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Help Guide

Smartphone

Xperia 10 II XQ-AU51/XQ-AU52

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your device.

Xperia 10 II features

Enhancing the sound output

Upgrading the quality of compressed music files (DSEE HX)

Side Sense

Turning Side sense on or off

Using Side sense

Setting other Side sense options

Split-screen mode

Using the Split-screen mode

Smart call handling

Using Smart call handling

Getting started

Summary of Contents for Xperia 10 II XQ-AU51

Page 1: ...bout your device Xperia 10 II features Enhancing the sound output Upgrading the quality of compressed music files DSEE HX Side Sense Turning Side sense on or off Using Side sense Setting other Side sense options Split screen mode Using the Split screen mode Smart call handling Using Smart call handling Getting started 1 ...

Page 2: ...sure your device is protected Finding the IMEI number s of your device Finding locking or erasing a lost device Learning the basics Turning the screen on or off Adjusting the idle time before the screen turns off Smart backlight control One handed mode Taking a screenshot Notification light Icons in the status bar Status icons Notification icons Battery and maintenance Charging your device Battery...

Page 3: ...re using Xperia Companion Resetting your applications Improving memory performance Viewing the memory status Freeing up space on the internal storage Stopping applications and services from running Formatting the memory card Smart cleaner Internet and networks Mobile data connection Increasing Wi Fi signal strength Controlling data usage Basic settings Settings menu Volume vibration and sound Volu...

Page 4: ...deos Selecting a capturing mode Various methods to take photos Self timer Exposure color and light conditions Adjusting the exposure color and light conditions Color and brightness Exposure Shutter speed ISO Strong backlight HDR White balance Metering Setting the right focus People selfies and smiling faces Taking photos and videos of people Softening the skin tone Taking a photo when someone smil...

Page 5: ...es Photo preview settings Different ways to use the volume key Sound QR Code reader Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV Connecting your device to USB accessories NFC Near Field Communication Using your device as a wallet Bluetooth wireless technology Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Sending items using...

Page 7: ...will become almost equal to that of High Resolution Audio Note With the DSEE HX function wired headphones that support High Resolution Audio 3 5 mm Audio jack are needed to play back sound in near high resolution sound quality The DSEE HX function is not available for wireless or USB headphones E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings 1 ...

Page 8: ...ng Side sense on or off Related Topic Using Side sense Setting other Side sense options E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Display Advanced 1 Tap Side sense 2 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function 3 8 ...

Page 9: ...ettings or the Multi window menu to select two applications in the split screen mode You can also 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 is unavailable in certain situations such as when the screen view is in landscape orientation Displaying the Side sense menu ...

Page 10: ...ing the Multi window menu Slide your finger up along the Side sense bar to display the Multi window menu Follow the on screen instructions to add apps to a split screen Returning to the previous screen using the side sensor Slide your finger down along the Side sense bar to return to the previous screen 10 ...

Page 12: ... Whether to use Side sense on one or both sides of your device The screen actions for gesture Related Topic Turning Side sense on or off Using Side sense E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Display Advanced 1 Tap Side sense 2 Tap the switch to enable the function 3 Follow the on screen instructions in the lower part of the screen to edit other Side sens...

Page 13: ...ile Communications Inc Application 1 1 Split screen border Drag to resize windows 2 Multi window switch 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 Split screen 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 prev...

Page 14: ...mart call handling function Once activated you can handle calls in the following way Answer bring the device to your ear Reject shake the device Ringer off place the device face down E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings System Gestures Smart call handling 1 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function 2 14 ...

Page 15: ...ed 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 used in all countries regions networks and by all service providers provided that the ...

Page 16: ...Help Guide Smartphone Xperia 10 II XQ AU51 XQ AU52 Overview 16 ...

Page 17: ...Light sensor 4 Second microphone 5 Charging Notification light 6 Volume Zoom key 7 Power key Fingerprint sensor 8 Main loudspeaker 9 USB port Charger 10 Main microphone 11 Flash LED 12 Main camera 13 Sub cellular antenna 14 NFC detection area 15 Wi Fi Bluetooth GPS antenna 16 Nano SIM Memory card slot 17 Main cellular antenna 18 17 ...

Page 18: ...a loss make sure you turn off your device before you drag out the tray to remove the nano SIM card or memory card from the device Note Do not cut your SIM card as this may damage your device Related Topic Finding the IMEI number s of your device E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Drag out the SIM card tray 1 Place the SIM card securely in the SIM card tray 2 Place the memor...

Page 19: ... before you drag out the tray to remove the nano SIM card or cards or memory card from the device Note Do not cut your SIM card as this may damage your device Related Topic Finding the IMEI number s of your device E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 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 t...

Page 20: ...rd handles data traffic Setting the default SIM card for placing a call Enabling the Dual SIM reachability function Find and tap Settings Network internet SIM cards You may find the item under Advanced 1 Tap the SIM 1 and SIM 2 switches to enable or disable the SIM cards 2 Find and tap Settings Network internet SIM cards You may find the item under Advanced 1 Select a SIM card and enter a new name...

Page 21: ...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 E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 21 ...

Page 22: ...tectors may 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 E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 22 ...

Page 23: ... first time you start your device a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings personalize your device and sign in to your accounts for example a Google account To turn off the device Note It may take a while for the device to shut down Related Topic Charging your device E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Long press the power key until your device vibrates 1 Long pre...

Page 24: ...nchronize your email contacts and calendar using Gmail You can back up restore and transfer your data from an old device to your new device 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...

Page 25: ...everal ways to transfer your data from an old device to your new device Synchronize data using Google account Copy and transfer data using a computer Copy and transfer data using an SD card For more information go to support google com android E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 25 ...

Page 26: ...op of the screen Screen 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 rem...

Page 27: ...f 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 E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 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 displaye...

Page 28: ...n 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 E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 28 ...

Page 29: ...AU51 XQ AU52 Turning the screen on or off When your screen is turned off your device can be locked or unlocked depending on your screen lock setting E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Briefly press the power key 1 29 ...

Page 30: ...n your 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 E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Display Screen timeout 1 Select an option 2 30 ...

Page 31: ...eld in your hand Once you put down the device the screen turns off according to your screen timeout setting Related Topic Adjusting the idle time before the screen turns off E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Display Advanced Smart backlight control 1 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function 2 31 ...

Page 32: ...ag the horizontal stripes at the edge of the resized screen To resize the screen drag Resize screen icon at the edge of the resized screen Hint You can shrink the screen by using the Side sense menu Related Topic Using Side sense E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Display Advanced One handed mode 1 Tap the One handed mode switch to enable or disable th...

Page 33: ...screenshot Screenshots you take are automatically saved in your device s internal storage Hint You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Long press the power key until the options menu opens 1 Tap Screenshot 2 33 ...

Page 34: ...y Note When the notification light is disabled it only lights up when there is a battery status warning for example when the battery level goes below 15 percent E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Apps notifications Configure notifications 1 Tap the Use LED light to show incoming notifications switch to enable or disable the function You may find the it...

Page 35: ...A Wi Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection This icon also 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 STA...

Page 37: ... Call forwarding is turned on Call forward icon Dual SIM device Call forwarding is turned on Downloading data icon Uploading data icon Software setup icon A basic setup of your device is available Install latest software icon A software update is available System update icon System updates are available Downloading system update icon Installing downloaded system update icon Battery Care icon Scree...

Page 39: ...affected by ambient temperature Always use the original Sony charger and a USB cable intended for your specific Xperia model since other types of chargers can increase charging time not charge at all or may even damage your device Note Your device has an embedded rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center Never try to open or take apart the device yourself D...

Page 40: ...e Hint If the battery is completely depleted it may take up to 10 minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears Related Topic Battery and power management E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 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 cha...

Page 41: ...s for available networks and this consumes power Use a Wi Fi network instead of roaming when abroad 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 ...

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Page 43: ...u can check battery consumption for applications and change the settings if necessary E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Apps notifications 1 Select an application and review its battery consumption under Battery You may find the item under Advanced 2 43 ...

Page 44: ...functions If you do not want an application to be affected you can make it exempt in the Power saving exceptions menu E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Apps notifications Advanced Special app access Power saving feature 1 Follow the on screen instructions and select the applications to which the power saving feature is applied 2 44 ...

Page 45: ...ance screen brightness image enhancement and GPS while the screen is off Synchronizing of background app data or streaming may be disabled for some applications 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 You can exempt applications from being optimized by STAMINA mode in the Power saving f...

Page 46: ...ery 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 patterns after enabling the function again E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Setting...

Page 47: ...dates are not available for wireless download You then need to use the Xperia Companion software on a PC or Apple Mac computer to update 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 aff...

Page 48: ...utomatic download of system updates To enable or disable automatic updates for applications Related Topic Before updating your device Updating your device using a computer E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings System Advanced Software update 1 Follow the on screen instructions 2 Find and tap Settings System Advanced Software update 1 Tap More icon Setting...

Page 49: ...device wirelessly E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable 1 Drag down the status bar and then tap Android System next to USB icon 2 Tap Tap for more options and then tap File Transfer 3 Computer Open Xperia Companion if it is not automatically launched Make sure that the computer can access the internet If a new software upda...

Page 50: ...d 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 Related Topic Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion E 982 100 11 Copyright 20...

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Page 52: ...e after you perform a software 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 re...

Page 53: ...che or default setting is not available for every application or service E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Apps notifications 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 notifications 1 Select an application or service and then tap Storage cache Clear storage OK 2 Find and tap ...

Page 54: ...ll downloaded applications that you do 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 o...

Page 55: ... on the internal storage may solve the problem Related Topic Viewing the memory status E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Storage 1 Tap FREE UP SPACE If you have a memory card inserted select Internal shared storage FREE UP SPACE 2 Select infrequently used apps or old files to delete and then follow the on screen instructions 3 55 ...

Page 56: ...f the performance of your device or apps is not optimal try stopping apps and services from running Related Topic Viewing the memory status E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Apps notifications 1 Select an application or service then tap Force stop OK 2 56 ...

Page 57: ...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 To back up your content you can copy it to a computer E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Storage SD card 1 Tap More icon Storage settings Format and then perform formatting on the next confirmation dialog 2 57 ...

Page 58: ...ner improves the device s performance by automatically optimizing storage and memory based on app usage E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Xperia Assist 1 Tap Smart cleaner then tap the switch to enable or disable the function 2 58 ...

Page 59: ...rators these 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 Mobile network for more mobile network options E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 59 ...

Page 60: ...ings 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 E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 60 ...

Page 61: ... you change the related data usage settings E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 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 Mobile network App data usage Settings icon 2 Depending on whether you want to set a data warning or a data limit pr...

Page 62: ...accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel Hint To view information about your device find and tap Settings About phone To search for a setting find and tap Settings and then enter the name of the setting into the Search settings field E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings 1 62 ...

Page 63: ...ctivating sound with vibration for incoming calls E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Press the volume key up or down to change the media volume To quickly turn the media volume on or off tap Media volume icon 1 To change the in call ring and notification or alarm volumes tap Adjust volume icon Use each slider to adjust the volume Tap See more for more options 2 Press the vo...

Page 64: ...hes to enable or disable the various sounds and tones E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Sound 1 Dual SIM users select Phone ringtone SIM 1 or Phone ringtone SIM 2 Single SIM users tap Phone ringtone 2 Select a sound from the list To select a music file that is saved on your device tap Add ringtone 3 To confirm tap OK 4 Find and tap Settings Sound Noti...

Page 65: ...can display the screen with a dark background Auto 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 Note Avoid displaying very bright or static images for a long period ...

Page 66: ...avoid potentially high data transfer costs you can disable automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi Fi connection You have to disable the automatic update feature in the Play Store app to avoid the automatic updating of applications E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Play Store icon 1 Tap Menu icon and then tap the settings menu 2 Tap the auto...

Page 67: ...ogle 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 afte...

Page 68: ... Communications Inc Find and tap Settings System Date time You may find the item under Advanced 1 To set the date or time manually tap the Use network provided time switch to disable the function To set the time zone manually tap the Use network provided time zone switch to disable the function 2 Tap the desired item to edit and change the values 3 68 ...

Page 69: ...to a computer using a USB cable Select File Transfer on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer 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 E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 69 ...

Page 70: ...queue 3 View more options 4 Album art if 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 ...

Page 71: ... previous song Music home screen Note You might not be able to play copyright protected items E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 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 71 ...

Page 72: ...ng 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 then select an option 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 drag the status bar downwards and...

Page 73: ... Tap the thumbnail to view share or edit photos and videos 6 Switch between taking photos and videos 7 Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos 8 Go back or exit the camera 9 Select a capturing mode 10 Shortcut to the capturing mode last selected 11 Tap to switch between the x1 x2 and x0 6 angles 12 Select an aspect ratio 13 Tap to adjust the Bokeh effect 14 Select a flash setting Th...

Page 74: ...depending on the capturing mode and activated features Capture button Take a photo Start button Record a video Resume recording Pause button Pause a video Stop button Stop recording a video Self timer on icon Self timer is activated Touch capture on icon Touch capture is activated Touch capture and Self timer on icon Touch capture and Self timer are activated Related Topic Basic camera features Va...

Page 76: ...ing mode photo mode and video mode Hint When the background is brighter than the object use Fill flash to remove unwanted dark shadows E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap the flash icon displayed on the screen for example Auto flash icon 1 If required change the flash setting 2 Tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video 3 76 ...

Page 77: ...on various functions Switching between the main and front camera Hint You can also switch between cameras by swiping down on the camera screen in the portrait orientation or swiping right on the camera screen in the landscape orientation Using the zoom While using the camera tap Aspect ratio icon 1 Select a setting 2 While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Swipe the list to view the available s...

Page 78: ...g a photo or recording a video E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the main camera perform one of the following operations Pinch in or out on the camera screen Use the volume key Tap Switch angle button repeatedly to select x1 Wide angle x2 Telephoto or x0 6 Ultra wide angle Drag Switch angle button to the left and right in the portrait orientation or up and down...

Page 79: ...it photos or videos such as by adjusting the colors or cropping photos Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video 1 Swipe left or right to view your photos and videos 2 Tap Share icon to share a photo or a video or Edit icon to edit it To hide or show icons tap the sc...

Page 80: ...lfies Creative effect icon Take photos with effects and color filters Panorama icon Take wide angle and panoramic photos Manual mode icon Take photos with manually adjusted camera settings Night mode icon Take clear photos even at night or under dark conditions Note Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected Related Topic Creative effect Panorama Portrait selfie Slow motion videos Ni...

Page 81: ...ideos Taking a photo when recording a video E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Settings icon and then tap Touch capture On or Only front camera 1 Close the settings menu The setting is saved in all capturing modes 2 Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo 3 When recording a video tap Camera icon The photo is taken as soon as you release the shu...

Page 82: ...E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the main camera tap Settings icon Self timer select the delay time and then close the settings menu The Self timer setting is saved While using the front camera tap Self timer icon and then select a delay time 1 Tap the shutter button to take a photo A series of beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken 2 82 ...

Page 83: ...ves a scene shape and depth This type of light occurs just before sunrise and at sunset Natural light from a window is also good For higher quality photos in low light you need to keep the camera steady You can place the camera on a solid surface and use the self timer Even if light conditions are poor try to take photos with and without the flash Sometimes the quality is better without the flash ...

Page 84: ...perature so you may need to adjust the settings to get it correct If you experience yellow colored photos in indoor environments or bluish photos when using the flash try adjusting the color E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Color and brightness icon 1 Drag the sliders to adjust the color and brightness Tap Cancel icon to reset and close the colo...

Page 85: ...os and videos If you are using Manual mode for photos change the exposure value E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Mode Manual mode icon 1 Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust the exposure value To hide or show the settings menu tap Manual mode icon 2 Tap the shutter button to take a photo 3 85 ...

Page 86: ...blur where moving objects appear blurred along their line of motion The shutter speed is automatically adjusted but it can also be set manually Note This setting is only available for the main camera E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Mode Manual mode icon 1 Tap SS and drag the slider to adjust the shutter speed To hide or show the settings menu t...

Page 87: ...g photos in low light conditions without the flash If there is too much light the lowest ISO setting is used to achieve a higher image quality ISO is automatically adjusted when taking photos and videos Note This setting is only available for the main camera E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Mode Manual mode icon 1 Tap ISO and drag the slider to ...

Page 88: ... is automatically adjusted when taking photos You can also adjust for strong backlight manually in Manual mode E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Mode Manual mode icon 1 Tap HDR icon and select On 2 Tap the shutter button to take a photo 3 88 ...

Page 89: ...e for a cloudy sky Daylight white balance icon Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions Fluorescent white balance icon Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting Incandescent white balance icon Adjust the color balance for warm lighting conditions such as under light bulbs E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Mode Manual mode ico...

Page 90: ...asures the amount of light on a face and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark nor too bright Center Determines the center 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 Average Measures the average brightness of the entire screen E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Wh...

Page 91: ...setting may not be available depending on the capturing mode selected E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the main camera tap the area where you want to focus Set focus icon appears and the camera focuses on the tapped area To change the focus area tap the screen 1 Tap the shutter button to take a photo 2 While using the camera tap Mode Manual mode icon 1 Tap Set...

Page 92: ...re recording a video a photo is taken each time a smile is detected To take photos and videos of people Consider the camera orientation Use portrait for close up photos to fill the frame Use landscape for close up group photos or to capture an object in the background Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self timer to prevent blurred photos E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Commun...

Page 93: ...the skin tone You can take photos with softer skin tones E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Soft skin effect switch to enable the effect 2 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 3 93 ...

Page 94: ...g is not available when Video size is set to 4K 16 9 or 4K 21 9 E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap Auto capturing or Auto capturing video Smile Shutter 2 Close the settings menu The setting is saved for the capturing mode selected 3 When a smile is detected the camera automatically takes a photo 4 94 ...

Page 95: ...f You can use the self timer E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera select a photo or video capturing mode for your selfie 1 Tap Switch camera icon to activate the front camera 2 Tap Self timer icon if you want to use the self timer 3 Tap the shutter button to take a selfie 4 95 ...

Page 96: ...ture is available only when using the front camera E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Switch camera icon to activate the front camera 1 Tap Settings icon 2 Tap Auto capturing Hand Shutter 3 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 Turn your palm with your fingers straight up towards the camera When the camera detects your hand the timer star...

Page 97: ...his setting is not available when Video size is set to 4K 16 9 or 4K 21 9 E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the main camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Object tracking switch to enable 2 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 3 Select an object to track by touching it in the viewfinder 4 Tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video 5 97 ...

Page 98: ...for camera movements and steady the frame E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera swipe the screen to select a video mode 1 Tap Settings icon 2 Tap the Video stabilization switch to compensate camera movement 3 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 Tap the shutter button to record a video 5 98 ...

Page 99: ...istic effect Note Zooming is not available while using the Bokeh effect Hint If you get too close to or 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 E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the main camera tap Bokeh icon 1 Drag the ...

Page 100: ...n you record slow motion videos Adding slow motion effect after recording a video E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Mode Slow motion icon 1 Tap the shutter button to record a video 2 Tap Stop 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 slow motio...

Page 101: ...nder face icon 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 E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Mode Portrait selfie icon 1 Tap the icon for the effect you want to apply and drag the slider ...

Page 102: ...ideo Hint Tap Switch filter icon to switch filters E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Mode 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 and return to the camera screen 3 Tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video 4 102 ...

Page 103: ...ama app to take wide angle and panoramic photos E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Mode Panorama icon 1 Tap the shutter button 2 Move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen 3 103 ...

Page 104: ...e allows you to take clear photos even at night or under dark conditions E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Mode Night mode icon 1 Tap the shutter button Hold the camera still until the capturing process is complete 2 104 ...

Page 105: ...en the memory is full you can transfer photos and videos to another storage device to free up memory Choose whether to store photos and videos on your device s internal storage or on an SD card using the Data storage option in the camera settings menu Note Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap ...

Page 106: ... if there is a problem with the main camera front camera or flash To run a diagnostics test of your camera make sure you are connected to the internet E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap Introduction to features icon Help 2 Select a category then follow the on screen instructions 3 106 ...

Page 107: ...ur photos and videos requires a wireless network and that the GPS function is enabled Geotagging status icons Acquired GPS icon The geographical position is saved GPS not found icon The geographical position is not found E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Save location switch to enable The setting is saved 2 107 ...

Page 108: ...ects along the grid lines or their intersections By not always having the object in the middle of the frame you can make your photos and videos more interesting E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Grid lines switch to enable or disable The setting is saved 2 108 ...

Page 109: ...he screen for three seconds before it is saved Only front camera After you take a photo with the front camera a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved Off No preview appears The photo is saved directly E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap Auto photo preview and select an optio...

Page 110: ...y settings Zoom Use the volume key to zoom in or out Volume The volume key is deactivated for the camera Shutter Use the volume key as a shutter button for photos and videos E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap Use Volume key as and select an option The setting is saved 2 110 ...

Page 111: ...take a photo or when you start or stop a video recording Additionally when you use the self timer the countdown is indicated by a series of beeps E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Sound switch to enable or disable The setting is saved 2 111 ...

Page 112: ... QR codes To scan a QR code E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the QR Code reader switch to enable the function The setting is saved 2 Point the camera at the QR code 1 Tap the notification that appears 2 112 ...

Page 113: ...ng Screen mirroring do not cover the Wi Fi antenna area of your device When using Screen mirroring the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if 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 Disconnect and then tap OK Tap More icon for more options Re...

Page 114: ...ion 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 charge the other connected device Note Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by you...

Page 116: ... various kinds of NFC tags to receive additional information such as a web address For example it can scan embedded tags on a poster on a billboard advertisement or beside a product in a retail store To connect to an NFC compatible device 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 refer to ...

Page 117: ...may not be available in your region For Dual SIM devices NFC initiated payments are only supported for an NFC enabled SIM card inserted in SIM card slot 1 Related Topic NFC Near Field Communication E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Make sure NFC is enabled on your device 1 Find and tap Settings Apps notifications Special app access Tap pay You may find the item under Advan...

Page 118: ... solid objects in between Pairing is necessary to connect to other Bluetooth devices Note Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices can vary Hint You can also turn Bluetooth on or off from the Quick settings panel Related Topic Pairing with another Bluetooth device E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Device connection Connection prefere...

Page 119: ...e This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Device connection Pair new device 1 Tap Device name 2 Enter a name for your device 3 Tap Rename 4 119 ...

Page 120: ...npair a Bluetooth device Note Some Bluetooth devices 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 E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc Find and tap Settings Device connection Pair new device A list of the available Bluetooth devices appears 1 Tap the Bluetooth device that ...

Page 121: ...ble to other Bluetooth devices Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Receiving items using Bluetooth technology E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 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 on the Bluetooth function if pr...

Page 122: ...lated Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Sending items using Bluetooth technology E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 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 start the file transfer 3 To view...

Page 123: ...uding but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws You and not Sony Mobile 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 Mobile does not guarantee the accuracy integrity or quality of any additiona...

Page 124: ... 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 E 982 100 11 Copyright 2020 Sony Mobile Communications Inc 124 ...

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