Sony Xperia M4 Aqua E2303, User Manual

Page 1: ...User guide Xperia M4 Aqua E2303 E2306 E2353 ...

Page 2: ... screen 23 Notifications 24 Icons in the status bar 26 Application overview 28 Downloading applications 30 Downloading applications from Google Play 30 Downloading applications from other sources 30 Internet and networks 31 Browsing the web 31 Internet and MMS settings 31 Wi Fi 32 Sharing your mobile data connection 34 Controlling data usage 35 Selecting mobile networks 36 Virtual private networks...

Page 3: ... 56 Using the call log 56 Forwarding Calls 57 Restricting calls 57 Multiple calls 58 Conference calls 58 Voicemail 59 Emergency calls 59 Contacts 61 Transferring contacts 61 Searching and viewing contacts 62 Adding and editing contacts 63 Adding medical and emergency contact information 64 Favorites and groups 65 Sending contact information 66 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...

Page 4: ... Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces 82 Adding the geographical position to your photos 83 General camera settings 83 Still camera settings 86 Video camera settings 90 Photos and videos in Album 93 Viewing Photos and Videos 93 Sharing and managing photos and videos 94 Editing photos with the Photo editor application 95 Editing videos with the Movie Creator application 96 Hiding photos and...

Page 5: ...13 Calendar and alarm clock 114 Calendar 114 Alarm and Clock 115 Support and maintenance 117 Support for your device 117 Computer tools 117 Updating Your Device 118 Finding a lost device 119 Finding the identification number of your device 121 Battery and power management 121 Memory and Storage 122 Managing files using a computer 124 Backing Up and Restoring Content 125 Running diagnostic tests on...

Page 6: ... device is running you can check it via the Settings menu For more information about software updates see Updating Your Device on the 118 page To check the current software version of your device 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About phone Android version Overview 6 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 7: ...ot Inserting a card into the wrong slot could damage both the card and your device To insert the nano SIM card To prevent damage to your device do not insert a nano SIM card that has been directly cut from a USIM card 1 Detach the nano SIM card slot cover 2 Insert the nano SIM card into the nano SIM card slot 3 Re attach the cover If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on the de...

Page 8: ... memory card under Settings by tapping Storage Unmount SD card Starting your device for the first time The first time you start your device a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings sign in to online accounts and personalize your device For example if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away You can also access the setup g...

Page 9: ...o www sonymobile com support To Set up a Google Account on Your Device 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Accounts Add account Google 3 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 Or you can go online and create an acco...

Page 10: ...hake any excess moisture from the USB port and then use a microfiber cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture To dry the USB port 1 Using a microfiber cloth wipe away any excess moisture from your device 2 With the device held firmly and the USB port facing downward shake the device vigorously at least 15 times 3 If moisture is still visible in the USB port shake the device again several times 4 ...

Page 11: ...0 Multiple User Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to the device and use it Multiple user accounts work well in situations 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 ...

Page 12: ...u can enable a guest account for that user In Guest mode your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the preinstalled apps Once your guest is finished using your device you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh The Guest User account is preinstalled and cannot be deleted To Set Up the Guest User Account 1 Be sure you are logged in as the owner that is ...

Page 13: ...r if you want to wipe the previous session or tap Yes continue to continue the previous session 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 but affect all users Examples include language Wi Fi Airplane mode NFC and Bluetooth Settings that only affect an individual user account Examples inclu...

Page 14: ...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 14 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 15: ...eb 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 Home screen panes 15 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 16: ... set This means you have to swipe 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 45 page To activate the screen Briefly press the power key To lock the screen When the screen is active briefly press the power key Home screen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device It s similar to the desktop on a c...

Page 17: ...that you want to use as the main Home screen pane To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen pane then tap To add a pane to your Homescreen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates 2 To browse the panes fli...

Page 18: ...reen contains the applications that come pre installed on your device as well as applications that you download To view all applications on the Application screen 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Flick left or right on the Application screen To open an application from the Application screen Flick left or right to find the application then tap the application To Search for an Application from the App...

Page 19: ...menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right 2 Tap UNINSTALL All uninstallable applications are indicated by 3 Tap the application you want to uninstall then tap OK Navigating Applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys the favorites bar and the recently used applications window which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications T...

Page 20: ...ap on the small app window To download a small app 1 From the favorites bar tap then tap and tap 2 Search for the small app that you want to download then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation To move a small app When the small app is open touch and hold the top left corner of the small app then move it to the desired location To minimize a small app When the small a...

Page 21: ...2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add To resize a widget 1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates then release the widget If the widget can be resized for example the Calendar widget then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear 2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget 3 To confirm the new size of the widget tap anywhere on the Homes...

Page 22: ...een Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag the item to the new location To delete an item from the Homescreen Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag the item to To create a folder on the Home screen Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag and drop it on top of an...

Page 23: ...ld down the power key until a prompt window appears 2 Tap You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding down the power key and volume down key at the same time Once the screenshot is captured you can release the keys To view your screenshot Drag the status bar fully downwards then tap the screenshot you want to view You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application Recor...

Page 24: ...een and video captured by the front camera tap 3 To stop recording tap the timer button then tap 4 To close the front camera viewfinder window tap To record a still photo using the front camera while you are recording the screen drag in the mini viewfinder to expand the view and then tap To view recent screen recordings Drag the status bar downward then tap to view the most recent recordings of yo...

Page 25: ...ns are expandable Quick settings for interruptions There are three modes available for interruptions on your device Silent Priority and Sound Within each mode you can determine how and when notifications can interrupt you if at all For example you can set your device to only show you priority notifications during the hours you re at work or block all notifications while you re taking a nap You can...

Page 26: ...eside Notification light to the right 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 cellular data A Wi Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA m...

Page 27: ...on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data 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 Screenshot captured A new Hangouts chat message has arrived Video chat with friends using the Hangouts application Upcoming calendar...

Page 28: ...Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends family members and colleagues around the world Browse and listen to FM radio stations Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos Use the Gmail application to read write and organize email messages Search for...

Page 29: ... and restore application to back up or restore content on your device such as contacts text messages bookmarks calendar data etc Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory Use the Support application to access user support in your device For example you can access a User guide troubleshooting information plus tips and tricks Som...

Page 30: ...apping the application under Settings Apps Downloading applications from other sources When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant download instructions Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device Only download applications from reliable sources...

Page 31: ...s on your device at any time If you change or delete an Internet or MMS setting by mistake download the Internet and MMS settings again If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is not working even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded successfully to your device refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at www sonymobile com sup...

Page 32: ...works require you to log in to a web page before you can get access Contact the relevant Wi Fi network administrator for more information Available Wi Fi networks may be open or secured Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name Some Wi Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do no...

Page 33: ...connected to a Wi Fi network or when there are Wi Fi networks available in your vicinity it is possible to view the status of these networks You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi Fi network is detected If you are not connected to a Wi Fi network your device uses a cellular data connection to access the Internet if you have set up and enabled a cellular data connection o...

Page 34: ...ings Wi Fi 3 Turn on Wi Fi if it is not already on 4 Tap Advanced WPS PIN Entry 5 On the WPS supported device enter the PIN that appears on your device Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways USB tethering share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable Bluetooth tethering share your mobile data con...

Page 35: ...5 To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password 6 Tap Save 7 Tap and drag the slider beside Portable Wi Fi hotspot to the right 8 If prompted tap OK to confirm appears in the status bar once the portable Wi Fi hotspot is active 9 To stop sharing your data connection via Wi Fi drag the slider beside Portable Wi Fi hotspot to the left To allow a WPS supported device t...

Page 36: ...screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Data usage 3 Tap the application you want to control then drag the slider beside Restrict app background data to the right and tap OK 4 To access more specific settings for the application if available tap App settings and make the desired changes The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings To Check You...

Page 37: ...ample when they are traveling VPN connections can be set up in many ways depending on the network Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device For detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network contact the network administrator of your company or organization If you are using a device with multiple users you may ...

Page 38: ...hronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account you can access your corporate email messages calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device After setup you can find your information in the Mail Calendar and Contacts applications To Set Up an EAS Account for Synchronization 1 Be sure to have your domain and server details available as provided ...

Page 39: ...uter For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application on an Apple Mac computer see Computer tools on the 117 page To synchronize with your Outlook contacts using a computer 1 Be sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer 2 Computer Open the PC Compa...

Page 40: ...me for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback To Adjust the Volume Levels 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification 3 Drag the volume sliders to the desired positions You can also press the volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone and media playback volume levels even when the screen is locked To Set Your Device to Vibrate for Incom...

Page 41: ...ates when priority interruptions from specific contact types arrive during the preset time intervals No interruptions Don t allow any interruptions Your device remains in silent mode when this setting is active To Set Notifications as Priority Interruptions 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Interruptions 3 Under Priority interruptions drag the relevant sliders t...

Page 42: ...p Settings Sound notification App notifications 3 Select the app you want to change the notification settings for 4 Drag the relevant slider to the right Notification levels and options for specific applications Block Never show notifications for the selected app Priority Priority level notifications appear on the lockscreen above all other notifications Sensitive This option is only available if ...

Page 43: ... Touch 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Other sounds 3 Drag the slider beside Vibrate on touch to the right The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display Sleep 3 Select an option To turn off the screen quickly briefly press th...

Page 44: ...the screen can be unpinned 7 Tap START To Unpin a Screen 1 On the pinned screen touch and hold and at the same time 2 Release both buttons If you marked a security option when you pinned the screen you have to enter your pattern PIN or password to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned Daydream Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colors photos or a slid...

Page 45: ... pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device you must wait 30 seconds and then try again To change the screen lock pattern 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock 3 Draw your screen unlock pattern 4 Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device To Create a Screen Lock PIN 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Secu...

Page 46: ...r Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Date time 3 Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox if it is marked 4 Tap Select time zone 5 Select an option Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equalizer and Surround sound You can also enable the Dynamic normalizer to minimize volume differences between songs or videos...

Page 47: ...s Using the Dynamic Normalizer 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound notification Audio settings 3 Mark the Dynamic normalizer checkbox 47 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 48: ... keyboard is personalized 5 Display numbers and symbols For even more symbols tap 6 Switch between lower case upper case and caps For some languages this key is used to access extra characters in the language 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...

Page 49: ...p then tap One handed keyboard 3 To move the one handed keyboard to the left or right side of the screen tap or accordingly To return to using the full on screen keyboard tap Phonepad The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12 key telephone keypad It gives you predictive text and multi tap input options You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings The Phonepad is only av...

Page 50: ...yping the words Just speak the words that you want to enter Voice input is an experimental technology from Google and is available for a number of languages and regions To enable voice input 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings 3 Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox 4 Tap to save your settings A microphone icon appears on your on screen keybo...

Page 51: ...s and switch between keyboards For example you can select the Xperia Chinese keyboard or the Xperia Japanese keyboard To access the on screen keyboard settings 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired 3 To add a writing language for text input tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes 4 Tap OK to confirm...

Page 52: ...uage detection checkbox To Select a Keyboard Layout Variant Layout variants for the on screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages You can select different keyboard layouts for each writing language 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings 3 Tap Writing languages then tap beside a writing language 4 Select a keyboard layout variant ...

Page 53: ...displayed 3 Tap to display the dialpad 4 Enter the phone number and tap To delete a number entered by mistake tap To make a call using smart dial 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Phone The call log is displayed 3 Tap to display the dialpad 4 Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you want to call As you enter each letter or number a list of possible mat...

Page 54: ...reen tap ANSWER Instead of answering the call you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the upper part of the floating notification window Using this method you get more options to manage the call For example you can decide to reject the call with a message or forward the call to the answering machine To reject an Incoming Call when the Screen is Inactive Drag to the left To rejec...

Page 55: ...all Xperia Answering Machine Messages 3 Select the voice message you want to listen to You can also listen to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping Rejecting a call with a text message You can reject a call with a text message When you reject a call with such a message the message is automatically sent to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the conta...

Page 56: ...rag the status bar downwards 2 Tap Missed call To call a number from your call log 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Phone The call log is displayed 3 To call a number directly from the call log tap the number To edit a number before calling touch and hold the number then tap Edit number before call To add a number from the call log to your contacts 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and ta...

Page 57: ...d all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail If you want to block a certain number you can go to Google Play and download applications that support this function FDN is not supported by all network operators Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature To Block Incoming or Outgoing Calls 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find an...

Page 58: ...activate call waiting tap Call waiting To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the right To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the left To make a second call 1 During an ongoing call tap The call log is displayed 2 Tap to display the dialpad 3 Enter the number of the recipient and tap The first...

Page 59: ...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 To Enter Your Voicemail Number 1 From the Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call Voicemail Voicemail settings Voicemail number 3 Enter your voicemail number 4 Tap OK To call your voicemail service 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Phone The ca...

Page 60: ... the screen briefly press the power key 2 Touch and hold the phone icon then drag it to the right The call log is displayed 3 Tap to display the dialpad 4 Enter the emergency number and tap 60 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 61: ...ransfer and follow the relevant instructions to transfer your contacts Transferring contacts using an online account If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account for example Google Sync Facebook or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync you can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account To synchronize contacts to your new device using a synchronizati...

Page 62: ... 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap then tap Import contacts SIM card 3 To import an individual contact find and tap the contact To import all contacts tap Import all Searching and viewing contacts 1 Search for contacts 2 View more options 3 Contacts Favorites and Groups tabs 4 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information 5 View contact details 6 Jump to contacts starting with th...

Page 63: ...ct a different account to save them to If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact s phone number you do not have to edit the number again when you make calls from other countries To edit a contact 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 3 Edit the desired information 4 When you are done tap Done Some synchronization services do not all...

Page 64: ... information can be accessed from the security lockscreen This means that even if the screen is locked for example by a PIN pattern or password emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information 1 Go back to the main Contacts screen 2 View more options 3 Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information 4 Medical information 5 ICE contact list 6 Create new ICE cont...

Page 65: ...y a security screen lock emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contacts even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contacts To make your ICE information visible from the security lockscreen 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap ICE In Case of Emergency 3 Tap then tap Settings 4 Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Your ICE informatio...

Page 66: ...a new account or import contact information in other ways you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application If this happens you can join such duplicates to create a single entry And if you join entries by mistake you can separate them again later To link contacts 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact 3 Press then tap Link...

Page 67: ...k to the list of conversations 2 Call the message sender 3 View more options 4 Sent and received messages 5 Send a completed message 6 Text entry field 7 Add attachments To Create and Send a Message 1 From your Homescreen tap then find and tap 2 Tap 3 Enter the recipient s name or phone number or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient then select from the list that appea...

Page 68: ...n 3 If the message has not been downloaded yet tap and hold the message then tap Download message 4 Touch and hold the file you want to save then select the desired option Organizing your messages To delete a message 1 From your Homescreen tap then find and tap 2 Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete 3 Touch and hold the message you want to delete then tap Delete message D...

Page 69: ... the Delivery report checkbox as desired After the delivery report function is turned on a check mark is displayed in messages that have been successfully delivered Instant messaging and video chat You can use the Google Hangouts instant messaging and video chat application on your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers Android devices and other devices You can turn ...

Page 70: ...tap Mail 3 Tap then tap Settings Add account 4 Enter the email address and password then tap Next If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically complete the setup manually 5 When you are finished tap Next Sending and Receiving Email Messages 1 View a list of all email accounts and recent folders 2 Search for email messages 3 Access settings and options 4 List of email me...

Page 71: ... the message that you want to forward then tap Forward 2 Enter the recipient s name or email address then select one or more recipients from the drop down list 3 Enter your message text then tap To view an email message attachment 1 Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view Email messages with attachments are indicated by 2 After the email message opens tap Loa...

Page 72: ...n select a folder Email account settings To remove an email account from your device 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Mail 3 Press then tap Settings 4 Select the account you want to remove 5 Tap Delete account OK To change the inbox check frequency 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Mail 3 Tap then tap Settings 4 Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequ...

Page 73: ...ges 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To Learn More About Gmail When the Gmail application is open drag the left edge of the screen to the right and then find and tap Help feedback 73 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 74: ...for mac Music may not support all music file formats For more information about supported file formats and the use of multimedia audio image and video files download the White Paper for your device at www sonymobile com support Listening to music Use Music to listen to your favorite music and audio books 1 Open the Music homescreen menu 2 Search all songs saved to your device 3 View the current pl...

Page 75: ...nline resources related to the song such as videos on YouTube song lyrics and artist information on Wikipedia To adjust the audio volume Press the volume key To minimize the Music application When a song is playing tap to go to the Homescreen The Music application stays playing in the background To open the Music application when it is playing in the background 1 While a song is playing in the bac...

Page 76: ...ppears 3 Tap Delete again to confirm Playlists On the Music homescreen you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device To create your own playlists 1 From the Music homescreen touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist 2 In the menu that opens tap Add to Create new playlist 3 Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK You can also ta...

Page 77: ...Surround sound VPT 3 Flick left or right to select a setting then tap OK to confirm Visualizer The Visualizer adds visual effects to your songs as you play them The effects for each song are based on the characteristics of the music They change for example in response to changes in the music s loudness rhythm and frequency level You can also change the background theme To turn on the Visualizer 1 ...

Page 78: ...hold your device close to the music source 3 Tap If the song is recognized by the TrackID service the results appear on the screen To return to the TrackID start screen tap To View Artist Information for a Song 1 After a song is recognized by the TrackID application the result is displayed on the TrackID homescreen 2 Scroll to the result you want to view and then tap to open it To Delete a Song fr...

Page 79: ...e 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 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap FM radio The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band When you start the FM radio available channels appear automatically If...

Page 80: ...avorite radio channels To save a channel as a favorite 1 When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite 2 Tap 3 Enter a name and select a color for the channel then press Save To listen to a favorite radio channel 1 Tap 2 Select an option To remove a channel as a favorite 1 When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you want to remove 2 Tap then tap Del...

Page 81: ...ake a photo using the camera key 1 Activate the camera 2 Press the camera key fully down To take a photo by tapping the on screen camera button 1 Activate the camera 2 Point the camera toward the subject 3 Tap the on screen camera button The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger To take a self portrait using the front camera 1 Activate the camera 2 Tap 3 To take the photo press the cam...

Page 82: ... focus To turn on face detection 1 Activate the camera 2 Tap then select 3 Tap then tap 4 Tap Focus mode Face detection To take a photo using face detection 1 When the camera is open and Face detection turned on point the camera at your subject Up to five faces can be detected and each detected face is framed 2 Press the camera key halfway down A colored frame shows which face is in focus 3 To tak...

Page 83: ...ually Sound Photo Take photos with background sound AR fun Play in your camera viewfinder with virtual objects and enrich your photos or videos Multi camera Record the same scene from multiple angles on a single screen AR effect Take photos or videos with virtual scenes and characters Creative effect Apply effects to photos or videos Sweep Panorama Take wide angle and panoramic photos Portrait ret...

Page 84: ...on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect 2 Activate the camera on your device 3 Tap then select 4 On the screens of both devices tap 5 Touch the NFC detection areas of each device to each other Both devices should now connect using Wi Fi direct technology 6 Once the devices are connected two images appear in the viewfinder of your device one from the viewfinder of your camera ...

Page 85: ...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 Launch and record video When this setting is activated you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the cam...

Page 86: ... higher resolution requires more memory 13MP 4128 3096 4 3 13 megapixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 9MP 3920 2204 16 9 9 megapixel resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays 8MP 3264 2448 4 3 8 megapixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for ph...

Page 87: ...etection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on the screen The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen When you tap the camera screen a blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus Face detection cannot be used for all scene types Continuous autofocus is on Touch focus To...

Page 88: ...ompensating for small movements of the hand This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it 5 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you shoot it 3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds a...

Page 89: ...n distant objects Backlight correction HDR Use to improve details in high contrast shots The built in backlight correction analyzes 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 Night scene Use when t...

Page 90: ...ages The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode Self Timer With the self timer you can record a video without holding the device Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video You can also use the self timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when recording ...

Page 91: ... striking the image you want to capture Center Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode SteadyShot When recording a video it can be difficult to hold the device stead...

Page 92: ... lit environments Videos of fast moving 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 Sports Use for videoing fast moving objects Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring Party Use for...

Page 93: ...k right to view the previous photo or video If you want to change an application you have chosen as the default to always open photos or videos tap Settings Apps and swipe over to the All tab then select the application and tap CLEAR DEFAULTS under Launch by default If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways activate the Auto rotate screen button und...

Page 94: ...share 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 3 Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo then follow the steps to send it To use a photo as a contact picture 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Use as Contact picture 2 If asked select Contacts Just once then select a contact To use a photo as wallpaper 1 When you are viewing a...

Page 95: ...photos that you ve taken with your camera For example you can change the light effects After you save the edited photo the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device To edit a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap To crop a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 2 If prompted select Photo...

Page 96: ...n folder To hide a photo or video 1 In Album find and tap the photo or video that you want to hide 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap 3 Tap Hide OK To view your hidden photos and videos 1 In Album drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right then tap Hidden 2 Tap a photo or video to view it 3 Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous phot...

Page 97: ... services in Album 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Album then drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right 3 Tap the desired online service then follow the on screen instructions to get started All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed 4 Tap any album to view its content then tap a photo in the album 5 Flick left to view the next photo or ...

Page 98: ...d location to put the photo on the map 3 To adjust the location of the photo tap the location on the map where you want to move the photo to 4 When you are done tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer To view geotagged photos on a map 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Album 3 Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Places 4 Tap the photo that you ...

Page 99: ...y To play a video in Movies 1 From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Movies 2 Find and tap the video that you want to play If the video is not displayed on the screen drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies homescreen menu then find and tap the video that you want to play 3 To display or hide the controls tap the screen 4 To pause playing tap To resume playing tap 5 To...

Page 100: ...e your device has an active data connection 2 From your Homescreen tap then find and tap Movies 3 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies homescreen menu then browse through the different categories to the video file that you want to get information on 4 Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video then tap Search for info 5 In the search field enter keywords for the video t...

Page 101: ...creen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Apps All 3 Find and tap Movie Creator Disable Video Unlimited service Use the Video Unlimited service to buy and rent movies or TV shows that you can view not only on your Android device but also on a PC PlayStation Portable PSP PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 or PlayStation Vita Choose from the latest Hollywood releases action movies comedies classics and a range of ...

Page 102: ...f your device Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi Fi CERTIFIED Miracast for the functionality described above to work To stop screen mirroring between devices 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring 3 Tap Disconnect then tap OK Sharing content with DLNA Certified devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other d...

Page 103: ...your device The devices that you share content with are called client devices For example a TV computer or tablet can act as client devices Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices When you set up file sharing on your device you must also give access permission to client devices After you do so such devices appear as registered devices Devices that are ...

Page 104: ... user guide of the DMR device for more information Content secured with Digital Rights Management DRM cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer device using DLNA technology To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device 1 Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device 2 From your Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap ...

Page 105: ...a Music File with Another Device Using NFC 1 Make sure both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active 2 To open the Music application tap then find and tap 3 Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share 4 Tap the track to play it You can then tap to pause the track The transfer works whether the track is playing or pa...

Page 106: ...vice 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 Bluetooth wireless technology Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible devices...

Page 107: ...u can only connect to one Bluetooth profile at the same time To pair your device with another Bluetooth device 1 Make sure the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices 2 From your device s Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth 4 Drag the slider beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth function A list of available Blueto...

Page 108: ...atus bar downward 7 To open a received item drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant notification To view files you have received using Bluetooth 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth 3 Press and select Show received files One Touch Setup You can use the One Touch Setup function to automatically launch the setup of several features that work wirelessly between two X...

Page 109: ... you connect your headset between 7AM and 9AM you can decide that The FM radio application starts The web browser opens the morning paper The ring volume is set to vibrate With Smart Connect you can also manage accessories such as SmartTags and SmartWatch Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information If you are using a device with multiple users you must log in as the owne...

Page 110: ...nt Delete To Set Smart Connect to Read out Incoming Text Messages 1 Start the Smart Connect application 2 Tap then tap Settings 3 Mark the checkbox beside Text to speech then confirm activation if necessary If this feature is turned on all incoming messages are read aloud To protect your privacy you may need to turn off this feature if you are using your device in a public place or at work for exa...

Page 111: ...ent services are put together to be viewed and managed Note that when making a payment you must first turn on the NFC function before your device touches a card reader For more information about NFC see NFC on page 105 Mobile payment services may not yet be available in all regions To manage payment services 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Tap pay A list of payment services appe...

Page 112: ...ion to be found To help the search make sure you have a clear view of the sky Stand still and don t cover the GPS antenna the highlighted area in the image GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains If your location isn t found after a few minutes move to another location Google Maps and navigation Use Google Maps to track you...

Page 113: ...re Mobile networks 3 Mark or unmark the Data roaming checkbox You can t activate data roaming when mobile data is turned off Airplane mode In Airplane mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment However you can still play games listen to music watch videos and other content as long as all this content is saved on your memory card or internal...

Page 114: ...device 1 Select a view type and the calendars you want to view 2 Return to the current date 3 Access settings and other options 4 Flick left or right to browse more quickly 5 Agenda for the selected day 6 Add a calendar event To Create a Calendar Event 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap 3 If you have synchronized your calendar with one or more accounts select the account you want t...

Page 115: ...ation services are disabled tap Home location then search for the city you want to add For more information about how to enable location services see Using location services on the 112 page To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application 1 From your Homescreen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap then tap Settings 3 Tap Weather forecast 4 Adjust the settings as desired Alarm and Clock You c...

Page 116: ...application then tap the alarm you want to edit 2 Make the desired changes 3 Tap Save To turn an alarm on or off Open the Alarm clock application then drag the slider next to the alarm to the on or off position To delete an alarm 1 Open the Alarm clock application then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete 2 Tap Delete alarm then tap Yes To Set the Sound for an Alarm 1 Open the Alarm Cl...

Page 117: ...Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked 4 Tap Agree Computer tools There are a number of tools available to help you connect your device to a computer and manage content such as contacts movies music and photos This device uses a capless USB port After using your device in water insert the cable into the USB port only after the port has completely dried PC Companion for Micro...

Page 118: ...update is available appears in the status bar You can also check for new updates manually 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 You then need to use the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application on an Apple Mac computer to update your device For more information...

Page 119: ... t have the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the relevant computer connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on screen installation instructions To update your device using a computer 1 Be sure to have the PC Companion application installed on your PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on your Apple Mac computer 2 Using a USB...

Page 120: ...ooth connections Blocks all outgoing calls and allows only emergency calls Connects incoming calls to voicemail if available If you delete your Google account permanently via your Google Account Settings page at https myaccount google com it becomes impossible to recover your device from lockdown mode or deactivate the Protection by my Xperia service If for some reason you delete your Google accou...

Page 121: ...hone dialer and enter 06 To view your IMEI number via the device settings 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About phone Status 3 Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power You can remove or restrict apps and activate a numb...

Page 122: ...es 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 us...

Page 123: ...e device starts to slow down or applications suddenly shut down you should consider the following Always have more than 250 MB of free internal storage and more than 100 MB of free RAM available Close down running applications that you are not using Clear the memory cache for all applications Uninstall downloaded applications that you don t use Move applications to the memory card if the internal ...

Page 124: ...ice to transfer and manage your files Once the two devices are connected you can drag and drop content between your device and the computer or between your device s internal storage and SD card using the computer s file explorer If you have an Apple Mac computer you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to access the file system of your device You can download Sony Bridge for Mac from http s...

Page 125: ...ges Backing up data to a computer Use the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application to back up data from your device to a PC or an Apple Mac computer These backup applications let you back up the following types of data Contacts and call logs Text messages Bookmarks Calendar data Settings Media files such as music and videos Photos and images To Back up Your Data Using a Comp...

Page 126: ...our Homescreen tap 3 Find and tap Backup Restore 4 To enable the automatic backup function drag the slider beside Automatic backup to the right 5 Tap Automatic backup again then select a backup frequency where to save backup files and the types of data to back up 6 To save your settings tap To Back up Content Manually 1 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device make sure the storage de...

Page 127: ... To View Details about Your Device 1 From your Homescreen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About phone Diagnostics Facts Restarting and resetting You can force your device to restart or shut down in situations where it stops responding or won t restart normally No settings or personal data get deleted You can also reset your device to its original factory settings with or without deleting some of your ...

Page 128: ...put the device completely underwater or expose it to seawater salt water chlorinated water or liquids such as drinks Abuse or improper use of device will invalidate the warranty The device has Ingress Protection rating IP65 68 For more info see www sonymobile com waterproof Your device has a capless USB port The USB port must be completely dry before a cable can be connected for charging or data t...

Page 129: ...le in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content Visit www sonymobile com for more information This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology WMDRM to...