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Sony Xperia 1 IV Help Manual Download Page 18

Smartphone

Xperia 1 IV XQ-CT54/XQ-CT62/XQ-CT72

Setting up a Google account on your device

Your device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services
is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, and the Google Play
application. To 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 on Google Play.
Synchronize your email, contacts, and calendar using Gmail.
You can back up, restore, and transfer your data.
Chat with friends using the Google Duo application.
Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the 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, go to

support.google.com/

Related Topic

Synchronizing data using a Google account

G-436-100-11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation

Find and tap [Settings] > [Passwords & accounts] > [Add account] > [Google].

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Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google account, or sign in if you already have an account.

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Summary of Contents for Xperia 1 IV

Page 1: ... information Android help Getting started Overview Inserting a SIM card and memory card Configuring an eSIM XQ CT54 only Setting SIMs Turning on your device Turning the screen on or off Setting up a Google account on your device Charging your device Charging your device with a wireless charger Transferring content Synchronizing data using a Google account Transferring content using a computer Tran...

Page 2: ...cation light Icons in the status bar Status bar and notification panel Status icons Notification icons Photo Pro Photography Pro Discover Photo Pro BASIC Basic mode BASIC Basic mode overview Taking a photo or recording a video Viewing photos and videos Scanning QR codes Frequently used features in the BASIC Basic mode Selfies Taking a selfie Taking a selfie using Hand shutter BASIC Basic mode sett...

Page 3: ...till images Selecting a shooting mode Auto mode AUTO Program auto P Shutter speed priority S Manual exposure M Registering and recalling camera settings Camera settings memory Memory recall MR Selecting a Drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Continuous shooting Self timer Using the flash Scene and condition recognition Additional camera settings Setting the focus by touching the viewfinder Fa...

Page 4: ...reaming mode Cinema Pro Cinematography Pro Launching the Cinema Pro app Combining clips and watching a film Music Pro Music Pro Music Transferring music from a computer to your device Listening to music Music app features Game enhancer Launching the Game enhancer app Using the Game enhancer menu Setting the image quality and sound in the Game enhancer menu Live streaming using Game enhancer Extern...

Page 5: ...ent Battery Care STAMINA mode Battery and power management Checking battery consumption for applications Enhancing the sound Enhancing the sound output using Dolby Sound Personalizing sound quality using 360 Reality Audio Enhancing the sound output using 360 Upmix Upscaling the quality of compressed music files DSEE Ultimate Reducing wind noise when recording Dynamic Vibration Using Dynamic Vibrat...

Page 6: ...ge Stopping applications and services from running Formatting the memory card Internet and networks Mobile data connection Increasing Wi Fi signal strength Controlling data usage Connectivity Bluetooth wireless technology Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Pairing with a Bluetooth remote commander Sending items using Bluetooth technolo...

Page 7: ...accessories Device security Making sure your device is protected Finding the IMEI number s of your device Finding locking or erasing a lost device Notes on use accessibility and legal information About this Help Guide Accessibility Using your device in wet and dusty conditions Legal information Warranty SAR and usage guidelines 7 ...

Page 8: ...help you protect your device against damage We recommend 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 8 ...

Page 9: ...a a LAN cable by using a commercially available USB LAN adapter Note When you connect your device to a TV or other large display using a USB Type C cable the cable must be compatible with the display port standard Note that some functions or content on your Xperia device may not be displayable on the TV or display device Some USB LAN adapters may not work properly 11 Main microphone 12 Nano SIM Me...

Page 10: ...2 only Note Do not cover the antenna area of your device with your hand or a holder It may reduce the quality of network communications G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Wi Fi Bluetooth antenna 22 Cellular antenna 23 10 ...

Page 11: ...use of either two nano SIM cards or a nano SIM card and a memory card Note Even if you use two SIMs that support 5G you can only use 5G on the SIM set for data traffic You cannot use 5G on two SIMs at the same time XQ CT54 You do not need to insert a nano SIM card if you will only use an eSIM Unmount the memory card before removing it to prevent loss of data To remove the memory card safely find a...

Page 12: ... Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Drag out the SIM card tray 1 Place the main SIM card securely in position for SIM1 2 Place either the second SIM card SIM2 or the memory card securely in the tray in the correct orientation 3 Gently push the SIM card tray back into the slot until it fits into place 4 12 ...

Page 13: ...g on the network operator If the setting cannot be completed with the procedure described here refer to the setting procedure provided by your network operator Related Topic Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Network internet SIMs If you have a SIM card inserted or eSIM already downloaded tap Add icon 1 Follow the on screen instructions to scan the QR ...

Page 14: ...hich SIM handles data traffic Setting the default SIM for placing a call Enabling the Smart Forwarding function Find and tap Settings Network internet SIMs 1 Select a SIM 2 Tap the Use SIM switch to enable or disable the SIM 3 Tap Back button to set the other SIM 4 Find and tap Settings Network internet SIMs 1 Select a SIM 2 Tap Edit icon and then enter a new name 3 Tap Save 4 Find and tap Setting...

Page 15: ...the internet while talking on the phone In this case turn on the Data during calls switch of the SIM for calling You will now be able to perform data communications even during calls If the Smart Forwarding function does not work after you enable it check that you have entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM In some cases the numbers are detected automatically during setup Otherwise you a...

Page 16: ...to shut down Hint You can turn off the device from the Quick settings panel Swipe down twice from the top of the screen and then tap Power menu button Power off Long pressing the power button is set to start the assistant by default in some countries regions To turn off the device by long pressing the power button find and tap Settings System Gestures Power menu and then tap the Hold for Assistant...

Page 17: ...y feature enables you to view information such as the time and notifications without pressing the power button Hint To turn the screen on by pressing the shutter button or volume button tap Settings System Gestures and then tap the Wake up display on keypress switch to enable the function Related Topic Ambient display Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Briefly press the pow...

Page 18: ...our email contacts and calendar using Gmail You can back up restore and transfer your data Chat with friends using the Google Duo application Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the 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 mor...

Page 19: ...ours for a completely drained battery to be fully charged Charging speed may be affected by ambient temperature Always use the Sony branded charger and USB cable since other types of chargers and USB cables may pose increased safety risks Note Your device has an embedded rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony service partner Never try to open or take apart the device ...

Page 20: ...device and contact an authorized Sony service partner for repair Related Topic Battery and power management G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Connect one end of the USB cable to the charger or to the USB port of a computer 1 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your device The notification light illuminates when charging begins 2 When the device is fully charged disconn...

Page 21: ...the battery of your device Battery share function Note The Battery share function cannot be used while charging your device wirelessly The battery charge can be transferred to a device that supports Qi However the ability to transfer the battery charge to all devices that support Qi is not guaranteed Hint Place your device on the wireless charger according to the charger s instructions The wireles...

Page 22: ...The Battery share function can be used while charging your device using a USB cable Related Topic Overview Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 22 ...

Page 23: ...r downwards tap the finish setting up notification and then follow the on screen instructions You cannot transfer apps settings call history or SMS MMS manually Follow the on screen instructions when you first turn on your new device to transfer them The kinds of data that can be transferred depend on the type of device and method of transferring the data Gmail Calendar and Contacts Images photos ...

Page 24: ...s and videos backed up from your old device can be viewed and edited If you want to save files on the internal storage of your new device you can download them For more information refer to the help content for the app On your old device launch the Music app or File app 1 Select a file to upload to Google Drive and then save it to Google Drive using the Share function 2 On your new device log in w...

Page 25: ...orporation Connect both your new device and old device to a computer using a USB cable On any Android devices drag down the status bar tap the USB connection setting notification and then tap Tap for more options File Transfer If your old device is an iOS device follow the on screen instructions 1 On the computer select which files to transfer from your old device and then copy and paste or drag a...

Page 26: ...s menu or the Files app To copy contacts stored on your old Android device to an SD card launch the Contacts app and then export the contacts to the SD card Note Check that the SD card can be used on both your new device and old device in advance 1 Insert the SD card to which you copied the data into your new device and then transfer the data to your new device s internal storage To copy contacts ...

Page 27: ...ation bar 2 Overview button Tap to find all open apps To open another app tap the overview button swipe left or right to select the app you want to open and then tap the app To close an app tap the overview button swipe left or right to select the app you want to close and then swipe up on the app 3 Home button Tap to exit an app and go back to the Home screen 4 Back button Tap to go back to the p...

Page 28: ...wallpaper You can change your wallpaper to a preset image or your favorite photo Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to the top to open the app drawer 1 Tap the app that you want to open 2 Touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen and then tap Wallpapers 1 28 ...

Page 29: ...Hint To add a widget to the Home screen touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen and then tap Widgets Related Topic Settings menu Display settings G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 29 ...

Page 30: ... Take screenshot You can assign taking screenshots to a gesture on the Side sense bar To take a screenshot using the Side sense bar find and tap Settings Display Side sense Gesture function assignments select a gesture from among Double tap Slide up and Slide down and then tap Take screenshot To take a scrolling screenshot You can take a screenshot of a screen that is scrollable Note Scrolling scr...

Page 31: ...To take a screenshot of a recently used app Drag the line to adjust the screenshot area and then tap Save 3 Tap Overview button in the navigation bar 1 31 ...

Page 32: ...ed Topic Setting other Side sense options Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Swipe left or right to select the app of which you want to take a screenshot and then tap Screenshot 2 32 ...

Page 33: ...ecord your device screen depending on the application design Related Topic Home screen G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel 1 Swipe left or right to find Screen Record icon and then tap it If you cannot find the icon in the Quick settings panel tap Edit icon and then drag and drop Screen Record icon into the upper...

Page 34: ...n with Default selected Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Photo Pro icon and then switch the shooting mode to BASIC Basic 1 Point the camera at the QR code and then tap the notification that appears If the notification does not appear drag down the status bar to open the notification panel and then confirm it 2...

Page 35: ...our device is on and left idle for a set period of time the screen dims and turns off to save battery power You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns off Related Topic Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Screen timeout 1 Select an option 2 35 ...

Page 36: ...ice is held in your hand Once you put down the device the screen turns off according to your screen timeout setting Related Topic Settings menu Adjusting the idle time before the screen turns off G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Smart backlight control 1 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function 2 36 ...

Page 37: ...o return to the previous screen by sliding down along the Side sense bar on the edge of the screen Make sure to tap or slide your finger within the Side sense bar Note Side sense may not be available depending on the apps and functions that you are using Customizing the Side sense bar To move the Side sense bar up or down touch and hold the Side sense bar and then drag it up or down To place the t...

Page 38: ... sense bar or circle Follow the on screen instructions to select an app You can also launch an app in a pop up window Hint To exit the Side sense menu double tap the Side sense bar or tap an empty area on the screen Displaying the Multi window menu Slide up the Side sense bar or circle to display the Multi window menu Follow the on screen instructions to add apps to a split screen 38 ...

Page 39: ...en using the Side sense bar Slide down the Side sense bar or circle to return to the previous screen Related Topic Setting other Side sense options Split screen mode Pop up window mode G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 39 ...

Page 40: ...e find and tap Settings Display Side sense Gesture function assignments select a gesture from among Double tap Slide up and Slide down and then select an option You can hide the Side sense bar by tapping the Use Side sense bar switch Even when the Side sense bar is hidden you can display the Side sense menu by tapping Window manager icon on the Home screen Related Topic Settings menu Using Side se...

Page 41: ... in the Split screen mode using Window manager icon Displaying apps in the Split screen mode using Overview button Find and tap Window manager icon and then tap the 21 9 Multi window tab The Multi window menu is displayed You can also display the Multi window menu by sliding up the Side sense bar or circle 1 Select the apps you want to display in the top and bottom half of the screen 2 Tap Overvie...

Page 42: ...Tap Multi window switch 2 Swipe left or right to select the desired apps and then tap Done 3 42 ...

Page 43: ... icon Tap Multi window switch icon to select applications Multi window switch icon appears when you drag the split screen border 3 Application 2 4 Overview button Select a recently used application for the lower window 5 Home button Go back to the Home screen 6 Back button Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application 7 43 ...

Page 44: ... windows To exit the split screen mode Related Topic Using Side sense G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Drag the split screen border in the center 1 Drag the split screen border to the top or bottom of the screen 1 44 ...

Page 45: ...p in the pop up window while viewing two apps using the Split screen mode Using the pop up window mode Displaying a recently used app in the pop up window mode Find and tap Window manager icon The Side sense menu is displayed You can also display the Side sense menu by double tapping the Side sense bar or circle 1 Tap the app you want to display in a small window 2 Tap Overview button in the navig...

Page 46: ... left or right to select the app that you want to display in a small window and then tap Pop up window 2 Swipe left or right to select the app that you want to display in the full screen and then tap it 3 46 ...

Page 47: ...be unavailable depending on the function or app you are using such as when using Photo Pro Drag to resize the window 1 Drag to move the window 2 Tap to exit the pop up window mode and display the full screen mode 3 Tap to maximize the window 4 Tap to iconize the window 5 Tap to close the window 6 47 ...

Page 48: ...Related Topic Using Side sense G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 48 ...

Page 49: ...Topic Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display One handed mode and then tap the Use one handed mode switch to enable the function To set other options follow the on screen instructions 1 To use the one handed mode double tap Home button 2 To exit the one handed mode double tap Home button again or tap anywhere above the app 3 49 ...

Page 50: ... does not sound if your device is turned off Hint To add a clock widget to the Home screen touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen tap Widgets and then touch and hold the desired clock Related Topic Date and time G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Clock Alarm 1 Tap Add item icon 2 Set the time and then tap OK 3 Select the desired value 4 50 ...

Page 51: ...but can be disabled manually Note If the notification light is disabled it only lights up or flashes when there is a battery status warning such as when the battery level goes below 15 percent Related Topic Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Notifications 1 Tap the Use LED light to show incoming notifications switch to enable or disable the function 2 ...

Page 52: ...on icons Hint To expand and view more information about a notification tap Expand more icon Not all notifications are expandable To open the app in the pop up window from the notification tap Pop up window icon Not all apps can be opened in the pop up window To dismiss a notification from the notification panel swipe the notification left or right Not all notifications can be dismissed To change t...

Page 53: ...lso appears when you are trying to connect to a 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 network and there is a Wi Fi working internet connection Battery status icon Charging battery icon STAMINA mode icon Data Saver icon Airplane mode icon Bluetooth icon Your device ...

Page 54: ...STAMINA mode Controlling data usage Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Volume and vibration Alarm Using location services Notification icons G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 54 ...

Page 55: ...s available System update icon System updates are available Downloading system update icon Installing downloaded system update icon Battery Care icon Battery share icon Dynamic Vibration icon More notifications icon More undisplayed notifications Note 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 Related...

Page 56: ...of smartphones you can easily take photos and record videos by tapping the screen Lenses can be switched smoothly from ultra wide to telephoto In addition to taking photos with settings automatically adjusted by the camera according to the scene and conditions you can also use the continuous shooting mode Bokeh effect brightness and color adjustment and more The interface switches automatically so...

Page 57: ...matic settings or manually control the ISO shutter speed white balance and more You can also output to the RAW format Use the device shutter button to shoot still images in the AUTO P S M modes Related Topic BASIC Basic mode overview AUTO P S M mode overview G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 57 ...

Page 58: ... to zoom in or out 8 Tap one of the angle buttons to switch lenses 9 Select an aspect ratio 10 Use the shutter button to launch Photo Pro or take photos 11 Switch between the front and main camera 12 Select a flash setting The icon color changes when the flash or flashlight activates 13 Drive mode button Select a self timer setting or a single shooting continuous shooting or HDR continuous shootin...

Page 59: ...tton to zoom in or out 8 Tap one of the angle buttons to switch lenses 9 Tap to activate the flashlight The icon color changes when the flashlight is activated 10 Use the shutter button to launch Photo Pro or record videos 11 Switch between the front and main camera 12 Tap to enable the Face Eye AF function 13 Use the shutter button to record videos 14 Go back or exit Photo Pro 15 Switch between t...

Page 60: ...he BASIC Basic mode Using the flash Continuous shooting Self timer Viewing photos and videos Bokeh effect Color and brightness HDR video recording Scanning QR codes Face Eye AF still image video G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 60 ...

Page 61: ...nding on the capturing mode and activated features Shutter button Take a photo Start video recording button Record a video Pause video recording button Pause a video Resume video recording button Resume recording Stop video recording button Stop recording a video Hint Launch Photo Pro Press the device shutter button fully down Touch and hold Camera icon from the lock screen Tap Photo Pro icon from...

Page 62: ...ically switch to the BASIC Basic mode or to the last selected mode when you launch Photo Pro To change the setting in the BASIC Basic mode tap MENU Shooting mode at launch Always use Basic mode Related Topic Settings menu Scanning QR codes Scene and condition recognition Frequently used features in the BASIC Basic mode Viewing photos and videos Self timer G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporati...

Page 63: ...ng the colors or cropping photos Hint Tap Share icon to share a photo or a video or Edit icon to edit it To hide or show icons tap the screen Viewing previously taken photos or recorded videos Hint For more information about the Google Photos app go to support google com photos Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video While using Photo Pro tap the thumbnail A to open a photo or video 1 Sw...

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Page 65: ...n with Default selected Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Photo Pro icon and then switch the shooting mode to BASIC Basic 1 Point the camera at the QR code and then tap the notification that appears If the notification does not appear drag down the status bar to open the notification panel and then confirm it 2...

Page 66: ...y so keep in mind that a lower resolution can be suitable for everyday use Adjusting the camera settings Note Available settings differ between the photo and video modes Hint Tap Introduction to features to check information on various functions Tap Tips to go to the Photo Pro tips website Switching between the main and front camera In the BASIC Basic mode tap Aspect ratio icon 1 Select a setting ...

Page 67: ...commander G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap Switch camera icon to switch between the main and front camera 1 While using the main camera in the BASIC Basic mode tap one of the angle buttons Ultra wide button Wide button Telephoto button 1 Zoom in on the image Drag the angle button to the left and right in the portrait orientation or up and down in the landsca...

Page 68: ... and use the self timer to keep the device steady G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap Switch between photo and video button to select a photo or video mode 1 Tap Switch camera icon to activate the front camera 2 Tap Self timer icon to select the delay time if you want to use the self timer 3 Tap the screen shutter button or press the device shutter button to ta...

Page 69: ...he front camera Hint When the self timer is set the timer starts after the camera detects your hand G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap Switch camera icon to activate the front camera 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Hand Shutter On 3 Close the menu The setting is saved 4 Turn your palm with your fingers straight up towards the camera After the camera detects your hand and a c...

Page 70: ... when using the flash try adjusting the color Hint Look for light with direction and color that gives a scene shape and depth This type of light occurs just before sunrise and at sunset Natural light from a window is also good G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap Color and brightness icon 1 Drag the sliders to adjust the color and brightness The icon color chang...

Page 71: ...r too far to an object while using the Bokeh effect a warning message appears If this happens adjust the distance between your camera and the object to take the photo with Bokeh effect G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the main camera in the BASIC Basic mode tap Bokeh icon 1 Tap the Bokeh button beside the slider to turn the bokeh effect on The Bokeh button turns orange 2 Dr...

Page 72: ... for the color space When SDR BT 709 is selected video is recorded with a combination of the standard gamma curve and BT 709 for the color space Note The HDR SDR format setting is not available depending on the Video size setting G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap Switch between photo and video button to select a video mode 1 Tap MENU HDR SDR format 2 Select t...

Page 73: ...ames you can record videos with a wide dynamic range Note The Dynamic range setting is not available depending on the Video size setting G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap Switch between photo and video button to select a video mode 1 Tap MENU Dynamic range 2 Select a dynamic range 3 73 ...

Page 74: ...sate for camera movements and steady the frame G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap Switch between photo and video button to select a video mode 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Video stabilization On 3 Close the menu The setting is saved 4 Tap the screen shutter button or press the device shutter button to record a video 5 74 ...

Page 75: ...slow motion effect after recording a video Portrait selfie icon Take better looking selfies Panorama icon Take wide angle and panoramic photos Creative effect icon Take photos with effects and color filters Note Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected Related Topic Slow motion videos Portrait selfie Panorama Creative effect G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation In the BASIC...

Page 76: ...ng slow motion effect after recording a video G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap More Slow motion icon 1 Tap the screen shutter button or press the device shutter button to record a video 2 Tap Stop video recording button to stop recording 3 Tap the thumbnail to open the video 4 Drag the handles on the slow motion timeline to the positions where you want the s...

Page 77: ...con Makes your face look slimmer Hint You can save your portrait in the same direction as the preview by tapping Mirror icon On You can take a photo by tapping anywhere on the screen Tap Touch capture icon On G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap More Portrait selfie icon 1 Tap the icon for the effect you want to apply and drag the slider to adjust the effect If ...

Page 78: ...ight 2022 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap More Panorama icon 1 Tap the screen shutter button or press the device shutter button 2 Move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen 3 Tap the screen shutter button or press the device shutter button again at the position where you want to stop 4 78 ...

Page 79: ...ng a video Hint Tap Switch filter icon to switch filters G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap More Creative effect icon 1 Swipe to browse filters or tap a filter to preview the effect 2 Tap Apply creative effect icon to apply the filter 3 Tap the screen shutter button or press the device shutter button to take a photo or record a video 4 79 ...

Page 80: ...re The button turns orange when the exposure is locked Tap the button again to unlock the exposure To assign another function to the AEL button tap MENU Setup AEL button customization 7 Function menu Tap to adjust settings To re assign or re order the setting items in the function menu tap MENU Setup Function menu customization 8 Drag the switch to the right to lock the items on the left side of t...

Page 81: ... the viewfinder or use the volume button 12 Tap to show or hide information displayed on the viewfinder The histogram represents the luminance distribution graphically The level meter helps you to measure the angle of the device and keep the picture horizontal When your device senses that it is level the level meter turns green To customize the items that are displayed when you tap DISP tap MENU S...

Page 82: ... When you press the shutter button halfway down and the camera focuses on a subject the focus remains locked until you stop pressing the shutter button halfway down Use Single shot AF when the subject is motionless Continuous AF The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down Use Continuous AF when the subject is in motion Manual Focus Adjusts the focus manu...

Page 83: ...using the fine adjustment screen After adjusting tap Close button Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment To adjust the basic white color select one of the items tap Set and then follow the on screen instructions 8 Face Eye AF On Off The camera detects the faces or eyes of people and animals and focuses on them automaticall...

Page 84: ...ting still images Program auto P Shutter speed priority S Manual exposure M Continuous shooting Self timer Setting the focus by touching the viewfinder Using the flash Face Eye AF still image video G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 84 ...

Page 85: ...subject under any conditions with good results P Program auto You can take photos with an automatically adjusted exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value S Shutter speed priority You can take photos of fast moving subjects etc with a manually adjusted shutter speed The ISO value is adjusted automatically M Manual exposure You can take photos with the desired shutter speed and ISO val...

Page 86: ...e haptic feedback on or off when interacting with the display such as the mode dial Tap MENU Setup Haptic feedback Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video Auto mode AUTO Program auto P Shutter speed priority S Manual exposure M Camera settings memory Memory recall MR Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Press the shutter button fully down 5 86 ...

Page 87: ...preventing camera shake Related Topic AUTO P S M mode overview Function menu Camera settings memory G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Switch the shooting mode to AUTO Auto mode 1 Point the camera at the subject When the camera recognized the scene the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus 3 Press the shutter button fully dow...

Page 88: ...r shooting functions as desired Related Topic AUTO P S M mode overview Function menu Camera settings memory G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Switch the shooting mode to P Program auto 1 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings 2 Adjust the exposure value EV using the dial 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus 4 Press the shutter button fully down 5 88 ...

Page 89: ...to prevent camera shake when you have selected a slow shutter speed When you shoot indoor sports scenes set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value Related Topic AUTO P S M mode overview Function menu Camera settings memory G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Switch the shooting mode to S Shutter speed priority 1 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings 2 Select the desired shutt...

Page 90: ...of the movement of a subject with a long exposure Related Topic AUTO P S M mode overview Function menu Camera settings memory G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Switch the shooting mode to M Manual exposure 1 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings 2 Select the desired shutter speed and ISO sensitivity 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus 4 Press the shutter butto...

Page 91: ...nt To change the registered settings repeat the procedure starting from Step 1 Related Topic Auto mode AUTO Program auto P Shutter speed priority S Manual exposure M Memory recall MR G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation In the AUTO P S M mode adjust the settings 1 Tap MENU Shooting Camera settings memory 2 Confirm the settings and then tap Save To change the settings tap Cancel and then re...

Page 92: ...egister often used combinations of modes and settings with Camera settings memory Related Topic Camera settings memory G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Switch the shooting mode to MR Memory recall 1 Select Apply to apply the recalled settings 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus 3 Press the shutter button fully down 4 92 ...

Page 93: ...shooting Hi Shoots images continuously at a high speed Continuous shooting Lo Shoots images continuously at a low speed Single shooting Shoots a single image 1 Tap Close button to close the menu You can also close the menu by tapping the viewfinder 2 Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Focus mode and then select an option Single shot AF The camera locks the focus once focusing is complete Use Single shot AF w...

Page 94: ... 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Release the shutter button All photos are saved 2 Tap the thumbnail to view the results 1 Scroll through the images you shot and select the image that you want to save 2 Tap Burst icon and then select an option 3 94 ...

Page 95: ...en select Single shooting Related Topic Continuous shooting G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Tap the Drive mode button and then select Self timer 10 sec or Self timer 3 sec as the delay time BASIC Basic mode 1 Tap Close button to close the menu You can also close the menu by tapping the viewfinder 2 Press the device shutter button or tap the screen shutter button in the BASIC Basic mod...

Page 96: ...apturing mode photo mode and video mode Hint When the background is brighter than the object use Fill flash to remove unwanted dark shadows Even if light conditions are poor try to take photos with and without the flash Sometimes the quality is better without the flash G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Tap the flash icon such as Auto flash icon 1 If required change the flash setting 2 9...

Page 97: ...y adjusted settings Scene recognition When the camera recognizes certain scenes the following icons and guides are displayed Gourmet Macro Soft snap Infant Backlight portrait Backlight Night portrait Night scene Low light Landscape Spotlight Document Condition recognition When the camera recognizes conditions the following icons are displayed Motion Walking Tripod Related Topic BASIC Basic mode ov...

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Page 99: ...o Autofocus or Focus and brightness you can change the color of the focus frame Tap MENU find and tap Focus area color and then select an option Related Topic Continuous shooting G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Touch to adjust and then select Autofocus or Focus and brightness Autofocus Focuses automatically on the specified position Focus and brightness Automat...

Page 100: ...IC Basic mode you can turn the Face Eye AF function on or off by tapping Face Eye AF button even during recording Shooting an image using the Face Eye AF function G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Face Eye AF On 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 Point the camera at the subject When the camera detects the faces of people or animals a detection frame appears ...

Page 101: ... 1 IV XQ CT54 XQ CT62 XQ CT72 Softening the skin tone You can shoot images with softer skin tones G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Soft skin effect On 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 101 ...

Page 102: ...de Turning the Object tracking function on Shooting an image using the Object tracking function G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Touch to adjust Object tracking 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 Select an object to track by touching it in the viewfinder To cancel tracking tap Cancel tracking button 1 Press the device shutter button or tap the screen shutte...

Page 103: ... on app go to support d imaging sony co jp app transfer Note In the BASIC Basic mode you cannot shoot images continuously or shoot images with a Bokeh effect when the Transfer Tagging add on mode is turned on Set your device to link to a camera or computer using the Transfer Tagging add on app to turn on the Transfer Tagging add on mode G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find ...

Page 104: ...torage You can select whether to store still images and videos on your device s internal storage or on an SD card G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Data storage and then select an option 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 104 ...

Page 105: ...he option to geotag your still images and videos requires a wireless network and that the GPS function be enabled Geotagging status icons Acquired GPS icon The geographical position is saved GPS not found icon The geographical position is not found G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Save location On 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 105 ...

Page 106: ...s and place important objects along the grid lines or their intersections By not always having the object in the middle of the frame you can make your still images and videos more interesting G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Grid lines On 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 106 ...

Page 107: ... button settings Zoom Use the volume button to zoom in or out Volume The volume button is deactivated for the camera Shutter Use the volume button as a shutter button for still images and videos G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Use Volume button as and then select an option 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 107 ...

Page 108: ...era produces sounds such as a shutter sound sounds at the start and end of video recording and a series of beeps for the countdown when you use the self timer G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Audio signals and then select an option 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 108 ...

Page 109: ...settings Find and tap Video Pro icon 1 Video format Frame rate HDR SDR setting 1 Data storage icon Remaining recordable time Title prefix The file name of the recorded video is Title prefix_Date_Time To change the title prefix tap Settings icon Title prefix 2 Use the volume button to zoom in or out 3 Recording status 4 Status indications Slow motion recording icon Heat caution icon Geotagging stat...

Page 110: ...to adjust the focus manually To switch the focus mode to auto or manual tap AF or MF 13 Tap to start or stop recording 14 Tap to capture the current frame as a still image 15 Tap to show or hide information displayed on the viewfinder 16 Tap to adjust settings 17 Level meter The level meter helps you to measure the angle of the device and keep the picture horizontal When your device senses that it...

Page 111: ...format Video light Turns the flashlight on or off Markers Set Use markers to On to display markers and guidelines You can set the types of markers and guidelines to be displayed Stabilization Turns video stabilization on or off WB Adjusts the white balance To adjust the white balance according to a selected white area select Custom 1 Custom 2 or Custom 3 tap Set hold your device so that the white ...

Page 112: ... the automatic exposure adjustment value Input volume Output volume Changes the audio level Face Eye AF Detects and focuses on the faces or eyes of people and animals The Face Eye AF function is not available when FPS is set to 119 88 or Video format is set to 3840x2160P and FPS is set to 59 94 Related Topic Launching Video Pro Video Pro Settings Video Pro Streaming mode G 436 100 11 Copyright 202...

Page 113: ...o define the white balance based on established presets Adjust ABGM Enables or disables white balance adjustment using the AB and GM sliders Object tracking Detects and tracks a moving objects The Object tracking function is not available when FPS is set to 119 88 or Video format is set to 3840x2160P and FPS is set to 59 94 Project File format 4K Sets the file format for recording Media Title pref...

Page 114: ... button and microphone button in the streaming mode when you lock the screen Not REC Stream Does not lock the REC button and Camera icon or the streaming button and microphone button in the streaming mode when you lock the screen Save location Saves your still images and videos with the location where they were shot Network You can configure network settings related to streaming Maintenance Level ...

Page 115: ...various notes or information will appear Confirm the messages mark the checkboxes and then tap OK to proceed to the following steps 1 In the Settings menu tap Connect to and then select the method of RTMP streaming RTMP URL Select to stream using RTMP In the Settings menu set RTMP stream URL and RTMP stream key YouTube Select to stream using YouTube In the Settings menu set YouTube account and You...

Page 116: ...ou can set whether to automatically switch to the recording mode or to the last selected mode when you launch Video Pro To change the setting tap Settings icon Mode at launch To select the network for streaming tap Settings icon Network usage To make streaming more stable adjust the video settings according to the specifications of the live streaming service the network bandwidth and the network s...

Page 117: ...ve destination Tap Cinema Library to launch the Cinema Library app You can open an existing project or watch a created film Tap Stabilizer to switch the stabilizer function on or off Tap Dynamic range to select a dynamic range Tap Show details button for more information about the dynamic range Tap WB mode to switch how the white balance is specified between Temperature and Preset Switch to Temper...

Page 118: ...2 3 2 8 is selected the zoom slider appears and you can use optical zoom Tap T or W to zoom directly to the maximum or minimum focal length Tap ISO to adjust the ISO value Tap Auto when it is orange to adjust to the appropriate ISO value automatically Tap WB to adjust the white balance You can use the sliders to adjust the white balance Tap Reset to reset the slider values for the selected setting...

Page 119: ... on the screen or tap Back button You can capture a still image from the video by tapping Edit video icon while playing Audio level meter Tap the meter to open the audio settings menu The currently used mic is displayed LR is displayed when the microphone of your device is used Ext is displayed when the mic of a connected external device is used Tap Intelligent wind filter to reduce wind noise Sel...

Page 120: ...ens drag Cinema Library icon to the desired location Related Topic Launching the Cinema Pro app G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the Cinema Pro app tap All files to display a list of clips in a project 1 Tap More icon Create final film 2 Tap the clips in the order in which you want to combine them 3 Tap Create 4 Launch the Cinema Library app While using the Cinema Pro app t...

Page 121: ... when using cloud AI processing For more information see Menu icon Usage tips Music Pro may not be available in every market country or region Audio separation Sony s AI technology allows you to separate audio sources in a recording For example guitar and vocals recorded simultaneously with a single mic Xperia can be separated to individual tracks Once separated you can listen to tracks individual...

Page 122: ... Tap for more options File Transfer On the computer drag and drop the music data to a folder on your device such as the Music folder On the computer save your media files using Google Drive Then synchronize the data on your device by logging in to the Google account Note The Music app may not support all music file formats Related Topic Connecting your device to USB accessories Setting up a Google...

Page 123: ... available 5 Add or remove a song as a favorite 6 Elapsed time of current song 7 Add a song to a playlist 8 Progress indicator drag or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 9 Length of current song 10 Repeat the current song or all songs in the play queue 11 Tap to go to the next song touch and hold to fast forward the current song 12 Play or pause a song 13 Tap to go to the beginning of th...

Page 124: ... Sound Personalizing sound quality using 360 Reality Audio Enhancing the sound output using 360 Upmix Upscaling the quality of compressed music files DSEE Ultimate G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Open the Music menu 1 Scroll up or down to view content 2 Tap to start playing a song in the play queue 3 Play all songs in shuffle mode 4 Go to the music player screen 5 124 ...

Page 125: ...1 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While a song is playing in the Music app tap the album art in the music player screen and then tap Edit music info 1 Edit the information as desired 2 To set album art tap Edit icon Set image 3 When you are finished tap SAVE 4 When a song is playing tap Home button to go to the Home screen The Music app keeps running in the background To open the Music app again d...

Page 126: ...ide the Game enhancer app Game icons stored inside the Game enhancer app will be hidden from the Home screen and the app drawer Screen overview Hint If the Home app is set to Xperia Home downloaded game apps can be automatically stored inside the Game enhancer app Tap the Store game icons switch in the Game enhancer settings to enable the function Game icons stored inside the Game enhancer will be...

Page 127: ...Related Topic Using the Game enhancer menu Setting the image quality and sound in the Game enhancer menu Live streaming using Game enhancer G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 127 ...

Page 128: ...s settings Open close Game enhancer Open or close the Game enhancer menu Optimize touch area On Off Turn the Optimize touch area function on or off Quick preset switcher Quickly switch presets for Image quality settings or Audio equalizer in Display Sound Game mode Select an option to optimize your device for gaming If you select Custom tap Settings icon to customize the settings Tap Preview to cu...

Page 129: ...yed screen You can also take a burst of screenshots REC Stream Record Record a video of your gameplay screen You can record game sounds voices and players faces displayed on your screen R T record The last 30 seconds are temporarily recorded and kept in the memory Note that turning on this feature may reduce performance or increase the battery consumption Recording quality Set the resolution and t...

Page 130: ...use other apps while playing a game For example you can chat use social media or search for game information on Google or YouTube while playing a game While playing a game tap Floating icon Game enhancer settings icon Menu type 1 Select Floating icon or Pull down bar 2 While playing a game tap Floating icon Multitasking The Multitasking window appears 1 Tap the WEB YouTube or APPS tab to view the ...

Page 131: ...Topic Launching the Game enhancer app Setting the image quality and sound in the Game enhancer menu Live streaming using Game enhancer STAMINA mode Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 131 ...

Page 132: ...opriate settings Related Topic Using the Game enhancer menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While playing a game tap Floating icon Display Sound 1 Tap Image quality settings 2 Tap Back icon or Forward icon in the top of the screen to select the preset you want to set To change the name of a preset tap Edit icon 3 Set the options Picture mode Set the basic picture quality of the screen...

Page 133: ...e menu while streaming For example you can apply the privacy screen turn off the mic etc While playing a game pull down Pull down bar and then tap REC Stream When you tap REC Stream for the first time various notes or information appear Confirm the messages mark the checkboxes and then tap OK to proceed to the following steps 1 Tap Live streaming The Stream settings screen appear 2 Configure the d...

Page 134: ...can enjoy communicating with your viewers If you tap the Display chat on top switch to enable the function you can continue communicating with your viewers even after closing Chatbox by displaying the latest chat messages on top of the game in the upper part of the screen Stream settings You can view the Streaming settings Main menu You can view the Game enhancer menu Mute stream voice Tap to turn...

Page 135: ...er up to 4K high resolution content from the connected camera to your audience Easily publish your content across various social media services using the RTMP protocol External monitor Monitor mode overview Find and tap External monitor icon to launch the External monitor app If External monitor icon is not in the app drawer find and tap Settings Device connection Connection preferences External m...

Page 136: ...k the screen and prevent accidental operations 2 Tap to adjust the brightness level with the slider 3 Tap to display and select a type of grid line 4 Tap to display and select from among various aspect ratios 5 Tap to rotate the screen 180 degrees 6 Tap to adjust more detailed settings 7 Tap to select Monitor mode or Streaming mode 8 Audio status 9 Video format Frame rate 10 Selected mode 11 136 ...

Page 137: ... more stable adjust the settings in the Video category according to the specifications of the live streaming service the network bandwidth and the network status Tap Settings icon Streaming settings Max resolution Frame rate or Video quality and then select an option The options are as follows Launch the External monitor app and connect a video device 1 Tap Settings icon Streaming settings If no m...

Page 138: ...monitor Streaming mode overview Related Topic Using the External monitor app External monitor Audio settings Monitor endurance mode Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Max resolution Frame rate fps Video quality streaming bitrate Low Medium High 1280 x 720 60 50 2250 kbps 4125 kbps 6000 kbps 30 or less 1500 kbps 2750 kbps 4000 kbps Streaming indicator Streaming time Streamin...

Page 139: ...ice connect to the 3 5 mm audio jack Hint With some cameras manufactured by Sony if you set the resolution for USB streaming to 720p on the camera and then connect it to your Xperia device you can monitor or live stream the sound input from the camera For more information about whether your camera supports this function and specific settings refer to the Help Guide for the camera To set the audio ...

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Page 141: ...the desired position Touch and hold the icon until your device vibrates and then drag it When you tap Endurance icon the pop up window appears with a warning message Related Topic Using the External monitor app External monitor Audio settings External monitor Streaming mode G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Tap Settings icon Monitor endurance mode and then tap the switch to enable the f...

Page 142: ... can read support topics or use helpful applications such as the device test Note Support contact information is available from the Contact us menu even without a network connection Hint Connect to the internet when using the Support app for the best available support G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Support icon 1 142 ...

Page 143: ...ge settings for your device from the Settings menu Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to the top and then find Settings 1 Tap Settings and then select the desired menu If you are not sure which menu to select you can search by entering a keyword into the Search settings field 2 143 ...

Page 144: ...our device find and tap Settings About phone If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu text find and tap Settings icon System menu icon Then select the text beside Keyboard icon and select the first entry in the menu that opens You can now select the language you want Related Topic Volume and vibration Sounds and tones Display settings Date and time Swipe down twice from the top of...

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Page 146: ...und with vibration for incoming calls Related Topic Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Press the volume up or down button to change the media volume The media volume slider appears and the media volume is changed You can also change the media volume by dragging the slider 1 To change the in call ring and notification or alarm volumes tap More icon Use each slider to adjust ...

Page 147: ...ingtone You can set different ringtones for each SIM You can also select a desired music file as a ringtone Find and tap Settings Sound 1 Select Phone ringtone SIM 1 or Phone ringtone SIM 2 2 Select a sound from the list To select a music file that is not in the list tap Add ringtone 3 147 ...

Page 148: ...nds and tones find and tap Settings Sound and then tap the switches to enable or disable the various sounds and tones Related Topic Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation To confirm tap OK 4 Find and tap Settings Sound Notification sound 1 Select a sound from the list To select a music file that is not in the list tap Add notification 2 To confirm tap OK 3 148 ...

Page 149: ...to rotate screen Set the screen to rotate automatically when the device is turned or set it to stay in portrait view Night Light Night Light switches the color of the screen to amber This makes it easier to view the screen in a darker setting and also makes it easier to fall asleep Prevent accidental operations with screen off You can prevent your device from being activated by mistake while place...

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Page 151: ... google com To improve GPS accuracy The first time you use the GPS function in your device it can take a few minutes for your location to be found To help the search make sure you have a clear view of the sky Stand still and do not cover the GPS antenna GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains If your location is not found a...

Page 152: ...menu Alarm G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings System Date time 1 Tap the desired item to edit and change the values To set the date or time manually tap the Set time automatically switch to disable the function To set the time zone manually tap the Set time zone automatically switch to disable the function 2 152 ...

Page 153: ... battery lifespan you can also set a charging limit so that the battery always only charges up to 80 or 90 Note Battery Care will not control the charging rate until it detects a regular charging cycle of at least 4 hours over a period of several days Hint Learned patterns of the regular charging cycle are saved by Battery Care Even if the function has been disabled it adopts to the learned patter...

Page 154: ... battery consumption You can set the STAMINA mode to turn on or off automatically according to the battery level Follow the on screen instructions for detailed settings Hint To make specific apps exempt from the STAMINA mode switch the Battery usage setting of each app to Unrestricted Find and tap Settings Apps select the app you want to exempt and then tap Battery Unrestricted Related Topic Setti...

Page 155: ...road Roaming is scanning for your home network and puts additional demands on your battery as your device must transmit with a higher output power Change the synchronization settings for your email calendar and contacts Check the applications that have a high battery consumption and consider the battery saving tips provided on your device for these applications Change the notification level for an...

Page 156: ...on for applications You can check battery consumption for applications and change the settings if necessary Related Topic Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps 1 Select an application and review its battery consumption under Battery 2 156 ...

Page 157: ... an app in Effect priority DSEE Ultimate or 360 Upmix will automatically take priority over Dolby Sound when you are playing back sound with that app To register apps find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings Effect priority Add icon select the apps you want to register and then tap ADD Related Topic Settings menu Personalizing sound quality using 360 Reality Audio Enhancing the sound output usin...

Page 158: ...udio allow you to optimize your experience by analyzing your individual ear shape and enjoy the ultimate immersive music experience Related Topic Settings menu Enhancing the sound output using Dolby Sound Enhancing the sound output using 360 Upmix Upscaling the quality of compressed music files DSEE Ultimate G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings 1 ...

Page 159: ...urce may take priority over the effects produced by 360 Upmix depending on the content Hint If you register an app in Effect priority DSEE Ultimate or 360 Upmix will automatically take priority over Dolby Sound when you are playing back sound with that app To register apps find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings Effect priority Add icon select the apps you want to register and then tap ADD Rela...

Page 160: ...riority DSEE Ultimate or 360 Upmix will automatically take priority over Dolby Sound when you are playing back sound with that app To register apps find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings Effect priority Add icon select the apps you want to register and then tap ADD Related Topic Settings menu Enhancing the sound output using Dolby Sound Personalizing sound quality using 360 Reality Audio Enhan...

Page 161: ... produced by wind hitting the microphone when recording without losing the original audio quality Related Topic Settings menu Taking a photo or recording a video G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings Intelligent wind filter 1 Tap the switch to enable the function 2 161 ...

Page 162: ...out this feature go to Settings Sound Dynamic Vibration There is no vibration in the following cases The media volume is set to silent The screen is off The device is being charged wirelessly Note Dynamic Vibration does not work with all media apps Related Topic Settings menu Adjusting Dynamic Vibration settings G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Sound Dynamic Vibra...

Page 163: ...ion G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Open the desired media app such as the Music app 1 Start playback of the media contents 2 Press the volume button to open the volume panel 3 Drag the slider for Dynamic Vibration to set the preferred level for this app The Dynamic Vibration setting is saved for the next time you use this app 4 Find and tap Settings Sound Dynamic Vibration 1 Adjust t...

Page 164: ...mbient display will be activated when needed for example when walking with the device in your hand or taking the device out of your pocket or bag Displaying an image on the Ambient display Related Topic Settings menu Find and tap Settings Appearance Ambient display Always on display 1 Tap When to show Ambient display and then select the desired setting 2 Close the setting menu The setting is saved...

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Page 166: ...ll handling function Once activated you can handle calls in the following way Answer bring the device to your ear Reject shake the device Ringer off place the device face down Related Topic Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings System Gestures Smart call handling 1 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function 2 166 ...

Page 167: ...manually The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device Before updating your device consider the following Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity System and application updates can present the features on your device in another way than described in this Help Guide The Android version might not be affected after an update To check for new software Related...

Page 168: ...avoid data traffic costs To set up automatic download of system updates To enable or disable automatic updates for applications Related Topic Before updating your device Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings System Software update 1 Follow the on screen instructions 2 Find and tap Settings System Software update 1 Tap More icon Settings Auto update system...

Page 169: ...ta 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 app to avoid the automatic updating of applications Related Topic Setting up a Google account on your device G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Play Store icon 1 Tap the account icon and then find and ta...

Page 170: ...e device to restart may resolve the issue Performing a factory data reset Note To avoid permanent damage to your device do not interrupt a factory data reset procedure Back up any data saved to the internal memory of your device Resetting will erase all your data from your device Hint Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android when you perform a factory data reset Press ...

Page 171: ...Related Topic Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 171 ...

Page 172: ...tware repair or after a factory data reset try forcing the device to shut down and then turning it back on If the problem persists force the device to shut down and then perform a software repair Note Before performing a software repair make sure you know your Google account username and password Depending on your security settings you may need to enter them in order to restart the device after a ...

Page 173: ...the application data cache or default setting is not available for every application or service Related Topic Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps 1 Tap the number of apps to see all apps 2 Tap More icon Reset app preferences Reset apps 3 Find and tap Settings Apps 1 Select an application or service and then tap Storage cache Clear storage OK 2 Find...

Page 174: ...o not use Transfer photos videos and music from the internal memory to the removable memory card or Google service Note You can purchase a memory card separately If your device cannot read content on the memory card you may need to format the card Note that when you format the card all content is erased To view the memory status Related Topic Freeing up space on the internal storage Stopping appli...

Page 175: ...using to free up space Related Topic Settings menu Viewing the memory status G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Storage 1 Tap Free up space 2 Select the Browse tab 3 Delete folders or files or uninstall apps To delete folders or files select the internal storage folder select a folder or file to delete tap More icon and then delete it To uninstall apps select the ap...

Page 176: ... running If the performance of your device or apps is not optimal try stopping apps and services from running Related Topic Settings menu Viewing the memory status G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps 1 Select an application or service then tap Force stop OK 2 176 ...

Page 177: ...d on your device Note All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it Make sure you first make backups of all data that you want to save Related Topic Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Storage This device SD card 1 Tap More icon Format and then perform formatting on the next confirmation dialog 2 177 ...

Page 178: ... settings come pre installed on your device so that you can start using the internet right away You can manually check for updates to your internet settings If you change or delete an internet setting by mistake reset the internet settings Find and tap Settings Network internet SIMs and then select a SIM name for more mobile network options Related Topic Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 S...

Page 179: ...mber of things you can do to improve Wi Fi reception Move your device closer to the Wi Fi access point Move the Wi Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference Do not cover the Wi Fi antenna area of your device Related Topic Overview G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 179 ...

Page 180: ... change the related data usage settings Find and tap Settings Network internet Data Saver 1 Tap the switch to enable the function 2 Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on 1 Find and tap Settings Network internet SIMs If you are using two SIMs select a SIM 2 Tap Data warning limit 3 Depending on whether you want to set a data warning or a data limit proceed as follows To set a data usage w...

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Page 182: ...e with your device To secure Bluetooth communications your device supports a security function compliant with Bluetooth standards However security may be insufficient depending on the settings etc Be aware of security risks when using the Bluetooth function Please note that Sony is not responsible for any data leakage that might occur when communicating via the Bluetooth connection Related Topic P...

Page 183: ...to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Device connection Pair new device Device name 1 Enter a name for your device 2 Tap Rename 3 183 ...

Page 184: ...ices for example most Bluetooth headsets require you to both pair and connect with the other device Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Settings menu Naming your device Sending items using Bluetooth technology Receiving items using Bluetooth technology G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Device connection Pair new device A list of the available Blu...

Page 185: ...k if the Airplane mode of your Xperia device is set to off Check if the Bluetooth function of your Xperia device is set to on Unpair the Bluetooth remote commander Hint Once you pair with the Bluetooth remote commander you can operate both Photo Pro and Video Pro On your Xperia device launch Photo Pro or Video Pro 1 On your Xperia device tap MENU for Photo Pro or Settings icon for Video Pro 2 On y...

Page 186: ...are not using the Bluetooth remote commander to operate Photo Pro and Video Pro Hint The Bluetooth connection is only active while you are operating your Xperia device using the Bluetooth remote commander To unpair the Bluetooth remote commander To operate the Bluetooth remote commander You can shoot images and record videos by pressing buttons on the Bluetooth remote commander For more informatio...

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Page 188: ...vices Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Settings menu Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Receiving items using Bluetooth technology G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Open the app that contains the item you want to send 1 Touch and hold or open the item and then tap Share icon 2 Select Bluetooth and then tap the name of the receiving device Turn...

Page 189: ...luetooth function on or off Settings menu Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Sending items using Bluetooth technology G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation On the transmitting device send the data to your device 1 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 2 Tap Accept to s...

Page 190: ...LE Audio enables you to broadcast audio to multiple headphones simultaneously You can enjoy the same content with two or more people Both the source and receiving devices must support LE Audio LE Audio is a new standard for Bluetooth sound communication and will be made available through a software update G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 190 ...

Page 191: ...unctions can be enabled even when the device is switched off Note that not all devices support this feature To turn the NFC function on or off Note You may need to have Wi Fi or Bluetooth activated on both devices for the connection to work Hint You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony such as a speaker or a headphone When establishing this kind of connection re...

Page 192: ...y not be available in your region If you use two SIM cards NFC initiated payments will only be supported for an NFC enabled SIM card inserted in position SIM1 of the SIM card tray Related Topic NFC Near Field Communication Settings menu G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Make sure NFC is enabled on your device 1 Find and tap Settings Device connection Connection preferences NFC Contactle...

Page 193: ... there is interference from other Wi Fi networks Hint You can also stop screen mirroring by tapping the notification in the status bar of your device Drag the status bar downwards tap Expand more icon and then tap Disconnect OK Tap More icon for more options Mirroring the screen of your device on your TV while using Chromecast compliant apps You can mirror the screen of your device on your TV whil...

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Page 195: ... used with Microsoft Windows computers Charging is enabled by default USB tethering Your device can function as a tethering device MIDI Your device can function as the MIDI input for musical instrument applications No data transfer Just charge your device when USB controlled by is set to This device When USB controlled by is set to Connected device you can use your device as a power supply and cha...

Page 196: ...ll USB accessories are supported by your device This device has a capless USB port If your device gets exposed to water ensure that the port is completely dry before connecting a USB cable G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 196 ...

Page 197: ...lock Fingerprint Manager SIM card lock You can register fingerprints to use as a security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases Find and tap Settings Security Fingerprint Manager and then follow the on screen instructions For more information go to support google com android Note When using a security option to protect your device it is crucial to remember the details provid...

Page 198: ...p a copy of this You may require it if your device is stolen or when contacting support Viewing your IMEI number s using the dialpad Viewing your IMEI number s on the tray G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Phone icon 1 Tap Dialpad icon 2 Enter 06 into the dialpad The IMEI number s are displayed automatically 3 Drag out the SIM card tray The IMEI number s is are displayed on...

Page 199: ... a location and security web service called Find My Device After you sign in to a Google account Find My Device is turned on by default If you lose your device you can use Find My Device to find lock or erase it For more information go to support google com android G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 199 ...

Page 200: ...ur device Find and tap Settings About phone The current software version is displayed under Build number The current model number is displayed under Model Limitations to services and features Some of the services and features described in this Help 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 use...

Page 201: ...accessibility android for more information Real Time Text Real time Text RTT is a text service that carriers provide in certain countries regions It allows each character in a message to be read as it is typed Check with your carrier to learn whether RTT is available with your service plan Please note that in order to contact 911 using RTT in the United States your phone may need to have a SIM car...

Page 202: ... as drinks Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or use of your device in disregard of instructions from Sony For information about warranty please read the Important information provided under Settings About phone Legal information on your device To close attached covers To dry your device Press the highlighted positions as illustrated and make sure that there are no gaps...

Page 203: ...oth to wipe away any remaining moisture Wipe buttons ports and parts of your device such as speakers microphones sensors cameras etc as shown in the illustration 3 Leave your device for at least a couple of hours and ensure that it is completely dry before use 4 203 ...

Page 204: ... such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws You and not Sony are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from your device Prior to your use of any additional content please verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized Sony does n...

Page 205: ...ty SAR and usage guidelines For information about warranty SAR Specific Absorption Rate and safety guidelines please read the Important information provided under Settings About phone Legal information on your device G 436 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 205 ...

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