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Xperia 10 IV XQ-CC54/XQ-CC72

Recording your device screen

You can record a video of your device screen. Recorded videos are automatically saved in your device’s internal storage.

Note

You may not be able to record your device screen depending on the application design.

Related Topic

Home screen

Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel.

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 part of the screen.

Follow the on-screen instructions to start recording the screen.

To stop recording, drag down the status bar to open the notification panel, and then tap the Screen recorder
notification.

Summary of Contents for Xperia 10 IV XQ-CC54

Page 1: ...pport information Android help Getting started Overview Inserting a SIM card and memory card Configuring an eSIM XQ CC54 only Setting SIMs Turning on your device Turning the screen on or off Setting up a Google account on your device Charging your device Transferring content Synchronizing data using a Google account Transferring content using a computer Transferring content using an SD card Learni...

Page 2: ... bar and notification panel Status icons Notification icons Camera Getting to know your camera Camera overview Taking a photo or recording a video Scene and condition recognition Taking a photo using the flash Scanning QR codes Basic camera features Viewing photos and videos Selecting a capturing mode Various methods to take photos Self timer Exposure color and light conditions Adjusting the expos...

Page 3: ... people Softening the skin tone Sharpening faces Taking a selfie Taking a selfie using Hand shutter Moving objects Tracking an object Recording a steady video Bokeh effect Using various capturing modes Night mode Slow motion videos Portrait selfie Creative effect Panorama Resolution and memory Additional camera settings Geotagging Grid lines 1 1 Frame lines Zoom composition assist 3 ...

Page 4: ...ion and sound Volume and vibration Sounds and tones Display settings Using location services Date and time Power management Battery Care STAMINA mode Battery and power management Checking battery consumption for applications Enhancing the sound Personalizing sound quality using 360 Reality Audio Enhancing the sound output using 360 Upmix Upscaling the quality of compressed music files DSEE Ultimat...

Page 5: ...plications 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 Sending items using Bluetooth technology Receiving items using Bluetooth technology NFC Near F...

Page 6: ...rotected 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 6 ...

Page 7: ...p 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 7 ...

Page 8: ...sensor 8 Loudspeaker 9 USB port Charger You can also access the internet via a LAN cable by using a commercially available USB LAN adapter Note Some USB LAN adapters may not work properly 10 Main microphone 11 Cellular antenna 12 Flash LED 13 Main camera 14 Cellular Wi Fi Bluetooth GPS antenna 15 NFC detection area 16 Cellular antenna 17 Nano SIM Memory card slot 18 Cellular Wi Fi antenna 19 Cellu...

Page 9: ...ven 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 CC54 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 and tap Settings Storage tap This device to select SD card and then tap More ...

Page 10: ...G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 10 ...

Page 11: ... 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 441 100 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 code...

Page 12: ...h 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 Settings N...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...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 sw...

Page 15: ...be locked or unlocked depending on your screen lock setting Hint To turn the screen on by pressing the volume button tap Settings System Gestures and then tap the Wake up display on keypress switch to enable the function Related Topic Settings menu G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Briefly press the power button 1 15 ...

Page 16: ... 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 i...

Page 17: ...s 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 you...

Page 18: ...device and contact an authorized Sony service partner for repair Related Topic Battery and power management G 441 100 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 19: ...ownwards 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 and...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...ration 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 and d...

Page 22: ...nu 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 expo...

Page 23: ...n 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 previ...

Page 24: ...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 24 ...

Page 25: ...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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 25 ...

Page 26: ...ke 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 screen...

Page 27: ...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 27 ...

Page 28: ...ed Topic Setting other Side sense options Settings menu G 441 100 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 28 ...

Page 29: ...41 100 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 part of the screen 2 Follow the on screen instructions to start recording the screen To s...

Page 30: ...o enable the function with Default selected Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video Settings menu G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Camera icon 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 Find and tap Camera icon 1 Tap ...

Page 31: ...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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Screen timeout 1 Select an option 2 31 ...

Page 32: ...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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Smart backlight control 1 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function 2 32 ...

Page 33: ...turn 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 touch...

Page 34: ... 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 34 ...

Page 35: ...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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 35 ...

Page 36: ...nd 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 sense ...

Page 37: ... 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 Overview b...

Page 38: ...Tap Multi window switch 2 Swipe left or right to select the desired apps and then tap Done 3 38 ...

Page 39: ... 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 39 ...

Page 40: ... windows To exit the split screen mode Related Topic Using Side sense G 441 100 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 40 ...

Page 41: ... 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 navigatio...

Page 42: ... 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 42 ...

Page 43: ... support the pop up window mode 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 43 ...

Page 44: ...The pop up window mode may be unavailable depending on the function or app you are using such as when using the Camera app Related Topic Using Side sense G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 44 ...

Page 45: ...ic Settings menu G 441 100 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 45 ...

Page 46: ...s 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 441 100 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 46 ...

Page 47: ...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 441 100 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 47 ...

Page 48: ...cons 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 the n...

Page 49: ... 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 is ...

Page 50: ...STAMINA mode Controlling data usage Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Volume and vibration Alarm Using location services Notification icons G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 50 ...

Page 51: ...ble 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 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 noti...

Page 52: ...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 HDR High Dynamic Range setting 13 Scene recognition icon and conditions icon...

Page 53: ...tton is used differently depending on the capturing mode and activated features Shutter button Take a photo Record button Record a video Pause button Pause a video Record button Resume recording 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 activate...

Page 55: ... 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 Pets Condition recognition When the camera recognizes conditions the following icons are displayed Motion Walking Tripod Related Topic Camera overview Taking a...

Page 57: ... capturing mode photo mode and video mode Hint When the background is brighter than the object use Fill flash to remove unwanted dark shadows G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 57 ...

Page 58: ...o enable the function with Default selected Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video Settings menu G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Camera icon 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 Find and tap Camera icon 1 Tap ...

Page 59: ...nt Tap Introduction to features icon to check information on various functions Changing the still image size Switching between the main and front camera Hint While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Swipe the list to view the available settings and select a setting 2 While using the camera tap Settings icon Still image size 1 Select a setting 2 While using the camera tap Switch camera icon to sw...

Page 60: ... out on the camera screen or use the volume button to zoom in on the image To zoom using digital processing that preserves more of the original image quality tap Settings icon Digital zoom settings Super resolution zoom Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video Scanning QR codes G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the main camera tap one of the angle buttons Ultra wide...

Page 61: ...g 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 G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap the thumbnail A to open...

Page 62: ...otion effect after recording a video Manual mode icon Take photos with manually adjusted camera settings Portrait selfie icon Take better looking selfies Creative effect icon Take photos with effects and color filters Panorama icon Take wide angle and panoramic photos Note Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected Related Topic Night mode Slow motion videos Portrait selfie Creative ...

Page 63: ...d for videos Taking a photo when recording a video G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 shutter bu...

Page 64: ...photos G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 64 ...

Page 65: ...light To optimize light conditions 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 Even if light conditions are poor try to take photos with and without the flash Sometimes the quality is better without the flash Related Topic Color and brightness Self timer Taking a phot...

Page 66: ...lor temperature so you may need to adjust the settings to get it correct If you experience yellow colored photos in indoor environments or bluish photos when using the flash try adjusting the color G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 color setti...

Page 67: ...or photos and videos If you are using Manual mode for photos change the exposure value G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 67 ...

Page 68: ...motion 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 G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 tap Manu...

Page 69: ...n taking 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 G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Mode Manual mode icon 1 Tap ISO and drag the slider to adjust ...

Page 70: ...sted when taking photos in high contrast situations such as when there is strong backlighting You can also enable disable HDR G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera swipe the screen to select a photo mode 1 Tap HDR icon and then select an option 2 Tap the shutter button to take a photo 3 70 ...

Page 71: ...the optimal exposure even in backlit situations G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera swipe the screen to select a video mode 1 Tap Settings icon 2 Tap Video backlight correction On 3 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 Tap the shutter button to record a video 5 71 ...

Page 72: ... balance 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 G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Mode Manual mode icon 1 Tap...

Page 73: ...Face Measures 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 G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While usi...

Page 74: ...ically when you touch the viewfinder 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 focus icon 2 Drag the slider to adjust the focus distance To hide or show the settings menu...

Page 76: ...Q CC54 XQ CC72 Taking photos and videos of people Faces in focus are indicated with a colored frame Hint Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self timer to prevent blurred photos G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 76 ...

Page 77: ...tening the skin tone You can take photos with softer skin tones G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 77 ...

Page 78: ...f the faces clearer The Sharpen faces effect is available only when using the front camera G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Switch camera icon to activate the front camera 1 Tap Settings icon 2 Tap the Sharpen faces switch to enable the effect 3 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 78 ...

Page 79: ...ons place your device on a solid surface and use the self timer to keep the device steady G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 79 ...

Page 80: ...nt When the self timer is set the timer starts after the camera detects your hand G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 After the camera detects your h...

Page 81: ... Object tracking function on in the Manual mode tap Settings icon Touch to adjust Object tracking G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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...

Page 82: ...ensate for camera movements and steady the frame G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 82 ...

Page 83: ... an artistic 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 G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the main camera tap Bokeh icon 1 Drag the slider ...

Page 84: ...ight mode allows you to take clear photos even at night or under dark conditions G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 84 ...

Page 85: ...rd slow motion videos Adding slow motion effect after recording a video G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 motion effect to appear A Han...

Page 86: ...yes Slender 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 G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Mode Portrait selfie icon 1 Tap the icon for the effect you want to apply and drag the slider to adju...

Page 87: ...ding a video Hint Tap Switch filter icon to switch filters G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 87 ...

Page 88: ...and panoramic photos G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 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 Tap the shutter button again at the position where you want to stop 4 88 ...

Page 89: ... time When 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 G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settin...

Page 90: ...eotag your 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 G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Save location switch to enable The setting is saved 2 90 ...

Page 91: ...ant objects 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 G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Grid lines switch to enable or disable The setting is saved 2 91 ...

Page 92: ... You can preview the 1 1 composition when you take photos to later be edited in the 1 1 aspect ratio G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the 1 1 Frame lines switch to enable the function The setting is saved 2 92 ...

Page 93: ...to mode G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the main camera swipe the screen to select a photo mode 1 Tap Settings icon 2 Tap Zoom composition assist On 3 Close the settings menu Frames with zoom ratios are displayed 4 Center the subject in a frame and then tap the zoom ratio to zoom in You can also zoom in or out by dragging the angle button pinching in or out on the camera s...

Page 94: ...er of the 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 G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap Auto photo preview and select an option The s...

Page 95: ... 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 photos and videos G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap Use Volume button as and select an option The setting is saved 2 95 ...

Page 96: ...hen you take a photo or when you start or stop a video recording Additionally when you use the self timer the countdown is indicated by a series of beeps G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Sound switch to enable or disable The setting is saved 2 96 ...

Page 97: ...p 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 ac...

Page 98: ...ailable 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 the c...

Page 99: ...ound quality using 360 Reality Audio Enhancing the sound output using 360 Upmix Upscaling the quality of compressed music files DSEE Ultimate G 441 100 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 99 ...

Page 100: ...pyright 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 drag ...

Page 101: ... 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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Support icon 1 101 ...

Page 102: ...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 2 102 ...

Page 103: ...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...

Page 105: ...with vibration for incoming calls Related Topic Settings menu G 441 100 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 the ...

Page 106: ...one 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 3 106 ...

Page 107: ...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 441 100 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 3 107 ...

Page 108: ...atically 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 placed in a pocket or a bag Note Avoid displaying ve...

Page 109: ...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 110: ... Alarm G 441 100 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 2 110 ...

Page 111: ...tery 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 patterns a...

Page 112: ...ttery 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 Settings...

Page 113: ... 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 app...

Page 114: ...or applications You can check battery consumption for applications and change the settings if necessary Related Topic Settings menu G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps 1 Select an application and review its battery consumption under Battery 2 114 ...

Page 115: ...d for 360 Reality Audio 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 360 Upmix Upscaling the quality of compressed music files DSEE Ultimate G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings 1 Tap 360 Reality Audio and ...

Page 116: ...s effective only when you are using an app compatible with 360 Upmix The sound quality of the original sound source may take priority over the effects produced by 360 Upmix depending on the content Related Topic Settings menu Personalizing sound quality using 360 Reality Audio Upscaling the quality of compressed music files DSEE Ultimate G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Se...

Page 117: ...tion upscales your compressed music accurately using AI technology Related Topic Settings menu Personalizing sound quality using 360 Reality Audio Enhancing the sound output using 360 Upmix G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings 1 Tap the DSEE Ultimate switch to enable the function 2 117 ...

Page 118: ...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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings System Gestures Smart call handling 1 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function 2 118 ...

Page 119: ...ally 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 Top...

Page 120: ...d 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 441 100 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 2 S...

Page 121: ...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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Play Store icon 1 Tap the account icon and then find and tap t...

Page 122: ...vice 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 the ...

Page 124: ...re 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 sof...

Page 125: ...application data cache or default setting is not available for every application or service Related Topic Settings menu G 441 100 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 and...

Page 126: ...t 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 applicati...

Page 127: ...g to free up space Related Topic Settings menu Viewing the memory status G 441 100 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 apps f...

Page 128: ...ning 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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps 1 Select an application or service then tap Force stop OK 2 128 ...

Page 129: ... 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 441 100 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 2 129 ...

Page 130: ...tings 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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony ...

Page 131: ...r 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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 131 ...

Page 132: ...nge 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 warni...

Page 134: ...ces are compatible 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 connectio...

Page 135: ...ther 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 441 100 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 3 135 ...

Page 136: ...s 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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Device connection Pair new device A list of the available Blueto...

Page 137: ...es 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 441 100 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 on...

Page 138: ...tooth function on or off Settings menu Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Sending items using Bluetooth technology G 441 100 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 star...

Page 139: ...ions 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 refer ...

Page 140: ...ot 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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation Make sure NFC is enabled on your device 1 Find and tap Settings Device connection Connection preferences NFC Contactless ...

Page 141: ...re 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 while us...

Page 143: ...d 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 charge ...

Page 144: ...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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 144 ...

Page 145: ... 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 provided a...

Page 146: ...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 441 100 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 the...

Page 147: ...ocation 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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 147 ...

Page 148: ...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 used i...

Page 149: ... features such as Talkback Text and display Font size Color correction Extra dim Dark theme Magnification and more You can find accessibility features under Settings Accessibility Visit Google Accessibility Help at support google com accessibility android for more information G 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 149 ...

Page 150: ...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 bet...

Page 151: ...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 4 151 ...

Page 152: ...h 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 not g...

Page 153: ...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 441 100 11 Copyright 2022 Sony Corporation 153 ...

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