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 Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 42 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................42 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................42 Basic settings...............................................................................44 Accessing Settings............................................................
Messaging and chat.....................................................................71 Reading and sending messages....................................................... 71 Organizing 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 Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 106 Using your Device as a Wallet........................................
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 the 114 page. 1 2 To check the current software version of your device From your Homescreen, 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, and then open the cover for the nano SIM card and memory card slots. Push the memory card inward, then release it quickly. Drag out the memory card fully and remove it. Close the cover. Screen Protection Before using your device, remove the protective film by pulling up on the protruding tab.
• • • • • Synchronize your email, contacts, and calendar using Gmail™. Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application. Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser. Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion. Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™ Device Manager services. For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to http://support.google.com.
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 outward. Be sure not to bend the connector.
Device security Making Sure Your Device is Protected Your device includes several security options strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. These options are as follows: • • • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device. For more information, see Screen Lock on the 11 page. Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or wiped.
– 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 lockscreen type to only a PIN or password.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia 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 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.
Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This 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.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 To Add Your Home Location Make sure location is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lockscreen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home. Tap Turn on this location. To Edit Your Home Location Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Homescreen, tap .
1 2 3 4 5 To Remove a Custom Place Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lockscreen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place you want to remove. Tap Delete.
1 2 3 4 To Set Up a SIM Card Lock From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lockscreen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the right. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter the PIN every time you restart the device. 1 2 3 4 To Remove a SIM Card Lock From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lockscreen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the left.
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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Activate Android™ Device Manager If you are using a device with multiple users, be sure you are logged in as the owner. Make sure you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Google > Security. Drag the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to the On position. 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 Homescreen panes. Swipe left or right to reveal more options. 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.
• To lock the screen When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Homescreen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Homescreen can have up to twenty panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Homescreen panes is represented by a series of dots on the lower part of the Homescreen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in.
1 2 1 2 1 2 To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, and then tap in the top-left corner of the screen. To add a pane to your Homescreen Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .
1 2 To add an application shortcut to the Home screen 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. 2 To uninstall an application from the Application screen 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 Homescreen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Homescreen. 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 1 2 3 To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Homescreen. • To Move an Item on the Homescreen Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to the new location.
Battery and Power Management Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption and see how much power applications are using. You can remove apps and activate a number of power-saving modes to get more out of your battery. You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and adjust your settings to improve performance and make your battery last longer. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 To View Your Battery Consumption and Estimated Battery Time From your Homescreen, tap .
appears in the status bar when STAMINA mode is active. You can adjust the Auto start percentage according to your preferences. 1 2 3 4 To Activate Ultra STAMINA Mode From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap Ultra STAMINA mode, and then tap Activate. Confirm to activate. Your Homescreen is replaced by STAMINA Home and Ultra STAMINA mode is active. appears in the status bar when Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
• To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. • To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel Drag the notification downward. Not all notifications are expandable. • To Clear all Notifications from the Notification PanelS Tap . • To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen Double-tap the notification. • To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
Notification levels and options for specific applications Block all Never show notifications for the selected app. Treat as priority Receive the selected app’s notifications when Do not disturb is set to Priority only. Allow peeking Let the selected app emphasis certain notifications by sliding them briefly into view on the current screen. Notification Light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events.
Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do not disturb mode is activated Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization The Hearing aid function is activated Depending on your service provider, network, and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. 1 2 3 To Manage Status Bar Icons From your Homescreen, tap .
A song is playing The radio is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to a memory card Warning More (undisplayed) notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. 1 2 3 4 To block an application from sending notifications From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification> App notifications.
Make phone calls by dialing the number manually, or by using the smart dial function. Optimize settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online. Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world. Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.
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. 1 2 3 4 To download an application from Google Play™ From the Homescreen, 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. 1 2 3 4 To browse with Google Chrome™ From your Homescreen, 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Homescreen, 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually From your Homescreen, 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To Share Your Data Connection Using a USB Cable 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 Homescreen, 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To rename or secure your portable hotspot From the Homescreen, 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.
1 2 3 4 5 To Check Your Data Usage From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap , and 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 WiFi 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.
1 2 3 4 5 To connect to a virtual private network From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. 1 2 To disconnect from a VPN Tap the status bar to open the Notification 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.
Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize 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 synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronize each account manually. 1 2 3 To Set Up an Online Account for Synchronization From your Homescreen, tap .
1 2 3 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Homescreen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. 1 2 3 4 To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Homescreen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option. 1 2 3 4 To Remove an EAS Account From your Homescreen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync.
Basic settings Accessing Settings You can view and change settings for your device from the Settings menu, which is accessible from both the Homescreen and the Notification panel. 1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Homescreen, tap . Tap Settings. 1 2 To view information about your device From your Homescreen, 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 downward.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To Set a Ringtone From your Homescreen, 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 From your Homescreen, 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.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 To Allow Exceptions in Do Not Disturb Mode From the Homescreen, 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 From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option.
1 2 3 4 To Activate Screen Pinning From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning. Drag the slider to the right. If you haven't set up a pattern, PIN, or password screen lock on your device, drag the slider beside Lock device when unpinning to the right, then select an option. If you already have a screen lock enabled, then drag the slider to activate the relevant security option after you activate screen pinning.
1 2 3 To configure applications From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps > . Select a configuration option, for example App permissions, then choose an application that you want to configure. Application linking Your device can determine the default app to handle a particular web link. This means that if the link is set, you don’t need to select an app each time you open a link. You can change the default app any time you want.
1 2 3 To Activate the Daydream Screen Saver From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. 1 2 3 4 To Select Content for the Daydream Screen Saver From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active. 1 2 3 4 5 To Set when the Daydream Screen Saver Starts From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream.
Enhancing the Sound Output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equalizer and Surround sound. You can enable the Dynamic normalizer to minimize volume differences between songs or videos. You can also improve the quality of compressed music files to near high-resolution audio quality when you are using wired headphones. 1 2 3 To enhance the sound output automatically From your Home screen, tap .
Using multiple user accounts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Add a Regular User Account Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user. Tap OK. The new account is now created. Tap SET UP NOW. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top-right corner. Unlock the screen by swiping left or upward. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user.
1 2 3 4 5 To clear the guest session data Make sure you are logged in to the guest account. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users. Find and tap Remove guest. Tap Remove. You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are logged in to the guest account. Just drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Remove guest.
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.
1 2 3 To Change the Gesture Input Settings 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. 1 2 3 To use the one-handed keyboard 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 or right side of the screen, tap accordingly.
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. You must enable voice input before you can start using it. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To Enable Voice Input When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
1 2 3 1 2 3 To access the on-screen keyboard settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . Tap , and then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired. To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes. To change the word suggestion settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Word suggestions. Select an option.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing 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.
1 2 3 4 To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization 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.
1 2 3 To Record a Greeting Message for the Answering Machine From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. 1 2 3 To Enable Automatic Answering From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine. Drag the slider beside Answering Machine to the right. If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used.
1 2 3 4 To Edit the Text Message Used to Reject a Call From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Quick Responses. Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. Tap OK. Ongoing Calls • 1 End a call 2 Make a second call 3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold 4 Enter numbers during a call 5 Mute the microphone during a call 6 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call To change the volume during a call Press the volume key up or down.
• To View Call Log Options When the call log is open, tap . You can also access general call settings using the instruction above. Forwarding Calls You can direct calls to a different recipient, such as to another phone number, another device, or an answering service. 1 2 3 4 To Forward Calls From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Call forwarding and select an option. Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 To change the SIM card PIN2 From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Fixed dialing 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 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap . Select the contact which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to voicemail for. Tap > .
3 To Have a Private Conversation with a Conference Call Participant During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference. Tap the telephone number of the participant you want to have a private conversation with. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap . 1 2 To Release a Participant from a Conference Call 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 downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts.
Adding and editing contacts 1 2 3 4 5 To Add a Contact From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap . If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to. Alternately, 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 done, tap SAVE.
1 2 3 4 To Create a New Contact from a Text Message From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, and 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.
1 2 3 4 5 To Add a New ICE Contact From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap . If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to. Alternately, 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 done, tap SAVE.
1 2 3 4 To Assign a Contact to a Group 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 you want to add the contact to. Tap SAVE. Sending contact information 1 2 3 4 To Send Your Business Card From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
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 Homescreen, 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 all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. The number of characters you can send in a single message varies depending on the provider and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which includes the size of added media files, is also provider-dependent. Contact your service provider for more information.
1 2 3 To Reply to a Message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap . . 5 To Forward a Message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward. Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
1 2 3 4 To Save a Sender's Number as a Contact From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. Messaging settings 4 5 To Change your Message Notification Settings From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap , and 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. 1 2 3 To set up an email account From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 To Read Your Email Messages From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message you want to read. To Create and Send an Email Message From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Email.
1 2 3 4 5 To Search for Emails From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox. Tap . Enter your search text, and then tap on the keyboard. The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message 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, and 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 the 117 page. 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 2 3 4 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 From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap . Select a music category. Tap a song to play it. . You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.
1 2 • • 1 2 3 1 Return to the Music homescreen 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 Homescreen Menu From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap . .
1 2 3 1 2 To Add Songs to a Playlist From the Music homescreen, 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 you want to add the album or song to. The album or song is now added to the playlist. To remove a song from a playlist 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 favorites. 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.
1 2 To switch the radio sound to the speaker 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. Favorite radio channels 2 3 To save a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite. Tap . Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press Save. 1 2 To listen to a favorite radio channel 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 Lockscreen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
1 2 To view your photos and videos Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. 1 2 3 4 To Delete a Photo or Recorded Video Find the photo or video you want to delete. Tap the screen to display the toolbar. Tap . Tap Delete to confirm. Adding Geographical Positions To Your Photos Enable the Save location function to add the approximate geographical location to photos when you take them.
Touch capture Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. Grid Lines Choose to turn on or turn off the grid lines in your camera viewfinder. Auto photo preview You can choose to preview photos just after you shoot them. On After you shoot a photo, a preview of it appears in the lower-right corner of the screen for 3 seconds.
Color and brightness You can adjust color and brightness manually when the color and brightness settings icon is displayed. White Balance This setting, which is only available in Manual capturing 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.
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. You can also use the self-timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. On (10 sec.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (2 sec.) Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. 0.5 sec.
Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture. Face Measures the amount of light on the face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or too bright. Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight.
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 overexposed photos. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Sports Use for taking photos of fast-moving objects.
Party Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Video Resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. Full HD (30 fps) 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 30 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio. HD 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. VGA 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1 2 To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . 1 2 To fast forward and rewind a video 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.
• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 To edit a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap > Crop. Tap Crop to select an option. To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the circles at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 To Adjust the Speed of a Video In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, and then tap . If prompted, select Video Editor, and then tap Speed. Select an option, touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to the desired position, and then tap Apply. To save a copy of the edited video, tap Save. To Capture a Photo from a Video In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play.
1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service 2 Return to the Album application homescreen to view all content 3 View your favorite 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 you've 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 devices on th
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, . To view all photos in the group, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. 1 2 3 4 5 To Add or Edit the Geotag of a Photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars.
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 program guide with the option to show detailed program information and related content, including social media posts about the program you are interested in. You can use the application as a fully functioning remote controller with your compatible home device.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 To Change Settings From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Video. Tap to open the homescreen menu, and then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To Play a Video From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Video. Find and tap the video you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, tap to open the homescreen menu, and then find and tap the video 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.
1 2 3 4 5 To Set up File Sharing with other DLNA Certified™ Devices Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network. From your Homescreen, 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 device 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.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Turn on the NFC Function From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More. Tap the on-off switch beside NFC. To Share a Contact with Another Device Using NFC Make sure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Homescreen, and then tap the Contacts icon. Tap the contact 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. 1 2 To scan an NFC tag Make sure 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 receive items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
Smart apps and features that save you time Using your Device as a Wallet You can use your device to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet and manage all payment services in one place. When making a payment, remember to turn on the NFC function before you touch your device to a card reader. For more information about NFC, see NFC on page 101 . Mobile payment services may not be available in all regions. 1 2 3 To manage payment services From your Homescreen, tap .
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 of 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.
1 2 3 To activate data roaming From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Drag the slider beside Data roaming to the right. You can’t activate data roaming while mobile data traffic is turned off. Airplane mode In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or more online accounts that include calendars, such as 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 homescreen 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Set a New Alarm From your Homescreen, 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.
1 2 3 4 To Set a Recurring Alarm Open the Alarm & Clock application, then tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Repeat. Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap OK. Tap Save. 1 2 3 To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm Open the Alarm & Clock application, then tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Save. 1 2 3 To Set the Side Keys Behavior Open the Alarm & clock application, then select the alarm you want to edit.
Accessibility Magnification Gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in on parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. 1 2 3 To enable or disable Magnification gestures From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings >Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch. 1 2 To Magnify an Area and Pan Across the Screen Ensure Magnification gestures is enabled. Tap an area three times, and then hold and drag your finger across the screen.
1 2 3 To disable TalkBack From your Homescreen, double-tap . Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. 113 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. 1 2 To Access the Support Application From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. For the best available support, 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. 1 2 3 To check for new software If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Homescreen, tap .
• • • The eMMC (embedded multimedia 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. Some examples of data stored to the internal storage are alarm, volume and language settings; email; bookmarks; calendar events; photos; videos and music.
1 2 3 1 2 3 To stop applications and services from running From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP > OK. To format the memory card From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , then tap Advanced settings > Storage > SD Card > , then tap Settings > Format > Erase & format. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it.
1 2 3 4 5 To Restore your Data Using a Computer Make sure the Xperia™ Companion software is installed on the PC or on the Apple® Mac® computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the Xperia™ Companion software. Click Restore. Select a backup file from the backup records, and then tap Next and follow the on-screen instructions to restore data to your device.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 To Back Up Content Manually 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 the SD card is properly inserted in your device. If you are backing up content to an online account, be sure you have signed in to your Google ™ account. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
1 2 3 To Enable Automatic Restore when you Reinstall an Application From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™ Backup & restore, drag the slider beside Automatic restore to the right. Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device The Xperia™ Diagnostics application can test a specific function or run a full diagnostic test to check if your Xperia™ device is working properly.
1 2 To force the device to restart or shut down Press and hold down the power key and the volume up key at the same time for 10 seconds. Your device vibrates once. Depending on whether you wish to force the device to restart or shut down, proceed as follows. • If you wish to force restart the device: Release the buttons at this point. The device restarts. • If you wish to force shut down the device: Continue pressing the buttons. After a few more seconds, the device vibrates three times and turns off.
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