User guide
Xperia
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M4 Aqua Dual
E2312/E2333/E2363
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Page 1: ...User guide Xperia M4 Aqua Dual E2312 E2333 E2363 Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 2: ...ing the touchscreen 22 Locking and Unlocking the Screen 24 Homescreen 24 Application screen 26 Navigating Applications 27 Widgets 27 Shortcuts and folders 28 Background and Themes 29 Taking a screenshot 29 Notifications 30 Icons in the status bar 32 Applications Overview 34 Battery and Maintenance 36 Charging Your Device 36 Battery and Power Management 37 Updating your device 38 Maintenance Using ...
Page 3: ...ings 57 Volume settings 57 Do Not Disturb Mode 58 Screen settings 59 Application settings 61 Resetting Your Applications 62 Daydream 63 Language Settings 63 Date and time 63 Enhancing the sound output 64 Multiple User Accounts 64 Typing text 67 On Screen Keyboard 67 Phonepad 68 Entering text using voice input 69 Editing text 69 Personalizing the On Screen Keyboard 70 Calling 72 Making calls 72 Rec...
Page 4: ...ng and Receiving Email Messages 90 Organizing your email messages 91 Email account settings 92 Gmail 92 Music 94 Transferring Music to Your Device 94 Listening to Music 94 Music Menu 96 Playlists 96 Sharing music 97 Enhancing the sound 97 Recognizing Music with TrackID 97 FM radio 99 Listening to the radio 99 Favorite radio channels 100 Sound settings 100 Camera 101 Taking Photos and Recording Vid...
Page 5: ...that save you time 129 Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect 129 Using your device as a wallet 131 Travel and maps 132 Using Location Services 132 Google Maps and Navigation 132 Using Data Traffic when Traveling 133 Airplane mode 133 Calendar and alarm clock 134 Calendar 134 Alarm and Clock 135 Accessibility 137 Magnification Gestures 137 Large Text 137 Color Correction 137 Simpl...
Page 6: ...Recycling Your Device 141 Legal information 141 6 Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 7: ...re displayed Limitations to Services and Features Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in all countries or regions or by all networks or service providers The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in all countries regions networks and by all service providers provided that the device is connected to the cellphone network Please contact...
Page 8: ... microphone 11 Main camera lens 12 Camera light 13 GPS antenna area 14 NFC detection area 15 Headset jack 16 Second microphone 17 Charger USB cable port 18 Wi Fi Bluetooth antenna area 19 Memory card slot cover Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards 8 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 9: ...he nano SIM card or cards into the relevant nano SIM card slot or slots 3 Re attach the cover If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on the device restarts automatically To insert the memory card 1 Detach the memory card slot cover 2 With the gold colored contacts facing down insert the memory card into the memory card slot then re attach the memory card slot cover To remove the...
Page 10: ... your device with a Sony branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia model The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors lenses speakers or microphones and can invalidate the warranty Starting Your Device for the First Time It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting...
Page 11: ...ng history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome web browser Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia Companion Remotely find lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia or Android Device Manager services For more information about Android and Google go to http support google com It is crucial that you remember your Google account username and pas...
Page 12: ...confirm If you remove your Google account any security features that are linked to your Google account will no longer be available If you are lending your device to someone to use for an extended period it is recommended to remove your Google account from the device 12 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 13: ...account associated with the service The device must be connected to the internet before the setup process can be completed Otherwise you will not be able to use your device after the reset Android Device Manager If you remotely reset your device using this service you must enter the username and password for a Google account The device must be connected to the internet before the setup process can...
Page 14: ...creen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock 3 Draw your screen unlock pattern 4 Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device To Create a Screen Lock PIN 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock PIN 3 Enter a numeric PIN and then tap Continue 4 Re enter and confirm your PIN then tap OK 5 Follow the instructions on your device To Create a Screen L...
Page 15: ...ice is connected Trusted places Keep your device unlocked when you re in a trusted location On body detection Keep your device unlocked when you re carrying your device with you You have to manually unlock your device if you don t use it for 4 hours and after you restart it The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google and the exact functionality may change over time due to updates from Google To ...
Page 16: ...ure when Using Trusted Devices Different Bluetooth devices support different Bluetooth standards and security capabilities There s a chance someone could keep your Xperia device unlocked by imitating your Bluetooth connection even if your trusted device is no longer nearby Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection is secure from someone trying to imitate it When your devi...
Page 17: ...evice can remain unlocked To Add a Custom Place 1 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Security Smart Lock Trusted places 4 Tap Add trusted place 5 To use your current location as a trusted custom place tap Select this location 6 Alternately to enter another location tap the magn...
Page 18: ...cked for as long as you have it on you The On body detection feature can t distinguish whose body is connected If you give your device to someone else while it s unlocked using On body detection your device may stay unlocked for the other user Keep in mind that On body detection as a security feature is less secure than a pattern PIN or password To Enable On Body Detection 1 From your Homescreen t...
Page 19: ... page To Enable or Disable the Use of Two SIM Cards 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Dual SIM 3 Drag the sliders beside SIM1 and SIM2 to the right or left To Rename a SIM Card 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Dual SIM 3 Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it 4 Tap OK To Select Which SIM Card Handles Data Traffic 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap S...
Page 20: ...e and secure your device if you ever lose it If you have activated this service on your device you can Locate your device on a map Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone who finds it Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort If you ve cleared the internal me...
Page 21: ...se Android Device Manager to Find and show where your device is located Ring or lock your device erase everything on it or add a phone number to the lockscreen For additional information about Android Device Manager go to www support google com Android Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the internet The Android Device Manager service ma...
Page 22: ...ption Enter text using the on screen keyboard Touching and holding Move an item Activate an item specific menu Activate selection mode for example to select several items from a list 22 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 23: ...king photos or shooting videos Swiping Scroll up or down a list Scroll left or right for example between Homescreen panes Swipe left or right to reveal more options 23 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 24: ... the security settings later and add other kinds of locks See Screen Lock on the 13 page To activate the screen Briefly press the power key To lock the screen When the screen is active briefly press the power key Homescreen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device It s similar to the desktop on a computer screen Your Homescreen can have up to twenty panes which extend beyond the ...
Page 25: ...rea on your Homescreen until the device vibrates 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen pane and then tap in the top left corner of the screen To add a pane to your Homescreen 1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates 2 To browse the panes flick all the way to the right or left then tap To Delete a Pane from your Homescreen ...
Page 26: ... right on the Application screen To Open an Application from the Application Screen When the Application screen is open flick left or right to find the application and then tap the application To Search for an Application from the Application Screen 1 When the Application screen is open tap Search applications 2 Enter the name of the application you want to search for To Open the Application Scree...
Page 27: ...y to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background If an application is paused or running in the background you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application 1 Recently used applications window Open a recently used application 2 Favorites bar Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets 3 Recent apps key Open the recently used applications window an...
Page 28: ...ng dots appear 2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget 3 To confirm the new size of the widget tap anywhere on the Homescreen To Move a Widget Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates and then drag it to the new location To Remove a Widget Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates and then drag it to Remove from home screen Shortcuts and folders Use sh...
Page 29: ...e new folder name and tap Done Background and Themes You can adapt the Homescreen to your own style using wallpapers and themes To change your Home screen wallpaper 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates 2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option To set a theme 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates 2 Tap Themes 3 Select an optio...
Page 30: ...ification on the Notification Panel Drag the notification downward Not all notifications are expandable To Clear all Notifications from the Notification PanelS Tap To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen Double tap the notification To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen Drag...
Page 31: ...saging notifications invisible on the lockscreen To Set the Notification Level for an App 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification App notifications 3 Select the app you want to change the notification settings for 4 Drag the relevant slider to the right Notification Levels and Options for Specific Applications Block all Never show notifications for the selected app Tr...
Page 32: ...en the device is connected to a Wi Fi network and there is a working internet connection Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth function is activated SIM card 1 is inserted SIM card 2 is inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do Not Disturb mode is activated Vibrate mode An alarm is ...
Page 33: ...ssage Video chat with friends using the Hangouts application A small app is running A song is playing The radio is on The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75 full Tap to transfer data to a memory card Warning More undisplayed notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here These icons are for reference purposes only and changes may be...
Page 34: ...your current location find other locations and calculate routes using Google Maps Use the Play Store application to find applications to buy or download for free Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends Use the Music application to organize and play music and audio book...
Page 35: ...device and get exclusive access to unique content available only with Xperia devices Stay connected with your gaming friends and the games you love to play shop on the PlayStation Store and more Protect your device against viruses malware spyware phishing attempts and online exploitation 35 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded from ManualsNet com se...
Page 36: ... so can cause damage and void your warranty To Charge Your Device 1 Plug the charger into a power outlet 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger or into the USB port of a computer 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device with the USB symbol facing up The notification light illuminates when charging begins 4 When the device is fully charged disconnect the ca...
Page 37: ...page 59 Turn off Bluetooth Wi Fi and location services when you don t need these features Turn off your device or use Airplane mode if you are in an area with no or low network coverage Otherwise your device repeatedly scans 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...
Page 38: ...de Ultra STAMINA mode disables Cellular Data and Wi Fi The app selection is limited and widgets except for Clock are disabled Calling and SMS are still available The Homescreen is changed to a special Ultra STAMINA mode Homescreen and additional panes are disabled appears in the status bar To Activate or Deactivate STAMINA Mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Battery 3 Tap STAM...
Page 39: ... of free internal memory device memory available you do not receive any information about new software The following notification appears in the Notification panel to warn of the lack of storage space Storage space running out Some system functions may not work If you receive this notification you must free up internal memory device memory before you can get notifications about new software being ...
Page 40: ...ntent on your computer Sync multimedia content photos videos music and playlists between your device and computer Browse files on your device To use Xperia Companion you need an internet connected computer running one of the following operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 or later Mac OS X 10 11 or later Learn more and download Xperia Companion for Windows at http support sonymobile com tools xper...
Page 41: ... apps for example the Camera app can save data directly to a memory card The dynamic memory RAM is about 2 GB and cannot be used for storage RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system You may have to purchase a memory card separately Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for your device at www sonymobile com support Improving M...
Page 42: ...FORCE STOP OK To Format the Memory Card 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Storage 3 Tap SD Card tap and then tap Settings Format Erase format All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it Be sure to make backups of all data that you want to save before formatting the memory card To back up your content you can copy it to a computer For more information see Managing...
Page 43: ...ched After a few moments the computer detects your device Make sure to select Transfer files MTP mode on your device 3 Click on Restore on the Xperia Companion main screen 4 Select a backup file from the backup records then click on Next and follow the on screen instructions to restore data to your device If you do not have Xperia Companion installed you are requested to install it when you connec...
Page 44: ...the automatic backup function tap the on off switch 6 Select a backup frequency where to save backup files the time to back up and the types of data to back up 7 To save your settings tap To Back Up Content Manually 1 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter If you are backing up to an SD card make sure ...
Page 45: ...ad get deleted during a restore procedure Backing Up Data with the Google Backup Restore Application Using the Google Backup restore application you can back up data to a Google server You can also turn on the automatic restore function to restore application data and settings when you reinstall an application With this application you can back up the following types of data Applications Bookmarks...
Page 46: ...er Settings Apps Downloading Applications from Other Sources When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant download instructions Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device Download applications only from reliable sources Contact the application p...
Page 47: ...internet and MMS settings again If you cannot access the internet over a cellular network or if multimedia messaging is not working even though the internet and MMS settings have been downloaded successfully to your device refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at www sonymobile com support for network coverage cellular data and MMS issues If STAMINA mode is activated to save power all ...
Page 48: ...an get access Contact the relevant Wi Fi network administrator for more information Available Wi Fi networks may be open or secured Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name Some Wi Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not broadcast their network name SSID If you know the ne...
Page 49: ...ver the Wi Fi antenna area of your device the highlighted area in the illustration Wi Fi Settings When you are connected to a Wi Fi network or when there are Wi Fi networks available in your vicinity you can view the status of these networks You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi Fi network is detected To Enable Wi Fi Network Notifications 1 Turn on Wi Fi if it isn t on ...
Page 50: ...nter on the WPS supported device To Connect to a Wi Fi Network Using a WPS Button 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on 4 Tap Advanced WPS Push Button and then press the WPS button on the WPS supported device To Connect to a Wi Fi Network Using a WPS PIN 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Turn on Wi Fi if it is not ...
Page 51: ...ears the setup is complete 6 To stop sharing your mobile data connection tap the Bluetooth tethering slider again to disable the function The Bluetooth tethering function is turned off every time you turn off your device or turn off the Bluetooth function For more information about pairing and turning on mobile data traffic see To pair your device with another Bluetooth device on page 127 and To A...
Page 52: ...a cellular data network connection When data traffic is turned off your device can still establish Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections To Set a Data Usage Warning 1 Make sure mobile data traffic is turned on 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Data usage 4 Select a SIM card 5 To set the warning level drag the warning line to the desired value You can also enter the data limit manually ...
Page 53: ...a Traffic 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Dual SIM Mobile data traffic 3 Select the SIM card that you want to use for data traffic For higher data speeds select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network such as 3G or LTE Selecting mobile networks Your device supports the use of two different networks at the same time You can select from the following network mode co...
Page 54: ...ey are traveling VPN connections can be set up in many ways depending on the network Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network contact the network administrator of your company or organization If you are using a device with multiple users you may need to log i...
Page 55: ...orate email messages calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device After setup you can find your information in the Email Calendar and Contacts applications To Set Up an EAS Account for Synchronization 1 Be sure to have your domain and server details available as provided by your corporate network administrator 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Tap Settings Accounts Add account Exchange Ac...
Page 56: ... 2 Tap Email then tap 3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account 4 Tap Check frequency Check frequency and select an interval option To Remove an EAS Account 1 From your Homescreen tap Settings Accounts 2 Under Accounts tap Exchange ActiveSync then select the EAS account you want to remove 3 Tap then tap Remove account 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm 56 This is an internet version of this publ...
Page 57: ...rop it in the lower part of the screen To Rearrange the Quick Settings Panel 1 Drag the status bar downward then tap 2 Touch and hold an icon then move it to the desired position Volume settings You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback To adjust the ringtone volume with the volume key Press the volume key up or down To Adjust t...
Page 58: ...long your device will be in Do not disturb mode manually You can also preset when your device will be in Do not disturb mode automatically To Activate Do Not Disturb Mode 1 Drag the status bar downward to access the Quick settings panel 2 Find and tap 3 Select an option then tap Done To Quickly Shift Between Do Not Disturb Vibrate Sound Mode 1 Press the volume key up or down until or appears 2 Tap...
Page 59: ...ion To Allow Alarms to Sound in Do Not Disturb Mode 1 Press the volume key down until appears 2 Tap and then adjust the slider beside Screen settings To Adjust the Screen Brightness Manually Regardless of Lighting Conditions 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display and tap the Adaptive brightness slider to disable this function if it is not already disabled 3 Tap Brightness level...
Page 60: ...te the screen Screen Pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application For example if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being minimized You can also use this feature when you lend your device to another person to make it harder for them to ac...
Page 61: ... dialog appears for the second time you can choose the Never ask again option if you wish 3 A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses them for specifically To dismiss this dialog tap OK To deny a permission To deny a permission tap Deny when the dialog is shown Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions Critical permissions Some perm...
Page 62: ...p links 4 Select an app and adjust the settings as desired Resetting Your Applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device To Reset Application Preferences 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Apps 3 Tap then tap Reset app preferences RESET APPS Resetting application preferences does not delete...
Page 63: ...the Daydream Screen Saver Manually 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display Daydream 3 Tap the slider to enable the function 4 To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately tap and then tap Start now Language Settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time You can also change the writing language for text input To Change the Lan...
Page 64: ...ing the sliders up or down The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication applications For example there is no change in the voice call sound quality To Minimize Volume Differences Using the Dynamic Normalizer 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Audio settings 3 Disable the DSEE HX function by tapping the slider if it is enabl...
Page 65: ...n for the user To Delete a Regular User Account from Your Device 1 Be sure you are logged in as the owner 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Users 4 Tap beside the name of the user who you want to delete and then tap Remove user Delete About the Guest User Account If someone just wants to use your device temporarily you can enable a guest account for that user In Guest mode your d...
Page 66: ...he user account that you want to switch to The lock screen for that user account appears When you switch to the guest account tap Start over if you want to wipe the previous session or tap Yes continue to continue the previous session Settings for Multiple User Accounts There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users Settings that can be changed by any user and affect al...
Page 67: ...ed 5 Display numbers and symbols For even more symbols tap 6 Switch between lower case upper case and caps For some languages this key is used to access extra characters in the language To display the on screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field To use the on screen keyboard in landscape orientation When the on screen keyboard is displayed turn the device sideways You may need to adjust...
Page 68: ...anded keyboard 3 To move the one handed keyboard to the left or right side of the screen tap or accordingly To return to using the full on screen keyboard tap Phonepad The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12 key telephone keypad It gives you predictive text and multi tap input options You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings The Phonepad is only available in portr...
Page 69: ...number of languages and regions To Enable Voice Input 1 When the on screen keyboard is displayed tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings 3 Drag the slider beside Google voice typing key to the right 4 Tap to save your settings A microphone icon now appears on your on screen keyboard To Enter Text Using Voice Input 1 Open the on screen keyboard and make sure that the voice input feature is enabled 2 T...
Page 70: ... settings Word suggestions 3 Select an option To Change Writing Language Using the On Screen Keyboard When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap the writing language icon to switch between the selected writing languages For example tap until the desired writing language appears This feature is only available if you have added more than one input language To use your writing style 1 When ...
Page 71: ...oard tap at the bottom right of the screen 2 Select an option To enable more keyboard options tap More keyboards then drag the relevant sliders to the right 71 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 72: ...he dialpad does not appear tap To Dial a Phone Number 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 3 If the call log appears tap to display the dialpad 4 Enter the phone number and tap or To delete a number entered by mistake tap To Make a Call Using Smart Dial 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 3 If the call log appears tap to display the dialpad 4 Use the dialpad to enter letters or number...
Page 73: ... a heads up notification that is in a minimized window that floats at the top of whatever screen is open When such a notification arrives you can choose to answer the call and open the phone application screen or you can reject the call and stay on the current screen To Answer an Incoming Call when the Screen is Inactive Drag to the right To answer an incoming call when the screen is active In the...
Page 74: ...ck up after 5 Adjust the time by scrolling up and down 6 Tap Done To Forward an Incoming Call to the Answering Machine When a call comes in tap Response options and then select Reject with Answering Machine When a call comes in you can also just wait until the preset time delay elapses so that the answering machine picks up the call automatically To listen to messages on the answering machine 1 Fr...
Page 75: ...essage 3 Tap the message you want to edit then make the necessary changes 4 Tap OK Ongoing calls 1 End a call 2 Make a second call 3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold 4 Enter DTMF digits during a call 5 Mute the microphone during a call 6 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press the volume key up or down Using the call log In ...
Page 76: ...ttings Call 3 Select a SIM card 4 Tap Call forwarding and select an option 5 Enter the number you want to forward calls to then tap Turn on To Turn Off Call Forwarding 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call 3 Select a SIM card 4 Tap Call forwarding 5 Select an option then tap Turn off To Enable the Dual SIM Reachability Function 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings...
Page 77: ...m your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call 3 Select a SIM card 4 Tap Fixed dialing numbers Fixed dialing numbers To Change the SIM Card PIN2 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call 3 Select a SIM card 4 Tap Fixed dialing numbers Change PIN2 5 Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK 6 Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK 7 Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK To Send Incoming C...
Page 78: ...e conference tap 5 To add more participants to the call repeat the relevant steps as described above To Have a Private Conversation with a Conference Call Participant 1 During an ongoing conference call tap Manage conference 2 Tap the telephone number of the participant you want to have a private conversation with 3 To end the private conversation and return to the conference call tap To release a...
Page 79: ... 3 Tap to display the dialpad 4 Enter the emergency number then select a SIM card You can make emergency calls even when no SIM card is inserted or when all outgoing calls are blocked To Make an Emergency Call while the SIM Card is Locked 1 Tap Emergency call 2 Enter the emergency number and tap To Make an Emergency Call while the Screen Is Locked 1 If the active screen lock type is Swipe tap to d...
Page 80: ...ompanion mac if the software is not already installed 2 Using a USB cable connect your device to the computer 3 After successful installation open the Xperia Companion software if it is not automatically launched and then click Xperia Transfer and follow the relevant instructions to transfer your contacts Transferring contacts using an online account If you sync the contacts in your old device or ...
Page 81: ...d You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM card 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap then tap Import contacts 3 Select a SIM card 4 Select where to store your contacts 5 To import an individual contact find and tap the contact To import all contacts tap Import all Searching and viewing contacts 1 Search for contacts 2 View more options 3 Co...
Page 82: ...f you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact s phone number you do not have to edit the number again when you make calls from other countries To Edit a Contact 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 3 Edit the desired information 4 When you are done tap SAVE Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details To Associ...
Page 83: ...ICE information can be accessed from the security lockscreen This means that even if the screen is locked for example by a PIN pattern or password emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information 1 Go back to the main Contacts screen 2 View more options 3 Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information 4 Medical information 5 ICE contact list 6 Create new ICE c...
Page 84: ...the ICE contacts even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contacts To make your ICE information visible from the security lockscreen 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap ICE In Case of Emergency 3 Tap then tap Settings 4 Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Your ICE information is visible from the security lockscreen by default To Enable Calls to ICE Co...
Page 85: ...ntact information in other ways you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application If this happens you can join such duplicates to create a single entry And if you join entries by mistake you can separate them again later To link contacts 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact 3 Press then tap Link contact 4 Tap the contact...
Page 86: ...lect a SIM card 4 Mark the contacts you want to export or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts 5 Tap Export 6 Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your SIM card or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing contacts on your SIM card 86 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded fr...
Page 87: ...ap 3 Enter the recipient s name or phone number or other contact information you have saved about the recipient and then select from the list that appears If the recipient is not listed as a contact enter the recipient s number manually 4 If you want to send a group message repeat the procedure described above to add more recipients 5 Tap Write message and enter your message text 6 If you want to ...
Page 88: ...e then tap Download message 4 Touch and hold the file you want to save then select the desired option Organizing your messages To delete a message 1 From your Homescreen tap then find and tap 2 Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete 3 Touch and hold the message you want to delete then tap Delete message Delete To delete conversations 1 From your Homescreen tap then find and...
Page 89: ...p and then tap Settings 3 Tap the Delivery report slider to enable or disable the function After delivery reports are turned on a check mark is displayed in messages that have been successfully delivered Instant Messaging and Video Chat You can use the Google Hangouts instant messaging and video chat application on your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers Android ...
Page 90: ...p Settings Add account 4 Enter the email address and password then tap Next If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically complete the setup manually 5 When you are finished tap Next Sending and Receiving Email Messages 1 View a list of all email accounts and recent folders 2 Search for email messages 3 Access settings and options 4 List of email messages 5 Write an emai...
Page 91: ...d 2 Enter the recipient s name or email address then select one or more recipients from the drop down list 3 Enter your message text then tap To view an email message attachment 1 Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view Email messages with attachments are indicated by 2 After the email message opens tap Load The attachment starts to download 3 After the attac...
Page 92: ...ur device 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Press then tap Settings 4 Select the account you want to remove 5 Tap Delete account OK To change the inbox check frequency 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Tap then tap Settings 4 Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency 5 Tap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option To set an...
Page 93: ...ssages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To Learn More about Gmail When the Gmail application is open tap and then find and tap Help 93 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 94: ...tion about supported file formats and the use of multimedia audio image and video files download the White Paper for your device at www sonymobile com support Listening to Music Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music and audiobooks 1 Minimize the full screen player 2 Search all songs saved to your device 3 View the current play queue 4 Album art if available 5 Progress indicato...
Page 95: ...cs and artist information on Wikipedia To edit music information and download album art 1 From the Music application tap the Album art and then tap Edit music info 2 Edit the information as desired 3 To set or download album art tap then select an option 4 When you are done tap SAVE You can also set album art to download automatically in the Music menu under Settings To adjust the audio volume Pre...
Page 96: ...tap Home When the Music menu is open tap on the screen to the right of the menu To Delete a Song 1 From the Music menu browse to the song you want to delete 2 Touch and hold the song title and then tap Delete in the list that appears 3 Tap Delete again to confirm Playlists On the Music homescreen you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device To Create Your Own Playl...
Page 97: ...hat you want to share 2 Touch and hold the song title then tap Share 3 Select an application from the list then follow the on screen instructions You can also share albums and playlists in the same way Enhancing the sound To Improve the Sound Quality Using the Equalizer 1 Open the Music menu and then tap Settings Audio settings Sound effects Equalizer 2 To adjust the sound manually drag the freque...
Page 98: ...he results appear on the screen To return to the TrackID start screen tap To View Artist Information for a Song 1 After a song is recognized by the TrackID application the result is displayed on the TrackID homescreen 2 Scroll to the result you want to view and then tap to open it To Delete a Song from the Track History 1 Open the TrackID application then browse to the song that you want to delete...
Page 99: ...to search for a channel 9 A saved favorite channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To listen to the FM radio 1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap FM radio The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band When you start the FM radio available channels appear automatically If a channel has RD...
Page 100: ...oviders in all areas Favorite radio channels To save a channel as a favorite 1 When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite 2 Tap 3 Enter a name and select a color for the channel then press Save To listen to a favorite radio channel 1 Tap 2 Select an option To remove a channel as a favorite 1 When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you want to rem...
Page 101: ...After the camera opens tap To take a photo using the camera key 1 Activate the camera 2 Press the camera key fully down To Take a Selfie Using the Front Camera 1 Activate the camera 2 Tap 3 To take the photo press the camera key The photo is taken as soon as you release the camera key To use the still camera flash 1 When the camera is open tap 2 Select your desired flash setting 3 Take the photo T...
Page 102: ...1 Find the photo or video you want to delete 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbar 3 Tap 4 Tap Delete to confirm General camera settings Capturing Modes Manual Manually adjust camera settings such as resolution white balance and ISO Superior auto Optimize your settings to suit any scene Video camera Manually adjust video settings such as resolution HDR video and focus mode Camera apps Select cam...
Page 103: ...echnology 6 Once the devices are connected two camera displays appear on your device screen one from your device s camera the other from the camera of the connected device 7 To rearrange or reshape the camera displays tap 8 When you are finished editing and are ready to capture the final combined photo or video tap Done Sweep Panorama You can take wide angle and panoramic photos from the horizonta...
Page 104: ...lects which face to focus on 2 The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically 3 If no smile is detected press the camera key to take the photo manually Face detection You can use face detection to bring an off center face into focus The camera automatically detects up to five faces indicated by white frames A colored frame shows which face has been selected f...
Page 105: ... or videos just after you shoot them Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it 5 seconds The preview of the photo or video apears for 5 seconds after you shoot it 3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it Edit The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it Off The photo or video is saved after you shoot it and no prev...
Page 106: ...e white balance exposure value HDR adjusting icon is displayed Auto Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions Incandescent Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions such as under light bulbs Fluorescent Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting Daylight Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions Cloudy Adjusts the color balance for a ...
Page 107: ...which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen When you tap the camera screen a blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus Face detection cannot be used for all scene types Continuous autofocus is on Touch focus Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus Continuous autofocus is off Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indic...
Page 108: ...a backlight The following options are available when you tap the flash icon on the camera screen Auto The camera automatically determines whether the lighting conditions require the use of a flash Fill flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject This setting removes unwanted dark shadows Red eye reduction Reduces the red color of eyes when taking a photo Off The flash i...
Page 109: ...seaside or lakeside scenes Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Due to the long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface Sports Use for taking photos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring Document...
Page 110: ...VGA 640 480 4 3 VGA format with 4 3 aspect ratio MMS Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video recorded subject should be sharp When continuous autofocus is on the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the ...
Page 111: ...ideo camera screen Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lighting conditions are poor On Off HDR video Use the video HDR High Dynamic Range setting to record a video against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp Video HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas 111 ...
Page 112: ...deo Flick right to view the previous photo or video To set the screen to rotate automatically when turned sideways tap Auto rotate screen under Settings Display Screen rotation To change the size of the thumbnails When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album spread two fingers apart to zoom in or pinch two fingers together to zoom out To zoom a photo When you are viewing a photo spread tw...
Page 113: ...are 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 3 Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo then follow the steps to send it To use a photo as a contact picture 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Use as Contact picture 2 Select a contact then edit the photo as desired 3 Tap Save To use a photo as wallpaper 1 When you are viewing a...
Page 114: ...example you can change the light effects After you save the edited photo the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device To edit a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap To crop a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 2 If prompted select Photo editor 3 Tap Crop 4 Tap Crop to select an opt...
Page 115: ...p Trim 4 To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline touch and hold the edge of the trim frame and drag it to the desired position and then tap Apply 5 To save a copy of the trimmed video tap Save To Adjust the Speed of a Video 1 In the Album find and tap the video you want to play 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars and then tap 3 If prompted select Video Editor and then tap Speed...
Page 116: ...lbum application homescreen to view all content 2 View your favorite photos and videos 3 View all videos saved on your device 4 View your photos on a map or in Globe view 5 View all photos and videos taken with your device s camera using special effects 6 View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders 7 View all photos with faces 8 View photos and videos on other devices in t...
Page 117: ...ars in the top right corner for example To view all photos in the group tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen To Add or Edit the Geotag of a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars 2 Tap and then tap Add geotag or Edit geotag to open the map screen 3 Tap on the map to set the location for the photo 4 To reset the loca...
Page 118: ... View When viewing the map in Album tap and then switch between Classic view and Satellite view 118 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use Downloaded from ManualsNet com search engine ...
Page 119: ...nline videos 6 Tap to play saved or downloaded video files 7 View menu options of a video 8 Scroll up or down to view content Sony Entertainment Network with PlayStation Video is not available in every market Additional terms and conditions apply To Play a Video 1 From your Homescreen tap and then find and tap Video 2 Find and tap the video you want to play If the video is not displayed on the scr...
Page 120: ...omputer See Managing Files Using a Computer on the 40 page If you have a PC or an Apple Mac computer use Xperia Companion to organize content and transfer video files to your device Managing video content To Get Movie Information Manually 1 Make sure your device has an active data connection 2 When a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls 3 Tap Information To Delete a Video 1 From...
Page 121: ...Use the PlayStation Video service to buy and rent movies or TV shows that you can view not only on your Android device but also on a PC PlayStation Portable PSP PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 or PlayStation Vita Choose from the latest Hollywood releases action movies comedies classics and a range of other categories You need to create a Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent mo...
Page 122: ...haring Content with DLNA Certified Devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as a TV or a computer These devices must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers or products that are DLNA Certified by the Digital Living Network Alliance You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified devices on your device After you set up...
Page 123: ...evices 1 Connect your device to a Wi Fi network 2 From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Settings Device connection Media server 3 Tap the Share media slider to enable this function 4 Use your computer or another DLNA client device on the same Wi Fi network to connect to your device 5 A notification appears in the status bar of your device Open the notification and set access permissions for e...
Page 124: ...tect USB device Additional steps or software may be required to set up game controllers USB audio and USB Ethernet accessories Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device To access content on a USB mass storage device using a USB Host adapter 1 Attach the USB Host adapter to your device then connect the adapter to the USB mass storage device 2 From your Homescreen...
Page 125: ... receiving device close to each other so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch When the devices connect a thumbnail of the contact appears 5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer 6 When the transfer is done the contact information is saved on the receiving device and displayed on its screen To Share a Music File with Another Device Using NFC 1 Make sure both your device and the recei...
Page 126: ...For example it can scan embedded tags on a poster on a billboard advertisement or beside a product in a retail store You can receive additional information such as a web address To scan an NFC tag 1 Make sure your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active 2 Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it Your device scans the tag and displays the ...
Page 127: ...ically try the generic passcode 0000 If this does not work refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth device to get the device passcode You do not need to re enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth device Some Bluetooth devices for example most Bluetooth headsets require you to both pair and connect with the other device You can pair your device with several B...
Page 128: ... Turn on Bluetooth if you are asked to do so 6 Tap the name of the receiving device 7 Receiving device If asked accept the connection 8 Sending device If asked confirm the transfer to the receiving device 9 Receiving device Accept the incoming item To receive items using Bluetooth 1 Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices 2 The sending device now start...
Page 129: ...set between 7AM and 9AM you can decide that The FM radio application starts The web browser opens the morning paper The ring volume is set to vibrate With Smart Connect you can also manage accessories such as SmartTags and SmartWatch Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner that is the primary ...
Page 130: ...nect to Read out Incoming Text Messages 1 Start the Smart Connect application 2 Tap then tap Settings 3 Mark the checkbox beside Text To Speech then confirm activation if necessary If this feature is turned on all incoming messages are read aloud To protect your privacy you may need to turn off this feature if you are using your device in a public place or at work for example Managing Accessories ...
Page 131: ...ou must first turn on the NFC function before your device touches a card reader For more information about NFC see NFC on page 124 NFC initiated payments are only supported when an NFC enabled SIM card is inserted in SIM card slot 1 the lower SIM card slot Also mobile payment services may not yet be available in your region To manage payment services 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Setti...
Page 132: ...he 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 don t cover the GPS antenna the highlighted area in the image GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains If your location isn t found after a few minutes move to a...
Page 133: ... Find and tap Settings More Mobile networks 3 Select a SIM card 4 Tap the Data roaming slider to enable or disable the function You can t activate data roaming while mobile data traffic is turned off Airplane mode In Airplane mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment However you can still play games listen to music watch videos and other c...
Page 134: ...kly 5 Selected date 6 Agenda for the selected day 7 Add a calendar event To Create a Calendar Event 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap 3 If you have synchronized your calendar with one or more accounts select the account you want to add this event to If you only want to add this event on your device tap Device calendar 4 Enter or select the desired information and add attendees to ...
Page 135: ...on about how to enable location services see Using Location Services on the 132 page To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap then tap Settings 3 Tap Weather forecast 4 Adjust the settings as desired Alarm and Clock You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the alarm signal The alarm does no...
Page 136: ...drag the slider next to the alarm to the on or off position To Delete an Alarm 1 Find and tap Clock and then touch and hold the alarm you want to delete 2 Tap Delete alarm and then tap Yes To Set the Sound for an Alarm 1 Find and tap Clock and then tap the alarm you want to edit 2 Tap Alarm sound and select an option or tap and select a music file 3 Tap Done and then tap Save For more information ...
Page 137: ... screen for users who are color blind or have difficulty distinguishing between colors To Enable Color Correction 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Accessibility Color correction 3 Tap the on off switch 4 Tap Correction mode and then select the appropriate color sensitivity Color correction is currently an experimental feature and may affect device performance Simple Homescreen Th...
Page 138: ...user interface and reads out software errors notifications and messages To enable TalkBack 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack 3 Tap the on off switch and then tap OK To change speech feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack tap Settings TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature To exit the tutorial tap the Exit button twice To D...
Page 139: ... if your Xperia device is working properly Xperia Diagnostics can Assess potential hardware or software issues on your Xperia device Analyze how well applications perform on your device Log the number of dropped calls during the previous 10 days Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device The Xperia Diagnostics application is pre installed on most Android devices from ...
Page 140: ...force the device to shut down 1 Remove the cover of the memory card slot 2 Using the tip of a pen or a similar object press and hold down the OFF button until the device shuts down Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button To Perform a Factory Data Reset 1 Make a backup of any important data stored on the internal memory to avoid permanent loss during the reset process 2 Fro...
Page 141: ...afety guidelines please read the Important information provided under Settings About phone Legal information on your device Recycling Your Device Got an old device lying around the house Why not recycle it By doing so you will help us reuse its materials and components and you ll protect the environment too Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www sonymobile com recycle Lega...
Page 142: ...evocation list with the licenses Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade This product is licensed under the MPEG 4 visual and AVC patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer for i encoding video in compliance with the MPEG 4 visual standard ...
