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  • Page 1 User guide SM33...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................5 About this User guide..............Overview..................Assembly - Single SIM..............Assembly - Dual SIM................ Screen protection................Starting your device for the first time..........Why do I need a Google account?..........Transferring content from your old device........Device security................11 Making sure your device is protected..........
  • Page 3 Backing up and transferring data using a memory card ..... Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync..... Downloading applications............39 Downloading applications on Google Play........Downloading applications from other sources......Internet and networks............... 40 Internet and MMS settings ............Wi-Fi ....................Sharing your mobile data connection........... Controlling data usage..............
  • Page 4 Music and FM radio..............66 Transferring music from a computer to your device ....Listening to music................. Listening to the radio..............Camera..................70 Getting to know your camera............Exposure, color and light conditions..........People, selfies and smiling faces..........Portrait selfie.................. Bokeh effect...................

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia SM33 User guide for the Android™ 8.1 software version. If you’re not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. Note System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide.

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Headset jack Second microphone Charging/Notification light Front camera Ear speaker Proximity/Light sensor Power key Fingerprint sensor Volume/Zoom key Speaker USB port/Charger Primary microphone Internet version. For personal use only.

  • Page 7: Assembly - Single Sim

    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®/GPS antenna Dual camera Flash LED NFC™ detection area Nano SIM/Memory card slot Main antenna Assembly - Single SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Single SIM devices allow you to use one SIM card and a memory card. The SIM and memory cards go in different parts of the nano SIM and memory card tray.

  • Page 8: Assembly - Dual Sim

    To insert a nano SIM card and a memory card Note Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device. Open the slot cover. Drag out the card tray. Place the SIM card securely in the SIM card tray. Place the memory card securely in the memory card tray.

  • Page 9: Screen Protection

    It may take a while for the device to shut down. Why do I need a Google account? Your device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and the Google Play...

  • Page 10: Transferring Content From Your Old Device

    • Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser. • Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia Companion. • Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the Find my device services.

  • Page 11: Device Security

    Device security Making sure your device is protected Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. Note When using a security option to protect your device, it is crucial to remember the details provided at set up. Screen lock Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, pattern, or fingerprint to prevent others from using your device without permission.

  • Page 12: Fingerprint Manager

    • Password: enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device. • Fingerprint: place your registered finger on the sensor to unlock your device. Hint The Smart Lock feature lets you set your device to unlock automatically in certain situations, such as when connected to a Bluetooth device or carrying your device with you. Go to http://www.support.google.com/ and search “smart lock”...

  • Page 13: Sim Card Protection

    SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN. When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device. If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked.

  • Page 14: Finding The Imei Number(S) Of Your Device

    Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device Your device has one or two unique identification numbers that are referred to as IMEI or Product ID. You should keep a copy of this. You may require it if your device is stolen or when contacting support. To view your IMEI number(s) using the dialpad Find and tap (Phone icon).

  • Page 15: Using Location Services

    Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your mobile or Wi-Fi network as well as GPS (Global Positioning System) information to determine your approximate location. If you’re not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function.

  • Page 16: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Internet version. For personal use only.
  • Page 17 Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching in and out • Pinch in and out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos.

  • Page 18: Turning The Screen On Or Off

    Swiping and scrolling • Scroll up and down, or left and right. • Swipe left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. Turning the screen on or off When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns off to save battery power.
  • Page 19 To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane. Note When Google Feed is enabled, the left most pane is reserved for this service. The main Home screen pane cannot be changed, and additional panes cannot be added to the left.

  • Page 20: Application Screen

    To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Swipe left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap (Set pane icon).

  • Page 21: Navigating Applications

    To view all applications on the Application screen (App tray icon). Swipe left or right on the Application screen. Hint You can also search for recently viewed apps by swiping left from the Application screen. To enable or disable the recommended apps listings Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap (Home screen settings icon).
  • Page 22 Navigating applications overview Clear all – Close all the recently used applications Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application Recent apps button – Open the recently used applications window Home button – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen Back button –...

  • Page 23: Widgets

    Split screen overview Application 1 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows Application 2 Split screen button – Select a recently used application Home button – Go back to the Home screen Back button – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Note Not all applications support Split screen mode.

  • Page 24: Shortcuts And Folders

    To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, then release it. If the widget can be resized, the Resize option appears.

  • Page 25: Background

    To move an item on the Home screen • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the new location. To remove an item from the Home screen • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to Remove from home screen.

  • Page 26: Notifications

    Hint You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time. To view your screenshot Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. Tap the screenshot. Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads.
  • Page 27 To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel • Swipe the notification left or right. Note Not all notifications can be dismissed. Hint To snooze a notification, drag the notification slowly to the side and tap (Snooze icon). Notifications can be snoozed for 15, 30 minutes or 1 or 2 hours. To expand a notification on the Notification panel •...

  • Page 28: Icons In The Status Bar

    To set the notification level for an app Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. Select the desired app, then tap App notifications. Tap the switches to adjust notification settings as desired. Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing light means there is a new message or a missed call.
  • Page 29 Problem with sign-in or synchronization Note Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. Notification icons New text message or multimedia message Ongoing call Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on New voicemail message...

  • Page 30: Battery And Maintenance

    Note Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. Never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty. Hint A wall socket charger will charge your device faster than charging via computer.

  • Page 31: Battery And Power Management

    Application screen on page 20. • Uninstall applications that you are not using, see • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device’s loudspeakers. • Restart your device every now and then.

  • Page 32: Updating Your Device

    Updating your device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements, and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, (System update icon) appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update.

  • Page 33: Restarting, Resetting And Repairing

    Computer: If a new software update is detected, a pop-up window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates. Note If you don’t have the Xperia Companion software installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer and follow the on-screen installation instructions. Make sure that you are using the USB Type-C cable that came with your device and that it is properly connected to the device and computer.

  • Page 34: Improving Memory Performance

    Hint Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android when you perform a factory data reset. Repairing the device software You can use Xperia Companion to repair your device’s software. If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern, you can use the device repair feature in Xperia Companion to erase the security layer.
  • Page 35 To view the memory status • Find and tap Settings > Storage. To clear the cache memory for all applications Find and tap Settings > Storage. Tap FREE UP SPACE. If you have a memory card inserted, select Storage > Internal shared storage >...

  • Page 36: Backing Up And Synchronizing Data

    Backing up and synchronizing data Backing up and synchronizing with a Google account You can back up your data to the Google server and synchronize with a Google account. Depending on the types of content, there are several ways to back up and synchronize.

  • Page 37: Backing Up And Transferring Data Using A Computer

    Backing up and transferring data using a computer It is recommended to back up your data to a computer when you have large volumes of media files, such as photos, videos, music files. You can also transfer your data from an old device to your new device, by connecting both devices to the computer at the same time.
  • Page 38 Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next. If a failure occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then tap Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Tap Show more sync options to select a synchronization method, a synchronization interval, and the data that you want to synchronize with your device.

  • Page 39: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications Downloading applications on Google Play Google Play is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading on Google Play, make sure that you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges.

  • Page 40: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks Internet and MMS settings To access the internet, or send multimedia messages without Wi-Fi, you need a mobile data connection with correct internet and MMS settings. Here are some tips: • For most mobile networks and operators, these settings come pre-installed on your device so you can start using the internet and sending multimedia messages right away.
  • Page 41 Note Some Wi-Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually to your list of available Wi-Fi networks. To turn Wi-Fi on or off Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 42: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    Wi-Fi settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or when there are Wi-Fi networks available in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi network is detected. To enable or disable Wi-Fi network notifications Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on for your device.
  • Page 43 • USB tethering: share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. • Wi-Fi hotspot: share your mobile data connection with up to 10 other devices simultaneously, including devices that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup technology. • Bluetooth tethering: share your mobile data connection with up to four other devices via Bluetooth.

  • Page 44: Controlling Data Usage

    Controlling data usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.

  • Page 45: Selecting Mobile Networks

    If you are using a Dual SIM device, you can select which SIM card handles data at any given time. You can do this during the initial setup of your device, or you can select or change it later via the Settings menu. To change the SIM card used for data traffic Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 46: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen •...

  • Page 47: Silence Your Device With Do Not Disturb

    Hint Tap a volume icon to quickly turn the volume on or off. To activate vibration or Do not disturb mode Long press the volume key down until (Vibrate icon) appears to activate vibrate mode. Release the volume key and press it down again to activate Do not disturb mode. To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 48: Screen Settings

    To deactivate Do not disturb Press the volume key up. If Priority only is set, tap Turn off now. Hint Do not disturb can also be deactivated by tapping (Silent icon) or (Total silence icon) from the Quick settings panel. Limitation levels Total silence All vibrations and all ring, media and alarm sounds are turned off.

  • Page 49: Screen Pinning

    To change a screen setting Find and tap Settings > Display. Tap the setting you want to change. Use the sliders, checkboxes or additional menus to adjust. Brightness level Adjust the brightness level with the slider. You can also enable Adaptive brightness to automatically optimize brightness based on surrounding light.

  • Page 50: Application Settings

    Hint If you selected a security option when you activated the screen pinning function, you have to enter your pattern, PIN or password to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned. Application settings Some applications will ask for permissions once you start using them. You can allow or deny permissions individually for each app, either from the Settings menu or from the Permission confirm dialog.

  • Page 51: Resetting Your Applications

    Application linking Your device can determine the default app to handle a particular web link. This means that if the link is set, you don’t need to select an app each time you open a link. You can change the default app any time you want. To manage app links from the Settings menu Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 52: Date And Time

    Note If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap (Settings icon) > (System menu icon). Then select the text beside (Keyboard icon) and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the language you want. Date and time You can change the date and time on your device.

  • Page 53: Typing Text

    Typing text On-screen keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. Note The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. SwiftKey®...

  • Page 54: Editing Text

    Editing text You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing options by double-tapping the entered text. The editing options then become available via an application bar. Application bar The following actions are available on the selected text: •...

  • Page 55: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by dialing a phone number manually, or use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Duo video chat application on your device. Dual SIM users can set a default SIM card for placing calls, or have the option to select the SIM card each time you place a call.

  • Page 56: Receiving Calls

    Dual SIM users, select a SIM card if prompted. To make an international call Find and tap (Phone icon). The call log is displayed. (Dialpad icon) to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number.

  • Page 57: Forwarding Calls

    Hint Instead of rejecting the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the heads-up notification window. This way you get more options to manage the call. For example, you can decide to reject the call with a message. To mute the ringtone for an incoming call •...

  • Page 58: Blocking A Number

    To turn off call forwarding Find and tap (Phone icon). (Menu icon) > Settings. Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Calls. Tap Call forwarding. Select an option, then tap Turn off. To enable the Dual SIM reachability function Note This function only applies for Dual SIM devices.

  • Page 59: Contacts

    Contacts Adding and editing contacts You can add, edit or delete contacts on your device and from synchronized accounts. Add contact pictures or set individual ringtones to personalize contacts. You can also edit contact information about yourself. To add a contact Find and tap (Contacts icon).

  • Page 60: Grouping Contacts

    To delete contacts Find and tap (Contacts icon). Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. (Delete icon), then tap DELETE. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. (Delete icon), then tap DELETE.

  • Page 61: Backing Up Contacts

    Tap Accounts, then tap the Automatically sync data switch to enable or disable the function. Tap OK. Note You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can synchronize your contacts with it. Other methods for transferring contacts There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new device.
  • Page 62 (Options icon) > Settings > Export. Single SIM users, tap Export to SIM card. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card to export to. Tap OK. Select contacts to export, then tap Export. Select an option, then tap OK. To export all contacts to internal storage Find and tap (Contacts icon).

  • Page 63: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messages application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. Note The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 64: Messaging Settings

    Enter your message text. If you want to add an attachment, tap (Add icon) and select the relevant attachment option. To send the message, tap (Send icon). Hint If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged with the word Draft.

  • Page 65: Setting Up Email

    Note After delivery reports are turned on, the text “Delivered” is displayed for messages that have been successfully delivered. Setting up email Use the email application (Email icon) on your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts.

  • Page 66: Music And Fm Radio

    Music and FM radio Transferring music from a computer to your device There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • Connect your device to a computer using a USB Type-C cable. Select Transfer files on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.
  • Page 67 Tap to go to the next song, touch and hold to fast-forward the current song Play or pause a song Tap or double-tap to go to the beginning of the current song or the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song Shuffle songs in the play queue Hint How to use...

  • Page 68: Listening To The Radio

    To open the Music application when it is playing in the background • While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downwards and tap the Music notification. • Alternatively, find and tap (Music icon). Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio.
  • Page 69 Note When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel. To move between radio channels • Drag the frequency band left or right. •...

  • Page 70: Camera

    Camera Getting to know your camera Color and brightness Switch between the front and main camera Camera settings Save your location Use the volume keys to zoom in or out Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos and videos Switch between taking photos and videos Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos Go back or exit the camera...
  • Page 71 Shutter button overview Take a photo Record a video Stop recording a video Self-timer is activated To change the aspect ratio While using the camera, tap (Aspect ratio icon). Select a setting. To adjust the camera settings While using the camera, tap (Settings icon).
  • Page 72 Capturing modes overview The following are some of the main capturing modes. Bokeh Take photos with a blurred effect Portrait selfie Take better-looking selfies Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos To switch between taking photos and videos • While using the camera, swipe the screen to select a photo or video mode. To select a capturing mode •...

  • Page 73: Exposure, Color And Light Conditions

    Exposure, color and light conditions Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. The camera automatically detects and adjusts to ambient light conditions. Different exposures are required, for example, when taking photos of faces, moving objects or in low light. Optimizing light conditions •...

  • Page 74: People, Selfies And Smiling Faces

    ISO determines how sensitive your camera is to light. A low ISO number means lower sensitivity, and a high ISO number means higher sensitivity. Higher sensitivity can add blur to your photos. Choose a higher ISO value when taking photos of moving objects or when taking photos in low light without the flash.

  • Page 75: Portrait Selfie

    Portrait selfie Portrait selfie allows you to take better-looking selfies. Portrait selfie overview Bokeh Applies a blurring effect around the person Soft skin Softens skin tones Skin brightness Brightens skin tones Eye enlargement Enlarges eyes Slender face Makes your face look slimmer To take a selfie with Portrait selfie When using the camera, tap Mode >...
  • Page 76 Bokeh You can take pictures with the Bokeh effect when using the dual camera on your device. The Bokeh effect decreases focus in the background of a photo to emphasize objects at the foreground, for an artistic effect. To take a photo with Bokeh effect When using the camera, tap Mode >...

  • Page 77: Resolution And Memory

    Hint You can save your portrait in the same direction as the preview by tapping (Mirroring icon) > On. Resolution and memory The number of photos and videos you can store depends on the resolution or MP (megapixel) value used and video length. High-resolution photos and videos take up more memory, so keep in mind that a lower resolution can be suitable for everyday use.
  • Page 78 Volume key settings Zoom Use the volume key to zoom in or out. Shutter Use the volume key as a shutter button for photos and videos. Sound When Sound is activated, the camera makes a sound when you take a photo or when you start or stop a video recording.

  • Page 79: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Album overview Open the Album home screen menu View menu options...
  • Page 80 Return to the Album application home screen to view all content View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders View all videos saved on your device View your favorite photos and videos View photos and videos that you have hidden from view Open the Settings menu for the Album application...

  • Page 81: Connectivity

    USB mass storage devices, game controllers, USB keyboards and USB mice. If the USB accessory has a USB Type-C connector, a USB Type-C host adapter is not necessary. USB Type-C host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. Note This device has a capless USB Type-C port.
  • Page 82 more information about a product or service, and tags that activate certain functions on your device. NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and the both screens are active and unlocked.

  • Page 83: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 84 Note Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices can vary. Hint If you are using a device with multiple users, each user can change the Bluetooth settings, and the changes affect all users. To turn the Bluetooth function on or off Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 85 Under Paired devices, tap (Settings icon) beside the name of the device that you want to unpair. Tap Forget. Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers. You can send and receive the following kinds of items: •...

  • Page 86: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Using your device as a wallet You can use your device to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet and manage all payment services in one place. When making a payment, remember to turn on the NFC function before you touch your device to a card reader.

  • Page 87: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
  • Page 88 Clock overview Access the Alarm tab Access the Clock tab Access the Timer tab Access the Stopwatch tab View menu options for the current tab Add a world clock To set a new alarm Find and tap Clock > Alarm. (Add item icon).
  • Page 89 To delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock > Alarm, then tap (More options icon) for the alarm that you want to delete, then tap Delete. To edit alarms Find and tap Clock > Alarm. Tap (Menu icon), then tap Settings. Select and set the preferred option.

  • Page 90: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification Magnification allows you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification. Select an option and tap the switch to enable the function. To magnify an area and pan across the screen Make sure that Magnification is enabled.

  • Page 91: Mono Audio

    Mono audio The Mono audio setting makes both left and right audio channels get played back simultaneously when playing audio. Using Mono instead of Stereo playback is most useful for users with certain types of hearing loss or for safety reasons, for example when you need to listen to your surroundings.

  • Page 92: Support Application

    Support application About the Support app Use the Support app to find device and software information. You can read support topics, troubleshoot, or use helpful applications such as the device test. Visit our Web support directly from the app to read User guides, knowledge articles, or the Support forum.

  • Page 93: Legal Information

    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.

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