Draft User guide Xperia™ E5 F3311/F3313
Contents Getting started...............................................................................6 About this User guide........................................................................6 Overview............................................................................................6 Assembly...........................................................................................7 Screen protection..............................................................................
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................40 Synchronising data on your device..............................................42 Synchronising with online accounts................................................42 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................42 Basic settings...............................................................................44 Accessing settings.....................................................................
Messaging and chat.....................................................................71 Reading and sending messages......................................................71 Organising your messages..............................................................72 Calling from a message...................................................................72 Messaging settings..........................................................................73 Instant messaging and video chat.............................
Connectivity...............................................................................100 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................100 NFC................................................................................................101 Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................103 Travel and maps.........................................................................106 Using location services....................................
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ E5 User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 113. To check the current software version of your device 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android™ version. Overview 6 This is an Internet version of this publication.
1. Charging/Notification light 11. Main camera lens 2. Headset jack 12. Main camera light 3. Proximity/Light sensor 13. Second microphone 4. Ear speaker 14. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 5. Front camera lens 15. NFC™ detection area 6. Volume/Zoom key 7. Power key 8. Main loudspeaker 9. Charger/USB cable port 10. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. To insert the nano SIM card Your device only supports nano SIM cards.
1 2 3 4 Either turn off the device, or unmount the memory card under Settings > Storage & memory > > Advanced > Storage > next to SD card, then open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots. Press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly. Drag out the memory card fully and remove it. Close the cover. Screen protection Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab.
need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to: • • • • • • Download and install applications from Google Play™. Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™. Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application. Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser. Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.
To charge your device 1 2 3 4 Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). 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. When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
Device security Making sure your device is protected You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™ account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure that your device is protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™ account on your device.
• Password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device. It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password.
To reset the screen lock using Protection by my Xperia 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. Go to myxperia.sonymobile.com using any Internet-connected device. Sign in using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device. Click the picture of your device under Your devices. Select Lock or Change PIN2 to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN code.
Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices that you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time.
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 specialised equipment could unlock your device. To add your home location 1 2 3 4 Make sure location is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home. Tap Turn on this location.
To edit a custom place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place that you want to edit. Tap Edit address. To enter another location, tap the magnification glass icon and type the address. Your device searches for the entered location. To use the suggested address, tap the address.
SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device. If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN.
Finding a lost device If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your device, you can: • • • • Locate your device on a map. Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode. Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone who finds it. Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.
To activate Android™ Device Manager 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner. Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Google Settings > Lock screen & security . Drag the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to the right. If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate.
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • • • Open or select an item. Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • • • Move an item. Activate an item-specific menu. Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. 20 This is an Internet version of this publication.
Swiping • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it.
• To lock the screen When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane 1 2 Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap in the top left corner of the screen. To add a pane to your Home screen 1 2 Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen 1 2 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until it becomes selected, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger. To uninstall an application from the Application screen 1 2 Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All applications that can be uninstalled are then indicated by .
• To open a menu in an application While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen. In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets > Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available.
To change your Home screen wallpaper 1 2 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery.
Doze is cancelled when you resume using the device. The mode is also paused periodically when the device is being updated. This feature is enabled by default and is recommended for best performance. However, if you wish to make exceptions for certain applications, see To make specific applications exempt from optimisation on page 28. App Standby App Standby suspends the network activity of unused applications in the background, thus preserving battery life for the activities that are important to you.
• To view your screenshot Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view. You can also view your screenshots by opening 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.
Managing notifications on the lock screen You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lock screen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide sensitive content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at all. To select the notifications to display on the lock screen 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked. Select an option.
To enable the notification light 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification . Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
To manage status bar icons 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display> System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.
Applications overview Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments. Use the camera to take photos and record video clips. Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses and other information related to your contacts.
Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Use the app store Google Play™ to download both free and paid applications. Before using Google Play™, make sure that you have a Google™ account and a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges. To download an application from Google Play™ 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Play Store. Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To browse with Google Chrome™ 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
To add Internet and MMS settings manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names > . Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is required, contact your network operator for more details. When you're done, tap , then tap SAVE. To select the APN that you have just added, tap the radio button besides the name of the APN.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced options and then edit the options as desired. Tap Save. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
To share your data connection using a USB cable 1 2 3 4 5 6 Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device. Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Drag the slider beside USB tethering to the right, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. Controlling data usage Data is information sent from or received to your mobile device.
To check your data usage 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap , then tap Show Wi‑Fi if the Wi-Fi tab is not displayed. To view information about the amount of data transferred via WI-Fi®, tap the Wi-Fi tab. To view information about the amount of data transferred via mobile data connection, tap the Mobile tab. Selecting mobile networks Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are.
To connect to a virtual private network 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. To disconnect from a virtual private network 1 2 Tap the status bar to open the Notifcation panel. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. 41 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronise each account manually. To set up an online account for synchronisation 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
To change the settings of an EAS account 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option. To remove an EAS account 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Account & sync .
Basic settings Accessing settings You can view and change settings for your device from the Settings menu, which is accessible from both the Home screen and the Notification panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings. . To view information about your device 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone. • To open or close the Quick settings panel To open the Quick settings panel, drag the status bar downwards.
To set a ringtone 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done. To select the notification sound 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Notification sound. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done.
To allow exceptions in Do not disturb mode 1 2 3 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Drag the slider beside the desired option. To associate exceptions with specific contact types 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option.
To activate screen pinning 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning. Drag the slider to the right. If you have not set up a pattern, PIN or password screen lock on your device, drag the slider beside Lock device when unpinning to the right and 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.
To allow critical permissions 1 2 3 To allow a permission, tap Continue > App info > Permission. Find the critical permission you need. Drag the slider to the right. You can also manage permissions in Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions as desired. To configure applications 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps > . Select a configuration option, for example App permissions, then choose an application that you want to configure.
To clear the application default setting 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS. The option to clear the application default setting is not available for all applications or services. Daydream Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle.
To set the date manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Drag the slider beside Automatic date & time to the left. Tap Set date. Flick left or right, or use the arrows to set the desired date. Tap OK. To set the time manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Drag the slider beside Automatic date & time to the left. Tap Set time. Select the relevant values for the hour and minute. Tap OK.
If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can switch your device to guest mode and enable a guest account for this user. In guest mode, the device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the pre-installed apps. Once your guest is finished using your device, you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh. The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device. The owner is the administrator or primary user.
To allow the guest user to make phone calls 1 2 3 4 Make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users. Tap beside Guest, then drag the slider beside Turn on phone calls to the right. To delete a regular user account from your device 1 2 3 4 Make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users. Tap beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap Remove user > Delete .
Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed keyboard instead. You can select up to three languages for text input.
To change the Gesture input settings 1 2 3 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings . To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, drag the slider beside Gesture input to the on or off position. To use the one-handed keyboard 1 2 3 Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap . Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard. To move the one-handed keyboard to the left side or right side of the screen, or accordingly.
To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad 1 2 When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears. Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it. Entering text using voice input When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words. Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.
languages, text prediction and correction. You can get word suggestions for one language at a time by deactivating the Smart language detection feature. The keyboard can use text that you have written in messaging and other applications to learn your writing style. There is also a Personalisation guide that runs you through the most basic settings to get you started quickly. You can select to use other keyboards and switch between keyboards.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that appear. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device.
To add a direct dial number to your Home screen 1 2 3 4 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number. Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them.
to answer them. And you can access messages left on your answering machine directly from your device. Before using the answering machine, you must record a greeting message. To record a greeting message for the answering machine 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To enable automatic answering 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
To reject a second call with a text message 1 2 When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Response options. Select a predefined message or tap Write new message. To edit the text message used to reject a call 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Quick Responses. Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. Tap OK.
To add a number from the call log to your contacts 1 2 3 Touch and hold a number displayed in the call log, then tap Add to Contacts. Select an existing contact to which you want to add the number, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact details, then tap Done. • To view call log options When the call log is open, tap . You can also access general call settings using the instruction above.
To change the SIM card PIN2 1 2 3 4 5 6 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Fixed dialling numbers > Change PIN2. Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK. To send incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . Select the contact for which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to voicemail. Tap > .
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant 1 2 3 During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference. Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to have a private conversation. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap . To release a participant from a conference call 1 2 During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference. Tap next to the participant you want to release.
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device. Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can access from within the Xperia™ Companion computer program, supports mobile devices that run on iOS/iCloud and Android™.
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts.
Adding and editing contacts To add a contact 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap No backup if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are finished, tap SAVE.
To create a new contact from a text message 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap SAVE. Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts application.
To add a new ICE contact 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap No backup if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are finished, tap SAVE.
To assign a contact to a group 1 2 3 4 In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. Tap SAVE. Sending contact information To send your business card 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To export all contacts to a memory card 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card. 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 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts. Tap Export.
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which includes the size of added media files, is also operator dependent. Contact your network operator for more information.
To reply to a message 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap . . To forward a message 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
To save a sender's number as a contact 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. Messaging settings To change your message notification settings 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , then tap Settings.
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
To read your email messages 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read. To create and send an email message 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
To search for emails 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox. Tap . Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard. The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message that you want to open.
Gmail™ If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and write email messages. • 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To learn more about Gmail™ When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, then find and tap Help. 77 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Music Transferring music to your device • • There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: For Windows® only: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Managing files using a computer on page 116. You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device. To learn more and to download Xperia™ Companion, go to www.
Music home screen 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music home screen menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap Tap . Select a music category. Tap a song to play it. , then find and tap . You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.
1 Return to the Music home screen 2 View the current play queue 3 Browse all artists 4 Browse all albums 5 Browse all songs 6 Browse your music library and filter by artist, album or song name 7 Browse all playlists 8 Play a shared music file on another device 9 Open the settings menu for the Music application 10 Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music home screen menu 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Tap . , then find and tap .
To add songs to a playlist 1 2 3 From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist. Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist. Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song. The album or song is now added to the playlist. To remove a song from a playlist 1 2 In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song that you want to delete. Tap Delete from playlist.
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the audio to the speaker, if desired.
To switch the radio sound to the speaker 1 2 When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. Favourite radio channels To save a channel as a favourite 1 2 3 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite. Tap . Enter a name and select a colour for the channel, then press Save. To listen to a favourite radio channel 1 2 Tap . Select an option.
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Front camera lens 2 Select capturing mode 3 Switch between the front and main camera 4 Zoom in or out 5 View photos and videos 6 Save location status indicator 7 Take photos or record videos 8 Go back a step or exit the camera 9 Capturing mode settings 10 Flash settings To take a photo from the lock screen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . To activate the camera, touch and hold the camera icon left.
To record a video 1 2 3 4 5 Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. To start recording, tap . To pause when recording a video, tap To stop recording, tap . • To take a photo when recording a video To take a photo when recording a video, tap you release the camera button. . To resume recording, tap . . The photo is taken as soon as To view your photos and videos 1 2 Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.
Superior auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions in which you are taking photos and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photos possible. Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking photos and videos. Save location Add geographical location (geotag) information to your photos when you take them. Touch capture Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger.
Launch only After you drag inwards, the main camera is launched from sleep mode. Launch and capture After you drag inwards, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured. Launch and record video After you drag inwards, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording. Off Colour and brightness You can adjust colour and brightness manually when the color and brightness settings icon is displayed.
2048×1536(4:3) 3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on nonwidescreen displays or print in high resolution. 2MP 1920×1080(16:9) 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. Self-timer With the self-timer, you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits or group photos where everyone can be in the photo.
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the subject you want to capture. Centre Measures the centre of the image, and determines the 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.
Use to improve details in high contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyses the image and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot. Night portrait Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure 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 long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects. Night scene When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fastmoving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality. Beach Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes. Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos. Sports Use for videos of fast-moving objects.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
To pause a video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . To fast forward and rewind a video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. • To adjust the volume of a video Press the volume key. Sharing and managing photos and videos You can share photos and videos that you’ve saved on your device. You can also manage them in different ways.
Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
To trim a video 1 2 3 4 5 In the Album, find and tap the video that you want to edit. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Video Editor then tap Trim. 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, then tap Apply. To save a copy of the trimmed video, tap Save. To adjust the speed of a video 1 2 3 4 5 In the Album, find and tap the video that you want to play.
1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service 2 Return to the Album application home screen to view all content 3 View your favourite photos and videos 4 View all videos saved to your device 5 View your photos on a map or in Globe view 6 View photos and videos that you have hidden from view 7 View all photos and videos taken with your device's camera using special effects 8 View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders 9 View photos and videos on devi
1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 Search a location on the map 3 View menu options 4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map 5 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location 6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, .
Videos The Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The application also serves as a TV programme guide with the option to show detailed programme information and related content, including social media posts about the programme you are interested in. You can use the application as a fully functioning remote controller with your compatible home device.
To change settings 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Tap to open the home screen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To play a video 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, tap to open the home screen menu, then find and tap the video that you want to play. To display or hide the controls, tap the screen. To pause playing, tap .
Connectivity Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as a TV or a computer. These devices must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers, or products that are DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™ devices on your device.
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices 1 2 3 4 5 Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server. Drag the Share media slider to the right. Use your computer or other DLNA™ client devices on the same Wi-Fi® network to connect to your device. A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification and set access permissions for each client device attempting to connect to your device.
To turn on the NFC function 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More. Tap the on-off switch beside NFC. To share a contact with another device using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, then tap the Contacts icon. Tap the contact that you want to share.
Scanning NFC tags Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags. For example, it can scan embedded tags on a poster, on a billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store. You can receive additional information, such as a web address. To scan an NFC tag 1 2 Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active. Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected.
Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth® device, your device remembers this pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth® device, you may need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth® device.
To send items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to send, and scroll to the item. Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press . Other ways to send an item may exist. Select Bluetooth.
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi® function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can determine your location using your mobile network.
device. You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate data roaming. To activate data roaming 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Drag the slider beside Data roaming to the right.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronised your device with one or more online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
1 Access the alarm home screen 2 View a world clock and adjust settings 3 Access the stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function 5 View options 6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Clock. Tap . Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze.
To set a recurring alarm 1 2 3 4 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Repeat. Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap OK. Tap Save. To activate the vibrate function for an alarm 1 2 3 Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Save. To set the side keys behaviour 1 2 3 Open the Alarm & clock application, then select the alarm that you want to edit.
Accessibility Magnification gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification gestures 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings >Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch. To magnify an area and pan across the screen 1 2 Make sure that Magnification gestures is enabled.
To disable TalkBack 1 2 3 From your Home screen, double-tap . Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. 112 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. To access the Support application 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. For best support available, we recommend connecting to the Internet when using the Support application.
For more information about software updates, go to www.sonymobile.com/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. Insufficient remaining storage capacity may prevent updates. Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update. To check for new software 1 2 3 If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap .
Memory and storage Your device has different types of memory and storage options. • • • The eMMC (embedded Multi-Media Controller) memory, which consists of the system memory and the internal storage, is about 16 GB. The system memory is used for the Android™ operating system and for most pre-installed applications. The internal storage is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data.
To transfer media files to the memory card 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have a memory card inserted into your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory > Transfer data. Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card. Tap Transfer. To stop applications and services from running 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP > OK.
To back up your data using a computer 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure that the Xperia™ Companion software is installed on the PC or Apple® Mac® computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the Xperia™ Companion software. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Select Backup on the main screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.
To set up the automatic backup function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB Host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device. If you are backing up content to an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google ™ account. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
• • • • Applications Bookmarks Wi-Fi® networks Other settings To back up data to an online account 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™ Backup & Restore, tap Back up my data and drag the slider to the right. To enable automatic restore when you reinstall an application 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™ Backup & Restore, drag the slider beside Automatic restore to the right.
If your device fails to power on or you want to reset your device’s software, you can use Xperia™ Companion to repair your device. For more information on using Xperia™ Companion, see Computer tools on page 113. Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to reset your device to its original factory settings.
Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines For information about warranty, SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) and safety guidelines, please read the Important information provided under Settings > About phone > Legal information on your device. Recycling your device Got an old device lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will help us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too! Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www.sonymobile.com/recycle.
