User guide Xperia™ XA1 G3112/G3116
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 6 About this User guide..........................................................................6 Overview............................................................................................. 6 Assembly............................................................................................ 7 Screen Protection...............................................................................
Internet and networks.................................................................. 46 Browsing the web............................................................................. 46 Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................46 Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 47 Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection.............................................. 49 Controlling Data Usage.................
Transferring contacts.........................................................................77 Backing up contacts......................................................................... 78 Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information........................ 78 Favorites........................................................................................... 79 Sending contact information..............................................................
Videos.........................................................................................110 The Video Application..................................................................... 110 Transferring Video Content to Your Device.......................................111 Managing video content.................................................................. 111 Movie Creator................................................................................. 111 Connectivity.............................
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ XA1 User Guide for the Android™ 7.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected in an update. For more information about software updates, see Updating Your Device on the 38 page.
1. Charging/Notification light 13. Main camera lens 2. Headset jack 14. Flashlight 3. Front camera lens 15. Diversity antenna 4. Second microphone 16. Nano SIM/memory card slot cover 5. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 17. NFC™ detection area 6. Proximity/Light sensor 18. Main antenna area 7. Volume/Zoom key 19. Main loudspeaker 8. Power key 9. Camera key 10. Main microphone 11. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 12.
To insert two nano SIM cards and a memory card Do not cut your SIM cards, for example, using a blade or scissors, as this may damage your device. 1 2 3 4 5 Using your fingernail, drag out the nano SIM card tray. Firmly place the primary SIM card (SIM 1) in the correct orientation in position (1) as shown in the illustration. Firmly place the additional SIM card (SIM 2) in the correct orientation in position (2) as shown in the illustration.
accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty. Starting Your Device for the First Time It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is charging, see Charging Your Device on page 35.
To Set Up a Google™ Account on your Device 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Alternatively, you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts. To Remove a Google™ Account 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap .
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. Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or wiped. Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web service.
to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your network administrator specifies a lockscreen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organization to check what network security policies are implemented for cellular devices. For more settings for each screen lock type, tap beside Screen lock. To Change Your Screen Lock Type 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
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 you have set up on your device. Click the picture of your device under Your devices. Select Lock to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN code.
Keeping Your Device Unlocked while You’re Carrying It Using the On-body detection feature, you can keep your device unlocked while you're carrying it in your hand or in a pocket or bag. The accelerometer in your device keeps your device unlocked while it senses that it's being carried. The device locks when the accelerometer detects that the device has been put down.
To Add or Remove a Trusted NFC Device 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that you want to add as a trusted device. Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock. Tap Trusted devices > ADD TRUSTED DEVICE > NFC. Follow the on-screen instructions.
To Remove Your Home Location 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home. Tap Edit > . Using Custom Locations You can add any location as a trusted, custom place where your device can remain unlocked. To Add a Custom Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Tap Add trusted place.
To Change the SIM Card PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Select a SIM card. Tap Change SIM PIN. Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. To Unlock a Blocked SIM Card Using the PUK Code 1 2 3 . Enter the PUK code and tap Enter a new PIN code and tap . Re-enter the new PIN code and tap .
To View Your IMEI Numbers on the Label Strip 1 2 3 Open the cover for the nano SIM and memory card slot. Remove the SIM/Memory Card tray. Drag the strip outward using your fingernail. The IMEI numbers are displayed on the strip. You can also view the IMEI numbers by opening the phone dialer and entering *#06#. To View Your IMEI Numbers via the Device Settings 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status >IMEI information.
To Deactivate Protection by My Xperia 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services on your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia > ACTIVATE. Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the service, then tap ACCEPT. If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new account if you don’t already have one.
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. 20 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. 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. 21 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means you have to swipe left or upward on the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See Screen Lock on the 11 page.
To browse the Home screen Homescreen panes You can delete panes or add new ones to your Homescreen (up to a maximum of twenty panes). To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane 1 2 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, then tap in the upper-left corner of the screen.
1 2 3 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse the panes. All applications that can be disabled or uninstalled are indicated by . Tap the relevant application, then tap DISABLE if the app came pre-installed on your device or OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it. To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen 1 2 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap .
To Move an Application on the Application Screen 1 2 3 When the Application screen is open, tap . Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps. Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, and then drag it to the new location. To Disable or Uninstall an Application from the Application Screen Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from Settings > Apps. Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled.
• To Open a Menu in an Application While using the application, tap . Menus are not available in all applications. Split Screen Mode Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time.
To Resize a Widget 1 2 3 Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, and then release it. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen. • To Move a Widget Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, and then drag it to the new location.
To rename a folder on the Homescreen 1 2 3 Tap the folder to open it. Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap DONE. Background and Themes Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Home screen and Lock screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring different colors and patterns. A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Homescreen and Lockscreen.
• The lockscreen To Open or Close the Notification Panel 1 2 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply doubletap it. To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upward. After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging the status bar down again. • To Take Action on a Notification in the Notification Panel Tap the notification. You can directly reply to chat or email messages in the Notification panel.
Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen Show all notification Get all notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in content mind that all content (including the content of incoming email and chat messages) will be visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the relevant apps as Hide sensitive content in the App notifications settings menu.
Icons in the status bar Status icons No SIM card Signal strength No signal Roaming Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading HSPA+ data A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection. This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network.
Notification icons New text message or multimedia message Ongoing call Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Cellular data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Screenshot captured Video chat with friends using the Duo™ app
Use the Album application to manage, view, and edit your photos and videos. Browse, search, and buy thousands of products right from your device. Protect your device against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing attempts, and online exploitation. 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.
Stay connected with your gaming friends and the games you love to play, shop on the PlayStation® Store, and more. Optimize settings to suit your own requirements. Create, edit, and collaborate with others on spreadsheets. Use the Sketch application to create and explore images, then share them with your friends. Create, edit, and collaborate with others on presentations. Use the Support application to access user support on your device.
Battery and Maintenance Charging Your Device Always use an original Sony charger and USB Type-C™ cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model. Other chargers and cables may increase charging time, not charge at all, or may even damage your device. Make sure all USB ports and connectors are completely dry, before inserting the USB Type-C™ cable. A wall socket charger will charge your device faster than charging via your computer. You can still use your device while charging.
Battery Notification Light Status Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90% Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90% Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15% Battery and Power Management Your device has an embedded battery. To get the most use from it, keep track of the power consumed by different apps and features.
To Make Exceptions to Power Saving Features for Apps 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap and select Battery optimization. You will see a list of applications that are not optimized. To add or remove applications from this list, tap APPS and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its optimization settings. The list of applications that are not optimized will get updated according to your settings.
Updating Your Device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements, and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update. The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download.
To Set Up Automatic Download of System Updates 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. Tap , then tap Settings > Auto download system updates. Select an option. To Enable or Disable Automatic Updates for Applications 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. Tap , then tap Settings > Auto update apps. Select the preferred option.
With Xperia™ Companion you can access the file system of your device. If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer. Always use the USB cable type intended for your Xperia™ model and make sure it is completely dry. USB Connection Mode You can use the Transfer files connection mode for managing files and updating device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft® Windows® computers. Charging is enabled by default.
• • • • • • Close running applications that you are not using. Clear the cache memory for all applications. Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use. Move applications to the memory card if the internal storage is full. Transfer photos, videos, and music from the internal memory to the memory card. If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the card. Note that all content on the card gets erased when you format it.
To Enable or Disable Smart Cleaner 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap the slider beside Smart cleaner. You can also modify, copy or delete files manually if you go to Settings > Storage & memory > > Advanced > Storage > Explore Backing Up and Restoring Content Generally, you should not save photos, videos, and other personal content solely on the internal memory of your device.
Backing up Data with the Xperia™ Backup & Restore Application Using the Xperia™ Backup & restore application, you can make an online or a local data backup. You can do so manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically. The Xperia™ Backup & restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset.
To Restore Backed-Up Content 1 2 3 4 5 6 If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted into your device. If you are restoring content from Xperia Backup & Restore service, make sure you have signed in to your Google™ account. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
Downloading applications Downloading Applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions.
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 the Web 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names > . Tap Name and enter a name of your choice, then tap OK. Tap APN and enter the access point name, then tap OK. Enter all other required information. If you don’t know what information is required, contact your service provider for more details. When you're done, tap , and then tap SAVE.
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. Scroll down and tap at the end of the listed items. 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 Find the MAC Address for Your Device 1 2 3 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap . The MAC address is displayed in the list. WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a wireless networking standard that helps you to establish secure wireless network connections. WPS makes it easy for you to set up WiFi Protected Access® (WPA) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords.
To Share Your Cellular Data Connection With Another Bluetooth® Device 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure your device and the other Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and cellular data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot and then tap the Bluetooth tethering slider to enable the function. Bluetooth® device: Set up the device so it gets its network connection using Bluetooth®.
To help reduce data usage 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage > Data Saver. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. To turn data traffic on or off 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap the Mobile data traffic slider to turn data traffic on or off. When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fiand Bluetooth® connections.
Selecting Cellular Networks Your device supports the use of two different networks at the same time. You can select from the following network mode combinations when two SIM cards are inserted in your device: • • • • One WCDMA network One GSM network One WCDMA and one GSM network One LTE, one WCDMA, and one GSM network For each SIM card, you can set your device to switch automatically between cellphone networks depending on which cellphone networks are available where you are.
To Add a Virtual Private Network 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > VPN. Tap . Select the type of VPN to add. Enter your VPN settings. Tap SAVE. 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.
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™, and Flickr™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronize each account manually. To Set Up an Online Account for Synchronization 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
To Remove an EAS Account 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account you want to remove. Tap , then tap Remove account. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. 55 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To Open the Device Settings Menu from the Application Screen 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. . To View Information About Your Device 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone. • To Access the Quick Settings Panel Drag the status bar downward using two fingers.
To Set Your Device to Vibrate for Incoming Calls 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Tap the Also vibrate for calls slider to enable the function. To Set a Ringtone 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > 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 .
Setting Exceptions for Do Not Disturb Mode You can select which types of notifications are allowed to sound in Do not disturb mode and you can filter exceptions based on who the notifications come from. The most common types of exceptions include: • • • • Events and reminders Calls Messages Alarms To Associate Exceptions With Specific Contact Types 1 2 3 4 From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option.
Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting. To Enable or Disable the Smart Backlight Control Function 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. Screen Pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application.
To allow a permission 1 2 3 • To allow a permission, tap Allow. When the confirm dialog appears for the second time, you can choose the Don't ask again option if you wish. A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses them for specifically. To dismiss this dialog, tap OK. To deny a permission To deny a permission, tap Deny when the dialog is shown. Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions.
To Manage App Links from the Settings Menu 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Tap and find Opening links. Select an app and adjust the settings as desired. Resetting Your Applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device. To Reset Application Preferences 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Tap , then tap Reset app preferences > RESET APPS.
To Select Content for the Screen Saver 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver. Tap the slider to enable the function. Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active. To Start the Screen Saver Manually 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver. Tap the slider to enable the function. To activate the Screen saver immediately, tap , then tap Start now.
Super-Vivid Mode Super-Vivid mode enhances the color brightness and saturation of your photos and videos while you view them on your device. To Turn on Super-Vivid Mode 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Image enhancement. Tap the Super-vivid mode radio button if it is not already selected. Enhancing the Sound Output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equalizer and Surround sound.
To Add a Regular User Account 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Home screen, 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 upwards. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user.
Settings for Multiple User Accounts There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users: • • • Settings that can be changed by any user and affect all users. Examples include language, Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, NFC, and Bluetooth®. Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper. Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings.
Typing text On-Screen Keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. SwitfKey® keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwitfKey® flow feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words.
To Enter Text Using the Gesture Input Function 1 2 3 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters you have traced. If the word that you want does not appear, tap to see other options and select accordingly.
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. 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 Duo™ video chat application on your device.
To Make an International Call 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . The call log is displayed. Tap to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code and the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number. Then tap . Select a SIM card in select account dialog. To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen 1 2 3 4 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears.
• To Reject a Call When the Screen is Active When a call comes in, in the heads-up notification that appears at the top of the screen, tap DECLINE. Instead of rejecting the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the heads-up notification window. This way you get more options to manage the call. For example, you can decide to reject the call with a message. • To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call, press the volume key.
• 3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold 4 Enter DTMF digits 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. Using the Call Log In the call log, you can view missed calls with call was for, received calls and dialed calls . or indicating which SIM card the To Open the Call Log 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . .
To Turn Off Call Forwarding 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Call forwarding > Voice. Select an option, then tap Turn off. To enable the Dual SIM reachability function 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > SIM cards > Dual SIM reachability. Under Dual SIM reachability, tap the slider to enable the function. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
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 desired contact. Tap > . Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail. Tap SAVE. Multiple Calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call. Cellular data is unavailable during calls.
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. • To End a Conference Call During the conference call, tap . Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually.
Contacts Searching and viewing contacts 1 Search for contacts 2 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information 3 View more options 4 Favorites and All contacts tabs 5 View contact details 6 Use the slider to jump to contacts starting with the selected letter 7 Add a contact To Search for a Contact 1 2 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap and enter a phone number, name or other information in the Find contacts field. The results list is filtered as you enter each character.
Adding and editing contacts To Add a Contact 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap . If you 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 the contact to. Alternatively, tap Phone contact 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.
To Delete Contacts 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. Tap , then tap Delete contact. Tap DELETE to confirm. To Edit Contact Information About Yourself 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ME, then tap . Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are finished, tap SAVE.
To Import Contacts From a Memory Card 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Import/export > Import from SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). Select where to store your contacts. Tap SD card. Select the files that you want to import by tapping them. 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.
1 Go back to the main Contacts screen 2 View more options 3 Medical and personal information and emergency contacts tab 4 Medical and personal information To Enter Your Medical Information 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap Tap . Edit the desired information. , then tap . To add a new emergency contact 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap , then tap CONTACTS > Add contact. Tap the contact that you want to use as an emergency contact.
To Send a Contact 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , and then tap . Tap the contact whose details you want to send. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To Send Several Contacts at Once 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Touch and hold a contact then mark or unmark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to share. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
To Reply to a Message 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message. buttons according to which SIM card you Enter your reply and tap either of the wish to use. To forward a message 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward. Touch and hold the message you want to forward, and 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 , and then tap Settings.
Email Setting Up Email Use the email application on 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 , then tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, and select Combined inbox. tap , then tap In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message 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 , then tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap and select Combined inbox. Tap . Enter your search text. The search results appear in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message you want to open. To View All Folders for One Email Account 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
• 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, tap , then find and tap Help & feedback. 87 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Music and FM Radio Transferring Music to Your Device • • There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB Type-C™ cable. After connecting, select Transfer files on your device and then simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer. See Managing files using a computer on page 39.
Music Homescreen 1 Tap 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 in the upper-left corner to open the Music menu 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.
Music menu The Music menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device. From here you can manage your albums and playlists. 1 Return to the Music homescreen 2 View the current play queue 3 Browse all playlists 4 Browse all artists 5 Browse all albums 6 Browse all songs 7 Browse all genres 8 Browse all folders 9 Open the settings menu for the Music application 10 Open the support menu for the Music application To Open the Music Menu 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Tap .
To Play Your Own Playlists 1 2 3 Open the Music menu, and then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, select the playlist you want to open. If you want to play all songs, tap any song or Shuffle all. To Add Songs to a Playlist 1 2 3 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.
1 Favorites list 2 Radio on/off button 3 View menu options 4 Tuned frequency 5 Save or remove a channel as a favorite 6 Tuning dial 7 Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels 8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 9 A saved favorite channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To Listen to the FM Radio 1 2 3 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap .
Favorite radio channels To save a channel as a favorite 1 2 3 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that want to save as a favorite. Tap . Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press SAVE. To Listen to a Favorite Radio Channel 1 2 Tap . Select an option. To Remove a Channel as a Favorite 1 2 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove. Tap , then tap DELETE.
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 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 6 View photos and videos 7 Save location 8 Shutter button – Take photos 9 Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings or record videos To Take a Photo From the Lockscreen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
To Record a Video Using the Camera Key 1 2 3 4 Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select . To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To Record a Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activate the camera. . If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select Point the camera toward the subject. To start recording, tap . To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap To stop recording, tap .
Sound Photo Take photos with background sound. Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos. Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images. Panorama You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos with an easy press-and-sweep motion. To Take a Panoramic Photo 1 2 3 Activate the camera. , then select . Swipe the screen to select Press the camera key and move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen.
Saving a Photo’s Geographic Location Enable the Saving location function to geotag your photos, saving the approximate geographical location as you shoot. The geographical location is determined by wireless networks and GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, Saving location is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, Saving location is turned on and the geographical location is available, so the geographical location can be added to your photo.
Sound When you take a photo or start recording a video, the camera makes a shutter sound. If you use the self-timer, it will make a series of beeps to mark the countdown. You can choose to turn these sounds on or off. Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card.
Fluorescent Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky. Focus AF Adjust focus automatically. Focus MF Adjust focus manually. SS auto Adjust shutter speed automatically. SS 1/8 Adjust shutter speed manually. Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings 1 2 3 Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap .
2MP 1920×1088 (16:9) 2-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Front camera: 8MP 3264×2448 (4:3) 8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 5MP 3072×1728 (16:9) 5-megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio.
ISO The ISO sensitivity can be set to adjust automatically, or can be manually adjusted to sensitivity settings ranging from 50 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 image you want to capture. Face Measures the amount of light on your subject’s face, and adjusts the exposure so the face is neither too dark nor too bright.
Video camera settings To Adjust the Video Camera Settings 1 2 3 4 Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select . To display settings, tap . Select the setting you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. HD refers to High Definition, while FPS refers to Frames Per Second. A higher FPS rate provides a smoother video, at the cost of a larger file size.
To Turn On Smile Shutter™ (Video) 1 2 3 Activate the camera. Tap . Find and tap Auto capturing (video) > Smile Shutter. SteadyShot™ When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. Flashlight Use the flashlight to provide lighting for videos when ambient lighting conditions are poor is available on the video camera or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon screen.
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.
To Play a Video 1 2 3 In Album, find and tap the video you want to play. Tap . If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. 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 View Photos from Online Services in Album 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album, then tap . Tap the desired online service, and then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed. Tap any album to view its content, and then tap a photo in the album. Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video.
• 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 . 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.
To Adjust the Speed of a Video 1 2 3 4 5 In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, 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 1 2 3 4 In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play.
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 or videos geotagged with the same location 6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen To Add or Edit the Geotag of a Photo 1 2 3 4 5 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.
To Change Settings 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Tap to open the Homescreen 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 you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, tap to open the Homescreen menu, then find and tap the video you want to play. To display or hide the controls, tap the screen. To pause playing, tap . To resume playing, tap .
example, you can edit the title, delete scenes, change the music, or add more photos and videos. You can create Highlight Movies by selecting photos and videos manually. If you log in to a Facebook account, you can create Highlight Movies from your Facebook events, featuring photos from the event, friends’ names, and more. To Open Movie Creator 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. . To Enable or Disable Movie Creator Notifications 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
Connectivity Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favorite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device using the TV's speakers.
To play a music track on a client device using Cast 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have correctly set up the DMR client device and it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap the track. Tap and select a client device to share your content with. The track starts playing on the device that you select.
To connect a USB Type-C™ accessory using a USB Type-C connector 1 2 3 Attach the USB Type-C connector of the USB Type-C accessory to your device. From your Home screen , tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity. Sony does not guarantee that all USB Type-C accessories with a USB Type-C connector are supported by your device. NFC Use Near Field Communication (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as videos, photos, web page addresses, music files, or contacts.
To Share a Music File With Another Device Using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Make sure both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on and both screens are active and unlocked. To open the Music application, tap , then find and tap . Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share. Tap the track to play it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused. Make sure the track is displayed on full screen.
Connecting to an NFC-Compatible Device You can connect your device to other NFC-compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User Guide of the compatible device for more information. You may need to have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® activated on both devices for the connection to work.
To Pair Your Device with Another Bluetooth® Device 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth® function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. From your device’s Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable the function. A list of the available Bluetooth® devices appears. Tap the Bluetooth® device you want to pair with. Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.
To View Files You Have Received Using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Press and select Show received files. 119 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time Google Search & Now Use the Google app to search the internet. You can also enable a feed for regular updates - for example, you can get traffic information before commuting to work, find popular restaurants in your area, see your favourite team's current score, and more. The app can be accessed by tapping in the application list, or you can reserve a pane on your Homescreen for quick access and easy reading.
Travel and maps Using Location Services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your cellphone or Wi-Fi network 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 network, your device can determine your location using your cellphone network.
Using Data Traffic when Traveling When you travel outside of your home cellphone network, you may need to access the internet using cellular data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your 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 that has multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner (that is, the primary user) to activate or deactivate data roaming.
Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ 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. When an appointment time approaches, your device plays a notification sound to remind you.
3 Access the stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function 5 View option for the current tab 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 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. • To Turn Off an Alarm When It Sounds Drag to the right.
To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm 1 2 3 Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap the Vibrate slider to enable or disable the function. Tap SAVE. To Set the Side Keys Behavior 1 2 3 Find and tap Clock, and then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, and then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap SAVE. 125 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Accessibility Magnification Gesture Magnification gesture allows 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 Gesture 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gesture. Tap the slider under Magnification gesture. To Magnify an Area and Pan Across the Screen 1 2 3 4 Make sure Magnification gesture is enabled. To temporarily magnify an area, tap it three times.
TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device. TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors, notifications, and messages. To Enable TalkBack 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider under TalkBack and then tap OK.
To Enable or Disable Switch Access 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap OK. 128 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Support and Legal Support Application Use the Support application on your device to browse User Guides, troubleshooting guides, and to 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. Connect to the internet when using the Support application for the best available support.
To Restart Your Device Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again. 1 2 Press and hold down the power key . In the menu that opens, tap Restart. The device restarts automatically. To Force the Device to Restart or Shutdown 1 2 Press and hold down the power key and the volume up key at the same time for 6 seconds. Your device vibrates once.
Help Us Improve Our Software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data. To Allow the Sending of Usage Info 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Usage info settings. Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked. Tap Agree.
