User guide Xperia™ XZ F8331
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 7 About this User guide........................................................................ 7 Overview............................................................................................ 7 Assembly........................................................................................... 8 Screen protection...............................................................................
Internet and networks.................................................................. 47 Browsing the web............................................................................ 47 Internet and MMS settings ............................................................. 47 Wi-Fi.................................................................................................48 Sharing your mobile data connection.............................................. 50 Controlling data usage......................
Contacts.......................................................................................75 Searching and viewing contacts...................................................... 75 Adding and editing contacts............................................................76 Transferring contacts....................................................................... 77 Adding medical and emergency contact information...................... 78 Favourites........................................................
Videos.........................................................................................109 The Video application.................................................................... 109 Transferring video content to your device..................................... 110 Managing video content................................................................ 110 Movie Creator................................................................................ 110 Connectivity..................................
Legal information...........................................................................
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ XZ 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 page 39.
1. Charging/Notification light 12. Main microphone 2. Headset jack 13. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 3. NFC™ detection area 14. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 4. Front camera lens 15. Main camera lens 5. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 16. Laser AF sensor 6. Second microphone 17. RGBC-IR sensor 7. Proximity/Light sensor 18. Flashlight 8. Power key/Fingerprint sensor* 19. GPS antenna area 9. Volume/Zoom key 20. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 10. Camera key 11.
1 2 3 4 Using your fingernail, drag out the SIM/Memory card tray. Firmly place the SIM card in the correct orientation in position (1) as shown in the illustration. Firmly place the memory card in the correct orientation in position (2) as shown in the illustration. Gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place. To remove the nano SIM card 1 2 3 With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover. Drag out the nano SIM/Memory card tray using your fingernail.
1 2 3 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap . Wait a moment for the device to start. Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap . To turn off the device 1 2 Press and hold down the power key In the options menu, tap Power off. until the options menu opens.
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.
• Fingerprint: place your registered finger on the power key to unlock your device. It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password.
• To unlock the device using your fingerprint With the lock screen active, place your finger on the power key so that the device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Make sure that you use a finger that you have registered in Fingerprint Manager. If you fail to unlock the screen using your fingerprint after five attempts, you can use your backup pattern, PIN or password instead. Fingerprint Manager Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
• • • Trusted devices: Keep your device unlocked when a trusted Bluetooth® or NFC device is connected. Trusted places: Keep your device unlocked when you're in a trusted location. On-body detection: Keep your device unlocked when you're carrying your device with you. You have to manually unlock your device when you don't use it for 4 hours and after you restart it. The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change over time due to updates from Google™.
To enable or disable On-body detection 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > On-body detection. Tap the slider to enable the function, then tap Continue. To disable the function tap the slider beside On. Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it.
To set up trusted places, first make sure that high accuracy location mode or batterysaving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations. The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the physical walls of your home or other areas that you have added as a trusted locations. This feature can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 metres. Also be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated.
To add a custom place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Tap Add trusted place. To use your current location as a trusted, custom place, tap Select this location. Alternatively, to enter another location, tap the magnifying glass icon and type the address. Your device searches for the entered location.
To change the SIM card PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Tap Change SIM PIN. Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. Re-type 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 .
Finding a lost device If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your device, you can: • • • • Locate your device on a map. Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode. Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone who finds it. Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort.
To activate Android™ Device Manager 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner. Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Google > Security. Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to enable both functions. If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate this device administrator.
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. 21 This is an internet version of this publication.
Swiping • • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 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 activate the screen Briefly press the power key . To lock the screen 1 2 When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Alternatively, double tap any empty area on the Home screen. To enable this function, touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap and tap the slider beside Double-tap to sleep. Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane 1 2 Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap in the top left corner of the screen. When Google Search & Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Home screen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see Google Search & Now on page 121.
To view all applications on the Application screen 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Flick left or right on the Application screen. To enable or disable the recommended apps listings The first time you access the application screen you get the option to enable or disable recommended apps listings. You can also enable or disable this feature later by following the steps below: 1 2 • Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap . Tap the App recommendations slider.
Navigating applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function.
1 Application 1 in upper window 2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows 3 Application 2 in lower window 4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application 5 Home key – Go back to the Home screen 6 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support split screen mode. To use split screen mode 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are open and running in the background.
• To remove a widget Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, then drag it to Remove from home screen. Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. Shortcuts and folders overview 1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
To change your Home screen wallpaper 1 2 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. You can also change your Lock screen wallpaper or set the same image for both your Home screen and Lock screen. Follow the steps above, then tap Album. Tap the desired image and choose an option. To set a theme 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes.
1 2 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards, or simply double-tap it. To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upwards. 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.
Hide sensitive notification content You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lock screen when sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an incoming email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lock screen. Don't show notifications at all You won't get any notifications on the lock screen.
Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading HSPA+ data Mobile data is disabled A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection. This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network. After a successful login, the exclamation mark disappears.
Mobile 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 Battery Care is activated Noise cancelling is on Screenshot captured New Hangouts™ chat message Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full — tap to
Use the Chrome web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, text and images. Use the Clock application to set various kinds of alarms and timers. Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses and other information related to your contacts. Create, edit and collaborate with others on documents. Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures.
Create, edit and collaborate with others on presentations. 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. Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends. Search content on the web using your voice. Use the Weather application to view weather forecasts. Use the What’s New application to discover new games, apps and media content.
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. You can also use Battery Care to increase the battery’s lifetime.
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 optimisation. You will see a list of applications that are not optimised. To add or remove applications from this list, tap APPS and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its optimisation settings. The list of applications that are not optimised will get updated according to your settings.
Battery Care Battery Care is not available in the US market. Use Battery Care to increase the lifespan of your battery. Battery Care detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end time of your regular charging period. The rate of charging is controlled so that your battery reaches 100% just before you disconnect the charger. Battery Care will not control the charging rate until it detects a regular charging cycle of at least 4 hours over a period of several days.
To download and install a system update 1 2 3 4 5 If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. If a system update is available, tap Download to download it to your device. When the download is finished, tap Continue, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. To schedule a software update 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap .
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 a USB cable intended for your specific 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.
• • • 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.
Backing up and restoring content Generally, you should not save photos, videos and other personal content solely on the internal memory of your device. If your device is damaged, lost or stolen, the data stored on its internal memory may be impossible to recover. It is recommended to use the Xperia™ Companion software to make backups which save your data safely to an external device. This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device software to a newer Android version.
• • • • • • • • Contacts and call log Conversations Calendar data Email accounts Wi-Fi networks Device settings Applications Xperia™ Home layout To back up content to an online account of Xperia Backup & Restore service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. To enable the automatic backup function, tap Automatic backup and then tap the on-off switch. To enable the manual backup function, tap More > Manual backup.
To edit a backup file 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Xperia™ Backup & Restore, tap More. Tap Edit backup file, then select a backup source and the data types that you want to delete. Tap Delete data. Tap OK to confirm. After the data is deleted, tap Finish. To restore backed up content 1 2 3 4 5 6 If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure that the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter.
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 that you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges. For more information, see Allowing or denying automatic application updates on page 60.
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To browse with Google Chrome™ 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
To view downloaded internet and MMS settings 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. Wi-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength • • • There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception: Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point. Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. Don’t cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration). Wi-Fi settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or when there are Wi-Fi networks available in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks.
Access® (WPA) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords. Use one of these methods to enable WPS: • • Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router. PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you enter on the WPS-supported device. To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a WPS button 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, tap .
To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure that your device and the other Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that mobile 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 that it obtains its network connection using Bluetooth®.
your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage, but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. To help reduce data usage 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage > Data Saver. To turn data traffic on or off 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
To select a network mode 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode. To select another network manually 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators. Tap Search mode, then select Manual. Select a network. If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network.
Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™ and Flickr™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronise each account manually. To set up an online account for synchronisation 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
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 adjust the volume levels 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Drag the volume sliders to the desired positions. You can also press the volume key up or down and tap playback or alarm volume levels separately. to adjust the ringtone, media 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 .
To schedule Do not disturb mode time intervals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb> Automatic rules. Select the time or event to schedule Do not disturb mode for, or add a new rule. Enter the desired name for the rule, then tap OK Find and tap Days and mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap Done. To adjust the start time, tap Start time and select a value, then tap OK. To adjust the end time, tap End time and select a value, then tap OK.
To adjust the display size 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Display size. Drag the slider to select the preferred option. To adjust the white balance of the display 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > White balance. Drag the sliders to the desired positions to adjust the white balance. To revert the white balance setting back to its default values, tap > Default values.
To enable or disable screen pinning 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen pinning. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. If you have enabled Screen pinning, you can tap the Require unlock pattern for unpinning slider to enable or disable this additional security function, as desired. A pattern, PIN or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work.
To allow critical permissions 1 2 3 To allow a permission, tap Continue > APP INFO > Permission. Find the critical permission you need. Tap the relevant slider to adjust permissions. You can also manage permissions in Settings > Apps. Tap an app and change the permissions as desired. Allowing or denying automatic application updates If the automatic update feature is enabled, your applications get updated without you being asked, so you may not realise that large volumes of data are being downloaded.
To clear application cache 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR CACHE. The option to clear the application cache is not available for every application or service. To clear the application default setting 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS.
To set the date manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set date. Flick left or right, or use the arrows to set the desired date. Tap OK. To set the time manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set time. Select the relevant values for the hour and minute. Tap OK.
To adjust the sound settings manually 1 2 3 4 5 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. If the ClearAudio+ function is enabled, tap the slider to disable it. Tap Sound effects > Equaliser. Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down. The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to someone to use for a while. The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device. Only the owner can manage the accounts of other users. Apart from the owner account, there are two different types of accounts: • • Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your device. Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your device temporarily.
To clear the guest session data 1 2 3 4 5 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 and tap the user icon, then tap Remove guest.
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. SwiftKey® keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwiftKey® flow feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words.
• To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field. • To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways. You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation. To enter text character by character 1 2 • To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
Calling Making calls Making calls overview You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log. You can also use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that appear. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device.
To make an international call 1 2 3 4 5 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, the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number. Then tap . To add a direct dial number to your Home screen 1 2 3 4 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
• To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call, press the volume key. Rejecting a call with a text message You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact. You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you can create a new message. You can also create your own personalised messages by editing the predefined ones.
Ongoing calls Ongoing calls overview • 1 End a call 2 Make a second call 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 , received calls and dialled calls . To open the call log 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . .
To view call log options 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . Tap . . You can also access general call settings by following the steps above. Forwarding calls You can direct calls to a different recipient, for example, to another phone number or another device. To forward calls 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Call forwarding > Voice and select an option. Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on.
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. Mobile 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 Contacts screen overview 1 Search for contacts 2 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information 3 View more options 4 Favourites 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 Search contacts field.
Adding and editing contacts To add a contact 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account that 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 finished, 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 using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts.
number of the ICE contact, even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application. Favourites Contacts that you mark as favourites appear under the favourites tab in the Contacts application along with your most frequently called contacts or "top contacts". This way you get quicker access to these contacts. To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite 1 2 3 From the Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites. Tap .
To link contacts 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact, then tap . Tap , then tap Link. Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact. The information from the first contact is merged with the second contact, and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list. Tap SAVE. To separate linked contacts 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS settings on page 47. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
To reply to a message 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap . . To forward a message 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
To save a sender's number as a contact 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. Messaging settings To change your message notification settings 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , then tap Settings.
Email Setting up email Use the email application 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 and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read. To create and send an email message 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
To search for emails 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox. Tap . Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard. The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message that you want to open.
• 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 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 40. You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device.
Music home screen 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 top 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.
To create your own playlists 1 2 3 From the Music home screen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist. In the menu that opens, tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK. You can also open the Music home screen menu, tap Playlists, then tap playlist. to create a new To play your own playlists 1 2 3 Open the Music menu, then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, select the playlist that you want to open.
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 Take photos or record videos 9 Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings To take a photo from the lock screen 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 towards the subject. To start recording, tap . To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap To stop recording, tap .
Timeshift video Take high frame rate videos and apply slow motion effects. Sticker creator Create unique stickers from your favourite photos or from your camera viewfinder. 4K video Take videos with 4K ultra high definition. Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images. Sweep Panorama You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical direction in an easy press-and-sweep motion. To take a panoramic photo 1 2 3 4 Activate the camera. , then select .
Auto face detection The camera automatically detects faces and indicates them with frames. A coloured frame shows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the centre of the camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus. Auto-capturing Turn on auto-capturing to take pictures automatically using one of the options below.
Touch capture With Touch capture, simply tap anywhere on the camera screen to take a photo. On Front camera only Off Touch to adjust Touch the screen to choose an area to focus on while taking pictures. Focus only Focus and brightness This function is available in Superior auto mode only. Auto photo/video preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them. On After you shoot a photo or a video, a preview of it appears in the lower right corner of the screen for 3 seconds.
Quick launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked. Launch only When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Launch and capture When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. 23MP 5520×4140(4:3) 23 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 20MP 5984×3366(16:9) 20 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
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 subject you want to capture. Face Measures the amount of light on your subject’s face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark nor too bright.
Landscape Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects. Backlight correction HDR Use to improve details in high contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyses the image and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot. Night portrait Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds. Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects. Night scene When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fastmoving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good to improve the video quality. Beach Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes. Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.
Torch Use the torch to provide lighting for videos when ambient lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is available on the video camera screen. Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lighting conditions are poor. On Off Further Camera support information Use the Help menu to search for camera-related tests and other useful information. To access support, follow the steps below. 1 2 Open the camera application.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
To play a video 1 2 3 In Album, find and tap the video that 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 work with batches of photos or videos in Album 1 2 3 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it is highlighted. Tap other items that you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all. Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items. Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera.
To set the saturation level of colours in a photo 1 2 3 4 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. Editing videos with the Video editor application You can edit videos that you’ve taken with your camera. For example, you can trim a video to the desired length or adjust the speed of a video.
Album home screen menu From the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your photo albums, including photos and videos taken with your device's camera using special effects, as well as content that you have shared online via services such as Picasa™ and Facebook. Once you are logged in to such services, you can manage content and view online images.
1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 Search a location on the map 3 View menu options 4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map 5 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location 6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, .
Videos The Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The application also serves as a TV programme guide with the option to show detailed programme information and related content, including social media posts about the programme you are interested in. You can use the application as a fully functioning remote controller with your compatible home device.
To change settings 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Tap to open the home screen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To play a video 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, tap to open the home screen menu, then find and tap the video that you want to play. To display or hide the controls, tap the screen. To pause playing, tap .
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 . Find and tap Movie Creator.
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 favourite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device via the TV's speakers.
To play a shared video on your device 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , then tap Home network. Select a device from the list of connected devices. Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to play.
To change the name of a registered device 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server. Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name. Enter a new name for the device, then tap OK. To change the access level of a registered device 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server. Select a device from the Registered devices list. Tap Change access level and select an option.
and USB mice. If the USB accessory has a USB Type-C connector, a USB Type-C Host adapter is not necessary. USB Type-C Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. This device has a capless USB Type-C port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that the port is completely dry before connecting a USB Type-C cable.
NFC Use Near Field Communication (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as videos, photos, web page addresses, music files or contacts. You can also use NFC to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device. NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimetre, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other.
To share a music file with another device using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that 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 that 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 that 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. 120 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 Home screen 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 mobile 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 to 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 mobile network.
Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you may need to access the internet using mobile 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 with 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 synchronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
3 Access the stopwatch tab 4 Access the timer tab 5 View options for the current tab 6 Open date and time settings 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Clock. Tap . Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze. • To 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. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Save. To set the side keys behaviour 1 2 3 Find and tap Clock, then select the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Side keys behaviour, then select the desired behaviour of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. 126 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 that Magnification gesture is enabled. To temporarily magnify an area, tap it three times.
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 change speech, feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, tap , then tap the screen twice. To disable TalkBack 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap , then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
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.
If your device fails to turn on or you want to reset your device’s software, you can use Xperia™ Companion to repair your device. For more information on using Xperia™ Companion, see Xperia™ Companion on page 40. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to reset your device to its original factory settings. To restart your device Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low.
the problem still exists, force the device to shut down then perform a software repair by following the steps below: 1 2 3 Make sure that Xperia™ Companion is installed on your PC or Mac®. Open the Xperia™ Companion software on the computer and click on Software repair on the main screen. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall the software and complete the repair.
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 visual and AVC patent portfolio licences for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 visual standard ("MPEG-4 video") or the AVC standard ("AVC video") and/or (ii) decoding MPEG- 4 or AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licenced by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 and/or AVC video.
