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Xperia PRO-I XQ-BE52/XQ-BE62/XQ-BE72

Transferring content using the Xperia Transfer 2 app (from Android/iOS)

You can transfer data, such as music, photos, videos, contacts, device settings, schedules, call history, SMS/MMS, and
more using the Xperia Transfer 2 app.

You can transfer content by connecting your device (transfer destination device) to another device (transfer source
device) with a USB cable. To transfer content from an iOS device, use a USB OTG adapter together with the USB cable.
You can also connect devices using a Wi-Fi connection.

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: USB OTG adapter (Use a USB OTG adapter to transfer content from an iOS device.)

F-703-100-11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation

On your device (transfer destination device), open the Xperia Transfer 2 app.

To transfer content from an Android OS device, download and open the Xperia Transfer 2 app on the other device
(transfer source device).

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Summary of Contents for Xperia PRO-I XQ-BE52

Page 1: ...estions about your device Xperia PRO I features Photo Pro Photography Pro Discover Photo Pro BASIC Basic mode overview AUTO P S M mode overview Video Pro Videography Pro Launching Video Pro Video Pro Menu Video Pro Settings Cinema Pro Cinematography Pro Launching the Cinema Pro app Combining clips and watching a film 1 ...

Page 2: ...e sound output using 360 Spatial Sound Enhancing the sound output using Dolby Atmos Upscaling the quality of compressed music files DSEE Ultimate Reducing wind noise when recording Pop up window Using the pop up window mode Split screen mode Using the Split screen mode Dynamic Vibration Using Dynamic Vibration Adjusting Dynamic Vibration settings Ambient display Setting the Ambient display Shortcu...

Page 3: ... Android iOS Synchronizing data using a Google account from Android Transferring content using a computer from Android Transferring content using an SD card from Android Device security Making sure your device is protected Finding the IMEI number s of your device Finding locking or erasing a lost device Learning the basics Turning the screen on or off Home screen Adjusting the idle time before the...

Page 4: ...dating your device Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computer Restarting resetting and repairing Restarting and resetting your device Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion Resetting your applications Improving memory performance Viewing the memory status Freeing up space on the internal storage Stopping applications and services from running Formatting the...

Page 5: ...mode overview Taking a photo or recording a video Viewing photos and videos Scanning QR codes Frequently used features in the BASIC Basic mode Selfies Taking a selfie Taking a selfie using Hand shutter BASIC Basic mode settings Color and brightness Bokeh effect HDR video recording Recording a steady video Using various capturing modes Selecting a capturing mode Slow motion videos Portrait selfie P...

Page 6: ... MR Selecting a Drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Continuous shooting Self timer Using the flash Scene and condition recognition Additional camera settings Setting the focus by touching the viewfinder Face Eye AF still image video Softening the skin tone Tracking an object Setting the Transfer Tagging add on mode Data storage Geotagging Grid lines Different ways to use the volume key Audio...

Page 7: ...t Bluetooth wireless technology Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Pairing with a Bluetooth remote commander Sending items using Bluetooth technology Receiving items using Bluetooth technology Support app About the Support app Notes on use accessibility and legal information Accessibility Using your device in wet and dusty conditions L...

Page 8: ... BASIC Basic mode Taking advantage of the operability of smartphones you can easily take photos and record videos by tapping the screen Lenses can be switched smoothly from super wide angle to telephoto In addition to taking photos with settings automatically adjusted by the camera according to the scene and conditions you can also use the continuous shooting mode Bokeh effect brightness and color...

Page 9: ...ofessional cameras You can select automatic settings or manually control the ISO shutter speed white balance and more You can also output to the RAW format Related Topic BASIC Basic mode overview AUTO P S M mode overview F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 9 ...

Page 10: ...ap one of the angle buttons to switch lenses Telephoto button will be made available through a software update Software rollouts are a phased process the timing and availability vary by market and or operator 9 Select an aspect ratio 10 Use the camera key to launch Photo Pro or take photos 11 Switch between the front and main camera 12 Select a flash setting The icon color changes when the flash o...

Page 11: ...ate Software rollouts are a phased process the timing and availability vary by market and or operator 9 Tap to activate the flashlight The icon color changes when the flashlight is activated 10 Use the camera key to launch Photo Pro or record videos 11 Switch between the front and main camera 12 Tap to enable the Face Eye AF function Face Eye AF button will be made available through a software upd...

Page 12: ...n the BASIC Basic mode Using the flash Continuous shooting Self timer Viewing photos and videos Bokeh effect Color and brightness HDR video recording Scanning QR codes Face Eye AF still image video F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap to change the aperture value when Wide angle button is selected 20 12 ...

Page 13: ...is locked Tap the button again to unlock the focus 6 Tap to lock the exposure The button turns orange when the exposure is locked Tap the button again to unlock the exposure To assign another function to the AEL button tap MENU Setup AEL button customization 7 Function menu Tap to adjust settings To re assign or re order the setting items in the function menu tap MENU Setup Function menu customiza...

Page 14: ...vary by market and or operator 12 Tap to change the aperture value when Lens is set to 24 mm 13 Tap to show or hide information displayed on the viewfinder The histogram represents the luminance distribution graphically The level meter helps you to measure the angle of the device and keep the picture horizontal When your device senses that it is level the level meter turns green To customize the i...

Page 15: ...ecordable time Title prefix The file name of the recorded video is Title prefix_Date_Time To change the title prefix tap Settings icon Title prefix 1 Use the volume key to zoom in or out 2 Recording status 3 Status indications Slow motion recording icon Heat caution icon Geotagging status icon 100 Battery status icons 4 Tap to adjust the appropriate shutter speed ISO value and white balance automa...

Page 16: ... to capture the current frame as a still image 13 Tap to show or hide information displayed on the viewfinder 14 Tap to adjust settings 15 Level meter The level meter helps you to measure the angle of the device and keep the picture horizontal When your device senses that it is level the level meter turns green 16 Time code hours minutes seconds frames 17 Tap the thumbnail to view share or edit vi...

Page 17: ...Use markers to On to display markers and guidelines You can set the types of markers and guidelines to be displayed Video light Turns the flashlight on or off Stabilization Turns video stabilization on or off WB Adjusts the white balance To adjust the white balance according to a selected white area select Custom 1 Custom 2 or Custom 3 tap Set hold your device so that the white area fully covers t...

Page 18: ...able when FPS is set to 119 88 or Video format is set to 3840x2160P and FPS is set to 59 94 The Face Eye AF function will be made available through a software update Software rollouts are a phased process the timing and availability vary by market and or operator Related Topic Launching Video Pro Video Pro Settings F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 18 ...

Page 19: ...60P and FPS is set to 59 94 The Object tracking function will be made available through a software update Software rollouts are a phased process the timing and availability vary by market and or operator Project File format 4K Sets the file format for recording Media Title prefix Changes the title prefix The file name of the recorded video is Title prefix_Date_Time Data storage Selects the interna...

Page 20: ...tton and Camera icon when you lock the screen Not REC Photo Does not lock the REC button and Camera icon when you lock the screen Save location Saves your still images and videos with the location where they were shot Maintenance Level calibration Calibrates the standard for the horizontal plane to fix deviations in the direction of tilt Bluetooth remote control Pairs with a Bluetooth remote comma...

Page 21: ...on Tap Cinema Library to launch the Cinema Library app You can open an existing project or watch a created film Tap Stabilizer to switch the stabilizer function on or off Tap Metered manual to show or hide the Metered Manual The Metered Manual is displayed with a metering indicator on the viewfinder Tap Frame lines repeatedly to display and select from various aspect ratios Tap Grid lines to displ...

Page 22: ...d your device so that the white area fully covers the frame in the center and then tap Set again If you select Auto you can set whether to lock the white balance settings Tap Shutter to adjust the shutter speed Tap Auto when it is orange to adjust the appropriate shutter speed automatically Tap Focus to adjust the focus Tap AF or MF to switch the focus mode to auto or manual When the focus mode is...

Page 23: ...on Tap Mic to select LR or Rear When Rear is selected touch the rear panel as little as possible during recording to avoid noise being recorded Tap Intelligent wind filter to reduce wind noise Select a value to change the audio level Metered manual The Metered Manual indicates underexposure overexposure 12 23 ...

Page 24: ...s videos are played back at 120 Hz even when High refresh rate in the Settings menu is set to off Related Topic Launching the Cinema Pro app Screen settings F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the Cinema Pro app tap All files to display a list of clips in a project 1 Tap More icon Create final film 2 Tap the clips in the order in which you want to combine them 3 Tap Create 4 L...

Page 25: ...Check if the Bluetooth function of your Xperia device is set to on Unpair the Bluetooth remote commander Hint Once you pair with the Bluetooth remote commander you can operate both Photo Pro and Video Pro Turn the Bluetooth remote control function on or off individually for Photo Pro and Video Pro On your Xperia device launch Photo Pro or Video Pro 1 On your Xperia device tap MENU for Photo Pro or...

Page 26: ...ce mode is turned on and available Camera endurance mode unavailable icon Camera endurance mode is turned on but unavailable because you are not using the Bluetooth remote commander to operate Photo Pro and Video Pro Hint The Bluetooth connection is only active while you are operating your Xperia device using the Bluetooth remote commander To unpair the Bluetooth remote commander To operate the Bl...

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Page 28: ...tment icon Tap to adjust the brightness level with the slider Grid line icon Tap to display and select a type of grid line Frame line icon Tap to display and select from among various aspect ratios Rotate icon Tap to rotate the screen 180 degrees Settings icon Tap to adjust more detailed settings Related Topic Settings menu Overview Find and tap External monitor icon to launch the External monitor...

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Page 30: ...l game apps together in My games Game icons that you store on the Game enhancer app screen will be hidden from the Home screen and the app drawer Hint If game icons cannot be stored make sure that you have not changed the Home screen from Xperia Home and that Game enhancer icon is located on the Home screen Find and tap Game enhancer icon 1 Add new games manually 1 Game enhancer settings 2 Recomme...

Page 31: ...lated Topic Using the Game enhancer menu Setting Display Sound in the Game enhancer menu Using the camera key as a shortcut key for a Game enhancer actions F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 31 ...

Page 32: ...e touch area Restrict the touch area in the landscape mode H S power control Limit reductions in performance and degradation of the battery caused by the device overheating during charging While the Game enhancer app is running the battery will not charge if H S power control is set to on Focus settings Focus on your game by blocking notifications incoming calls the camera key and other settings t...

Page 33: ... Game enhancer app Setting Display Sound in the Game enhancer menu STAMINA mode Tap Floating icon Game enhancer settings icon Menu type and then select an option 1 While playing a game tap Floating icon Multitasking 1 Tap WEB YouTube or APPS To go back to the menu tap Back button To minimize the Multitasking window tap Minimize button When you select an app in APPS the app opens in the pop up wind...

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Page 35: ...e enhancer app starts Video signals may not be output according to the setting on your device depending on the displayed app or the specifications of the connected external device Improving the microphone sound quality when voice chatting The other party will hear your voice more clearly during voice chat Adjust the setting according to your mic type This function only works when a headset is conn...

Page 36: ...elated Topic Using the Game enhancer menu Overview F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While playing a game tap Floating icon Display Sound 1 Under Optimize V C microphone select an option 2 36 ...

Page 37: ...Hint To change the Hardware key shortcut setting for all previously added games on the Game enhancer main screen tap Game enhancer settings icon Default hardware key shortcut Camera key press and then select an option and tap APPLY Related Topic Launching the Game enhancer app Using the Game enhancer menu Setting Display Sound in the Game enhancer menu Overview F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Cor...

Page 38: ...ble with 360 Spatial Sound If both 360 Spatial Sound and Dolby Atmos are turned on only one of the functions may be effective depending on the app you are using When you are using a music related app 360 Spatial Sound takes priority The sound quality of the original sound source may take priority over the effects produced by 360 Spatial Sound depending on the content Related Topic Settings menu F ...

Page 39: ...ction If DSEE Ultimate or 360 Spatial Sound is turned on while Dolby Atmos is also turned on only one of the functions may be effective depending on the app you are using When you are using a music related app DSEE Ultimate or 360 Spatial Sound takes priority Related Topic Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings 1 Enable the Dolby Atmos...

Page 40: ... AI technology Note If both DSEE Ultimate and Dolby Atmos are turned on only one of the functions may be effective depending on the app you are using When you are using a music related app DSEE Ultimate takes priority Related Topic Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings 1 Enable the DSEE Ultimate function by tapping the switch 2 40 ...

Page 41: ...e produced by wind hitting the microphone when recording without losing the original audio quality Related Topic Settings menu Taking a photo or recording a video F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings Intelligent wind filter 1 Tap the switch to enable the function 2 41 ...

Page 42: ... window overlaid on top of an app running in the full screen mode You can also display a third app in the pop up window while viewing two apps using the Split screen mode Tap Overview button in the navigation bar 1 Swipe left or right to select the app that you want to display in a small window and then tap Pop up window 2 42 ...

Page 43: ... left or right to select the app that you want to display in the full screen and then tap it 3 Drag to resize the window 1 Drag to move the window 2 Tap to maximize the window 3 Tap to iconize the window 4 Tap to close the window 5 43 ...

Page 44: ...all apps support the pop up window mode The pop up window mode may be unavailable depending on the function or app you are using such as when using Photo Pro F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 44 ...

Page 45: ... XQ BE72 Using the Split screen mode The Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once such as when you want to view your photos and the Calendar at the same time Tap Overview button in the navigation bar 1 Tap Multi window switch 2 45 ...

Page 46: ... switch icon Tap Multi window switch icon to select applications Multi window switch icon appears when you drag the split screen border 3 Application 2 4 Overview button Select a recently used application for the lower window 5 Home button Go back to the Home screen 6 Back button Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application 7 46 ...

Page 47: ...it screen mode To resize the split screen windows To exit the split screen mode F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Drag the split screen border in the center 1 Drag the split screen border to the top or bottom of the screen 1 47 ...

Page 48: ...ice To learn more about this feature go to Settings Sound Dynamic Vibration There is no vibration in the following cases The media volume is set to silent The screen is off Note Dynamic Vibration does not work with all media apps Related Topic Settings menu Adjusting Dynamic Vibration settings F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Sound Dynamic Vibration 1 Tap the swit...

Page 49: ...ration F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Open the desired media app such as the Music app 1 Start playback of the media contents 2 Press the volume key to open the volume panel 3 Drag the slider for Dynamic Vibration to set the preferred level for this app The Dynamic Vibration setting is saved for the next time you use this app 4 Find and tap Settings Sound Dynamic Vibration 1 Adjust t...

Page 50: ... display will be activated when needed for example when walking with the device in your hand or taking the device out of your pocket or bag Displaying an image on the Ambient display Related Topic Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap Settings Appearance Ambient display Always on display 1 Tap When to show Ambient display and then select the desired setting 2 Close the set...

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Page 52: ...ange the apps in the list by tapping Edit icon If you assign Photo Pro or Video Pro to the shortcut key you can launch Photo Pro or Video Pro without unlocking your device by pressing the key when your screen is turned off Related Topic Overview Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings System Gestures Shortcut key 1 Tap the switch to enable the function 2 Se...

Page 53: ...urning Side sense on or off Related Topic Settings menu Using Side sense Setting other Side sense options F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Advanced 1 Tap Side sense 2 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function 3 53 ...

Page 54: ...ing down along the Side sense bar on the edge of the screen Make sure to tap or slide your finger within the Side sense bar Note Side sense may not be available depending on the apps and functions that you are using Customizing the Side sense bar To move the Side sense bar up or down touch and hold the Side sense bar and then drag it up or down To place the touch position anywhere you want on the ...

Page 55: ... sense bar or circle Follow the on screen instructions to select an app You can also launch an app in a pop up window Hint To exit the Side sense menu double tap the Side sense bar or tap an empty area on the screen Displaying the Multi window menu Slide up the Side sense bar or circle to display the Multi window menu Follow the on screen instructions to add apps to a split screen 55 ...

Page 56: ...screen using the Side sense bar Slide down the Side sense bar or circle to return to the previous screen Related Topic Turning Side sense on or off Setting other Side sense options F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 56 ...

Page 57: ... assign a screen action such as taking a screenshot to a gesture find and tap Settings Display Advanced Side sense Gestures select a gesture from among Double tap Slide up and Slide down and then select an option Related Topic Settings menu Turning Side sense on or off Using Side sense F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Advanced 1 Tap Side sense 2 Tap the sw...

Page 58: ...t call handling function Once activated you can handle calls in the following way Answer bring the device to your ear Reject shake the device Ringer off place the device face down Related Topic Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings System Gestures Smart call handling 1 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function 2 58 ...

Page 59: ... tap Settings About phone The current software version is displayed under Build number The current model number is displayed under Model Limitations to services and features Some of the services and features described in this Help Guide may not be supported in all countries or regions or by all networks or service providers The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in all countries...

Page 60: ...Help Guide Smartphone Xperia PRO I XQ BE52 XQ BE62 XQ BE72 Overview 60 ...

Page 61: ...ercially available USB LAN adapter Note When you connect your device to a TV or other large display using a USB Type C cable the cable must be compatible with the display port standard Note that some functions or content on your Xperia device may not be displayable on the TV or display device Some USB LAN adapters may not work properly 12 Main microphone 13 Cellular antenna 14 3rd microphone To us...

Page 62: ...11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation RGBC IR sensor 18 Main camera 19 Cellular Wi Fi antenna 20 Nano SIM Memory card slot 21 Wi Fi Bluetooth GPS antenna 22 NFC detection area 23 Strap hole 24 Cellular antenna 25 62 ...

Page 63: ...rd before removing it to prevent loss of data To remove the memory card safely find and tap Settings Storage and then tap Eject icon beside SD card Note Do not cut your SIM card as this may damage your device Related Topic Finding the IMEI number s of your device Using a Dual SIM device F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Drag out the SIM card tray 1 Place the main SIM card securely in po...

Page 64: ...M card for placing a call Enabling the Dual SIM reachability function Note The Dual SIM reachability function may not be available depending on the combination of network operators that provided the SIM cards Find and tap Settings Network internet Mobile network 1 Select a SIM card 2 Tap the Use SIM switch to enable or disable the SIM card 3 Tap Back button to set the other SIM card 4 Find and tap...

Page 65: ...lling You will now be able to perform data communications even during calls If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it check that you have entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card In some cases the numbers are detected automatically during setup Otherwise you are prompted to enter them manually Related Topic Settings menu Assembly Dual SIM F 703 100 11 Cop...

Page 66: ...r device against damage We recommend you use only those screen covers intended for your Xperia device The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors lenses speakers or microphones and can invalidate the warranty F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 66 ...

Page 67: ...harging The first time you start your device a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings personalize your device and sign in to your accounts for example a Google account To turn off the device Note It may take a while for the device to shut down Related Topic Charging your device F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Long press the power key until your device vibrates 1 Long press ...

Page 68: ... and calendar using Gmail You can back up restore and transfer your data from another device to your device Chat with friends using the Google Duo application Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Chrome web browser Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia Companion Remotely find lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the Find My Device...

Page 69: ...er source device with a USB cable To transfer content from an iOS device use a USB OTG adapter together with the USB cable You can also connect devices using a Wi Fi connection A USB OTG adapter Use a USB OTG adapter to transfer content from an iOS device F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation On your device transfer destination device open the Xperia Transfer 2 app To transfer content from ...

Page 70: ...photos and videos by backing them up from another device using Google Photos Apps settings call history and SMS MMS You can transfer apps settings and call history by backing them up to Google Drive automatically from another device Find and tap Settings Accounts 1 If there is no Google account set yet tap Add account and then follow the on screen instructions to add an account 2 Tap the Automatic...

Page 71: ...ing up a Google account on your device F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation When you power on your device transfer destination device for the first time log in with the same Google account that you are using on the other device and then select the backup data and objects to restore 2 On the other device transfer source device launch the Music app or File app 1 Select a file to upload to Go...

Page 72: ...00 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Connect both your device transfer destination device and the other device transfer source device to a computer using a USB cable On your device drag down the status bar tap the USB connection setting notification and then tap Tap for more options File Transfer 1 On the computer select which files to transfer from the other device and then copy and paste or dra...

Page 73: ...card using the Storage function in the Settings menu or the Files app To copy contacts to an SD card launch the Contacts app and then export the contacts to the SD card Note Check that the SD card can be used on both your device and the other device in advance 1 Insert the SD card to which you copied the data into your device transfer destination device and then transfer the data to your device s ...

Page 74: ... lock Fingerprint Manager SIM card lock You can register fingerprints to use as a security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases Find and tap Settings Security Fingerprint Manager and then follow the on screen instructions For more information go to support google com android Note When using a security option to protect your device it is crucial to remember the details provi...

Page 75: ...ep a copy of this You may require it if your device is stolen or when contacting support Viewing your IMEI number s using the dialpad Viewing your IMEI number s on the tray F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Phone icon 1 Tap Dialpad icon 2 Enter 06 into the dialpad The IMEI number s are displayed automatically 3 Drag out the SIM card tray The IMEI number s is are displayed o...

Page 76: ...s a location and security web service called Find My Device After you sign in to a Google account Find My Device is turned on by default If you lose your device you can use Find My Device to find lock or erase it For more information go to support google com android F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 76 ...

Page 77: ...ons without pressing the power key Hint If the Ambient display is set to Smart activation or Show when device is lifted the screen is turned on automatically when you pick up your device To turn the screen on by pressing the camera key or volume key tap Settings System Gestures and then tap the Wake up display on keypress switch to enable the function Related Topic Setting the Ambient display Sett...

Page 78: ...ation bar 2 Overview button Tap to find all open apps To open another app tap the overview button swipe left or right to select the app you want to open and then tap the app To close an app tap the overview button swipe left or right to select the app you want to close and then swipe up on the app 3 Home button Tap to exit an app and go back to the Home screen 4 Back button Tap to go back to the p...

Page 79: ...wallpaper You can change your wallpaper to a preset image or your favorite photo Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to the top to open the app drawer 1 Tap the app that you want to open 2 Touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen and then tap Wallpapers 1 79 ...

Page 80: ...Hint To add a widget to the Home screen touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen and then tap Widgets Related Topic Settings menu Screen settings F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 80 ...

Page 81: ...our device is on and left idle for a set period of time the screen dims and turns off to save battery power You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns off Related Topic Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Screen timeout 1 Select an option 2 81 ...

Page 82: ...is held in your hand Once you put down the device the screen turns off according to your screen timeout setting Related Topic Settings menu Adjusting the idle time before the screen turns off F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Advanced Smart backlight control 1 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function 2 82 ...

Page 83: ...s drag the horizontal stripes at the edge of the resized screen To resize the screen drag Resize screen icon at the edge of the resized screen Hint You can shrink the screen by using the Side sense menu Related Topic Settings menu Using Side sense F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Advanced One handed mode 1 Tap the One handed mode switch to enable or disabl...

Page 84: ... in your device s internal storage Hint You can assign taking screenshots to a gesture on the Side sense bar To take a screenshot using the Side sense bar find and tap Settings Display Advanced Side sense Gestures select a gesture from among Double tap Slide up and Slide down and then tap Take screenshot To take a screenshot of a recently used app Long press the volume down key A and power key B a...

Page 85: ...ed Topic Setting other Side sense options Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Swipe left or right to select the app of which you want to take a screenshot and then tap Screenshot 2 85 ...

Page 86: ...ecord your device screen depending on the application design Related Topic Home screen F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel 1 Swipe left or right to find Screen Record icon and then tap it If you cannot find the icon in the Quick settings panel tap Edit icon and then drag and drop Screen Record icon into the upper...

Page 87: ...l The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off Hint To add a clock widget to the Home screen touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen tap Widgets and then touch and hold the desired clock Related Topic Date and time F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Clock Alarm 1 Tap Add item icon 2 Select the desired value 3 Tap OK 4 87 ...

Page 88: ...function with Default selected Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Photo Pro icon and then switch the shooting mode to BASIC Basic 1 Point the camera at the QR code and then tap the notification that appears If the notification does not appear drag down the status bar to open the notification panel and then confi...

Page 89: ... If the notification light is disabled it only lights up or flashes when there is a battery status warning such as when the battery level goes below 15 percent Related Topic Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps notifications Configure notifications 1 Tap the Use LED light to show incoming notifications switch to enable or disable the function You ma...

Page 90: ...xpand and view more information about a notification tap Down arrow icon Not all notifications are expandable To open the app in the pop up window from the notification tap Pop up window icon Not all apps can be opened in the pop up window To dismiss a notification from the notification panel swipe the notification left or right Not all notifications can be dismissed To change the notification set...

Page 91: ...i connection error icon A Wi Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a captive portal network After a successful login the cross mark disappears If Google is blocked in your area the cross mark may appear even when the device is connected to a network and there is a Wi Fi working internet connection Battery status icon C...

Page 92: ...oses only and changes may be made without notice Related Topic Charging your device STAMINA mode Controlling data usage Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Volume and vibration Alarm Using location services Notification icons F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Alarm icon GPS icon 92 ...

Page 93: ...l icon Missed call icon Phone call on hold icon Call forward icon Call forwarding is turned on Downloading data icon Uploading data icon Software setup icon A basic setup of your device is available Install latest software icon A software update is available System update icon System updates are available Downloading system update icon Installing downloaded system update icon Battery Care icon Dyn...

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Page 95: ... be affected by ambient temperature Always use the original Sony charger and a USB cable intended for your specific Xperia model since other types of chargers can increase charging time not charge at all or may even damage your device Note Your device has an embedded rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center Never try to open or take apart the device yourse...

Page 96: ...r device Hint If the battery is completely depleted it may take up to 10 minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears Related Topic Battery and power management F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your device The notification light illuminates when charging begins 2 When the device is fully charged di...

Page 97: ...r battery lifespan you can also set a charging limit so that the battery always only charges up to 80 or 90 Note Battery Care will not control the charging rate until it detects a regular charging cycle of at least 4 hours over a period of several days Hint Learned patterns of the regular charging cycle are saved by Battery Care Even if the function has been disabled it adopts to the learned patte...

Page 98: ...These include rendering performance screen brightness image enhancement and GPS while the screen is off Synchronizing of background app data or streaming may be disabled for some applications You can set the STAMINA mode to turn on or off automatically according to the battery level Follow the on screen instructions for detailed settings Hint You can exempt applications from being optimized by STA...

Page 99: ... a Wi Fi network instead of roaming when abroad Roaming is scanning for your home network and puts additional demands on your battery as your device must transmit with a higher output power Change the synchronization settings for your email calendar and contacts Check the applications that have a high battery consumption and consider the battery saving tips provided on your device for these applic...

Page 100: ...an check battery consumption for applications and change the settings if necessary Related Topic Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps notifications 1 Select an application and review its battery consumption under Battery You may find the item under Advanced 2 100 ...

Page 101: ...less download In this case you can use Xperia Companion Visit the Sony customer support website and search for Xperia Companion to download install and check the system requirements for it Before updating your device consider the following Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity System and application updates can present the features on your device in another way than described in this Help Gu...

Page 102: ...up automatic download of system updates To enable or disable automatic updates for applications Related Topic Before updating your device Settings menu Updating your device using a computer F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings System Advanced Software update 1 Follow the on screen instructions 2 Find and tap Settings System Advanced Software update 1 Tap More icon Set...

Page 103: ...e wirelessly F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable 1 Drag down the status bar and then tap the USB connection setting notification 2 Tap Tap for more options and then tap File Transfer 3 Computer Open Xperia Companion if it is not automatically launched Make sure that the computer can access the internet If a new software update is detec...

Page 104: ...on forcing the device to restart may resolve the issue Performing a factory data reset Note To avoid permanent damage to your device do not interrupt a factory data reset procedure Back up any data saved to the internal memory of your device Resetting will erase all your data from your device Hint Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android when you perform a factory data...

Page 105: ...Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 105 ...

Page 106: ...e Xperia software after you perform a software repair or after a factory data reset try forcing the device to shut down and then turning it back on If the problem persists force the device to shut down and then perform a software repair Note Before performing a software repair make sure you know your Google account username and password Depending on your security settings you may need to enter the...

Page 107: ...or default setting is not available for every application or service Related Topic Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps notifications 1 Tap the number of apps to see all apps 2 Tap More icon Reset app preferences Reset apps 3 Find and tap Settings Apps notifications 1 Select an application or service and then tap Storage cache Clear storage OK 2 Fin...

Page 108: ...nsfer photos videos and music from the internal memory to the removable memory card or Google service Note You can purchase a memory card separately If your device cannot read content on the memory card you may need to format the card Note that when you format the card all content is erased To view the memory status Related Topic Freeing up space on the internal storage Stopping applications and s...

Page 109: ...ings menu Viewing the memory status F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Storage 1 Tap Manage storage If you have a memory card inserted select Internal shared storage Manage storage 2 Select the Browse tab 3 Delete folders or files or uninstall apps To delete folders or files select the internal storage folder select a folder or file to delete tap More icon and then ...

Page 110: ...g If the performance of your device or apps is not optimal try stopping apps and services from running Related Topic Settings menu Viewing the memory status F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps notifications 1 Select an application or service then tap Force stop OK 2 110 ...

Page 111: ...e Note All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it Make sure you first make backups of all data that you want to save Related Topic Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Storage SD card Select an app if prompted 1 Tap More icon Storage settings Format and then perform formatting on the next confirmation dialog 2 111 ...

Page 112: ...gs come pre installed on your device so that you can start using the internet right away You can manually check for updates to your internet settings If you change or delete an internet setting by mistake reset the internet settings Find and tap Settings Network internet Mobile network and then select a SIM card name for more mobile network options Related Topic Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyrigh...

Page 113: ...umber of things you can do to improve Wi Fi reception Move your device closer to the Wi Fi access point Move the Wi Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference Do not cover the Wi Fi antenna area of your device Related Topic Overview F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 113 ...

Page 114: ...gs Network internet Data Saver You may find the item under Advanced 1 Tap the switch to enable the function 2 Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on 1 Find and tap Settings Network internet Mobile network If you are using two SIM cards select a SIM card 2 Tap Data warning limit You may find the item under Advanced 3 Depending on whether you want to set a data warning or a data limit proce...

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Page 116: ...nge settings for your device from the Settings menu Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to the top and then find Settings 1 Tap Settings and then select the desired menu If you are not sure which menu to select you can search by entering a keyword into the Search settings field 2 116 ...

Page 117: ...p Settings About phone If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu text find and tap Settings icon System menu icon Then select the text beside Keyboard icon and select the first entry in the menu that opens You can now select the language you want Related Topic Volume and vibration Sounds and tones Screen settings Date and time F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Swipe down...

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Page 119: ... mode Activating sound with vibration for incoming calls Related Topic Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Press the volume key up or down to change the media volume To quickly turn the media volume on or off tap Media volume icon 1 To change the in call ring and notification or alarm volumes tap Adjust volume icon Use each slider to adjust the volume Tap See more for more o...

Page 120: ...gtone You can set different ringtones for each SIM card You can also select a desired music file as a ringtone Find and tap Settings Sound 1 Select Phone ringtone SIM 1 or Phone ringtone SIM 2 2 Select a sound from the list To select a music file that is not in the list tap Add ringtone 3 120 ...

Page 121: ...nd tones find and tap Settings Sound Advanced and then tap the switches to enable or disable the various sounds and tones Related Topic Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation To confirm tap OK 4 Find and tap Settings Sound Notification sound 1 Select a sound from the list To select a music file that is not in the list tap Add notification 2 To confirm tap OK 3 121 ...

Page 122: ... screen to rotate automatically when the device is turned or set it to stay in portrait view Night Light Night Light switches the color of the screen to amber This makes it easier to view the screen in a darker setting and also makes it easier to fall asleep Prevent accidental operations with screen off You can prevent your device from being activated by mistake while placed in a pocket or a bag N...

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Page 124: ...ata transfer costs you can disable automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi Fi connection You have to disable the automatic update feature in the Play Store app to avoid the automatic updating of applications Related Topic Setting up a Google account on your device F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Play Store icon 1 Tap the account icon and then find and t...

Page 125: ...t google com To improve GPS accuracy The first time you use the GPS function in your device it can take a few minutes for your location to be found To help the search make sure you have a clear view of the sky Stand still and do not cover the GPS antenna GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains If your location is not found ...

Page 126: ...11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings System Date time You may find the item under Advanced 1 Tap the desired item to edit and change the values To set the date or time manually tap the Use network provided time switch to disable the function To set the time zone manually tap the Use network provided time zone switch to disable the function 2 126 ...

Page 127: ...p one of the angle buttons to switch lenses Telephoto button will be made available through a software update Software rollouts are a phased process the timing and availability vary by market and or operator 9 Select an aspect ratio 10 Use the camera key to launch Photo Pro or take photos 11 Switch between the front and main camera 12 Select a flash setting The icon color changes when the flash or...

Page 128: ...ate Software rollouts are a phased process the timing and availability vary by market and or operator 9 Tap to activate the flashlight The icon color changes when the flashlight is activated 10 Use the camera key to launch Photo Pro or record videos 11 Switch between the front and main camera 12 Tap to enable the Face Eye AF function Face Eye AF button will be made available through a software upd...

Page 129: ... the BASIC Basic mode Using the flash Continuous shooting Self timer Viewing photos and videos Bokeh effect Color and brightness HDR video recording Scanning QR codes Face Eye AF still image video F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap to change the aperture value when Wide angle button is selected 20 129 ...

Page 130: ... Pause a video Stop video recording button Stop recording a video Hint You can prevent Photo Pro from being launched accidentally when the camera key is pressed and held In the BASIC Basic mode tap MENU Launch with camera key Off You can set whether to automatically switch to the BASIC Basic mode or to the last selected mode when you launch Photo Pro To change the setting in the BASIC Basic mode t...

Page 131: ...ed Topic Settings menu Scanning QR codes Scene and condition recognition Frequently used features in the BASIC Basic mode Viewing photos and videos Self timer F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 131 ...

Page 132: ...ng the colors or cropping photos Hint Tap Share icon to share a photo or a video or Edit icon to edit it To hide or show icons tap the screen Viewing previously taken photos or recorded videos Hint For more information about the Google Photos app go to support google com photos Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video While using Photo Pro tap the thumbnail A to open a photo or video 1 Sw...

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Page 134: ...function with Default selected Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Photo Pro icon and then switch the shooting mode to BASIC Basic 1 Point the camera at the QR code and then tap the notification that appears If the notification does not appear drag down the status bar to open the notification panel and then confi...

Page 135: ...e suitable for everyday use Adjusting the camera settings Note Available settings differ between the photo and video modes Hint Tap Introduction to features to check information on various functions Tap Tips to go to the Photo Pro tips website Switching between the main and front camera In the BASIC Basic mode tap Aspect ratio icon 1 Select a setting 2 In the BASIC Basic mode tap MENU 1 Swipe the ...

Page 136: ... 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the main camera in the BASIC Basic mode tap one of the angle buttons Telephoto button Wide angle button Super wide angle button 1 Zoom in on the image Tap one of the angle buttons to select a lens and then drag the angle button to the left and right in the portrait orientation or up and down in the landscape orientation Pinch in or out on the cam...

Page 137: ...d surface and use the self timer to keep the device steady F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap Switch between photo and video button to select a photo or video mode 1 Tap Switch camera icon to activate the front camera 2 Tap Self timer icon to select the delay time if you want to use the self timer 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a self...

Page 138: ...he front camera Hint When the self timer is set the timer starts after the camera detects your hand F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap Switch camera icon to activate the front camera 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Hand Shutter On 3 Close the menu The setting is saved 4 Turn your palm with your fingers straight up towards the camera After the camera detects your hand and a c...

Page 139: ...sh photos when using the flash try adjusting the color Hint Look for light with direction and color that gives a scene shape and depth This type of light occurs just before sunrise and at sunset Natural light from a window is also good F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap Color and brightness icon 1 Drag the sliders to adjust the color and brightness The icon co...

Page 140: ...e to or too far to an object while using the Bokeh effect a warning message appears If this happens adjust the distance between your camera and the object to take the photo with Bokeh effect F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the main camera in the BASIC Basic mode tap Bokeh icon 1 Tap the Bokeh button beside the slider to turn the bokeh effect on The Bokeh button turns orang...

Page 141: ...r videos appear more dramatic and closer to what you see in real life Note This setting is not available when Video size is set to Full HD 60 fps or HD F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap Switch between photo and video button to select a video mode 1 Tap HDR icon and select HDR 2 141 ...

Page 142: ...to compensate for camera movements and steady the frame F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap Switch between photo and video button to select a video mode 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Video stabilization On 3 Close the menu The setting is saved 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video 5 142 ...

Page 143: ...slow motion effect after recording a video Portrait selfie icon Take better looking selfies Panorama icon Take wide angle and panoramic photos Creative effect icon Take photos with effects and color filters Note Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected Related Topic Slow motion videos Portrait selfie Panorama Creative effect F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the BASIC...

Page 144: ...deos Adding slow motion effect after recording a video F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap More Slow motion icon 1 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video 2 Tap Stop video recording button to stop recording 3 Tap the thumbnail to open the video 4 Drag the handles on the slow motion timeline to the positions where you want the slow motio...

Page 145: ...er face icon Makes your face look slimmer Hint You can save your portrait in the same direction as the preview by tapping Mirror icon On You can take a photo by tapping anywhere on the screen Tap Touch capture icon On F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap More Portrait selfie icon 1 Tap the icon for the effect you want to apply and drag the slider to adjust the e...

Page 146: ...ma app to take wide angle and panoramic photos F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap More Panorama icon 1 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button 2 Move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen 3 146 ...

Page 147: ...deo Hint Tap Switch filter icon to switch filters F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the BASIC Basic mode tap More Creative effect icon 1 Swipe to browse filters or tap a filter to preview the effect 2 Tap Apply creative effect icon to apply the filter and return to the camera screen 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video 4 147 ...

Page 148: ...is locked Tap the button again to unlock the focus 6 Tap to lock the exposure The button turns orange when the exposure is locked Tap the button again to unlock the exposure To assign another function to the AEL button tap MENU Setup AEL button customization 7 Function menu Tap to adjust settings To re assign or re order the setting items in the function menu tap MENU Setup Function menu customiza...

Page 149: ...ary by market and or operator 12 Tap to change the aperture value when Lens is set to 24 mm 13 Tap to show or hide information displayed on the viewfinder The histogram represents the luminance distribution graphically The level meter helps you to measure the angle of the device and keep the picture horizontal When your device senses that it is level the level meter turns green To customize the it...

Page 150: ...ject is in motion Manual Focus Adjusts the focus manually using the slider that is displayed below the function menu If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus use manual focus 2 Focus area Wide Automatically focuses on the whole range of the screen Center Automatically focuses on a subject in the center of the image 3 Exposure value Adjusts the exposure value in the Shutter spee...

Page 151: ...color select one of the items tap Set and then follow the on screen instructions 8 Face Eye AF On Off The camera detects the faces or eyes of people and animals and focuses on them automatically 9 File format RAW Digital processing is not performed on this file format Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes RAW JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at t...

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Page 153: ...subject under any conditions with good results P Program auto You can take photos with an automatically adjusted exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value S Shutter speed priority You can take photos of fast moving subjects etc with a manually adjusted shutter speed The ISO value is adjusted automatically M Manual exposure You can take photos with the desired shutter speed and ISO val...

Page 154: ...he AUTO P S M modes Use the camera key on your device Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video Auto mode AUTO Program auto P Shutter speed priority S Manual exposure M Camera settings memory Memory recall MR F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Press the camera key fully down 5 154 ...

Page 155: ...and preventing camera shake Related Topic AUTO P S M mode overview Function menu Camera settings memory F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Switch the shooting mode to AUTO Auto mode 1 Point the camera at the subject When the camera recognized the scene the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen 2 Press the camera key halfway down to focus 3 Press the camera key fully down 4 ...

Page 156: ...other shooting functions as desired Related Topic AUTO P S M mode overview Function menu Camera settings memory F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Switch the shooting mode to P Program auto 1 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings 2 Adjust the exposure value EV using the dial 3 Press the camera key halfway down to focus 4 Press the camera key fully down 5 156 ...

Page 157: ...pod to prevent camera shake when you have selected a slow shutter speed When you shoot indoor sports scenes set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value Related Topic AUTO P S M mode overview Function menu Camera settings memory F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Switch the shooting mode to S Shutter speed priority 1 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings 2 Select the desired s...

Page 158: ...age of the movement of a subject with a long exposure Related Topic AUTO P S M mode overview Function menu Camera settings memory F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Switch the shooting mode to M Manual exposure 1 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings 2 Select the desired shutter speed and ISO sensitivity 3 Press the camera key halfway down to focus 4 Press the camera key fu...

Page 159: ...nt To change the registered settings repeat the procedure starting from Step 1 Related Topic Auto mode AUTO Program auto P Shutter speed priority S Manual exposure M Memory recall MR F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation In the AUTO P S M mode adjust the settings 1 Tap MENU Shooting Camera settings memory 2 Confirm the settings and then tap Save To change the settings tap Cancel and then re...

Page 160: ...can register often used combinations of modes and settings with Camera settings memory Related Topic Camera settings memory F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Switch the shooting mode to MR Memory recall 1 Select Set to apply the recalled settings 2 Press the camera key halfway down to focus 3 Press the camera key fully down 4 160 ...

Page 161: ...ages continuously at a low speed Single shooting Shoots a single image 1 Tap Close button to close the menu You can also close the menu by tapping the viewfinder 2 Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Focus mode and then select an option Single shot AF The camera locks the focus once focusing is complete Use Single shot AF when the subject is motionless Continuous AF The camera continues to focus while the cam...

Page 162: ...ed Topic Self timer F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap the thumbnail to view the results 1 Scroll through the images you shot and select the image that you want to save 2 Tap Burst icon and then select an option 3 162 ...

Page 163: ...on and then select Single shooting Related Topic Continuous shooting F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap the Drive mode button and then select Self timer 10 sec or Self timer 3 sec as the delay time BASIC Basic mode 1 Tap Close button to close the menu You can also close the menu by tapping the viewfinder 2 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button in the BASIC Basic mode A serie...

Page 164: ...apturing mode photo mode and video mode Hint When the background is brighter than the object use Fill flash to remove unwanted dark shadows Even if light conditions are poor try to take photos with and without the flash Sometimes the quality is better without the flash F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap the flash icon such as Auto flash icon 1 If required change the flash setting 2 1...

Page 165: ...ttings Scene recognition When the camera recognizes certain scenes the following icons and guides are displayed Condition recognition When the camera recognizes conditions the following icons are displayed Related Topic BASIC Basic mode overview AUTO P S M mode overview Taking a photo or recording a video Icon Guide Gourmet Macro Soft snap Infant Backlight portrait Backlight Night portrait Night s...

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Page 167: ... is set to Autofocus or Focus and brightness you can change the color of the focus frame Tap MENU find and tap Focus area color and then select an option Related Topic Continuous shooting F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Touch to adjust and then select Autofocus or Focus and brightness Autofocus Focuses automatically on the specified position Focus and brightnes...

Page 168: ...s available while using the main camera Turning the Face Eye AF function on Hint When a video mode is selected in the BASIC Basic mode you can turn the Face Eye AF function on or off by tapping Face Eye AF button even during recording Shooting an image using the Face Eye AF function F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Face Eye AF On 2 Close the menu The setting is ...

Page 169: ...PRO I XQ BE52 XQ BE62 XQ BE72 Softening the skin tone You can shoot images with softer skin tones F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Soft skin effect On 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 169 ...

Page 170: ...a photo mode Turning the Object tracking function on Shooting an image using the Object tracking function F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Touch to adjust Object tracking 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 Select an object to track by touching it in the viewfinder To cancel tracking tap Cancel tracking button 1 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button...

Page 171: ... app go to https support d imaging sony co jp app transfer Note In the BASIC Basic mode you cannot shoot images continuously or shoot images with a Bokeh effect when the Transfer Tagging add on mode is turned on Set your device to link to a camera or computer using the Transfer Tagging add on app to turn on the Transfer Tagging add on mode F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Fi...

Page 172: ...storage You can select whether to store still images and videos on your device s internal storage or on an SD card F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Data storage and then select an option 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 172 ...

Page 173: ...The option to geotag your still images and videos requires a wireless network and that the GPS function be enabled Geotagging status icons Acquired GPS icon The geographical position is saved GPS not found icon The geographical position is not found F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Save location On 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 173 ...

Page 174: ...s and place important objects along the grid lines or their intersections By not always having the object in the middle of the frame you can make your still images and videos more interesting F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Grid lines On 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 174 ...

Page 175: ...olume key settings Zoom Use the volume key to zoom in or out Volume The volume key is deactivated for the camera Shutter Use the volume key as a shutter button for still images and videos F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Use Volume key as and then select an option 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 175 ...

Page 176: ...era produces sounds such as a shutter sound sounds at the start and end of video recording and a series of beeps for the countdown when you use the self timer F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap MENU 1 Find and tap Audio signals and then select an option 2 Close the menu The setting is saved 3 176 ...

Page 177: ...ur device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer On the computer save your media files using Google Drive Then synchronize the data on your device by logging in to the Google account Note The Music app may not support all music file formats Related Topic Connecting your device to USB accessories Setting up a Google account on your device Listening to music Music app ...

Page 178: ... available 5 Add or remove a song as a favorite 6 Elapsed time of current song 7 Add a song to a playlist 8 Progress indicator drag or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 9 Length of current song 10 Repeat the current song or all songs in the play queue 11 Tap to go to the next song touch and hold to fast forward the current song 12 Play or pause a song 13 Tap to go to the beginning of th...

Page 179: ...erring music from a computer to your device Music app features F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Open the Music menu 1 Scroll up or down to view content 2 Tap to start playing a song in the play queue 3 Play all songs in shuffle mode 4 Go to the music player screen 5 179 ...

Page 180: ...1 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While a song is playing in the Music app tap the album art in the music player screen and then tap Edit music info 1 Edit the information as desired 2 To set album art tap Edit icon Set image 3 When you are finished tap SAVE 4 When a song is playing tap Home button to go to the Home screen The Music app keeps running in the background To open the Music app again d...

Page 181: ... there is interference from other Wi Fi networks Hint You can also stop screen mirroring by tapping the notification in the status bar of your device Drag the status bar downwards tap Expand more icon and then tap Disconnect OK Tap More icon for more options Mirroring the screen of your device on your TV while using Chromecast compliant apps You can mirror the screen of your device on your TV whil...

Page 182: ...Related Topic Overview Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 182 ...

Page 183: ...ed by default USB tethering Your device can function as a tethering device MIDI Your device can function as the MIDI input for musical instrument applications No data transfer Just charge your device when USB controlled by is set to This device When USB controlled by is set to Connected device you can use your device as a power supply and charge the other connected device Note Sony does not guaran...

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Page 185: ... functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off Note that not all devices support this feature To turn the NFC function on or off Note You may need to have Wi Fi or Bluetooth activated on both devices for the connection to work Hint You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony such as a speaker or a headphone When establishing this kind of connection ...

Page 186: ...nt services may not be available in your region For Dual SIM devices NFC initiated payments are only supported for an NFC enabled SIM card inserted in SIM card slot 1 Related Topic NFC Near Field Communication Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Make sure NFC is enabled on your device 1 Find and tap Settings Device connection Connection preferences NFC Contactless payments A...

Page 187: ...oth devices are compatible with your device To secure Bluetooth communications your device supports a security function compliant with Bluetooth standards However security may be insufficient depending on the settings etc Be aware of security risks when using the Bluetooth function Please note that Sony is not responsible for any data leakage that might occur when communicating via the Bluetooth c...

Page 188: ...other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Settings menu F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Device connection Pair new device 1 Tap Device name 2 Enter a name for your device 3 Tap Rename 4 188 ...

Page 189: ...vices for example most Bluetooth headsets require you to both pair and connect with the other device Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Settings menu Naming your device Sending items using Bluetooth technology Receiving items using Bluetooth technology F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Device connection Pair new device A list of the available Bl...

Page 190: ...heck if the Bluetooth function of your Xperia device is set to on Unpair the Bluetooth remote commander Hint Once you pair with the Bluetooth remote commander you can operate both Photo Pro and Video Pro Turn the Bluetooth remote control function on or off individually for Photo Pro and Video Pro On your Xperia device launch Photo Pro or Video Pro 1 On your Xperia device tap MENU for Photo Pro or ...

Page 191: ...e mode is turned on and available Camera endurance mode unavailable icon Camera endurance mode is turned on but unavailable because you are not using the Bluetooth remote commander to operate Photo Pro and Video Pro Hint The Bluetooth connection is only active while you are operating your Xperia device using the Bluetooth remote commander To unpair the Bluetooth remote commander To operate the Blu...

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Page 193: ...evices Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Settings menu Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Receiving items using Bluetooth technology F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Open the app that contains the item you want to send 1 Touch and hold or open the item and then tap Share icon 2 Select Bluetooth and then tap the name of the receiving device Tur...

Page 194: ...Bluetooth function on or off Settings menu Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Sending items using Bluetooth technology F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation On the transmitting device send the data to your device 1 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer 2 Tap Accept to ...

Page 195: ... can read support topics or use helpful applications such as the device test Note Support contact information is available from the Contact us menu even without a network connection Hint Connect to the internet when using the Support app for the best available support F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Support icon 1 195 ...

Page 196: ...oid for more information Real Time Text Real time Text RTT is a text service that carriers provide in certain countries regions It allows each character in a message to be read as it is typed Check with your carrier to learn whether RTT is available with your service plan Please note that in order to contact 911 using RTT in the United States your phone may need to have a SIM card installed For mo...

Page 197: ... as drinks Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or use of your device in disregard of instructions from Sony For information about warranty please read the Important information provided under Settings About phone Legal information on your device To close attached covers To dry your device Press the highlighted positions as illustrated and make sure that there are no gaps...

Page 198: ...cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture Wipe keys ports and parts of your device such as speakers microphones sensors cameras etc as shown in the illustration 3 Leave your device for at least a couple of hours and ensure that it is completely dry before use 4 198 ...

Page 199: ... of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws You and not Sony are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from your device Prior to your use of any additional content please verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized Sony doe...

Page 200: ...nty 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 F 703 100 11 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 200 ...

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