User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Getting started
- Learning the basics
- Downloading applications
- Internet and networks
- Synchronizing data on your device
- Basic settings
- Typing text
- Calling
- Contacts
- Messaging and chat
- Music
- FM radio
- Camera
- Photos and videos in Album
- Videos
- Connectivity
- Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable
- Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on your device
- Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
- One-touch setup
- Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3/DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller
- Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices
- Bluetooth® wireless technology
- NFC
- Smart apps and features that save you time
- Travel and maps
- Calendar and alarm clock
- Support and maintenance
- Support for your device
- Computer tools
- Updating your device
- Finding a lost device
- IMEI number
- Battery and power management
- Memory and storage
- Managing files using a computer
- Backing up and restoring content
- Restarting and resetting
- Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
- Recycling your device
- Limitations to services and features
- Legal information
To view the estimated battery time
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Power-saving modes
There are several power-saving modes available for you to use if you want to make your
battery last longer:
STAMINA mode Disables Wi-Fi®and mobile data when the screen is turned off, and restricts
hardware performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Low battery mode Modifies your device’s behavior, for example, to adjust screen brightness and the
screen timeout setting, when the battery level drops below a certain percentage.
appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Location-based Wi-Fi Sets your device to only activate the Wi-Fi® function when it comes within range
of a saved Wi-Fi® network.
Queue background data Optimizes outgoing traffic when the screen is off by sending data at pre-defined
intervals.
To activate a power saving mode
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 To activate your preferred mode, drag the relevant slider to the right or mark the
relevant checkbox and then confirm, if necessary.
STAMINA mode feature overview
STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimize your battery
performance.
Extended
standby
Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi-Fi®and mobile data when
the screen is off. You can exclude some applications and services from being paused
when this feature is active.
STAMINA clock Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the power
key to check the time.
Extended usage Restricts hardware performance when you are using your device.
To activate STAMINA mode features
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management, then tap STAMINA mode.
3 Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4 Mark the checkboxes beside the features that you want to activate, then tap
Activate, if prompted.
To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode
1 From your Homescreen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management, then tap STAMINA mode.
3 Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4 Make sure that the Extended standby checkbox is marked, then tap Apps active
in standby > Add applications.
5 Scroll left or right to view all applications and services, then mark the relevant
checkboxes for the applications that you want to run.
6 When you're finished, tap Done.
Memory and storage
Your device has different types of memory and storage possibilities for photos, apps,
and other files:
• The
internal storage
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