Sony Xperia PRO, Help Manual

Page 1: ... about your device Software update features Changes after updating the software to Android 11 Xperia PRO features Network Visualizer Using the Network Visualizer app External monitor Using the External monitor app Shortcut key Using the shortcut key Endurance mode Using the Endurance mode Photo Pro Photography Pro 1 ...

Page 2: ...g the quality of compressed music files DSEE Ultimate Reducing wind noise when recording Side Sense Turning Side sense on or off Using Side sense Setting other Side sense options Split screen mode Using the Split screen mode Ambient display Setting the Ambient display Smart call handling Using Smart call handling Getting started About this Help Guide Overview Inserting a SIM card and memory card A...

Page 3: ...Smart backlight control One handed mode Taking a screenshot Notification light Icons in the status bar Status icons Notification icons Battery and maintenance Charging your device Battery and power management Battery and power management Checking battery consumption for applications Making applications exempt from the Power saving feature STAMINA mode Battery Care Updating your device Before updat...

Page 4: ...rmatting the memory card Internet and networks Mobile data connection Increasing Wi Fi signal strength Controlling data usage Basic settings Settings menu Volume vibration and sound Volume and vibration Sounds and tones Screen settings Application updates Using location services Date and time Music Transferring music from a computer to your device Listening to music Music app features Camera Getti...

Page 5: ...tting the right focus People selfies and smiling faces Taking photos and videos of people Softening the skin tone Taking a photo when someone smiles Taking a selfie Activating the selfie timer with the palm of your hand Moving objects Tracking an object Capturing a burst of images Recording a steady video Bokeh effect Using various capturing modes Slow motion videos Portrait selfie Creative effect...

Page 6: ...to USB accessories NFC Near Field Communication Using your device as a wallet Bluetooth wireless technology Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Sending items using Bluetooth technology Receiving items using Bluetooth technology Support app About the Support app Notes on use accessibility and legal information Accessibility Using your de...

Page 7: ...hotos Tap MENU Shooting Camera settings memory and then follow the on screen instructions To use the Memory recall mode select MR in the shooting mode confirm the settings and then tap Set Aspect ratio setting Aspect ratio icon has been added in the Setting icons area on the standby screen New features of Cinema Pro Assigning functions to the camera key or volume keys A You can assign functions to...

Page 8: ...nction improves the microphone sound quality when voice chatting while using a headset with a built in mic connected to the 3 5 mm audio jack of your device such as a gaming headset New features of Side sense You can move the position of the Side sense bar more easily and even place it anywhere you want on the screen To move the Side sense bar up and down touch and hold the Side sense bar and drag...

Page 9: ... settings have changed SIM card setting screen When using one SIM card Find and tap Settings Network internet Mobile network to set the SIM card When using two SIM cards Find and tap Settings Network internet and then tap the name of the SIM card whose functions you want to set 9 ...

Page 10: ...In this case turn on the Data during calls switch of the SIM card for calling You will now be able to perform data communications even during calls Setting the Dual SIM reachability function when using two SIM cards only Launch the Phone app and then tap More icon Settings Calling accounts Dual SIM reachability F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 10 ...

Page 11: ...Even when the 5G mmWave connection is lost and the connection switches to the next available network the Network Visualizer app continues to display the communication status Note Note that the XQ AQ52 does not support 5G mmWave connections Screen overview Hint You can display the information in a small window even if you move to another screen Tap More icon Picture in picture settings and then sel...

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Page 13: ...han 3 meters in length in accordance with the transmission speed of the video device External monitor overview Screen lock icon Tap to lock the screen and prevent accidental operations Brightness adjustment icon Tap to adjust the brightness level with the slider Grid line icon Tap to display and select a type of grid line Frame line icon Tap to display and select from among various aspect ratios R...

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Page 15: ...press the shortcut key you will be prompted to select an app to assign to the key To change the assigned app Hint You can change the apps in the list by tapping Edit icon Related Topic Overview F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings System Gestures Shortcut key 1 Tap the switch to enable the function 2 Select an app from the list as desired 3 15 ...

Page 16: ...ttach your device to a holder or mount and use without holding in your hand Note When the alert message and Heat caution icon appear on the screen the surface temperature of your device is rising Note the following Do not continuously hold your device directly in your hand during use Do not bring your device into close contact with your body during use Connect your Xperia to the other device using...

Page 17: ...e Endurance mode is turned on It is recommended that you use an external cooling fan when you use your device for a long time in a high temperature environment When using a cooling fan check the positions of the recording microphones and place the cooling fan in a location where they will not pick up fan noise Related Topic Overview F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 17 ...

Page 18: ...tton turns orange when the focus is locked Tap the button again to unlock the focus 4 Tap to lock the exposure The button turns orange when the exposure is locked Tap the button again to unlock the exposure 5 Setting icons Tap to adjust settings Drive mode Focus mode Focus area Exposure ISO ISO Metering mode Flash mode AWB White balance Face Eye AF RAW File format The settings depend on the mode o...

Page 19: ...ony Corporation Tap to switch lenses To use the zoom tap Open zoom dial icon pinch in or out on the viewfinder or use the volume key 10 Tap to show or hide information displayed on the viewfinder 11 Tap to adjust more detailed settings 12 Tap to switch the shooting mode 13 19 ...

Page 20: ...elect a shooting mode AUTO Auto mode Settings values are determined appropriately by Photo Pro so that you can take photos of any subject under any conditions with good results P Program auto You can take photos with an automatically adjusted combination of shutter speed and ISO value S Shutter speed priority You can take photos of fast moving subjects etc with a manually adjusted shutter speed Th...

Page 21: ...Related Topic Launching Photo Pro F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 21 ...

Page 22: ...t or watch a created film Tap Stabilizer to switch the stabilizer function on or off Tap Metered manual to show or hide the Metered Manual The Metered Manual is displayed with a metering indicator on the viewfinder Tap Frame lines repeatedly to display and select from various aspect ratios Tap Grid lines to display and balance the composition Tap Level to turn the level meter on or off Tap Level c...

Page 23: ...r speed automatically Tap Focus to adjust the focus Tap AF or MF to switch the focus mode to auto or manual When the focus mode is set to manual you can adjust the focus markers and speed of focus pulling by tapping Settings icon When the focus mode is set to auto you can specify the focus area by tapping the viewfinder 4 Tap to start or stop recording 5 Tap to capture the current frame as a still...

Page 24: ...drag Cinema Library icon to the desired location Related Topic Launching the Cinema Pro app F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the Cinema Pro app tap All files to display a list of clips in a project 1 Tap More icon Create final film 2 Tap the clips in the order in which you want to combine them 3 Tap Create 4 Launch the Cinema Library app While using the Cinema Pro app tap A...

Page 25: ...s are automatically stored in the Game enhancer app and you can quickly launch the games from the Game enhancer menu You can customize various settings while gaming by tapping Open Game enhancer menu icon Screen overview Find and tap Game enhancer icon 1 Add new games manually 1 Game enhancer settings 2 Game launcher Downloaded games will be automatically listed Tap a game icon to start the game T...

Page 26: ...Related Topic Using Game enhancer while playing F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 26 ...

Page 27: ...elect an option to optimize your device for gaming from among Performance preferred Balanced and Battery life preferred You can also set the following items H S power control Limit reductions in performance and degradation of the battery caused by the device overheating during charging Focus settings Focus on your game by blocking all notifications incoming calls the camera key and other settings ...

Page 28: ...using Dolby Atmos Using Dolby Atmos makes playback sound more realistic and three dimensional F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings 1 Enable the Dolby Atmos function by tapping the switch 2 Tap Dolby Atmos for more options 3 28 ...

Page 29: ...compressed music files DSEE Ultimate The DSEE Ultimate function upscales your compressed music accurately using AI technology F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings 1 Enable the DSEE Ultimate function by tapping the switch 2 29 ...

Page 30: ...ing You can remove the noise produced by wind hitting the microphone when recording without losing the original audio quality F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings Intelligent wind filter 1 Tap the switch to enable the function 2 30 ...

Page 31: ... Turning Side sense on or off Related Topic Using Side sense Setting other Side sense options F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Advanced 1 Tap Side sense 2 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function 3 31 ...

Page 32: ...ttings or the Multi window menu to select two applications in the split screen mode You can also return to the previous screen by sliding down along the Side sense bar on the edge of the screen Make sure to tap or slide your finger within the Side sense bar Note Side sense is unavailable in certain situations such as when the screen view is in landscape orientation Displaying the Side sense menu T...

Page 33: ...ing the Multi window menu Slide your finger up along the Side sense bar to display the Multi window menu Follow the on screen instructions to add apps to a split screen Returning to the previous screen using the side sensor Slide your finger down along the Side sense bar to return to the previous screen 33 ...

Page 34: ...Related Topic Turning Side sense on or off Setting other Side sense options F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 34 ...

Page 35: ... sense Whether to use Side sense on one or both sides of your device The screen actions for gesture Related Topic Turning Side sense on or off Using Side sense F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Advanced 1 Tap Side sense 2 Tap the switch to enable the function 3 Follow the on screen instructions in the lower part of the screen to edit other Side sense option...

Page 36: ...ny Corporation Application 1 1 Split screen border Drag to resize windows 2 Multi window switch icon Tap Multi window switch icon to select applications Multi window switch icon appears when you drag the split screen border 3 Application 2 4 App Overview button Select a recently used application for the lower window 5 Home button Go back to the Home screen 6 Back button Go back to the previous scr...

Page 37: ...s the Ambient display when needed for example when walking with the device in your hand or when taking the device out of your pocket or bag Displaying an image on the Ambient display F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Tap Settings Appearance Ambient display Always on display 1 Tap When to show Ambient display and then select the desired setting 2 Close the setting menu The setting is sav...

Page 38: ... the Smart call handling function Once activated you can handle calls in the following way Answer bring the device to your ear Reject shake the device Ringer off place the device face down F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings System Gestures Smart call handling 1 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function 2 38 ...

Page 39: ...splayed under Build number The current model number is displayed under Model Limitations to services and features Some of the services and features described in this Help Guide may not be supported in all countries or regions or by all networks or service providers The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in all countries regions networks and by all service providers provided that...

Page 40: ...Help Guide Smartphone Xperia PRO XQ AQ52 XQ AQ62 Overview 40 ...

Page 41: ... Micro HDMI input port is for input only No signals can be output from this port 13 USB port Charger You can view the screen of your device on a TV or other large display device using a USB Type C cable You can also access the internet via an Ethernet LAN cable by using a commercially available USB LAN adapter Note When you connect your device to a TV or other large display using a USB Type C cabl...

Page 42: ...It may reduce the quality of network communications F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Wi Fi Bluetooth GPS antenna 16 Flash LED 17 RGBC IR sensor 18 Main camera 19 NFC detection area 20 Sub cellular antenna 21 4th cellular Wi Fi antenna 22 Nano SIM Memory card slot 23 3rd cellular antenna 24 Main cellular antenna 25 42 ...

Page 43: ... insert two SIM cards that support 5G you can only use 5G on the SIM card set for data traffic You cannot use 5G on two SIM cards at the same time Note Do not cut your SIM card as this may damage your device Related Topic Finding the IMEI number s of your device F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Drag out the SIM card tray 1 Place the main SIM card securely in position for SIM1 2 Place e...

Page 44: ...d handles data traffic Setting the default SIM card for placing a call Enabling the Dual SIM reachability function Find and tap Settings Network internet SIM cards You may find the item under Advanced 1 Tap the SIM 1 and SIM 2 switches to enable or disable the SIM cards 2 Find and tap Settings Network internet SIM cards You may find the item under Advanced 1 Select a SIM card and enter a new name ...

Page 45: ...he SIM cards Hint If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it check that you have entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card In some cases the numbers are detected automatically during setup Otherwise you are prompted to enter them manually F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 45 ...

Page 46: ...nd protectors may help you protect your device against damage We recommend you use only those screen covers intended for your Xperia device The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors lenses speakers or microphones and can invalidate the warranty F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 46 ...

Page 47: ...ng The first time you start your device a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings personalize your device and sign in to your accounts for example a Google account To turn off the device Note It may take a while for the device to shut down Related Topic Charging your device F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Long press the power key until your device vibrates 1 Long press the p...

Page 48: ...lay Synchronize your email contacts and calendar using Gmail You can back up restore and transfer your data from an old device to your new device Chat with friends using the Google Duo application Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Chrome web browser Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia Companion Remotely find lock or clear a lost or ...

Page 49: ... are several ways to transfer your data from an old device to your new device Synchronize data using Google account Copy and transfer data using a computer Copy and transfer data using an SD card For more information go to support google com android F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 49 ...

Page 50: ... the top of the screen Screen lock Fingerprint Manager SIM card lock You can register fingerprints to use as a security method for unlocking your device or authenticating purchases Find and tap Settings Security Fingerprint Manager and then follow the on screen instructions For more information go to support google com android Note When using a security option to protect your device it is crucial ...

Page 51: ...copy of this You may require it if your device is stolen or when contacting support Viewing your IMEI number s using the dialpad Viewing your IMEI number s on the tray F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Phone icon 1 Tap Dialpad icon 2 Enter 06 into the dialpad The IMEI number s are displayed automatically 3 Drag out the SIM card tray The IMEI number s is are displayed on the...

Page 52: ...ocation and security web service called Find my device After you sign in to a Google account Find my device is turned on by default If you lose your device you can use Find my device to find lock or erase it For more information go to support google com android F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 52 ...

Page 53: ...mbient display feature enables you to view information such as the time and notifications without pressing the power key Hint If the Ambient display is set to Smart activation or Show when device is lifted the screen is turned on automatically when you pick up your device Related Topic Setting the Ambient display F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Briefly press the power key 1 53 ...

Page 54: ...ff When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time the screen dims and turns off to save battery power You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns off F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Screen timeout 1 Select an option 2 54 ...

Page 55: ...e is held in your hand Once you put down the device the screen turns off according to your screen timeout setting Related Topic Adjusting the idle time before the screen turns off F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Advanced Smart backlight control 1 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function 2 55 ...

Page 56: ...rds drag the horizontal stripes at the edge of the resized screen To resize the screen drag Resize screen icon at the edge of the resized screen Hint You can shrink the screen by using the Side sense menu Related Topic Using Side sense F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Display Advanced One handed mode 1 Tap the One handed mode switch to enable or disable the functi...

Page 57: ... as a screenshot Screenshots you take are automatically saved in your device s internal storage Hint You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Long press the power key until the options menu opens 1 Tap Screenshot 2 57 ...

Page 58: ...ally Note If the notification light is disabled it only lights up or flashes when there is a battery status warning such as when the battery level goes below 15 percent F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps notifications Configure notifications 1 Tap the Use LED light to show incoming notifications switch to enable or disable the function You may find the item und...

Page 59: ... current connection Wi Fi connection error icon A Wi Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a captive portal network After a successful login the cross mark disappears If Google is blocked in your area the cross mark may appear even when the device is connected to a network and there is a Wi Fi working internet connecti...

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Page 61: ... forward icon Dual SIM device Call forwarding is turned on Downloading data icon Uploading data icon Software setup icon A basic setup of your device is available Install latest software icon A software update is available System update icon System updates are available Downloading system update icon Installing downloaded system update icon Battery Care icon Screenshot icon Screenshot captured Mus...

Page 62: ...Related Topic Status icons F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 62 ...

Page 63: ...o be fully charged Charging speed may be affected by ambient temperature Always use the original Sony charger and a USB cable intended for your specific Xperia model since other types of chargers can increase charging time not charge at all or may even damage your device Note Your device has an embedded rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center Never try to...

Page 64: ... depleted it may take up to 10 minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears Related Topic Battery and power management F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Connect one end of the USB cable to the charger or to the USB port of a computer 1 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your device The notification light illuminates when charging beg...

Page 65: ...ming when abroad Roaming is scanning for your home network and puts additional demands on your battery as your device must transmit with a higher output power Change the synchronization settings for your email calendar and contacts Check the applications that have a high battery consumption and consider the battery saving tips provided on your device for these applications Change the notification ...

Page 66: ...ons You can check battery consumption for applications and change the settings if necessary F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps notifications 1 Select an application and review its battery consumption under Battery You may find the item under Advanced 2 66 ...

Page 67: ...ower saving feature F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps notifications Advanced Special app access Power saving feature 1 Select All apps from the pull down menu 2 Select the application listed as Applied and then follow the on screen instructions 3 67 ...

Page 68: ...rformance screen brightness image enhancement and GPS while the screen is off Synchronizing of background app data or streaming may be disabled for some applications You can set the STAMINA mode to turn on or off automatically according to the battery level Follow the on screen instructions for detailed settings Hint You can exempt applications from being optimized by STAMINA mode in the Power sav...

Page 69: ...e 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 Hint Learned patterns of the regular charging cycle are saved by Battery Care Even if the function has been disabled it adopts to the learned patterns after enabling the function again F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Batter...

Page 70: ...ome updates are not available for wireless download You then need to use the Xperia Companion software on a PC or Apple Mac computer to update your device Before updating your device consider the following Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity System and application updates can present the features on your device in another way than described in this Help Guide The Android version might not ...

Page 71: ...t up automatic download of system updates To enable or disable automatic updates for applications Related Topic Before updating your device Updating your device using a computer F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings System Advanced Software update 1 Follow the on screen instructions 2 Find and tap Settings System Advanced Software update 1 Tap More icon Settings Auto u...

Page 72: ... your device wirelessly F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable 1 Drag down the status bar and then tap Android System next to USB icon 2 Tap Tap for more options and then tap File Transfer 3 Computer Open Xperia Companion if it is not automatically launched Make sure that the computer can access the internet If a new software update is de...

Page 73: ...o avoid permanent damage to your device do not interrupt a factory data reset procedure Back up any data saved to the internal memory of your device Resetting will erase all your data from your device Hint Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android when you perform a factory data reset Related Topic Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion F 248 100 12 Copyri...

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Page 75: ...oftware after you perform a software repair or after a factory data reset try forcing the device to shut down and then turning it back on If the problem persists force the device to shut down and then perform a software repair Note Before performing a software repair make sure you know your Google account username and password Depending on your security settings you may need to enter them in order...

Page 76: ...ata cache or default setting is not available for every application or service F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps notifications 1 Tap the number of apps to see all apps 2 Tap More icon Reset app preferences Reset apps 3 Find and tap Settings Apps notifications 1 Select an application or service and then tap Storage cache Clear storage OK 2 Find and tap Settings...

Page 77: ...ninstall downloaded applications that you do not use Transfer photos videos and music from the internal memory to the removable memory card or Google service Note You can purchase a memory card separately If your device cannot read content on the memory card you may need to format the card Note that when you format the card all content is erased To view the memory status Related Topic Freeing up s...

Page 78: ... space on the internal storage may solve the problem Related Topic Viewing the memory status F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Storage 1 Tap FREE UP SPACE If you have a memory card inserted select Internal shared storage FREE UP SPACE 2 Select infrequently used apps or old files to delete and then follow the on screen instructions 3 78 ...

Page 79: ...ning If the performance of your device or apps is not optimal try stopping apps and services from running Related Topic Viewing the memory status F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Apps notifications 1 Select an application or service then tap Force stop OK 2 79 ...

Page 80: ... on the memory card gets erased when you format it Make sure you first make backups of all data that you want to save To back up your content you can copy it to a computer F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Storage SD card Select an app if prompted 1 Tap More icon Storage settings Format and then perform formatting on the next confirmation dialog 2 80 ...

Page 81: ...nd operators these settings come pre installed on your device so that you can start using the internet right away You can manually check for updates to your internet settings If you change or delete an internet setting by mistake reset the internet settings Find and tap Settings Network internet Mobile network for more mobile network options F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 81 ...

Page 82: ... 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 Do not cover the Wi Fi antenna area of your device Related Topic Overview F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 82 ...

Page 83: ...ted if you change the related data usage settings F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Network internet Data Saver 1 Tap the switch to enable the function 2 Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on 1 Find and tap Settings Network internet Mobile network App data usage Settings icon 2 Depending on whether you want to set a data warning or a data limit proceed as...

Page 84: ...nu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel Hint To view information about your device find and tap Settings About phone To search for a setting find and tap Settings and then enter the name of the setting into the Search settings field F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings 1 84 ...

Page 85: ...mode Activating sound with vibration for incoming calls F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Press the volume key up or down to change the media volume To quickly turn the media volume on or off tap Media volume icon 1 To change the in call ring and notification or alarm volumes tap Adjust volume icon Use each slider to adjust the volume Tap See more for more options 2 Press the volume key...

Page 86: ...Sound Advanced and then tap the switches to enable or disable the various sounds and tones F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Sound 1 Select Phone ringtone SIM 1 or Phone ringtone SIM 2 2 Select a sound from the list To select a music file that is not in the list tap Add ringtone 3 To confirm tap OK 4 Find and tap Settings Sound Notification sound 1 Select a sound f...

Page 87: ...lly when the device is turned or set it to stay in portrait view Night Light Night Light switches the color of the screen to amber This makes it easier to view the screen in a darker setting and also makes it easier to fall asleep Prevent accidental operations with screen off You can prevent your device from being activated by mistake while placed in a pocket or a bag Note When the STAMINA mode is...

Page 88: ...er to avoid potentially high data transfer costs you can disable automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi Fi connection You have to disable the automatic update feature in the Play Store app to avoid the automatic updating of applications F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Play Store icon 1 Tap Menu icon and then tap the settings menu 2 Tap the auto update ...

Page 89: ...ort google com To improve GPS accuracy The first time you use the GPS function in your device it can take a few minutes for your location to be found To help the search make sure you have a clear view of the sky Stand still and do not cover the GPS antenna GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains If your location is not foun...

Page 90: ...Corporation Find and tap Settings System Date time You may find the item under Advanced 1 To set the date or time manually tap the Use network provided time switch to disable the function To set the time zone manually tap the Use network provided time zone switch to disable the function 2 Tap the desired item to edit and change the values 3 90 ...

Page 91: ...evice to a computer using a USB cable Select File Transfer on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer On the computer save your media files using Google Drive Then synchronize the data on your device by logging in to the Google account Note The Music app may not support all music file formats F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 91 ...

Page 92: ...ueue 3 View more options 4 Album art if available 5 Add or remove a song as a favorite 6 Elapsed time of current song 7 Add a song to a playlist 8 Progress indicator drag or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 9 Length of current song 10 Repeat the current song or all songs in the play queue 11 Tap to go to the next song touch and hold to fast forward the current song 12 Play or pause a s...

Page 93: ... to the previous song Music home screen Note You might not be able to play copyright protected items F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Open the Music menu 1 Scroll up or down to view content 2 Tap to start playing a song in the play queue 3 Play all songs in shuffle mode 4 Go to the music player screen 5 93 ...

Page 94: ...aying in the Music app tap the album art in the music player screen and then tap Edit music info 1 Edit the information as desired 2 To set album art tap Edit icon then select an option 3 When you are finished tap SAVE 4 When a song is playing tap Home button to go to the Home screen The Music app keeps running in the background To open the Music app again drag the status bar downwards and tap the...

Page 95: ...ke photos or record videos 6 Tap the thumbnail to view share or edit photos and videos 7 Switch between taking photos and videos 8 Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos 9 Go back or exit the camera 10 Select a capturing mode 11 Shortcut to the capturing mode last selected 12 Tap one of the angle buttons to switch lenses 13 Select an aspect ratio 14 Tap to adjust the Bokeh effect 1...

Page 96: ... activated features Capture button Take a photo Start button Record a video Resume recording Pause button Pause a video Stop button Stop recording a video Self timer on icon Self timer is activated Touch capture on icon Touch capture is activated Touch capture and Self timer on icon Touch capture and Self timer are activated Related Topic Self timer Various methods to take photos Basic camera feat...

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Page 98: ...de photo mode and video mode Hint When the background is brighter than the object use Fill flash to remove unwanted dark shadows F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap the flash icon displayed on the screen for example Auto flash icon 1 If required change the flash setting 2 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video 3 98 ...

Page 99: ...ation on various functions Switching between the main and front camera Hint You can also switch between cameras by swiping down on the camera screen in the portrait orientation or swiping right on the camera screen in the landscape orientation While using the camera tap Aspect ratio icon 1 Select a setting 2 While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Swipe the list to view the available settings a...

Page 100: ...lephoto button Wide angle button Super wide angle button 1 While using the main camera perform one of the following operations Pinch in or out on the camera screen Use the volume key Tap one of the angle buttons to select a lens and then drag the angle button to the left and right in the portrait orientation or up and down in the landscape orientation 1 Find and tap Settings Sound Audio settings I...

Page 101: ...lso edit photos or videos such as by adjusting the colors or cropping photos Related Topic Taking a photo or recording a video F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video 1 Swipe left or right to view your photos and videos 2 Tap Share icon to share a photo or a video or Edit icon to edit it To hide or show icons tap the screen 3 1...

Page 102: ...ding a video Portrait selfie icon Take better looking selfies Creative effect icon Take photos with effects and color filters Panorama icon Take wide angle and panoramic photos Photo Pro icon Launch Photo Pro Note Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected Related Topic Slow motion videos Portrait selfie Creative effect Panorama Launching Photo Pro F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Co...

Page 103: ...g the camera tap Settings icon and then tap Launch with camera key Launch Camera app and capture 1 Close the settings menu and exit the camera The setting is saved for all capturing modes 2 Long press the camera key to launch the camera and take a photo 3 While using the camera tap Settings icon and then tap Touch capture On or Only front camera 1 Close the settings menu The setting is saved in al...

Page 104: ...00 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the main camera tap Settings icon Self timer select the delay time and then close the settings menu The Self timer setting is saved While using the front camera tap Self timer icon and then select a delay time 1 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo A series of beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken 2 104 ...

Page 105: ...and contrast for a more realistic effect To optimize light conditions Look for light with direction and color that gives a scene shape and depth This type of light occurs just before sunrise and at sunset Natural light from a window is also good Even if light conditions are poor try to take photos with and without the flash Sometimes the quality is better without the flash Related Topic Color and ...

Page 106: ...re so you may need to adjust the settings to get it correct If you experience yellow colored photos in indoor environments or bluish photos when using the flash try adjusting the color F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Color and brightness icon 1 Drag the sliders to adjust the color and brightness Tap Cancel icon to reset and close the color setting 2 Press th...

Page 107: ... make your videos appear more dramatic and closer to what you see in real life Note This setting is not available when Video size is set to Full HD 60 fps or HD F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera swipe the screen to select a video mode 1 Tap HDR icon and select On 2 107 ...

Page 108: ...focus to the face s Note The eye AF feature is available only when using the main camera Focusing automatically Note This option depends on the capturing mode selected F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the main camera tap the area where you want to focus Set focus icon appears and the camera focuses on the tapped area To change the focus area tap the screen To lock the focus...

Page 109: ...en the camera is set to focus on eyes tap any face to select the eye on which you want to focus When a video mode is selected the Camera app can detect people faces Faces in focus are indicated with a colored frame Use Smile Shutter to automatically take a photo when a person smiles If you are recording a video a photo is taken each time a smile is detected Note The eye AF feature is not available...

Page 110: ...ning the skin tone You can take photos with softer skin tones F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Soft skin effect switch to enable the effect 2 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 3 110 ...

Page 111: ...te This setting is not available when Video size is set to 4K F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap Auto capturing or Auto capturing video Smile Shutter 2 Close the settings menu The setting is saved for the capturing mode selected 3 When a smile is detected the camera automatically takes a photo 4 111 ...

Page 112: ... device on a solid surface and use the self timer to keep the device steady F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera select a photo or video capturing mode for your selfie 1 Tap Switch camera icon to activate the front camera 2 Tap Self timer icon if you want to use the self timer 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a selfie 4 112 ...

Page 113: ...r feature is available only when using the front camera F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Switch camera icon to activate the front camera 1 Tap Settings icon 2 Tap Auto capturing Hand Shutter 3 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 Turn your palm with your fingers straight up towards the camera When the camera detects your hand the timer starts and a ...

Page 114: ...This setting is not available when Video size is set to 4K F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the main camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Object tracking switch to enable 2 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 3 Select an object to track by touching it in the viewfinder 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video 5 114 ...

Page 115: ...on While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Burst with camera key switch to enable 2 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 3 Long press the camera key or shutter button to take a burst of images The number of pictures taken is indicated in the middle of the viewfinder 4 Release the camera key or shutter button to finish the burst All photos are saved 5 Tap the thumbnail to view th...

Page 116: ...mera movements and steady the frame F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera swipe the screen to select a video mode 1 Tap Settings icon 2 Tap the Video stabilization switch to compensate camera movement 3 Close the settings menu The setting is saved 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video 5 116 ...

Page 117: ...effect Note Zooming is not available while using the Bokeh effect Hint If you get too close to or too far to an object while using the Bokeh effect a warning message appears If this happens adjust the distance between your camera and the object to take the photo with Bokeh effect F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the main camera tap Bokeh icon 1 Drag the slider to adjust 2 P...

Page 118: ...n videos Adding slow motion effect after recording a video F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Mode Slow motion icon 1 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video 2 Tap Stop button to stop recording 3 Tap the thumbnail to open the video 4 Drag the handles on the slow motion timeline to the positions where you want the slow motion effect to a...

Page 119: ...ace icon Makes your face look slimmer Hint You can save your portrait in the same direction as the preview by tapping Mirror icon On You can take a photo by tapping anywhere on the screen Tap Touch capture icon On F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Mode Portrait selfie icon 1 Tap the icon for the effect you want to apply and drag the slider to adjust the effect...

Page 120: ...int Tap Switch filter icon to switch filters F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Mode Creative effect icon 1 Swipe to browse filters or tap a filter to preview the effect 2 Tap Apply creative effect icon to apply the filter and return to the camera screen 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video 4 120 ...

Page 121: ...p to take wide angle and panoramic photos F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Mode Panorama icon 1 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button 2 Move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen 3 121 ...

Page 122: ...ime When the memory is full you can transfer photos and videos to another storage device to free up memory Choose whether to store photos and videos on your device s internal storage or on an SD card using the Data storage option in the camera settings menu Note Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings...

Page 123: ...m with the main camera front camera flash or camera key To run a diagnostics test of your camera make sure you are connected to the internet F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap Introduction to features icon Help Launch the Support app 2 Tap Xperia Tests select a category and then follow the on screen instructions 3 123 ...

Page 124: ...agging add on app go to https support d imaging sony co jp app transfer Note You cannot take a burst of images or take photos with a Bokeh effect when the Transfer Tagging add on mode is turned on Set your device to link to a camera or computer using the Transfer Tagging add on app to turn on the Transfer Tagging add on mode F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap S...

Page 125: ...tag your photos and videos requires a wireless network and that the GPS function is enabled Geotagging status icons Acquired GPS icon The geographical position is saved GPS not found icon The geographical position is not found F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Save location switch to enable The setting is saved 2 125 ...

Page 126: ...nt objects along the grid lines or their intersections By not always having the object in the middle of the frame you can make your photos and videos more interesting F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Grid lines switch to enable or disable The setting is saved 2 126 ...

Page 127: ...ing and you may get advice for retaking photos Note This feature is only available when taking photos Photography advice settings Before and after taking photos Photography advice is displayed both before and after taking photos After taking photos only Photography advice is displayed only after taking photos Off No photography advice is displayed F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While...

Page 128: ...r of the screen for three seconds before it is saved Only front camera After you take a photo with the front camera a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved Off No preview appears The photo is saved directly F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap Auto photo preview and select an option The se...

Page 129: ...ume key settings Zoom Use the volume key to zoom in or out Volume The volume key is deactivated for the camera Shutter Use the volume key as a shutter button for photos and videos F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap Use Volume key as and select an option The setting is saved 2 129 ...

Page 130: ...n you take a photo or when you start or stop a video recording Additionally when you use the self timer the countdown is indicated by a series of beeps F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the Sound switch to enable or disable The setting is saved 2 130 ...

Page 131: ...n scan QR codes To scan a QR code F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation While using the camera tap Settings icon 1 Tap the QR Code reader switch to enable the function The setting is saved 2 Point the camera at the QR code 1 Tap the notification that appears 2 131 ...

Page 132: ... Screen mirroring do not cover the Wi Fi antenna area of your device When using Screen mirroring the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there is interference from other Wi Fi networks Hint You can also stop screen mirroring by tapping the notification in the status bar of your device Drag the status bar downwards tap Down arrow icon and then tap Disconnect OK Tap More icon for m...

Page 133: ...d by default USB tethering Your device can function as a tethering device MIDI Your device can function as the MIDI input for musical instrument applications No data transfer Just charge your device when USB controlled by is set to This device When USB controlled by is set to Connected device you can use your device as a power supply and charge the other connected device Note Sony does not guarant...

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Page 135: ...ice can scan various kinds of NFC tags to receive additional information such as a web address For example it can scan embedded tags on a poster on a billboard advertisement or beside a product in a retail store To connect 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 connecti...

Page 136: ...vices may not be available in your region For Dual SIM devices NFC initiated payments are only supported for an NFC enabled SIM card inserted in SIM card slot 1 Related Topic NFC Near Field Communication F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Make sure NFC is enabled on your device 1 Find and tap Settings Apps notifications Special app access Tap pay You may find the item under Advanced A li...

Page 137: ...etooth devices Sony does not guarantee that all Bluetooth devices are compatible with your device To secure Bluetooth communications your device supports a security function compliant with Bluetooth standards However security may be insufficient depending on the settings etc Be aware of security risks when using the Bluetooth function Please note that Sony is not responsible for any data leakage t...

Page 138: ... a name This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Device connection Pair new device 1 Tap Device name 2 Enter a name for your device 3 Tap Rename 4 138 ...

Page 139: ...e To unpair a Bluetooth device Note Some Bluetooth devices for example most Bluetooth headsets require you to both pair and connect with the other device Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on or off F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Settings Device connection Pair new device A list of the available Bluetooth devices appears 1 Tap the Bluetooth device that you want...

Page 140: ...s visible to other Bluetooth devices Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Receiving items using Bluetooth technology F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Open the app that contains the item you want to send 1 Touch and hold or open the item and then tap Share icon 2 Select Bluetooth and then tap the name of the receiving device Turn on the Bluetooth function if prompted 3...

Page 141: ...ion Related Topic Turning the Bluetooth function on or off Sending items using Bluetooth technology F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation On the transmitting device send the data to your device 1 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 2 Tap Accept to start the file transfer 3 To view the pro...

Page 142: ...read support topics or use helpful applications such as the device test Note Support contact information is available from the Contact us menu even without a network connection Hint Connect to the internet when using the Support app for the best available support F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation Find and tap Support icon 1 142 ...

Page 143: ...d for more information Real Time Text Real time Text RTT is a text service that carriers provide in certain countries regions It allows each character in a message to be read as it is typed Check with your carrier to learn whether RTT is available with your service plan Please note that in order to contact 911 using RTT in the United States your phone must have a SIM card installed For more inform...

Page 144: ...ds such as drinks Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or use of your device in disregard of instructions from Sony For information about warranty please read the Important information provided under Settings About phone Legal information on your device To close attached covers To dry your device Press the highlighted positions as illustrated and make sure that there are ...

Page 145: ...cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture Wipe keys ports and parts of your device such as speakers microphones sensors cameras etc as shown in the illustration 3 Leave your device for at least a couple of hours and ensure that it is completely dry before use 4 145 ...

Page 146: ... by rights of third parties including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws You and not Sony are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from your device Prior to your use of any additional content please verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized Sony does not guarantee the accuracy integrity or qualit...

Page 147: ...AR and usage guidelines For information about warranty SAR Specific Absorption Rate and safety guidelines please read the Important information provided under Settings About phone Legal information on your device F 248 100 12 Copyright 2021 Sony Corporation 147 ...