Sony xperia sgp521 User Manual Download

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Maintenance Using a Computer

Xperia™ Companion

Xperia™ Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and

applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia™

Companion, you can:

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Update or repair your device’s software.

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Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer.

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Back up and restore content on your computer.

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Sync multimedia content—photos, videos, music, and playlists—between your device

and computer.

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Browse files on your device.
To use Xperia™ Companion, you need an internet-connected computer running one of

the following operating systems:

•

Microsoft

Windows

7 or later

•

Mac OS

X 10.11 or later

Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at

http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion/ or Xperia™ Companion for Mac

at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac/.

Managing Files Using a Computer

Use a USB cable connection between a Windows

computer and your device to transfer

and manage your files.
Once the two devices are connected, you can choose if you want to charge your device,

transfer files, use it as a power supply, or use it for MIDI input. Your computer will detect

your device when you select the

Transfer files (MTP)

connection mode. The default

connection mode is set to

Charging only

With Xperia™ Companion you can access the file system of your device. If you do not

have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your

device to the computer.

Always use a USB cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model and make sure it is

completely dry.

USB Connection Mode

You can use the

Transfer files (MTP)

connection mode for managing files and updating

device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft

Windows

computers.

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

Attach a USB connector to your device.

Drag the Status bar downward to access the Notifications panel.

A notification shows the current correction mode,

USB charging this device

USB for file transfer

Tap the notification, and then tap the desired connection mode.

Storage and Memory

Your device has several different storage and memory options.

•

The

internal storage

is about

GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with

personal settings and data. Some examples of data saved to internal storage are alarm,

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Summary of Contents for xperia sgp521

Page 1: ...User guide Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP521 ...

Page 2: ...creen 21 Locking and Unlocking the Screen 22 Home screen 23 Application screen 24 Navigating Applications 24 Widgets 25 Shortcuts and folders 26 Background and Themes 26 Taking a screenshot 27 Notifications 27 Icons in the status bar 29 Application Overview 31 Battery and Maintenance 33 Charging Your Device 33 Battery and Power Management 33 Updating your device 35 Maintenance Using a Computer 37 ...

Page 3: ...turb mode settings 54 Screen settings 55 Application settings 56 Resetting Your Applications 58 Daydream 58 Language settings 59 Date and time 59 X Reality for mobile 60 Super Vivid Mode 60 Enhancing the sound output 60 Noise cancellation 60 Multiple User Accounts 61 Typing text 64 On screen keyboard 64 Entering text using voice input 65 Editing text 65 Personalizing the On Screen Keyboard 66 Call...

Page 4: ... Email Messages 84 Organizing your email messages 85 Email account settings 86 Gmail 86 Music 88 Transferring Music to Your Device 88 Listening to music 88 Music home screen menu 89 Playlists 90 Sharing music 91 Enhancing the sound 91 Recognizing Music with TrackID 91 FM radio 93 Listening to the Radio 93 Favorite radio channels 94 Sound settings 94 Camera 95 Taking photos and recording videos 95 ...

Page 5: ...ing Your Device to USB Accessories 119 Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK Series Wireless Controller 120 NFC 120 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 122 Smart apps and features that save you time 125 Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect 125 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT 127 Using your device as a wallet 127 Travel and maps 128 Using Location Services 128 Google Maps a...

Page 6: ...unning diagnostic tests on your device 137 Restarting Resetting and Repairing 138 Help us improve our software 139 Warranty SAR and Usage Guidelines 139 Recycling Your Device 139 Legal information 140 6 ...

Page 7: ... and Features Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in all countries or regions or by all networks or service providers The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in all countries regions networks and by all service providers provided that the device is connected to the cellphone network Please contact your network operator or service pr...

Page 8: ...ing dock connector Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen Otherwise the touchscreen might not function properly To Insert the Micro SIM Card If you insert a micro SIM card while the device is powered on the device restarts automatically 8 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 9: ...ill not be responsible for any damage caused by improper use To remove the micro SIM card 1 Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot cover 2 Pull out the micro SIM card holder 3 Remove the micro SIM card 4 Insert the micro SIM card holder back into its slot 5 Re attach the micro SIM card slot cover To insert a memory card 1 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and...

Page 10: ...an still use your device while it is charging For more information on charging see Charging Your Device on page 33 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 on the device Make sure the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for t...

Page 11: ...id and Google go to http support google com It is crucial that you remember your Google account username and password In some situations you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google account If you fail to give your Google username and password in such situations your device is locked Also if you have more than one Google account make sure to enter the details for the re...

Page 12: ...u must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset Protection by my Xperia If you remotely reset your device using this service you must enter the username and password for a Google account associated with the service The device must be connected to the internet before the setup process can be completed Otherwise you will not be able to use your device after the reset...

Page 13: ...een Lock PIN 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock PIN 3 Enter a numeric PIN then tap Continue 4 Re enter and confirm your PIN then tap OK 5 Follow the instructions on your device To Create a Screen Lock Password 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock Password 3 Enter a password then tap Continue 4 Re enter and confirm your passwor...

Page 14: ...d Bluetooth or NFC device is connected Trusted places Keep your device unlocked when you re in a trusted location On body detection Keep your device unlocked when you re carrying your device with you You have to manually unlock your device if you don t use it for 4 hours and after you restart it The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google and the exact functionality may change over time due to u...

Page 15: ...t different Bluetooth standards and security capabilities There s a chance someone could keep your Xperia device unlocked by imitating your Bluetooth connection even if your trusted device is no longer nearby Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection is secure from someone trying to imitate it When your device can t determine that you re using a secure connection you ll g...

Page 16: ...d custom place where your device can remain unlocked To Add a Custom Place 1 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Security Smart Lock Trusted places 4 Tap Add trusted place 5 To use your current location as a trusted custom place tap Select this location 6 Alternately to enter an...

Page 17: ...senses that it s on your body it stays unlocked after you unlock it Any time you put your device down and it senses that it s no longer on your body your device locks automatically After you put your device down for example if you place it on a table your 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 ...

Page 18: ...Enter the PUK code and tap 2 Enter a new PIN code and tap 3 Re enter the new PIN code and tap If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID identification number On your device this number is referred to as the IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity...

Page 19: ... service can locate your device go to myxperia sonymobile com and sign in using either the Google account or the Sony Entertainment Network account that you have set up on your device If you are using a device with multiple users my Xperia service can only be used by the owner Finding a Lost Device Using Android Device Manager Google offers a location and security web service called Android Device...

Page 20: ...tap Settings Google Security 5 Drag the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to the On position 6 If prompted agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate 7 To verify that Android Device Manager can locate your device after you activate the service go to www android com devicemanager and sign in using your Google account 20 This is an internet version...

Page 21: ... keyboard Touching and holding Move an item Activate an item specific menu Activate selection mode for example to select several items from a list Pinching and spreading Zoom in or out on web pages photos and maps and when you re taking photos or shooting videos 21 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 22: ...kens to save battery power and locks automatically This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it When you buy your device a basic screen swipe lock is already set This means you have to swipe upward on the screen to unlock 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...

Page 23: ...brates 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 To add a pane to your Homescreen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen 2 To browse the panes flick all the way to the right or left then tap To Delete a Pane from your Homescreen 1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates 2 Flic...

Page 24: ...n to the top of the screen The Home screen opens 2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen then release your finger To Move an Application on the Application Screen 1 When the Application screen is open tap 2 Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps 3 Touch and hold the application until it becomes selected then drag it to the new location To Uninstall an Application from t...

Page 25: ...ows you to see basic weather information directly on your Homescreen When you tap the widget the full Weather application opens You can download additional widgets from Google Play To add a widget to the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen then tap Widgets 2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add To resize a widget 1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies then r...

Page 26: ... selected then drag the item to the new location To Remove an Item from the Homescreen Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected then drag the item to Remove from home screen at the top of the screen To Create a Folder on the Homescreen Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it is selected then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut To Add Items to ...

Page 27: ...iew You can also view your screenshots in the Album application Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads Notifications appear in the following places The status bar The Notification panel The lockscreen To open or close the Notification panel 1 To open the Notification panel drag the st...

Page 28: ...to be available Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when sensitive notifications arrive For example you ll get a notification for an incoming email or chat but the content won t be visible on your lockscreen Don t show notifications at all You won t get any notifications on the lockscreen Setting the Notification Level for an App You can set different notification behaviors for individu...

Page 29: ... 3G data Sending and downloading cellular data Wi Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted Wi Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi Fi network After a successful login the exclamation mark will disappear If Google is blocked in your area the exclamation mark may appear even when the device is...

Page 30: ...media message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Cellular data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Noise canceling is on Screenshot captur...

Page 31: ... addresses and other information related to your contacts Use the Downloads application to access your browser s download history Use the Email application to send and receive email through both private and corporate accounts Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends family members and co workers around the world Use the FM radio application to browse and listen to F...

Page 32: ...marks calendar data etc Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory The Xperia Movie Creator automatically creates short videos around 30 seconds long using existing photos and videos The application automatically determines the timeline to create its movie Use the Lifelog application to automatically log events about your daily ...

Page 33: ...ug one end of the USB cable into the charger or into the USB port of a computer 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device with the USB symbol facing up The notification light illuminates when charging begins 4 When the device is fully charged disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outward Make sure not to bend the connector If the battery is com...

Page 34: ...e repeatedly scans for available networks and this consumes power Use a Wi Fi network instead of roaming when abroad Roaming is scanning for your home network and puts additional demands on your battery as your device must transmit with a higher output power see Wi Fi on page 44 Change the synchronization settings for your email calendar and contacts see Synchronizing with Online Accounts on page ...

Page 35: ...s activated you can select additional options for example you can adjust the Auto start percentage according to your preferences You can exempt applications from being optimized by STAMINA mode in the Battery Optimization menu To activate Ultra STAMINA mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Battery 3 Tap Ultra STAMINA mode and then tap Activate 4 Confirm to activate You cannot ex...

Page 36: ... you can download over a cellphone network depend on your operator It is recommended to use a Wi Fi network instead of a cellphone network to download new software so you can avoid data traffic costs To download and install a system update 1 If you are using a device with multiple users make sure you are logged in as the owner 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings About tablet Softwar...

Page 37: ...detect your device when you select the Transfer files MTP connection mode The default connection mode is set to Charging only With Xperia Companion you can access the file system of your device If you do not have Xperia Companion installed you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer Always use a USB cable intended for your specific Xperia model and make sure it is ...

Page 38: ...applications that you don t use Move applications to the memory card if the internal storage is full Transfer photos videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card If your device can t read content on the memory card you may need to format the card Note that all content on the card gets erased when you format it If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the own...

Page 39: ...ethod 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 ...

Page 40: ...Calendar data Email accounts Wi Fi networks Device settings Applications Xperia Home layout To Back Up Content to an Online Account of the Xperia Backup Restore Service 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Backup reset 3 To enable the automatic backup function tap Automatic backup then tap the on off switch 4 To enable the manual backup function tap More Manual backup 5 If the autom...

Page 41: ...ur device 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Backup Restore 4 Tap Restore data then select a restore source and the data types you want to restore 5 Tap Restore data 6 After the content is restored tap Finish Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup including any applications you download get deleted during a restore procedure Backing Up Data Wi...

Page 42: ...ping 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 C...

Page 43: ...ttings are 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 the Battery time preferred setting of STAMINA mode is activated to save power all cellular data traffic gets paused when the screen is off If this causes connection problems try excluding some applications and service...

Page 44: ...On or Off 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Tap the slider to enable or disable Wi Fi It may take a few seconds before Wi Fi is enabled To Connect to A Wi Fi Network 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Tap the slider to turn on Wi Fi All available Wi Fi networks are displayed 4 Tap a Wi Fi network to connect to it For secured networks enter the rel...

Page 45: ...Wi Fi 3 Tap the Wi Fi network you are currently connected to Detailed network information is displayed To Add a Wi Fi Sleep Policy 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Tap then tap Advanced Keep Wi Fi on during sleep 4 Select an option To Find the MAC Address for Your Device 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Tap The MAC address is displayed in the list...

Page 46: ... 6 To stop sharing your data connection drag the slider beside USB tethering to the left or disconnect the USB cable You cannot share your device s data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth device 1 Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated ...

Page 47: ...security type tap the Security field 6 If required enter a password 7 Tap Save Tethering with Xperia Link If you have an Xperia device you can share your internet connection with another Xperia device This way your device can connect to the internet without having to use its own SIM card and data connection This feature is useful when you are out and about and your device doesn t have or support a...

Page 48: ... on or off 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Data usage 3 Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off When data traffic is turned off your device can still establish Wi Fi NFC and Bluetooth connections To Set a Data Usage Warning 1 Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Data usage 4 To set the w...

Page 49: ...rk If you select a network manually your device will not search for other networks even if you move out of range of the manually selected network To Activate Automatic Network Selection 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More Mobile networks Service providers 3 Tap Search mode then select Automatic Virtual private networks VPNs Use your device to connect to virtual private networks...

Page 50: ... available networks tap the VPN you want to connect to 4 Enter the required information 5 Tap Connect To disconnect from a virtual private network 1 Drag the status bar downwards 2 Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off 50 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 51: ...ange ActiveSync If your company uses a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account you can 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 corpo...

Page 52: ...r 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 Accounts 2 Under Accounts tap Exchange ActiveSync then select the EAS account you want to remove 3 Tap then tap Remove account 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm 52 This is an internet vers...

Page 53: ...ing two fingers 2 Tap To Select which Settings to Display on the Quick Settings Panel 1 Using two fingers drag the status bar downward then tap 2 In the bar at the top of the screen touch and hold the icon for the quick setting you want to add then drag and drop it in the lower part of the screen To Rearrange the Quick Settings Panel 1 Drag the status bar downward then tap Edit 2 Touch and hold an...

Page 54: ...ome applications have their own specific notification sounds which you can select from the application settings To Enable Touch Tones 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Other sounds 3 Drag the sliders beside Dialpad tones and Touch sounds to the right Do not disturb mode settings You can set your device to Do not disturb mode and decide how long your device will ...

Page 55: ... Not Disturb Mode 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Do not disturb Allowed in Priority only 3 Drag the slider beside the desired option To Associate Exceptions with Specific Contact Types 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Do not disturb Allowed in Priority only 3 Tap Calls or Messages 4 Select an option Screen settings To Adjust...

Page 56: ...ty Screen pinning 3 Drag the slider to the right 4 If you haven t set up a pattern PIN or password screen lock on your device drag the slider beside Lock device when unpinning to the right then select an option If you already have a screen lock enabled then drag the slider to activate the relevant security option after you activate screen pinning A pattern PIN or password is not mandatory for scre...

Page 57: ... Allowing or Denying Automatic Application Updates If the automatic update feature is enabled your applications get updated without you being asked so you may not realize that large volumes of data are being downloaded In order to avoid potentially high data transfer costs you can disable automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi Fi connection You have to disable the automatic upd...

Page 58: ...The option to clear application data is not available for all applications or services To clear application cache 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Apps 3 Select an application or service then tap Storage CLEAR CACHE The option to clear the application cache is not available for all applications or services To clear the application default setting 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find...

Page 59: ...tings Language input Language 3 Select an option 4 Tap OK If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts find and tap Then select the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens You can then select the language you want Date and time You can change the date and time on your device To Set the Date Manually 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Date tim...

Page 60: ...From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Audio settings 3 Drag the slider beside ClearAudio to the right To Adjust the Sound Settings Manually 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Audio settings 3 Drag the slider beside ClearAudio to the left 4 Tap Sound effects 5 Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down ...

Page 61: ...e is suitable for someone who regularly 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 ho...

Page 62: ...us bar on any screen Just drag the status bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon then tap Add guest To Allow the Guest User to Make Phone Calls 1 Be sure you are logged in as the owner 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Users 4 Tap beside Guest then drag the slider beside Turn on phone calls to the right To clear the guest session data 1 Make sure you are logged in to...

Page 63: ... Examples include language Wi Fi Airplane mode NFC and Bluetooth Settings that only affect an individual user account Examples include automatic data syncing screen lock various accounts added and wallpaper Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users for example VPN settings 63 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 64: ...eyboard or the mini keyboard 5 Enter a space 6 Personalize your keyboard This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized 7 Display numbers and symbols For even more symbols tap To display the on screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field To enter text character by character 1 To enter a character visible on the keyboard tap the character 2 To enter a character variant touch and ho...

Page 65: ...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 2 Tap When appears speak to enter text...

Page 66: ...To add a writing language for text input tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes 4 Tap OK to confirm To change the word suggestion settings 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings Word suggestions 3 Select an option To Select a Keyboard 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap at the bottom right of the screen 2 Select an...

Page 67: ...ts for the on screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages You can select different keyboard layouts for each writing language 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings 3 Tap Writing languages then tap beside a writing language 4 Select a keyboard layout variant 5 Tap OK to confirm 67 This is an internet version of this publication Pr...

Page 68: ...te number 3 Dialpad 4 Call button To Open the Dialpad 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap 3 If the dialpad does not appear tap To dial a phone number 1 Open the dialpad 2 Enter the phone number then tap To delete a number entered by mistake tap To make a call using the smart dial function 1 Open the dialpad 2 Enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you want to call As you ent...

Page 69: ...NSWER Instead of answering the call you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the upper part of the floating 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 reject an Incoming Call when the Screen is Inactive Drag to the left To Reject an Incom...

Page 70: ...ttings Call Xperia Answering Machine 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 t...

Page 71: ...nd and tap 3 If the call log does not appear 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 Tap the number To edit the number before calling touch and hold the number in the call log then tap Edit number before call To add a number from the call log to your contacts 1 Touch an...

Page 72: ... 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 not supported by all network operators Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature To Block Incoming or Outgoing Calls 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call 3 Tap...

Page 73: ...activate call waiting tap Call waiting To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the right To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the left To make a second call 1 During an ongoing call tap The call log is displayed 2 Tap to display the dialpad 3 Enter the number of the recipient and tap The first...

Page 74: ...ber 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 Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call Voicemail Voicemail settings Voicemail number 3 Enter your voicemail number 4 Tap OK To Call Your Voicemail Service 1 Open the dialpad 2 Touch and hold 1 until your voicemail number is dialed The ...

Page 75: ...the Device Is Locked 1 To activate the screen briefly press the power key 2 Swipe left or up and tap the Emergency icon 3 Enter the emergency number and tap 75 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 76: ...bile 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 77: ...port 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 contact To import all contacts tap Import all Searching and viewing contacts 1 Search for contacts 2 View ...

Page 78: ...t 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 Contact 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 3 Edit the desired information 4 When you are done tap SAVE Some synchronization services do not allow you to edi...

Page 79: ...avorite Contacts 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap Favorites To Assign a Contact to a Group 1 In the Contacts application tap the contact that you want to assign to a group 2 Tap then tap the bar directly under Groups 3 Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to 4 Tap SAVE Sending contact information To Send Your Business Card 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Ta...

Page 80: ...re information about how to restore contacts to your device To export all contacts to a memory card 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Export contacts SD card 3 Tap OK To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card not all information may get exported This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Expor...

Page 81: ...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 Write message and enter your message text 6 If you want to...

Page 82: ...es 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 tap Delete...

Page 83: ...de Delivery report to the right or left 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 a...

Page 84: ... 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 Sort email messages 3 Search for email messages 4 Access settings and options 5 Writ...

Page 85: ...hat you want to 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 attachme...

Page 86: ...ings 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 account you want to remove 5 Tap Delete account OK To change the inbox check frequency 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Tap then tap Settings 4 Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency 5 Tap Check frequency Check f...

Page 87: ... message as unread 6 Move an email message to a folder 7 Access settings and options 8 List of email messages 9 Write an email message To Learn More About Gmail When the Gmail application is open drag the left edge of the screen to the right and then find and tap Help 87 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 88: ... 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 audio books 1 Go to the Music home screen 2 Search all songs saved to your device 3 View the current play queue 4 Album art if available 5 Progres...

Page 89: ...t Music Information and Download Album Art 1 From the Music application tap the Album art and then tap Edit music info 2 Edit the information as desired 3 To set or download album art tap then select an option 4 When you are finished tap SAVE You can also set album art to download automatically in the Music menu under Settings To adjust the audio volume Press the volume key To Minimize the Music A...

Page 90: ...vice 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 opens tap Add to playlist Create new playlist 3 Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK You can also tap the album art and then tap Add to playlist to create a new playlist To play your own playlists 1 Open the Music homescreen menu then ...

Page 91: ...e sound automatically tap and select a style To turn on the Surround sound feature 1 Open the Music home screen menu then tap Settings Audio settings Sound effects Surround sound VPT 2 Flick left or right to select a setting then tap OK to confirm Recognizing Music with TrackID Use the TrackID music recognition service to identify a song you hear playing in your surroundings Just record a short sa...

Page 92: ...formation for a Song 1 After a song is recognized by the TrackID application the result is displayed on the TrackID homescreen 2 Scroll to the result you want to view and then tap to open it To Delete a Song from the Track History 1 Open the TrackID application then browse to the song that you want to delete 2 Touch and hold the screen to make appear 3 Tap To Use TrackID LIVE You can use TrackID L...

Page 93: ... 11 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To listen to the FM radio 1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap FM radio The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band When you start the FM radio available channels appear automatically If a channel has RDS information it appears a few seconds after you s...

Page 94: ...radio is open navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite 2 Tap 3 Enter a name and select a color for the channel then press Save To listen to a favorite radio channel 1 Tap 2 Select an option To remove a channel as a favorite 1 When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you want to remove 2 Tap then tap Delete Sound settings To switch between mono and stereo sound mode 1 ...

Page 95: ... the Touch capture slider to the right 4 Point the camera toward the subject 5 To take a photo tap any area on the screen that you want the camera to focus on 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 camer...

Page 96: ...pturing mode 2 Tap 3 Find and tap Focus mode Face detection To take a photo using face detection 1 When the camera is open and Face detection turned on point the camera at your subject Up to five faces can be detected and each detected face is framed 2 Tap the frame you want to select for focus Do not tap if you want the camera to select focus automatically 3 A colored frame shows which face is in...

Page 97: ...ngs to suit any scene Manual Adjust camera settings manually Background defocus Blur the background of your photos to make your subject look sharper in comparison AR effect Take photos or videos with virtual scenes and characters Creative effect Apply effects to photos or videos Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images Sweep Panorama Take wide angle and panoramic photos Face in p...

Page 98: ...mage To Use Timeshift Burst 1 Activate the camera 2 Swipe the screen to go to and then select 3 Take photos The photos taken appear in thumbnail view 4 Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo you want to save and then tap Background Defocus Mode Use your camera s blurred background effect to make your subjects look sharper and more vivid in comparison with their background In Background...

Page 99: ...eady to capture the final combined image tap Done Downloading Camera Applications You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play or other sources Before you start downloading make sure you have a working internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges To download camera applications 1 Open the camera application 2 Swipe the screen to go to then tap 3 Sel...

Page 100: ...ht 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 camera 2 To display all settings tap 3 Select the setting that you want to adjust then edit as desired Still camera settings overview Resolut...

Page 101: ...t The photo is taken when you release your finger Multi autofocus The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image Touch and hold the camera screen until the focus frame changes color indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Continuous autofocus is off Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on t...

Page 102: ...e exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture Face Measures the amount of light on the face and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright Multi Divides the image into multiple regions and measures each region to determine a well balanced exposure This setting is only availab...

Page 103: ...time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments Due to the long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface Hand held twilight Use for taking hand held low light photos with reduced noise and blur High sensitivity Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions ...

Page 104: ... On 2 sec Set a 2 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record 0 5 sec Set a half second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record Off The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen Smile Shutter video Use the Smile Shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video Fo...

Page 105: ...This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode SteadyShot When recording a video it can be difficult to hold the device steady The stabilizer helps by compensating for the small movements of your hand Standard Activate to remove the camera shakes Off The stabilizer is turned off Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using ...

Page 106: ...ng 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 106 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 107: ...to view the previous photo or video If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways you can enable this by tappingRotate the contents of the screen under Settings Display When device is rotated 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 zoo...

Page 108: ...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 109: ... original photos that you ve taken 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 se...

Page 110: ... the toolbars and then tap 3 If prompted select Video Editor and then tap Trim 4 To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline touch and hold the edge of the trim frame and drag it to the desired position and then tap Apply 5 To save a copy of the trimmed video tap Save To Adjust the Speed of a Video 1 In the Album find and tap the video you want to play 2 Tap the screen to display the to...

Page 111: ... photos and videos taken by your device s camera using special effects 7 View all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders 8 View all photos with faces 9 View photos and videos on devices in the same network 10 Open the settings menu for the Album application 11 Open web support 12 View photos and videos on Facebook 13 View photos and videos on Picasa 14 View photos and videos o...

Page 112: ...bnails at the bottom of the screen To Add a Geotag to a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars 2 Tap then tap Add geotag to open the map screen 3 Tap on the map to set the location for the photo 4 To reset the location for the photo tap the new location on the map 5 When you are done tap OK To view geotagged photos on a map 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and...

Page 113: ...u then find and tap the video that you want to play 3 To display or hide the controls tap the screen 4 To pause playing tap To resume playing tap 5 To rewind drag the progress bar marker to the left To fast forward drag the progress bar marker to the right To play a video on an external device 1 When the video is playing tap the screen to display all the controls 2 Tap Throw 3 Select an external d...

Page 114: ...ownload of the information begins You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Video application opens if you activate the Get video details button under Settings If the downloaded information is not correct search again using different keywords To clear information about a video 1 When a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls 2 Tap Information 3 T...

Page 115: ...e Movie Creator application To turn off Movie Creator notifications 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Movie Creator 3 Tap then tap Settings and deactivate Notifications To disable Movie Creator 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Apps 3 Find and tap Movie Creator DISABLE 115 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 116: ...ur device is connected to the TV set drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel 2 Tap MHL connected The MHL settings appear on the TV screen 3 Select Remote control usage You can select Video Output Size to adjust the size of the output on the TV screen If the TV already has an auto scaling option enabled this setting does not appear under the MHL settings You can also press the y...

Page 117: ...r view photos taken with your device s camera on a large screen TV for example Playing files from DLNA Certified devices on your device When you play files from another DLNA Certified device on your device this other device acts as a server In other words it shares content over a network The server device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to your device It a...

Page 118: ...or other devices to the same Wi Fi network as your device 6 A notification appears in the status bar of your device Open the notification and set access permissions for each device The instructions for setting up file sharing using DLNA differ depending on the client device Refer to your client device User guide for more information If the device cannot connect to a client on the network check if ...

Page 119: ...t to share your content with The selected content starts playing in chronological order on the device that you select 6 To disconnect from the DMR device tap and select Disconnect The file stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device You can also share a video from the Video application on your device by tapping the video and then tapping To play a music track from your dev...

Page 120: ...p USB storage connected 2 Tap OK 3 Detach the USB Host adapter from your device To connect a USB accessory using a micro USB connector 1 Attach the micro USB connector of the USB accessory to your device 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Device connection USB Connectivity Detect USB device Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories with a micro USB connector are supported by...

Page 121: ...creens are active 2 To open the Music application tap then find and tap 3 Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share 4 Tap the track to play it You can then tap to pause the track The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused 5 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices c...

Page 122: ...evice to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony such as a speaker or a headphone When establishing this kind of connection refer to the User Guide of the compatible device for more information You may need to have Wi Fi or Bluetooth activated on both devices for the connection to work Bluetooth Wireless Technology Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible device...

Page 123: ...only connect to one Bluetooth profile at the same time To pair your device with another Bluetooth device 1 Make sure the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices 2 From your device s Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth 4 Drag the slider beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth function A list of available Bluetooth de...

Page 124: ...code 10 Receiving device Accept the incoming item If needed drag the status bar downward to find the notification To receive items using Bluetooth 1 Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices 2 The sending device now starts sending data to your device 3 If prompted enter the same passcode on both devices or confirm the suggested passcode 4 When you are no...

Page 125: ...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 126: ...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 127: ...oogle Play that support ANT sport fitness and health devices For information about ANT compatible products go to www thisisant com directory Using your device as a wallet Use your device as a wallet to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet All of your installed payment services are put together to be viewed and managed Note that when making a payment you must first turn on the NFC fu...

Page 128: ...ocation to be found To help the search make sure you have a clear view of the sky Stand still and don t cover the GPS antenna the highlighted area in the image GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains If your location isn t found after a few minutes move to another location Google Maps and Navigation Use Google Maps to track...

Page 129: ...device to a car infotainment system Connect your device and the car infotainment system using a USB cable The screen of your device appears on the screen of the infotainment system You may need to start MirrorLink manually if the connection between your device and the infotainment system is not established automatically To start MirrorLink manually 1 Make sure that your device is connected to the ...

Page 130: ...rn on Airplane Mode 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More 3 Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the right 130 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 131: ...d date 6 Agenda for the selected day 7 Add a calendar event 8 Flick left or right to browse more quickly 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 i...

Page 132: ... for the city you want to add For more information about how to enable location services see Using Location Services on the 128 page To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap then tap Settings Calendar view settings 3 Tap Weather forecast 4 Adjust the settings as desired Clock You can set one or several alarms and use any sou...

Page 133: ...o delete 2 Tap Delete alarm and then tap Yes To Set the Sound for an Alarm 1 Open the Alarm clock application 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 then tap Save For more information about how to adjust the alarm volume levels see Volume settings on the 53 page To Adjust the Volume Level for an Alarm 1 Open the Clock ap...

Page 134: ...cation 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 134 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 135: ... 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 then select the appropriate color sensitivity Color correction is currently an experimental feature and may affect device performance TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reade...

Page 136: ... 1 From your Homescreen double tap 2 Find and double tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack 3 Double tap the on off switch and then double tap OK 136 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 137: ...ull diagnostic test to check if your Xperia device is working properly Xperia Diagnostics can Assess potential hardware or software issues on your Xperia device Analyse how well applications perform on your device Log the number of dropped calls during the previous 10 days Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device The Xperia Diagnostics application is pre installed o...

Page 138: ...nu that opens tap Restart The device restarts automatically To Force the Device to Shut Down 1 Remove the cover of the memory card slot 2 Using the tip of a pen or a similar object press the OFF button Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button To Perform a Factory Data Reset To avoid permanent damage to your device do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underw...

Page 139: ...e device to shut down then try turning it back on If the problem still exists force the device to shut down then perform a software repair by following the steps below 1 Make sure Xperia Companion is installed on your PC or Mac 2 Open the Xperia Companion software on the computer and click on Software repair on the main screen 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall the so...

Page 140: ...on 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 the...

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