Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 7
About This User Guide........................................................................ 7
Overview.............................................................................................7
Assembly............................................................................................ 8
Screen Protection............................................................................... 9
Starting Your Device for the First Time.................................................9
Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?............................................... 10
Device security.............................................................................11
Making Sure Your Device is Protected...............................................11
Screen Lock......................................................................................11
Fingerprint Manager.......................................................................... 13
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................14
SIM Card Protection..........................................................................17
Using Multiple SIM Cards.................................................................. 18
Finding the Identification Number of Your Device...............................18
Finding a Lost Device ....................................................................... 19
Learning the basics...................................................................... 21
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 21
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 22
Homescreen..................................................................................... 23
Application screen.............................................................................24
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 25
Widgets............................................................................................ 27
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................27
Background and Themes.................................................................. 28
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 28
Notifications...................................................................................... 29
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................31
Applications Overview....................................................................... 33
Battery and Maintenance............................................................. 35
Charging Your Device........................................................................35
Battery and Power Management.......................................................36
Updating Your Device........................................................................38
Maintenance Using a Computer........................................................ 39
Storage and Memory........................................................................ 40
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................... 42
Downloading applications............................................................45
Downloading Applications from Google Play™..................................45
Downloading Applications from Other Sources..................................45
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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..................................................................... 50
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic...................................................51
Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 51
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................52
Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 54
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................54
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................54
Basic settings...............................................................................55
Accessing settings............................................................................ 55
Volume settings.................................................................................55
Do Not Disturb Mode........................................................................ 56
Screen settings................................................................................. 57
Application settings........................................................................... 59
Resetting Your Applications...............................................................60
Screen Saver.................................................................................... 61
Language Settings............................................................................ 61
Date and time................................................................................... 61
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................62
Enhancing the Sound Output............................................................ 62
Noise cancellation............................................................................. 63
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 63
Typing text....................................................................................66
On-Screen Keyboards.......................................................................66
Editing text........................................................................................67
Calling.......................................................................................... 68
Making calls...................................................................................... 68
Receiving Calls..................................................................................69
Smart call handling............................................................................70
Ongoing Calls................................................................................... 71
Using the Call Log.............................................................................71
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 72
Restricting Calls................................................................................ 72
Multiple Calls.....................................................................................73
Conference calls............................................................................... 74
Voicemail...........................................................................................74
Emergency calls................................................................................75
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Contacts.......................................................................................76
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................ 76
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................77
Transferring contacts.........................................................................78
Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information........................ 79
Favorites........................................................................................... 80
Sending contact information..............................................................80
Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application...................... 80
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................81
Messaging and chat.....................................................................82
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 82
Organizing your messages................................................................ 83
Calling from Messaging..................................................................... 83
Messaging settings........................................................................... 84
Instant Messaging and Video Chat.................................................... 84
Email.............................................................................................85
Setting Up Email............................................................................... 85
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 85
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 86
Email account settings...................................................................... 87
Gmail™.............................................................................................87
Music............................................................................................89
Transferring Music to Your Device......................................................89
Listening to Music............................................................................. 89
Music Menu...................................................................................... 91
Playlists.............................................................................................91
Sharing music................................................................................... 92
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 92
Camera.........................................................................................93
Taking Photos and Recording Videos................................................ 93
General camera settings................................................................... 94
Still camera settings.......................................................................... 98
Video camera settings.....................................................................101
Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 103
Viewing Photos and Videos.............................................................103
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos......................................104
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................105
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 106
Hiding photos and videos................................................................106
Album Homescreen Menu...............................................................106
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................107
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Videos.........................................................................................109
The Video Application..................................................................... 109
Transferring Video Content to Your Device.......................................110
Managing video content..................................................................110
Movie Creator................................................................................. 110
Connectivity............................................................................... 112
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV..................... 112
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 112
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories.................................. 114
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 Wireless Controller 115
NFC................................................................................................ 115
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.....................................................117
Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time......................... 120
Google Search & Now.....................................................................120
Using the News Suite Application....................................................120
Using your Device as a Wallet......................................................... 120
Travel and maps......................................................................... 121
Using Location Services.................................................................. 121
Google Maps™ and Navigation.......................................................121
Using Data Traffic when Traveling.................................................... 121
Using your device with a car infotainment system............................122
Airplane mode.................................................................................122
Clock and Calendar....................................................................123
Calendar......................................................................................... 123
Clock.............................................................................................. 123
Accessibility............................................................................... 126
Magnification Gesture..................................................................... 126
Font Size.........................................................................................126
Color Correction..............................................................................126
TalkBack......................................................................................... 126
Mono Audio.................................................................................... 127
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode............................................................... 127
Switch Access................................................................................ 127
Support and Legal......................................................................128
Support Application........................................................................ 128
Xperia™ Tips.................................................................................. 128
Help in Menus and Applications...................................................... 128
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device........................................128
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................... 128
Help Us Improve Our Software........................................................130
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.............................................130
Recycling Your Device.....................................................................130
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Legal information.............................................................................130
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