Instruction Manual
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❖
Information
• In the Side sense menu, tap [
]
▶
[TRY SIDE SENSE
TUTORIAL] where you can practice double-tapping and
sliding with Side sense.
• To exit the Side sense menu, operate as follows.
•
Tap "
" or " "
•
Tap the outside of the Side sense menu
•
Double-tap the side edge of the screen
• When you cannot operate the Side sense function correctly,
in the Home screen, slide the screen up
▶
[Settings]
▶
[Display]
▶
[Advanced]
▶
[Side sense], and then change the
Side sense operation settings with "Sensor sensitivity",
"Configure touch position", or "Gestures".
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2 Tap " " of "Airplane mode" to turn to
appears in the status bar.
❖
Information
• Alternatively, tap "Airplane mode" in the quick setting panel
(
▶
P. 26) to turn to on/off.
• Even when airplane mode is on, you can set Wi-Fi
®
or
Bluetooth
®
on. When using aboard an airplane, in a hospital,
etc., follow the instructions of the airline or institution.
Checking own phone number
1 In the Home screen, slide the screen up
▶
[Settings]
▶
[System]
You can check the phone number of the product in "About
phone" field.
❖
Information
• Alternatively, in the Home screen, slide the screen up
▶
[Contacts]
▶
[
]
▶
[My info] to check your phone number.
Entering characters
Use the software keyboard (keyboard on the screen) to enter
characters.
The software keyboard appears when you tap the entry field
for registering a contact, composing a mail, etc.
■
Using the software keyboard
With "Gboard", which is default when the language is set to
English, you can use QWERTY keyboard to enter characters,
Numeric keypad to enter numbers and symbols, and Symbol
keypad for more symbols.
For inquiries, call: Customer Service Center
For general information
(toll free)
For loss or theft (toll free)
Business hours : 24 hours live support
au mobile phones (smartphones/feature phones)
113
without area code
Non-au mobile phones/general subscriber phones
0077-7-113
Non-au mobile phones/general subscriber phones
0077-7-111
au mobile phones (smartphones/feature phones)
157
without area code
June 2019, 1st Edition
1319-5338.1
Business hours 9:00-20:00 (7 days a week)
Mobile phone and PHS operators collect and recycle unused
telephones, batteries and battery chargers at stores bearing the
logo regardless of brand and manufacturer to protect the
environment and reuse valuable resources.
Sold by: KDDI CORPORATION,
OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY
Manufactured by: Sony Mobile Communications Inc.
Repair and Delivery Support Center
For theft, loss, or malfunction (toll free)
Business hours 9:00-20:00 (7 days a week)
au mobile phones (smartphones/feature
phones)/general subscriber phones
0120-925-919
In case above numbers are not available (toll free)
0120-977-033
(except Okinawa)
0120-977-699
(Okinawa)
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Home screen
Home screen consists of multiple pages. Tap " " to return to
the Home screen anytime.
①
Widgets
②
Shortcuts (Apps)
Long-touch it to display the
shortcut menu. You can
perform the specified operation
or check the app information.
When
is displayed,
long-touch and drag it where to
add an operation shortcut to
the Home screen.
③
Dock
Shortcuts (apps) or folder can
be located. They are always
displayed even when the page
of the Home screen is
switched.
④
Wallpapers
⑤
Folders (Google,
基本機能
(Basic functions))
Several shortcuts (apps) are stored.
⑥
Quick search box
Search for apps, contacts, etc., or search with words/
phrases entered in the "Google" app.
❖
Information
• When an app has notification, a dot or number may appear
on the shortcut (app) or folder.
①
③
②
④
⑤
⑥
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①
②
③
④
⑤
⑪
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
①
Keyboard menu
②
Display the search bar
③
Switch between all lower case and sentence case/
double-tap for all upper case
④
Toggle entry modes
⑤
Enter a comma
⑥
Input emoticon, etc.
⑦
Voice input
⑧
Delete character
⑨
Enter a line feed
⑩
Enter a period
⑪
Enter a space
❖
Information
• Tap "
" at the bottom left of the screen to hide the software
keyboard.
• To enter a character variant, touch and hold a key to show a
list of available options, and then select from the list.
•
To enter a full stop, double-tap the space key after you enter a word.
•
To use the glide typing, slide your finger from a character to
character on the keyboard to trace the word you want to write,
and then lift up your finger when finishing entering the word.
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• The battery built-into the main unit is not covered by
free-of-charge repair warranty excluding events arising from
defects of battery material or the production.
• The accessories excluding the main unit is not covered by
free-of-charge repair warranty.
■
Performance parts for repair
The Company retains performance parts for repair of the Xperia
main unit and its peripherals for four years after discontinuation of
production. "Performance parts for repair" refers to parts required
for maintaining the functions of the product.
■
Provisions for free-of-charge repair
1. Please notify us of the production number (IMEI number)
for repair request. The production number (IMEI number)
can be checked on the product main unit, sticker on the
outer packaging box etc.
2. During the warranty period, we will repair the product free
of charge for the malfunction under the condition that it is
used correctly in line with the directions given in the
instruction manual.
3. Even if the warranty period has not expired, a fee will be
charged for repair under the following circumstances. (or,
repair may not be possible).
①
The product has not been used correctly in line with the
directions given in the instruction manual.
②
The malfunction or damage is due to unauthorized
repair or modification of the product.
③
The product has been repaired other than at our
specified repair offices.
④
The malfunction or damage is due to negligence in use or
handling, or due to an accident. There are signs of the
product having been dropped, wet, exposed to humidity, etc.
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Using the Apps screen
In the Apps screen, apps which are installed to the product
are displayed. Tap the icon to activate the app.
• You may incur communication charges depending on the
function.
■
Starting an app
1 In the Home screen, slide the screen up
2 Tap an app icon to use
Some apps are stored in a folder.
■
Main apps
Phone Play Store
Contacts Camera
au-mail Album
+メッセージ
(SMS)
(+Message(SMS))
Maps
Google
Chrome Gmail
Settings
取扱説明書
(Online
Manual) (Japanese)
Calendar
故障紛失サポート
(Repair and Delivery
Support)
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Phone
Making a call
■
Direct input calling
1 From the Home screen, [ ]
▶
[ ]
2 Enter a phone number
▶
[
]
To make a call to a land-line phone, enter from the city
code even when you stay in the same city.
3 Call
▶
[ ]
To adjust the in-coming volume (volume of the other party's
voice), press the upper part or lower part of the volume
key while calling.
■
Calling from call history
1 From the Home screen, [ ]
▶
Tap " " tab
2 [ ] of call history
■
Calling overseas from au mobile phones (au
International Call Service)
You can make international calls without any special
procedure from the product.
Example: To call to "212-123-XXXX" in the United States from
the product
1 Dialpad screen
▶
Enter the international access
number "010"
Touch and hold "0" to enter "+" which adds "010"
automatically when dialing.
2 Enter the country code of the United States
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⑤
The malfunction or damage is due to natural disasters
(earthquakes, storm or flood damage, etc.), fire, salt
damage, abnormal voltage, etc.
4. Repair may not be possible depending on the degree of
damage.
5. The Company shall have no liability for any damage or loss
resulting from the malfunction of the product.
6. The Company shall not bear any responsibility for
accidents resulting from use of the product having been
connected to unspecified devices.
7. Do not accept requests for service calls to the owner’s
home, place of business, etc.
8. This warranty is valid only in Japan.
* This warranty guarantees repair free of charge during the period
and under the conditions specified on this warranty card. Thus
this warranty does not limit the legal rights of the owner with
respect to the issuer of this warranty card (the guarantor) or any
other business person or enterprise.
■
Repair and Delivery Support
An after-sales service membership program on a monthly
basis called "Repair and Delivery Support" is available for
using your au terminal for a long time without worries. This
service expands coverage for many troubles including
malfunction, theft and loss. For monthly charge and details of
the service, refer to au homepage.
(
https://www.au.com/mobile/service/kosho-funshitsu/
)
(Japanese)
❖
Information
• You can apply for the membership only at the time of
purchasing your au terminal.
• Once you cancel the membership, you cannot reapply for it
until you purchase an au terminal next time.
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■
Setting app permission
When you activate an app/function that access the functions
or information of the product for the first time, a confirmation
screen for requesting access permission appears.
If such confirmation screen appears, confirm the content and
tap "DENY"/"ALLOW".
• If you do not permit, app/function may not be activated or
use of function may be restricted.
• For some apps/functions, an explanation screen for the
permission may appear. Several request screens may
appear or the screen content may differ. Confirm each
content and follow the onscreen instructions.
• In this manual, description of the confirmation screen may
be omitted.
Knowing the status of the product
■
Status bar
You can check the status of the product with the icons
displayed on the status bar at the top of the screen. On the
left of the status bar, the notification icons appear to inform
new mails, operations in progress, etc., and on the right, the
status icons appear to indicate signal status, battery level,
etc.
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3 Enter the city code "212"
If the area code starts with "0", omit the "0". However, there
are exceptions such as Italy.
4 Enter the phone number of the other party "123XXXX"
▶
[ ]
Receiving a call
■
When the screen is OFF or on the lock screen
1 Incoming call screen
▶
Swipe (flick) " " up
To reject the incoming call, swipe (flick) "
" down.
To answer with Answering Machine, swipe (flick) " ".
2 Call
▶
[ ]
■
When the screen is ON (except on the lock
screen)
1 In the displayed notification, [ANSWER]
To reject an incoming call, tap "DECLINE".
To answer with Answering Machine, tap the top part of the
notification
▶
Swipe (flick) " ".
2 Call
▶
[ ]
Making a call from Contacts
1 In the Home screen, slide the screen up
▶
[Contacts]
2 Tap a contact to call
3 Tap [ ]/phone number
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• Note that when changing the model or purchasing an extra
terminal, this service only covers the most recently
purchased au terminal.
• When an au mobile phone is handed over to you or
someone else, the "Repair and Delivery Support"
membership is also handed over to the successor of the
terminal.
• When you get a new au terminal by changing the model or
purchasing an extra terminal, the "Repair and Delivery
Support" membership for the old au terminal is
automatically canceled.
• Service contents are subject to change without notice.
■
au IC card
The au IC card is lent to you by au. In case of loss or
damage, the card will be replaced at your expense. When a
malfunction is suspected, or in case of theft or loss, contact
an au shop or Toyota store.
Peripheral devices
• USB Type-C™-3.5
φ
conversion/TV Antenna cable 01
(03SOHSA)
• Sony Mobile Desktop Holder 02 (02SOPUA) (sold
separately)
*1
•
TypeC Common AC Adapter 01 (0601PQA) (sold separately)
•
TypeC Common AC Adapter 02 (0602PQA) (sold separately)
• Common AC Adapter 05 (0501PWA) (sold separately)
*2
• Common DC Adapter 03 (0301PEA) (sold separately)
*2
• Micro-B Type-C Adapter (0601PHA) (sold separately)
*1 Use the Attachment 52B.
*2 For use, Micro-B Type-C Adapter (sold separately) is needed.
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■
Examples of notification icons
Missed call
Incoming call/dialing call/calling
New PC mail message
New Gmail message
New au-mail message
New +Message/new SMS
USB device is connected/Moisture is detected on
the USB Type-C connection terminal
Wi-Fi
®
open network available
■
Main status icons
, Battery level (100%, Charging)
, Signal level (Level 4
*1
, Out of service area)
4G (LTE/WiMAX 2+) data communication status
*2
GSM/UMTS/LTE network roaming is ON
Silent mode (vibrate) is set
Silent mode (no vibrate) is set
Wi-Fi
®
is connected
*1
Airplane mode is activated
*1 appears in the right of the icon during communication.
*2 Two types of network, "LTE" and "WiMAX 2+" can be used. "4G"
appears on the screen for both networks.
The company determines which network is less busy
depending on the condition of the line to connect.
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Appendix
Updating Software
You can update the product to the most recent software for
optimal performance and to get the latest enhancements.
• You are charged for the data communication when
accessing the Internet from the product via data
communication. A large amount of data communication is
required especially for upgrading the software (OS
upgrading). Using Wi-Fi
®
connection is recommended.
• You are recommended to back up your data before
updating software.
• For details, visit
(
https://www.sonymobile.co.jp/support/
)
(Japanese) or refer to the Online Manual or "
取扱説明書(詳
細版)
(Full instruction manual)" (Japanese) available on au
homepage.
■
Downloading and updating software
The update software can be downloaded from the product
directly via Internet.
• Note that when Wi-Fi
®
communication becomes unstable,
data communication takes the place automatically, which
may incur communication charges.
1 In the Home screen, slide the screen up
▶
[Settings]
▶
[System]
▶
[Advanced]
▶
[Software update]
2 [ ]
▶
[Refresh]
After that, follow the onscreen instructions.
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❖
Information
• Accessories can be purchased from the au Online Shop.
(
https://onlineshop.au.com/
)
(Japanese)
Main specifications
■
Main unit
Display
Approx. 6.5 inches
Organic EL (HDR-capable),
Approx. 16.77 million colors
1,644 x 3,840 dots
Weight
Approx. 178 g
Dimension (W x H x T)
Approx.
69 mm x 158 mm x 8.1
mm (10.0 mm where thickest)
Internal memory
ROM: Approx. 64 GB
RAM: Approx. 6 GB
Camera pixels
Camera: Effective pixels Approx.
12.2 million pixels
/
12.2 million
pixels
/
12.2 million pixels
Front camera: Effective pixels
Approx. 8 million pixels
Continuous
call time
In Japan
Approx. 1,930 min.
Overseas
(GSM)
Approx. 620 min.
Continuous
stand-by
time
In Japan
Approx. 470 hours
Overseas
(GSM)
Approx. 490 hours
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■
Notification panel
If any notification icons are displayed on the status bar, slide
down the status bar to open the Notification panel. You can
check the contents of notifications or start corresponding
apps.
Slide the status bar down with two fingers or slide the
Notification panel down to display the quick setting panel.
You can set on/off of the functions.
Notification panel
❖
Information
• To delete a notification, swipe (flick) the notification left or
right. However, some notifications may not be deleted.
• To close the Notification panel/quick setting panel, tap " "
or slide the Notification panel/quick setting panel up.
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Troubleshooting
Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning,
perform "
クイック診断
(Quick diagnosis)" or "
トラブル診断
(Diagnosis for trouble)" in "
故障紛失サポート
(Repair and
Delivery Support)" app.
■ クイック診断
(Quick diagnosis)
In the Home screen, slide the screen up
▶
[
お客さまサポー
ト
(Customer support)]
▶
[
故障紛失サポート
(Repair and
Delivery Support)]
▶
[
クイック診断してみる
(Go to Quick
diagnosis)]
■ トラブル診断
(Diagnosis for trouble)
In the Home screen, slide the screen up
▶
[
お客さまサポー
ト
(Customer support)]
▶
[
故障紛失サポート
(Repair and
Delivery Support)]
▶
[
便利な機能
(Useful functions)]
▶
[
トラ
ブル診断を試す
(Go to Diagnosis for trouble)]
Or you can visit the following au homepage.
(
https://www.au.com/trouble-check/
)
(Japanese)
Also refer to "
故障とお考えになる前に
" (troubleshooting) in
the "Online Manual" (Japanese) or "
取扱説明書(詳細版)
(Full
Instruction Manual)" (Japanese) available on the au
homepage.
(
https://www.au.com/online-manual/sovxx/
)
(Japanese)
(
https://www.au.com/support/service/mobile/guide/
manual/
)
(Japanese)
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Charging time
Using TypeC Common AC
Adapter 01 (sold separately):
Approx. 170 min.
Using TypeC Common AC
Adapter 02 (sold separately):
Approx. 130 min.
Continuous Full Seg
watching time
Approx. 8 hours 20 min.
Continuous 1Seg
watching time
Approx. 9 hours 0 min.
Continuous tethering
time
Approx. 670 min.
Wi-Fi
®
tethering
maximum connection
number
10
Bluetooth
®
function
Communication
type
Compliant with Bluetooth
®
standard Ver.5.0
Output
Compliant with Bluetooth
®
standard Power Class 1
Communication
coverage
distance
*1
Within 10 m with good visibility
Supported
Bluetooth
®
profile
*2
HSP, HFP, PBAP
*3
, A2DP, apt-X,
AVRCP, SPP, OPP, HID, HOGP,
MAP, DUN
*4
, GATT, PAN-NAP,
PANU
Radio
frequency
band
2.4 GHz band (2,400 MHz -
2,483.5 MHz)
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Setting silent mode
■
Setting silent mode (vibrate)
1 Press the upper or lower part of the volume key
The volume adjusting bar appears.
2 [ ]
The icon on the volume adjusting bar changes to
.
■
Setting the silent mode (no vibrate)
1 Press the upper or lower part of the volume key
The volume adjusting bar appears.
2 [ ]
▶
[ ]
The icon on the volume adjusting bar changes to
.
❖
Information
• Even in silent mode, sounds for shutter, shooting start/end
sound when shooting videos, alarm, playback of video, or
music, etc. are not muted.
• Adjusting sound volume with "Ring and notification volume"
of "Sound" setting in silent mode cancels silent mode.
• Press Volume key and then drag the volume adjusting bar
up/down to adjust volume of media sound. Also, tap " " to
display "Sound" setting where you can change Ring and
notification volume, Alarm volume, etc.
Setting Airplane mode
When the airplane mode is set, all wireless functions (phone,
packet communication, Wi-Fi
®
function, Bluetooth
®
function)
are turned off.
1 In the Home screen, slide the screen up
▶
[Settings]
▶
[Network & internet]
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After-sales service
■
When asking for repair
For repair, contact Repair and Delivery Support Center.
During the
warranty
period
Repairs will be done based on the terms of
services of the free-of-charge repair warranty.
Outside the
warranty
period
We shall repair the product for a charge as
requested by the customer if repair renders it
usable.
* The warranty period is one year from the date you purchased the
product.
❖
Information
• Before handing in the product for repair, make a backup of
the contents of memory since they may disappear during
repair. Note that the Company shall not be liable for any
damages and loss of income should the contents of
memory be altered or lost.
• Recycled parts that meet the Company's quality standards
are sometimes used for repair.
• Your old au terminal collected by replacement mobile
phone delivery service is serviced for reuse and recycled
as a replacement terminal. Also, parts replaced through au
after-sales service are collected and recycled by KDDI.
They cannot returned to customers.
• The product which is processed, remodeled, analyzed
(including by modifying or analyzing the software (including
by rooting etc.), reverse engineering, decompiling), or
repaired by an unauthorized repair office is not covered by
the warranty and repair may be refused.
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*1 Varies by obstruction between communication devices or radio
wave reception status.
*2 It is a specification according to purpose of use of Bluetooth
®
device and is defined by Bluetooth
®
standard.
*3 Some contacts data may not be displayed correctly on the
other party's device.
*4 Supported to some car navigation systems. For use, refer to the
au homepage.
❖
Information
• The continuous call time, continuous stand-by time,
continuous Full Seg watching time, continuous 1Seg
watching time and continuous tethering time may drop to
less than half depending on the battery charging status,
usage environment such as temperature, reception
condition at the location where the product is used, and the
function settings.
■
USB Type-C™-3.5
φ
conversion/TV Antenna
cable 01
Size
Length Approx. 117 mm
Weight
Approx. 5 g