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To Allow a WPS-Supported Device to Use Your Cellular Data Connection

Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable hotspot.

From your

Home screen

, tap .

Find and tap

Settings

Tethering & portable hotspot

Portable hotspot

settings

Under

Configure hotspot

, make sure that your portable hotspot is secured by a

password.

Enable

Discoverable

, if it was disabled.

Tap

WPS Push Button

, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternatively, tap >

WPS PIN Entry

, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device.

To Rename or Secure Your Mobile Hotspot

From the Homescreen, tap .

Find and tap

Settings

Tethering & portable hotspot

Tap

Portable hotspot settings

Configure hotspot

Enter the

Network name (SSID)

information.

To select a security type, tap the

Security

field.

If required, enter a password.

Tap

SAVE

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Summary of Contents for Xperia Z5 Compact

Page 1: ...User guide Xperia Z5 Compact E5803 E5823 ...

Page 2: ... Learning the basics 20 Homescreen 20 Application screen 21 Widgets 22 Shortcuts and folders 23 Taking a screenshot 24 Recording your screen 24 Notifications 25 Icons in the status bar 27 Battery and Maintenance 30 Charging Your Device 30 Battery and Power Management 31 Updating your device 33 Maintenance Using a Computer 34 Storage and Memory 35 Backing Up and Restoring Content 36 Internet and ne...

Page 3: ...M Radio 62 Transferring Music to Your Device 62 Camera 63 Taking Photos and Recording Videos 63 General camera settings 64 Still camera settings 69 Connectivity 73 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable 73 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV 73 Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories 74 NFC 74 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 76 Travel and maps 79 Using Locatio...

Page 4: ...6 Support and Legal 88 Support Application 88 Help in menus and applications 88 Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device 88 Restarting Resetting and Repairing 88 Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions 90 Warranty SAR and Usage Guidelines 91 Legal information 91 4 ...

Page 5: ...del number and name are displayed Limitations to Services and Features Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in all countries or regions or by all networks or service providers The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in all countries regions networks and by all service providers provided that the device is connected to the cellphone n...

Page 6: ...enna area 17 NFC detection area 18 Nano SIM Memory card slot cover 19 Strap hole Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards To Insert the Nano SIM Card 1 With the device facing down open the cover for the nano SIM and memory card tray 2 Drag out the tray using your fingernail 3 Place the nano SIM card in the correct slot in the tray then reinsert the tray 4 Close the cover If you insert a n...

Page 7: ...rnail 4 Remove the memory card then reinsert the tray 5 Close the cover Screen protection Before using your device remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony branded screen cover or protector intended for your Xperia model The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working by...

Page 8: ...ay online store for downloading Android applications To get the most out of these services you need a Google account For example a Google account enables you to do all of the following Download and install applications from Google Play Synchronize your email contacts and calendar using Gmail Chat with friends using the Hangouts application Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the ...

Page 9: ...t at www google com accounts To remove a Google account 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Tap Settings Accounts Google 3 Select the Google account that you want to remove 4 Tap Remove account 5 Tap Remove account again to confirm If you remove your Google account any security features that are linked to your Google account will no longer be available If you are lending your device to someone to use for...

Page 10: ...evice after the reset Android Device Manager If you remotely reset your device using this service you must enter the username and password for a Google account The device must be connected to the internet before the setup process can be completed Otherwise you will not be able to use your device after the reset Software repair If you use the Xperia Companion software to perform a software repair y...

Page 11: ...n To Change the Screen Lock Pattern 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Screen lock 3 Draw your screen unlock pattern 4 Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device To Create a Screen Lock PIN 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Screen lock PIN 3 Enter a numeric PIN and then tap Continue 4 Re enter and confirm your...

Page 12: ... to use the device Fingerprint Manager Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market Fingerprint Manager registers fingerprint information that can be used as an additional security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases You are allowed to register a maximum of 5 fingerprints on your device Before using the Fingerprint sensor make sure the sensor is clean and wi...

Page 13: ... Set a pattern PIN or password as a screen lock if you have not already done so 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Lock screen security Trust agents 4 Tap the Smart Lock Google slider to enable the function 5 Tap the back arrow next to Trust agents 6 Find and tap Smart Lock 7 Enter your pattern PIN or password You need to enter these credentials whenever you want to change your Sm...

Page 14: ...is feature is suitable if you re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices In some cases you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted devices such as Bluetooth keyboards or cases As soon as a trusted device is switched off or moves out of...

Page 15: ...ed location are an estimate and may extend beyond the physical walls of your home or other areas you have added as trusted locations This feature can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters Also be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated Someone with access to specialized equipment could unlock your device To Add Your Home Location 1 From your Home screen ...

Page 16: ...e entered location To use the suggested address tap the address 9 To fine tune the location tap the back arrow next to the address then drag the location pin to the desired location then tap Select this location To Remove a Custom Place 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Location then tap the slider to enable location services 3 Tap Mode then choose High accuracy or Battery saving...

Page 17: ...ent Identity You should keep a copy of this number You may require it for example when you access the Xperia Care support service to register your device Also if your device is stolen some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country or region To View Your IMEI Number on the Label Strip 1 Open the cover for the nano SIM and memory card slot 2 ...

Page 18: ... terms and conditions of the service then tap ACCEPT 5 If prompted sign in to your Google account or create a new account if you don t already have one 6 To verify that Protection by my Xperia can locate your device go to myxperia sonymobile com and sign in using the Google account you are using on your device If you are sharing a device with multiple users note that the Protection by my Xperia se...

Page 19: ...cate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to enable both functions 6 If prompted agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate this device administrator 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 You can also activate Android Device Manager from Lock screen se...

Page 20: ...dot shows the pane that is currently displayed 1 Welcome to Xperia widget Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia services 2 Dots Represents the number of Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen Press To browse the Home screen Homescreen Panes You can add new panes to your Homescreen up to a maximum of twenty panes and delete pan...

Page 21: ...tap in the top right corner of the pane Homescreen Settings To disable or uninstall an application from the homescreen Disabling a pre installed app deletes all data but the app can be enabled again from Settings Apps Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled 1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates 2 Flick left or right to browse the panes All applications that c...

Page 22: ...then release it 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 the device vibrates and then drag it to the new location To disable or uninstall an application from the application screen Disabling a pre installed app deletes all data but the app can be enabled again ...

Page 23: ...area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears 2 In the customization menu tap Apps 3 Scroll through the list of applications and select an application The selected application gets added to the Homescreen In step 3 alternatively you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available If you use this method to add shortcuts some of the app...

Page 24: ... also view your screenshots in the Album application Recording your screen You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what s happening on your device s screen This feature is useful for example when you want to create tutorials or record videos of you playing a game on your device Recorded video clips are automatically saved in Album Record Screen Window Overview 1 Minimize rest...

Page 25: ...l The lockscreen To Open or Close the Notification Panel 1 To open the Notification panel drag the status bar downward or simply double tap it 2 To close the Notification panel drag or flick the panel upward After opening the Notification panel you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging the status bar down again To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel Tap the notificati...

Page 26: ...r lockscreen Don t show notifications at all You won t get any notifications on the lockscreen To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Notifications 3 Tap and then tap On the lock screen 4 Select an option You can keep notifications on the lockscreen until you swipe to dismiss them To enable this feature tap the Keep notification...

Page 27: ...ng and downloading HSPA data A Wi Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A 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 successful login the exclamation point disappears If Google is blocked in your area the exclamation point may appear even when the device is connected to a Wi...

Page 28: ...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 Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Noise canceling is on Screenshot captured New Hangouts chat message Vide...

Page 29: ...or reference purposes only and changes may be made without notice To Block an Application from Sending Notifications 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Notifications 3 Select an application 4 Tap the Block all slider 29 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

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

Page 31: ...you reduce battery consumption and additional power saving modes are available to help you reduce battery consumption further when necessary Power saving features lower the priority for certain non essential device functions such as higher grade image performance network activities such as location services app synchronization and background Wi Fi scanning If you do not want an application to be a...

Page 32: ... Find and tap Settings Battery 3 Tap and select Battery optimization You will see a list of applications that are not optimized 4 To add or remove applications from this list tap APPS and select or de select an application from the list to edit its optimization settings 5 The list of applications that are not optimized will get updated according to your settings You cannot exempt applications from...

Page 33: ...tes are not available for wireless download You then need to use the Xperia Companion software on a PC or on an Apple Mac computer to update your device Before updating your device consider the following Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owner that is the primary user to update the device Sys...

Page 34: ... launched 4 Make sure the computer can access the internet 5 Computer If a new software update is detected a popup window appears Follow the on screen instructions to run the relevant software updates If you don t have the Xperia Companion software installed on the relevant computer connect your device to the computer and follow the on screen installation instructions Make sure you are using the U...

Page 35: ...several different storage and memory options The internal storage is about 32 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 volume and language settings emails bookmarks calendar events photos videos and music You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of up to 128 GB to get...

Page 36: ... Settings Storage memory Transfer data 4 Mark the files that you want to transfer to the memory card 5 Tap Transfer To Stop Applications and Services from Running 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Apps 3 Select an application or service and then tap FORCE STOP OK To format the memory card 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Storage memory 3 Tap tap Advanced Storag...

Page 37: ...vice and connect it to the computer using a USB cable 2 Open the Xperia Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched After a few moments the computer detects your device Make sure to select Transfer files mode on your device 3 Click on Restore on the Xperia Companion main screen 4 Select a backup file from the backup records then click on Next and follow the on screen in...

Page 38: ...want to back up 6 Tap Backup 7 After the data is backed up tap Finish To Edit a Backup File 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Backup reset 3 Under Xperia Backup restore tap More 4 Tap Edit backup file then select a backup source and the data types you want to delete 5 Tap Delete data 6 Tap OK to confirm 7 After the data is deleted tap Finish To Restore Backed Up Content 1 If you ...

Page 39: ...2 Find and tap Settings Backup reset 3 Under Google Backup restore tap Back up my data then tap the slider To Enable or Disable Automatic Restore when you Reinstall an Application 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Backup reset 3 Under Google Backup restore tap the Automatic restore slider 39 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 40: ... the Settings menu but the downloaded settings are applicable to all users To Download internet and MMS Settings 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More Internet settings 3 Tap ACCEPT Once the settings have been downloaded successfully appears in the status bar and cellular data traffic is turned on automatically If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device check the signal...

Page 41: ...played in the status bar once you are connected To search for new available networks tap then tap Refresh If you cannot connect to a Wi Fi network successfully refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at www sonymobile com support To Add a Wi Fi Network Manually 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 Scroll down and tap at the end of the listed items 4 Enter ...

Page 42: ...ngs Wi Fi 3 Tap The MAC address is displayed in the list WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup is a wireless networking standard that helps you to establish secure wireless network connections WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA encryption to secure your network You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords Use one of these methods to enable...

Page 43: ...ice 2 Your device From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings More Tethering portable hotspot and then tap the Bluetooth tethering slider to enable the function 4 Bluetooth device Set up the device so it gets its network connection using Bluetooth If the device is a computer refer to the relevant instructions to complete setup If the device runs on the Android operating system tap the settin...

Page 44: ... if it was disabled 6 Tap WPS Push Button then follow the relevant instructions Alternatively tap WPS PIN Entry then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS supported device To Rename or Secure Your Mobile Hotspot 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More Tethering portable hotspot 3 Tap Portable hotspot settings Configure hotspot 4 Enter the Network name SSID information 5 To select a ...

Page 45: ...Add account then select the account that you want to add 3 Follow the instructions to create or sign in to an account To Synchronize Manually With an Online Account 1 From your Home screen tap Settings Accounts sync 2 Tap the name of the account you want to synchronize with A list of items appears showing what can be synchronized with the account 3 Tap the slider next to the item that you want to ...

Page 46: ...o Select Which Settings to Display on the Quick Settings Panel 1 Using two fingers drag the status bar fully downward then tap Edit 2 In the section at the bottom of the screen touch and hold the icon for the quick setting that you want to add then drag and drop it into the upper part of the screen To Rearrange the Quick Settings Panel 1 Drag the status bar fully downward and then tap Edit 2 Touch...

Page 47: ...n your device 4 To confirm tap Done Some applications have their own specific notification sounds which you can select from the application settings To Enable Touch Tones 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound Other sounds 3 Tap the sliders to enable or disable the different touch tones as desired Do Not Disturb Mode You can set your device to Do not disturb mode and decide how ...

Page 48: ...t Types 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Interruptions Allowed in Priority only 3 Tap Calls or Messages 4 Select an option Screen settings To Adjust the Screen Brightness Manually Regardless of Lighting Conditions 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display and tap the Adaptive brightness slider to disable this function if it is not already disabl...

Page 49: ...reen and the gloved finger that you use to navigate the screen Screen Pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application For example if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being minimized You can also use this feature when you lend your device t...

Page 50: ...econd time you can choose the Don t ask again option if you wish 3 A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses them for specifically To dismiss this dialog tap OK To deny a permission To deny a permission tap Deny when the dialog is shown Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions Critical permissions Some permissions are mandatory for...

Page 51: ...supported links 5 Set the Opening links property to Open in this app option Resetting Your Applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device To Reset Application Preferences 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Apps 3 Tap then tap Reset app preferences RESET APPS Resetting application preference...

Page 52: ...he Sound Settings Manually 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings 3 If the ClearAudio function is enabled tap the slider to disable it 4 Tap Sound effects Equalizer 5 Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication applications For example there is no chan...

Page 53: ...ect an option To Select a Different Keyboard 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap at the bottom right of the screen 2 Select an option To Change Writing Language Using the On Screen Keyboard This feature is only available if you have added more than one input language and the Smart language detection feature is off or if the languages that you selected include non Latin languages...

Page 54: ...en 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 54 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 55: ...r Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap 3 If the dialpad does not appear tap To Dial a Phone Number 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 3 If the call log appears tap to display the dialpad 4 Enter the phone number and tap 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 cal...

Page 56: ...nd 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 Call Barring then select an option 4 Enter the password and tap Turn on When you set up call barring for t...

Page 57: ... your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap 3 Select the contact which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to voicemail for 4 Tap 5 Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail 6 Tap SAVE 57 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 58: ...Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details To Add a Picture to a Contact 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact you want to edit then tap 3 Tap then select a method for adding the contact picture and edit it as desired 4 After you add the picture tap SAVE You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application If you want to add a pic...

Page 59: ...computer with an online account for example Google Sync or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync you can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account To Synchronize Contacts on Your New Device With a Synchronization Account 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap then tap Manage accounts 3 Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with then tap Sync now You need to be signe...

Page 60: ...mport an individual contact find and tap the contact To import all contacts tap then tap Import all Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application If you synchronize your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application If this happens you can link such duplicates to create a single entry If you link...

Page 61: ...ons that appear on the screen to complete the setup For some email services you may need to contact your email service provider for information on detailed settings for the email account To Add an Extra Email Account 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Email 3 Tap then tap Settings Add account 4 Follow the on screen instructions If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded aut...

Page 62: ... use the Xperia Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device 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 The Music application may not support all music file formats For more information about supported file for...

Page 63: ...pens tap You can activate the camera when the screen is locked and inactive To do this press the camera key fully Press again to take a photo To take a photo using the camera key 1 Activate the camera 2 Press the camera key fully down To Take a Selfie Using the Front Camera 1 Activate the camera 2 Tap 3 To take the photo press the camera key To use the still camera flash 1 When the camera is open ...

Page 64: ...t or right to view your photos and videos To Delete a Photo or Video 1 Find the photo or video you want to delete 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbar 3 Tap 4 Tap DELETE to confirm General camera settings Capturing Modes Swipe the screen to select the desired capturing mode or the application list Manual Manually adjust camera settings such as resolution white balance and ISO Superior auto Opti...

Page 65: ...ate the camera 2 Swipe the screen to select and then select 3 To select a shooting direction tap 4 Press the camera key and move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen Style Portrait You can use the Style Portrait feature to apply touch up effects to portrait photos as you take them to ensure the best results You can also use the Magic beam setting to a...

Page 66: ...e from your device s camera the other from a connected Xperia device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi Fi Direct technology So if you re at a concert venue for example and you want to capture a photo or video that combines a view of the band from one angle and the audience from another you can use Multi camera mode for the best effect You can set up Multi camera mode using NFC which launch...

Page 67: ...mile Shutter Use Smile Shutter technology to photograph a face just as it smiles The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus When the selected face smiles the camera automatically takes a photo Off When auto capturing is off you can take photos using the shutter button or the camera key To Turn On Smile Shutter 1 Activate the camera 2 Tap 3 Find and ...

Page 68: ... the screen for 3 seconds Only front camera After you shoot a photo with the front camera a preview of it appears in the lower right corner of the screen for 3 seconds Off The photo or video is saved after you shoot it and no preview appears Use Volume Key as You can choose how you want to use the volume key when taking photos Zoom Use the volume key to zoom in or out Volume Use the volume key to ...

Page 69: ...apturing mode adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions You can also adjust the exposure manually in the 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV range For example you can increase the image brightness or decrease the overall exposure by tapping the plus or minus controls accordingly when the white balance setting icon is displayed Auto Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting con...

Page 70: ...et a 10 second delay in taking the photo from when you tap the shutter button or press the camera key 3 sec Set a 3 second delay in taking the photo from when you tap the shutter button or press the camera key Off The photo is taken as soon as you tap the shutter button or press the camera key Soft Skin Effect You can turn on the Soft skin effect on your device to make skin tones slightly softened...

Page 71: ... lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight The following options are available when you tap the flash icon on the camera screen Auto The camera automatically determines whether the lighting conditions require the use of a flash Fill flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject This setting removes unwanted dark shadows Red eye reduction Reduces the red co...

Page 72: ...nd held twilight Use for taking hand held low light photos with reduced noise and blur High sensitivity Use for taking photos without a flash in low light conditions Reduces blur Gourmet Use for shooting food arrangements in bright color Pet Use for taking photos of your pet Reduces blur and red eyes Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes Snow Use in bright environments to avoid...

Page 73: ...iew Help About Using a TV Remote Control 1 While your 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 app...

Page 74: ...re sold separately Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device This device has a capless USB port If your device gets exposed to water ensure the USB port is completely dry before inserting a USB cable NFC Use Near Field Communication NFC to share data with other devices such as videos photos web page addresses music files or contacts You can also use NFC to scan ...

Page 75: ...thumbnail of the track appears 7 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer 8 When the transfer is done the music file is saved on the receiving device 9 To display the music file double tap the status bar to open the Notification panel then tap Beam complete To Share a Photo or Video with Another Device Using NFC 1 Make sure both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are acti...

Page 76: ...ave to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth devices Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices can vary If you are using a device with multiple users each user can change the Bluetooth settings and the changes affect all users To Turn the Bluetooth Function On or Off 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth 3 Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable or disa...

Page 77: ...h device you want to connect to To Unpair a Bluetooth Device 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth 3 Under Paired devices tap beside the name of the device that you want to unpair 4 Tap FORGET Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers You can send and rec...

Page 78: ...your device drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer 5 Tap Accept to start the file transfer 6 To view the progress of the transfer drag the status bar downward 7 To open a received item drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant notification To View Files You Have Received Using Bluetooth 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth...

Page 79: ...ou may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your device To Enable or Disable Location Services 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Location then tap the slider to enable or disable location services Improving 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 m...

Page 80: ...or Disable GPS 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Google Search Now Now cards 3 Tap the Show cards slider To Reserve a Pane on the Homescreen for Google Search Now 1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates 2 Tap then tap the Google Now slider 3 You can now swipe to the left most pane on the Homescreen to access the Google Search Now interface If you re...

Page 81: ... to browse more quickly 5 Selected date 6 Agenda for the selected day 7 Add a calendar event To Create a Calendar Event 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap 3 If you have synchronized your calendar with one or more accounts select the account you want to add this event to If you only want to add this event on your device tap Device calendar 4 Enter or select the desired information a...

Page 82: ... For more information about how to enable location services see Using Location Services on the 79 page To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap then tap Settings 3 Tap Weather forecast 4 Adjust the settings as desired Clock You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the alarm signal The alarm...

Page 83: ... alarm and then tap Yes To Set the Sound for an Alarm 1 Find and tap Clock then tap the alarm that 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 46 page To Adjust the Volume Level for an Alarm 1 Find and tap Clock and then tap the alarm you w...

Page 84: ...ock 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 84 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 85: ... To Set Font Size 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Accessibility 3 Tap Font size and then set the desired font size by tapping the scale Display Size You can use the Display size setting to increase or decrease all elements on your screen not just text To Set Display Size 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Accessibility 3 Tap Display size and then set the desire...

Page 86: ... on the screen twice 6 Tap OK and then tap anywhere on the screen twice Mono Audio The Mono audio setting makes both left and right audio channels get played back simultaneously when playing audio Using Mono instead of Stereo playback is most useful for users with certain types of hearing loss or for safety reasons for example when you need to listen to your surroundings To Enable or Disable Mono ...

Page 87: ... Access 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Accessibility Switch Access 3 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function then tap OK 87 This is an internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 88: ...ilable under Settings About phone or from the TOOLS menu in the Support application you can download a light version using the Play Store application Restarting Resetting and Repairing You can force your device to restart or shut down if it stops responding or won t restart normally No settings or personal data get deleted You can also reset your device to its original factory settings This action...

Page 89: ...his operation By running the repair feature you reinstall software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process Repairing the Device Software If you forget your screen unlock password PIN or pattern you can use the device repair feature in Xperia Companion to erase the security layer You need to provide your Google account login details to perform this operation By running th...

Page 90: ...vice has Ingress Protection rating IP65 68 For more info see www sonymobile com waterproof Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or use of your device against Sony Mobile s instructions For more information about the warranty refer to the Important Information which can be accessed via support sonymobile com or via Settings About phone Legal information Your device has a c...

Page 91: ...nsed or is otherwise authorized Sony does not guarantee the accuracy integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content Visit www sonymobile com for more information This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft...

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