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Backing Up and Restoring Content

Generally, you should not save photos, videos, and other personal content solely on the

internal memory of your device. If your device is damaged, lost or stolen, the data stored

on its internal memory may be impossible to recover. It is recommended to use the

Xperia™ Companion software to make backups which save your data safely to an

external device. This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device

software to a newer Android version.
The Xperia™ Backup & restore application is recommended for backing up data before

you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up data to an online

account, an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected to

your device using a USB Host adapter:
With the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up data to a Google server.

Backing up Data to a Computer

Use the Xperia™ Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or an
Apple

Mac

computer. You can back up the following types of data:

•

Contacts and call logs

•

Text messages

•

Calendar

•

Settings and bookmarks

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Media files such as music and videos

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Photos and images

To Back Up Your Data Using a Computer

Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB

cable.

Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically

launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to

select

Transfer files (MTP)

mode on your device.

Click on

Backup

on the Xperia™ Companion main screen.

Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.

If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you

connect your device to the computer.

To Restore Your Data Using a Computer

Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB

cable.

Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically

launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to

select

Transfer files (MTP)

mode on your device.

Click on

Restore

on the Xperia™ Companion main screen.

Select a backup file from the backup records, then click on

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

connect your device to the computer.

Backing Up Data with the Xperia™ Backup & Restore Application

Using the Xperia™ Backup & Restore application, you can make an online backup or a

local backup of data. For example, you can back up data manually or turn on the

automatic backup function to save data periodically.
The Xperia™ Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data before

you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up the following types of

data to an online account, an SD card, or an external USB storage device that you have

connected to your device using a USB host adapter:

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Summary of Contents for Xperia M5 E5603

Page 1: ...User guide Xperia M5 E5603 E5606 E5653 ...

Page 2: ...een 23 Homescreen 23 Application screen 25 Navigating Applications 26 Widgets 27 Shortcuts and folders 27 Background and Themes 28 Taking a screenshot 28 Notifications 29 Icons in the status bar 31 Applications Overview 33 Battery and Maintenance 35 Charging Your Device 35 Battery and power management 36 Updating Your Device 38 Maintenance Using a Computer 39 Storage and Memory 40 Backing Up and R...

Page 3: ...r Applications 60 Daydream 61 Language Settings 61 Date and time 62 Mobile BRAVIA Engine 62 Enhancing the sound output 62 Multiple User Accounts 63 Typing text 66 On Screen Keyboard 66 Phonepad 67 Entering text using voice input 68 Editing text 68 Personalizing the On Screen Keyboard 69 Calling 71 Making calls 71 Receiving calls 72 Ongoing calls 74 Using the call log 74 Forwarding Calls 75 Restric...

Page 4: ...Music 93 Transferring Music to Your Device 93 Listening to Music 93 Music Menu 94 Playlists 95 Sharing music 96 Enhancing the sound 96 Recognizing Music with TrackID 96 FM radio 98 Listening to the radio 98 Favorite radio channels 99 Sound settings 99 Camera 100 Taking Photos and Recording Videos 100 General camera settings 101 Still camera settings 105 Video camera settings 108 Photos and videos ...

Page 5: ...l 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 138 Magnification Gestures 138 Large Text 138 Color Correction 138 Simple Homescreen 138 Hearing Aid Compatibility 139 TalkBack 139 TTY Teletypewriter Mode 139 Support and Legal 140 Support Appl...

Page 6: ...Legal information 144 6 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 7: ...me 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 your network operator or service provider to determ...

Page 8: ...1 Main loudspeaker 12 Main camera lens 13 Camera light 14 Second microphone 15 Wi Fi Bluetooth GPS antenna area 16 Nano SIM Memory card slot cover 17 NFC detection area Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards Only use factory original nano SIM cards that are specifically designed to fit the nano SIM card slot in your device 8 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for...

Page 9: ...op out 3 Drag out the memory card holder fully 4 Place the memory card in the holder then re insert the holder 5 Close the cover Make sure you insert the memory card in the correct orientation To Remove the Nano SIM Card 1 Open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots 2 Drag out the nano SIM card tray using your fingernail 3 Remove the nano SIM card then re insert the tray 4 Close the...

Page 10: ...d the Play Store application which gives you access to the Google Play online store for downloading Android applications To get the most out of these services you need a Google account For example a Google account enables you to do all of the following Download and install applications from Google Play Synchronize your email contacts and calendar using Gmail Chat with friends using the Hangouts ap...

Page 11: ...at www google com accounts To Remove a Google Account 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Tap Settings Account sync Google 3 Select the Google account you want to remove 4 Tap Remove account 5 Tap Remove account again to confirm If you remove your Google account any security feature that are link to your Google account will no longer be available If you are lending your device to someone to use for an ex...

Page 12: ...ely 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 be completed Otherwise you will not be able to use your device after the reset Software repair If you use the Xperia Companion software to perform a software repair you re asked to enter your Google account username and pas...

Page 13: ...ap 2 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Screen lock PIN 3 Enter a numeric PIN then tap Continue 4 Re enter and confirm your PIN then tap OK To Create a Screen Lock Password 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Screen lock Password 3 Enter a password then tap Continue 4 Re enter and confirm your password then tap OK To Activate the Swipe Unlock Function 1...

Page 14: ...n you want your device to unlock automatically The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google and the exact functionality may change over time due to updates from Google The Smart Lock feature may not be available in every market country or region To Enable Smart Lock 1 Set a pattern PIN or password as a screen lock if you have not already done so 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings...

Page 15: ...es 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 device can t determine whether you re using a secure connection you ll get a notification on your Xperia device and may need...

Page 16: ...er to enable location services 3 Tap Mode and then choose High accuracy or Battery saving location mode setting 4 From your Home screen tap 5 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Smart Lock Trusted places Home 6 Tap Turn off this location Using Custom Locations You can add any location as a trusted custom place where your device can remain unlocked To Add a Custom Place 1 Make sure location ...

Page 17: ... down When you use the On body detection feature you need to be aware of the following behaviors Any time you put your device down and it senses that it s no longer being carried it locks automatically The device can take up to one minute to lock After you get into a car bus train or other land vehicle your device can take between 5 and 10 minutes to lock Note that when you get on an airplane or a...

Page 18: ...ice has a unique identification number This number is referred to as the IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity You should keep a copy of this number You may require it for example when you access the Xperia Care support service to register your device Also if your device is stolen some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country or reg...

Page 19: ...ou have an active data connection and enable location services on your device 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Protection by my Xperia Activate 4 Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the service then tap Accept 5 If prompted sign in to your Google account or create a new account if you don t already have one 6 To verify that Protection b...

Page 20: ...ed in as the owner 2 Make sure you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled 3 From your Home screen tap 4 Find and tap Settings Google Security 5 Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to enable both functions 6 If prompted agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate 7 To verify that Android Device Manager can locat...

Page 21: ...unmark a checkbox or option 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 21 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 22: ...aps and when you re taking 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 22 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 23: ...nlock it You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks See Screen Lock on the 12 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 w...

Page 24: ... 1 Touch and hold any area 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 Pan...

Page 25: ... 2 Flick left or 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 A...

Page 26: ...ys are the Home key the Recent apps key and the Back key Some applications get closed when you press the Home key 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 ...

Page 27: ... release the widget If the widget can be resized for example the Calendar widget then a highlighted frame and resizing 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 it is selected then drag it to the new location To Remove a Widget Touch and hold th...

Page 28: ... name field 3 Enter the 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 Th...

Page 29: ...otification on the Notification Panel Drag the notification downward Not all notifications are expandable To Clear All Notifications from the Notification Panel Tap Clear or 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 Locks...

Page 30: ...the content of messaging 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 t...

Page 31: ... area an exclamation point may appear even when the device is connected to a Wi Fi network and there is a working Internet connection Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth function is activated The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do Not Disturb mode is activated Vibrate mode An alarm is s...

Page 32: ...d New Hangouts chat message 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 o...

Page 33: ...deos Use the Gmail application to read write and organize email messages Search for information on your device and on the web View 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...

Page 34: ...application to discover new games apps and media content Enjoy music movies apps and games on your 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 34 This is a...

Page 35: ...use your device while charging If the battery is depleted it may take up to 30 minutes for your device to respond to the charging During this time the screen may remain completely dark not showing the charging icon Also note that it can take up to 4 hours for a completely drained battery to charge fully Your device has an embedded rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Son...

Page 36: ...y performance Use a power saving mode Your device is equipped with two STAMINA modes and Android power saving features to help your device to reduce its battery consumption Android power saving features run in the background and you can activate or deactivate STAMINA mode or Ultra STAMINA mode yourself The power saving features restrict background data to save power so if you do not want an applic...

Page 37: ... Wi Fi scanning in the background when you have not been using your device for a long time Phone calls and SMS messaging are not affected You cannot disable Battery optimization but you can make exemptions for certain applications To Make Specific Applications Exempt From Battery Optimization 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Battery 3 Tap and select Battery optimization You will...

Page 38: ...dates are not available for wireless download You then need to use the Xperia Companion software on a PC or on an Apple Mac computer to update your device Before updating your device consider the following Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner that is the primary user to update the device S...

Page 39: ...r can access the Internet 5 Computer If a new software update is detected a popup window appears Follow the on screen instructions to run the relevant software updates If you don t have the Xperia Companion software installed on the relevant computer connect your device to the computer and follow the on screen installation instructions Make sure that are using the USB cable that came with your dev...

Page 40: ...puters Charging is enabled by default Using the MIDI mode your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument apps To Change USB Connection Mode 1 Attach a USB connector to your device 2 Drag down the Status bar and then tap Charging only 3 Tap either Transfer files MTP or MIDI as desired Storage and Memory Your device has several different storage and memory options The internal stora...

Page 41: ...g the memory card To View the Memory Status 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Storage memory To View the Amount of Free and Used RAM 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About phone Diagnostics Facts To Clear the Cache Memory for All Applications 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Storage memory 3 Tap Internal storage and then find and tap Cached data...

Page 42: ... device Make sure to select Transfer files MTP mode on your device 3 Click on Backup on the Xperia Companion main screen 4 Follow the on screen instructions to back up data from your device If you do not have Xperia Companion installed you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer To Restore Your Data Using a Computer 1 Unlock the screen of your device and connect it...

Page 43: ...p Settings Backup reset 4 Under Xperia Backup restore tap Automatic backup 5 To enable 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...

Page 44: ...pplications you download 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 ...

Page 45: ...ing the application under 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 Co...

Page 46: ...etting by mistake download the 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 ...

Page 47: ...on 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 network name you can add it manually to your list of available Wi Fi networks To Tu...

Page 48: ...ns or interference Don t cover 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 or Disable Wi Fi Network Notific...

Page 49: ... Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on 4 Tap Settings WPS PIN Entry 5 On the WPS supported device enter the PIN that appears on your device Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways USB tethering share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable Bluetooth tethering share yo...

Page 50: ...ur Device as a Portable Wi Fi Hotspot 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More Tethering portable hotspot 3 Tap Portable Wi Fi hotspot settings Configure Wi Fi hotspot 4 Enter the Network name SSID information 5 To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password 6 Tap Save 7 Tap and drag the slider beside Portable Wi Fi hotspot to the right 8 If prompted t...

Page 51: ... slider beside Set mobile data limit to enable the function and then tap OK 6 To set the mobile data usage limit drag the data limit line to the desired value You can also set the data limit manually by tapping on the number displayed beside the line Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit mobile data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically To Control the Data Usage of Indiv...

Page 52: ...works VPNs Use your device to connect to virtual private networks VPNs which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network For example VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network for example when they are traveling ...

Page 53: ... Virtual Private Network 1 Double tap the status bar to open the Notification panel 2 Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off 53 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 54: ...an access your corporate 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 Account sync ...

Page 55: ...t 1 From your Homescreen tap 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 Account sync 2 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 55 This is an Internet ver...

Page 56: ...rd and then tap Edit 2 Touch and hold an icon and 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 the Media Playing Volume with the Volume Key When playing music or watching video press the v...

Page 57: ...ettings 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 or to quickly shift between Vibrate Sound mode To activate Do not disturb mode press the volume key down when in vibrate mode To Schedule Do Not Disturb Mode Time Intervals 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settin...

Page 58: ... to enable or disable the function To Adjust the Idle Time Before the Screen Turns Off 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display Sleep 3 Select an option To turn off the screen quickly briefly press the power key To Adjust the Font Size 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display Font size 3 Select the preferred option To Adjust the White Balance of the Display 1 F...

Page 59: ...o Enable or Disable Screen Pinning 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Screen pinning 3 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function 4 If you have enabled Screen pinning you can tap the Lock device when unpinning slider to enable or disable this additional security function as desired A pattern PIN or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work To ...

Page 60: ...ons 2 Find the critical permission you need 3 Tap the relevant slider to adjust permissions You can also manage permissions in Settings Apps Tap an app and change the permissions as desired Application linking Your device can determine the default app to handle a particular web link This means that if the link is set you don t need to select an app each time you open a link You can change the defa...

Page 61: ...es Daydream Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colors photos or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle On a device with multiple users each user can have individual Daydream settings To Enable or Disable the Daydream Screen Saver 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display Daydream 3 Tap the slider to enable or di...

Page 62: ...ome screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Date time 3 Disable the Automatic time zone function by tapping the slider 4 Tap Select time zone 5 Select an option Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony s Mobile BRAVIA ENGINE technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos giving you clearer sharper and more natural images To reduce battery consumption Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned off by default To turn...

Page 63: ...gularly uses your device Guest User Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your device temporarily Some features are only available to the owner For example only the owner can allow downloads from sources other than Google Play About the Regular User Account By adding Regular User accounts you can allow different users to have different homescreens wallpapers and general...

Page 64: ...Turn on phone calls slider to enable or disable the function for the guest user To Clear the Guest Session Data 1 Make sure you are logged in to the guest account 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Users 4 Find and tap Remove guest 5 Tap Remove You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are logged in to the guest account Just drag the sta...

Page 65: ... Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users for example VPN settings 65 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 66: ... keyboard is personalized 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...

Page 67: ...p 2 Tap then tap One handed 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 o...

Page 68: ...nd is available for a 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 ...

Page 69: ...n To Change Writing Language Using the On Screen Keyboard This feature is only available if you have added more than one input language and the Smart language detection feature is off or if the languages that you selected include non Latin languages 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 ...

Page 70: ...ing the on screen keyboard 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 70 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 71: ...the call log appears tap to display the dialpad 4 Enter the phone number and tap 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 numbers that correspond to the contact you want to call As you enter each letter or number a list of possible m...

Page 72: ...ve In the heads up notification that appears at the top of the screen tap ANSWER Instead of answering the call you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the upper part of the heads up notification window Using this method you get more options to manage the call For example you can decide to reject the call with a message or forward the call to the answering machine To Decline an I...

Page 73: ...achine Messages 3 Select the voice message you want to listen to You can also listen to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping Rejecting a call with a text message You can reject a call with a text message When you reject a call with such a message the message is automatically sent to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact You can select from...

Page 74: ... call Press the volume key up or down Using the call log In the call log you can view missed calls received calls and dialed calls To Open the Call Log 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap To view your missed calls 1 When you have missed a call appears in the status bar Drag the status bar downwards 2 Tap Missed call To Call a Number from Your Call Log 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and t...

Page 75: ...alls If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider you can also use a list of Fixed Dialing Numbers FDNs to restrict outgoing calls If your subscription includes a voicemail service you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail If you want to block a certain number you can go to Google Play and download applications that support this function FDN is no...

Page 76: ...To Activate or Deactivate Call Waiting 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call Additional settings 3 To activate or deactivate call waiting tap Call waiting To Answer a Second Call and Put the Ongoing Call on Hold 1 When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the right 2 Tap Hold call To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the left To Mak...

Page 77: ...u can t answer calls Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card If not you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually To Enter Your Voicemail Number 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call 3 Select a SIM card 4 Tap Voicemail Voicemail settings Voicemail number 5 Enter your voicemail number 6 Tap OK To Call Your Voicemail Service 1 Open...

Page 78: ...Call while the Screen Is Locked 1 If the active screen lock type is Swipe tap to display the dialpad then enter the emergency number and tap 2 If your screen is locked with a pattern PIN or password tap Emergency call then enter the emergency number and tap 78 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 79: ...ile com tools xperia companion 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 ...

Page 80: ...s complete tap the notification 5 Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts To import contacts from a SIM card 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 SIM card 3 Select where to store your contacts 4 To import an individual contact find and tap the conta...

Page 81: ...nt will show as the default account to save to the next time you add a contact If you have saved a contact to a particular account and want to change it you need to create a new contact and select a different account to save them to If 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...

Page 82: ...information in the Contacts application You can enter medical details such as allergies and medications that you are using plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case of an emergency After setup your 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...

Page 83: ...a phone number emergency personnel can call as a minimum If your device is locked by a security screen lock emergency personnel can only see the phone number of 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...

Page 84: ...uctions Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application If you synchronize your contacts with a new account or import contact 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 Homes...

Page 85: ...ions on SIM cards 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Export contacts SIM card 3 Mark the contacts you want to export or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts 4 Tap Export 5 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 85 This is ...

Page 86: ...age 1 From your Homescreen tap and then find and tap 2 Tap 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 Wri...

Page 87: ...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 tap 2 Tap then tap Delete conversations 3 Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete then...

Page 88: ...ry report checkbox as desired After the delivery report function is 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 devices and other devices You can turn any convers...

Page 89: ...tap Email 3 Tap then tap 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 m...

Page 90: ...forward then tap Forward 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 dow...

Page 91: ...select a folder For the functionality described above to work the Swipe to delete feature must be activated It s normally activated by default To make sure it s activated tap Settings then check the checkbox next to Swipe to organize or delete Email account settings To remove an email account from your device 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Press then tap Settings 4 Select the ac...

Page 92: ...ges 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 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 92 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 93: ...ormats For more information 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 availa...

Page 94: ...ng can include videos on YouTube song lyrics and artist information on Wikipedia To Edit Music Information 1 From the Music application tap the Album art then tap Edit music info 2 Edit the information as desired 3 When you are done tap Save To adjust the audio volume Press the volume key To Minimize the Music Application When a song is playing tap to go to the Homescreen The Music application kee...

Page 95: ...g 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 Playlists 1 From the Music homescreen touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist 2 In the menu that open...

Page 96: ...he 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 2 If prompted select Audio settings and then tap Sound effects Equalizer 3 To adjust the sound manually drag the frequency band buttons up or down To adjust the sound automatically tap and s...

Page 97: ... the TrackID service the 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 t...

Page 98: ...up the frequency band 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 automatical...

Page 99: ...works and or service providers 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 chann...

Page 100: ... then drag it to the left 3 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 photo by tapping the on screen camera button 1 Activate the camera 2 Point the camera toward the subject 3 Tap the on screen camera button The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger To Take a Selfie Using the Front Camera 1 Activat...

Page 101: ...lease the camera button To view your photos and videos 1 Activate the camera then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video 2 Flick left or right to view your photos and videos To Delete a Photo or Recorded Video 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 set...

Page 102: ...from two different sources Two camera displays appear on your device screen one from your device s camera the other from a connected Xperia device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi Fi Direct technology So if you re at a concert venue for example and you want to capture a photo or video that combines a view of the band from one angle and the audience from another you can use Multi camera mo...

Page 103: ...o display all mask types again locate a face in the colored frame that appears in your camera viewfinder then tap Downloading Camera Applications You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play or other sources Before you start downloading make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges To Download Camera Applications 1 O...

Page 104: ...f switch 4 Activate the camera 5 Tap 6 Tap More Save location Drag the slider to the right Quick Launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked Launch only When this setting is activated you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key Launch and capture When this setting is activated you can launch the camera and capt...

Page 105: ...alance 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 cloudy sky Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings 1 Activate the cam...

Page 106: ... sec Set a half second delay from when you press the shutter button until the photo is taken Off The photo is taken when you press the shutter button Object Tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder the camera tracks it for you HDR Use the HDR High Dynamic Range setting to take a photo against strong backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp HDR compensates f...

Page 107: ...etter without the flash even if lighting conditions are poor Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand Use the self timer to avoid blurred photos Flashlight The flash shines continuously while taking pictures Scene Selection Use the Scene Selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre programmed scenes The camera determines a number of setti...

Page 108: ...zes motion blurring Document Use for photos of text or drawings Gives the photo sharper contrast Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their glory These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings 1 Activate the camera 2 Swipe to 3 To display settings tap 4 Select the setting that you want to adjust then make your cha...

Page 109: ...preview of the video appears after you shoot it Only front camera The video opens for editing after you shoot it Off The video is saved after you shoot it and no preview appears Flashlight Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen Note that the video quality can sometimes be ...

Page 110: ...os of seaside or lakeside scenes Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos Sports Use for videos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring Party Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred Hold your hand steady or use a support 110 This is an...

Page 111: ...w the next photo or video 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 vie...

Page 112: ...eo that you want to share 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 3 Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo then follow the steps to send it To use a photo as a contact picture 1 When you 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 ...

Page 113: ... with your camera For 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...

Page 114: ...he toolbars and then tap Trim 3 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 4 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 Speed 3 Select an option touc...

Page 115: ...tent 1 Return to the Album 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...

Page 116: ... number of photos appears 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 pho...

Page 117: ...To Change the Map View When viewing the map in Album tap and then switch between Classic view and Satellite view 117 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 118: ...o your device 5 View online 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 no...

Page 119: ...er application on the computer 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 T...

Page 120: ...yStation Video Service 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...

Page 121: ...sconnect then tap OK Sharing 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 d...

Page 122: ... other DLNA Certified Devices 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 a...

Page 123: ...escreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Device connection USB Connectivity Detect 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 ...

Page 124: ... countries or regions Using certain apps some NFC functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off Note that not all devices support this feature To Turn on the NFC Function 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More 3 Tap the on off switch beside NFC To Share a Contact with Another Device Using NFC 1 Make sure both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both sc...

Page 125: ...displayed on its screen To Share a Web Address with Another Device Using NFC 1 Make sure both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 To open the web browser find and tap 4 Load the web page you want to share 5 Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch When the dev...

Page 126: ...r Device a Name 1 Be sure the Bluetooth function is turned on 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth 4 Tap Rename this device 5 Enter a name for your device 6 Tap Rename Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device you can for example connect your device to a Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth car kit and use these other devices to share m...

Page 127: ...ems using Bluetooth technology Share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth function such as Photos and videos Music and other audio files Contacts Web pages To send items using Bluetooth 1 Receiving device Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on and that the device is visible to other Blue...

Page 128: ...your device drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer 5 Tap Accept to start the file transfer 6 To view the progress of the transfer drag the status bar downward 7 To open a received item drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant notification To view files you have received using Bluetooth 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth ...

Page 129: ...een 7 am and 9 am you can decide that the FM radio application starts your favorite social networking app opens for example Facebook the ring volume is set to vibrate With Smart Connect you can also manage accessories such as Xperia SmartTags or a watch from the Sony SmartWatch series Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information If you are using a device with multiple use...

Page 130: ...te To Set Smart Connect 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 Ma...

Page 131: ...vices are put together to be viewed and managed Note that when making a payment you must first turn on the NFC function before your device touches a card reader For more information about NFC see NFC on page 124 Mobile payment services may not yet be available in all regions To Manage Payment Services 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More Tap pay A list of payment services appea...

Page 132: ...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 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...

Page 133: ... From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More Mobile networks 3 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...

Page 134: ... right to browse more quickly 5 Agenda for the selected day 6 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 att...

Page 135: ...ore information 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 ...

Page 136: ... 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 about how to adjust the alarm volume levels see Volume settings on the 56 page To Adjust the Volume Level for an Alarm 1 Find and tap Clock and then tap...

Page 137: ...ck and then select the alarm you want to edit 2 Tap Side keys behavior and then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm 3 Tap Save 137 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 138: ...rs are displayed on the 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 performan...

Page 139: ...cessibility 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 Disable TalkBack 1 From your Homescreen double tap 2 Find and double tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack 3 Double tap the on off switch and then ...

Page 140: ...agnostics application can test a specific function or run a full diagnostic test to check 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...

Page 141: ...wer key 2 In the menu that opens tap Restart The device restarts automatically To Force the Device to Shut Down 1 Detach the SIM and memory card cover 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...

Page 142: ...es personal data To allow the sending of usage info 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About phone Usage info settings 3 Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked 4 Tap Agree Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions Your device is waterproof and protected against dust so don t worry if you get caught in the rain or want to wash off dirt under a faucet but r...

Page 143: ...ranty 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 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...

Page 144: ...ation This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology WMDRM to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content If ...

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