tap Settings Apps notifications App info 2 Select an application and review its battery consumption under Battery General usage tips to improve battery performance The following tips can help you improve battery performance Lower the screen brightness level see Screen settings on pa...
Page 39: ...rcentage You can exempt applications from being restricted by STAMINA mode in the Power saving exceptions menu Ultra STAMINA mode Your battery time is extensively prolonged but available apps are limited and mobile data and Wi Fi are disabled Calling and SMS are still available Your Home screen is changed and appears in the status bar If you are sharing a device with multiple users you may need to...
Page 40: ...ht not be affected after an update For more information about software updates go to http support sonymobile com software To check for new software 1 If you are using a device with multiple users make sure you are logged in as the owner 2 Find and tap Settings System Software update If your Xperia device has less than 500 MB of free internal memory available you are not notified about new software...
Page 41: ...h Xperia Companion you can Update or repair your device s software Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia Transfer Back up and restore content on your computer Sync multimedia content photos videos music and playlists between your device and computer Browse files on your device To use Xperia Companion you need an internet connected computer running one of the following operating sys...
Page 42: ...can use a removable memory card to get more storage space Media files can be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage The dynamic memory RAM cannot be used for storage RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system You can purchase a memory card separately Improving memory performance Your device memory tends to fill up as a result of normal usage If the device...
Page 43: ...ups of all data that you want to save To back up your content you can copy it to a computer For more information see Managing files using a computer on page 41 Smart cleaner Using Smart cleaner you can improve device performance by automatically optimising storage and memory depending on frequency of app use To enable or disable Smart cleaner 1 Find and tap Settings Xperia Assist Smart cleaner 2 T...
Page 44: ...n your computer if it is not automatically launched After a few moments the computer detects your device Make sure to select Transfer files mode on your device 3 Click Restore on the Xperia Companion main screen 4 Select a backup file from the backup records then click Next and follow the on screen instructions to restore data to your device If you do not have Xperia Companion installed you are re...
Page 45: ...up tap FINISH To edit or delete a backup file 1 Find and tap Settings System Xperia Backup Restore 2 Tap More 3 Tap Edit backup file then select a backup source and the data types that you want to edit 4 To delete the selected data tap Delete data 5 Tap OK to confirm 6 After the data is deleted tap FINISH To restore backed up content 1 If you are restoring content from a USB storage device make su...
Page 46: ...o 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 enable or disable the automatic restore 46 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 47: ... 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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...twork notifications 1 Make sure that Wi Fi is turned on for your device 2 Find and tap Settings Network Internet Wi Fi 3 Tap Wi Fi preferences 4 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 informat...
Page 51: ...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 52: ... 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 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 pass...
Page 53: ...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 54: ...et your device to use 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 Ne...
Page 55: ...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 56: ... 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 56 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 57: ...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 58: ...set your notifications to vibrate only 3 To select a music file that is saved on your device tap 4 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 differen...
Page 59: ...ms only or Priority only 5 Set how long you want Do not disturb to be activated and tap DONE Do not disturb can also be activated by pressing the volume key down when your device is in vibrate mode To deactivate Do not disturb 1 Press the volume key up 2 If Priority only is set tap Turn off now Do not disturb can also be deactivated by tapping or from the Quick settings panel Limitation levels Tot...
Page 60: ...djust Brightness Adjust the brightness level with the slider You can also enable Adaptive brightness to automatically optimise brightness based on surrounding light White balance Use the sliders to adjust the white balance of your display To revert to the default setting tap Touch block Prevent unintentional operations while your device is in a pocket or a bag Tap the Disable touchscreen with scre...
Page 61: ...g 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 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 and tap 5 In the window that...
Page 62: ... 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 default app to handle a particular web link This means that if ...
Page 63: ...anguage 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 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 ope...
Page 64: ...2 Flick left or right to select a setting then tap to confirm To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser 1 Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings 2 Disable the DSEE HX function by tapping the slider if it is enabled 3 Enable the Dynamic normaliser function by tapping the slider To upgrade the quality of compressed music files 1 Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings 2 Enab...
Page 65: ... temporarily you can enable a guest account for this user In guest mode your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the pre installed apps Once your guest is finished using your device you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh The guest user account is pre installed and cannot be deleted To activate the guest user account 1 Make sure you are logged in ...
Page 66: ... Examples include language Wi Fi Airplane mode NFC and Bluetooth Settings that only affect an individual user account Examples include automatic data syncing screen lock various accounts added and wallpaper Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users for example VPN settings 66 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 67: ...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 character visible...
Page 68: ...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 then use the application bar to make ...
Page 69: ...ete 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 le...
Page 70: ...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 71: ... edit the text message 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 Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function O...
Page 72: ...after you enable it check that you have entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card In some cases the numbers are detected automatically during setup Otherwise you are prompted to enter them manually Blocking a number You can block certain numbers from calling 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...
Page 73: ... 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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...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 76 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 77: ...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 77 This is...
Page 78: ... message 1 Find and tap 2 Tap the conversation containing the desired message 3 Touch and hold the desired message then tap 4 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 5 Edit the message if necessary then tap Du...
Page 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...y 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 desired 3 To set or download album art tap then select an opti...
Page 82: ...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 notification Alternatively find and tap 82 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...
Page 83: ...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 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 ...
Page 84: ...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 6 hours To launch the camera and take a photo at the same time 1 When using the camera tap 2 Drag the list to view more settings 3 Tap Launch with camera key Launch and capture 4 Close the settings menu and exit the camera The setting is saved for all capturin...
Page 85: ...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 features Shutter button overview Take a photo Record a video Resume recording Pause a video Stop recording a video Turn on Slow motion or Super slow motion Self timer is activated Touch capture is activated Touch capture and Self timer a...
Page 86: ...id 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 icon displayed on the screen for example 2 If required change the flash setting 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video Available settings...
Page 87: ...ects appear blurred along their line of motion The shutter speed is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes To adjust the shutter speed 1 When using the camera tap 2 Tap SS and drag the slider to adjust the shutter speed 3 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take the photo This setting is only available in Manual mode for...
Page 88: ...key or tap the shutter button to start or stop recording 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 tap 2 Tap WB and select one of the pre defined light conditions for example 3 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 Press the camera key o...
Page 89: ...nes 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 It can also detect and track a moving obj...
Page 90: ...ure 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 frames to select a face to focus on To take a photo when someone smiles 1 When using the camera tap 2 Drag the list to view more settings 3 Tap Auto capturing or Auto capturing video Smile Shutter 4 C...
Page 91: ...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 predict a photo 1 When using the main camera tap 2 Tap Predictive Capture Auto 3 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo 5 Tap the thumbnail to view t...
Page 92: ...th Slow motion and Super slow motion video modes The Slow motion effect is added after a video is recorded at normal speed while Super slow motion can be recorded in two ways You can either record separate short videos in Super slow motion or short sequences embedded within a video recorded at normal speed Super slow motion videos can be recorded in HD or Full HD resolution To add slow motion effe...
Page 93: ...you apply fantastical worlds to your photos or videos You can add smileys paper puppets dinosaurs and more To take a photo or record a video with an AR effect 1 When using 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 Bokeh effect The Bokeh effect decreases focus in the background of a photo to emph...
Page 94: ...s automatically 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 to time When the memory is full you can transfer photos and videos to another storage...
Page 95: ... Definition while fps refers to Frames Per Second A higher fps rate provides a smoother video 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 4K 3840 2160 16 9 4K format with 16 9 aspect ratio With 4K you can record videos in four times the resolution of Full HD Full HD 1920 1080 16 9 Full HD fo...
Page 96: ...os requires a wireless network and that the GPS function is enabled To turn on geotagging 1 When using the camera tap 2 Drag the list to view more settings 3 Tap the Save location slider to enable The setting is saved Geotagging status icons The geographical position is saved The geographical position is not found Grid lines With Grid lines you can apply the Rule of Thirds and place important obje...
Page 97: ... camera tap 2 Drag the list to view more settings 3 Tap Lens correction photo and select Correction for distortion The setting is saved 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 Drag the list to view more settings 3 Tap Use Volume key as and select an option The setting is saved Volume key s...
Page 98: ... 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 turned s...
Page 99: ...en to display the controls 2 Tap To fast forward and rewind a video 1 When a video is playing tap the screen 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 You can also adjust Dynamic Vibration while watching a video See Dynamic Vibration on page 58 Album home screen menu From the ...
Page 100: ...ot 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 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 101: ...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 102: ...fication 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 analog headphones game controllers USB keyboards and USB mice If the USB accessory has a USB Type C connector a USB Type C host adapter is not...
Page 103: ... tap Settings Device connection 2 Tap the NFC slider To share a contact with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active and unlocked 2 To view contacts find and tap 3 Tap the contact that you want to share 4 Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch ...
Page 104: ...hen the devices connect 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 f...
Page 105: ... device a name This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible To give your device a name 1 Make sure that the Bluetooth function is turned on 2 Find and tap Settings Device connection 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 wi...
Page 106: ...t the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices 2 Open the application on the sending device which 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 co...
Page 107: ... 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 102 Mobile payment services may not be available in your region For Dual SIM devices NFC initiated payments are only suppo...
Page 108: ...on for a more accurate experience To activate Commute actions 1 Find and tap Settings Xperia 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 al...
Page 109: ...tus 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 alarms and use any ...
Page 110: ... 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 select the desired values then tap OK 3 Tap MORE SETTINGS to cus...
Page 111: ...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 option 3 Tap Save To set the side keys behaviour 1 Find and...
Page 112: ... 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 113: ...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 114: ...s 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 41 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 res...
Page 115: ...le account username and password Depending on your security settings you may need to enter them in order to restart the device after a software repair 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 comp...
Page 116: ...ersonal and non commercial use of a consumer for i encoding video in compliance with the MPEG 4 visual standard MPEG 4 video or the AVC standard AVC video and or ii decoding MPEG 4 or AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licenced by MPEG LA to provide MPEG 4 and or AVC video No licence is granted or sha...
