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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia XA1 Ultra G3221/G3223/G3212/G3226...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide...............6 Overview................... 7 Assembly – Single SIM..............8 Assembly – Dual SIM.................8 Screen protection................9 Starting your device for the first time..........9 Why do I need a Google account?..........10 Device security................11 Ensuring your device is protected........... 11 Screen lock..................
  • Page 3 Downloading applications............43 Downloading applications from Google Play........ 43 Downloading applications from other sources......43 Internet and networks..............44 Browsing the web................44 Internet and MMS settings ............44 Wi-Fi....................45 Sharing your cellular data connection..........47 Controlling Data Usage..............48 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic..........49 Selecting cellular networks.............50 Synchronizing data on your device..........
  • Page 4 Messaging settings................. 73 Video Chat..................73 Setting Up Email................74 Music and FM Radio..............75 Transferring music to your device..........75 Listening to music................75 Listening to the radio..............77 Camera..................79 Getting to know your camera............79 Exposure, color, and light conditions..........82 Setting the right focus..............
  • Page 5 Support and Legal..............108 Support application...............108 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing........... 108 Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines...........109 Legal information................109...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia XA1 Ultra User guide for the Android™ 8.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 8: Assembly - Single Sim

    1. Charging/Notification light 11. Main microphone 2. Headset jack 12. Loudspeaker 3. Front camera lens 13. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 4. Second microphone 14. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 5. Ear speaker 15. Main camera lens 6. Proximity/Light sensor 16. Main flash 7.

  • Page 9: Screen Protection

    For information on how to check if your device is Single SIM or Dual SIM, see Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device on page 13. To prevent data loss, be sure to turn off your device or unmount the memory card before you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card (or cards) or memory card from the device.

  • Page 10: Why Do I Need A Google Account

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

  • Page 11: Device Security

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

  • Page 12: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    To create or change a screen lock It is very important that you remember your screen lock when using a pattern, PIN, or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data, such as contacts and messages. See troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com .

  • Page 13: Using Multiple Sim Cards

    To change the SIM card PIN Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > SIM card lock. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Tap Change SIM PIN. Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.

  • Page 14: Finding, Locking, Or Erasing A Lost Device

    To view your IMEI number(s) on the label strip Drag out the nano SIM card tray. Drag the strip outward using your fingernail. The strip displays the IMEI number(s). Finding, locking, or erasing a lost device Google offers a location and security web service called Find my device. After you have signed in to a Google account, Find my device is turned on by default.
  • Page 15 To enable or disable location services • Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Location. Tap the slider to enable or disable location services. You can also enable location services from Settings > Google > Location. To enable or disable Google Location Sharing Find and tap Settings >...

  • 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. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. •...
  • Page 17 Pinching in and out • Pinch in and out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping and scrolling • Scroll up or down in a list. • Swipe left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. •...

  • Page 18: Turning The Screen On Or Off

    Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. 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 by a series of dots on the lower part of the Homescreen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that is currently displayed. If Google Assistant is enabled, the Homescreen icon appears as in the navigation bar. Homescreen overview Welcome to Xperia widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task like copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia services Dots –...
  • Page 20 To set a pane as the main Homescreen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, then tap When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Google Feed on page 101.

  • Page 21: Application Screen

    Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications you download. To view all applications on the Application screen Flick left or right on the Application screen. You can also search for recently viewed apps by swiping left from the Application screen.

  • Page 22: Shortcuts For Easy Actions

    Shortcuts for easy actions You can access shortcuts directly from your app icons to uninstall downloaded apps or reveal more quick options. For example, long-press the Calendar icon to create a new event or set a reminder. All apps have a shortcut to App info, where you can adjust notification settings and permissions.
  • Page 23 Clear all – Close all the recently used applications Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application To open the recently used applications window •...

  • Page 24: Widgets

    To Use Split-Screen Mode Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in Split Screen mode are open and running in the background. Open the application you would like to use in Split Screen mode, then tap and hold .

  • Page 25: Shortcuts And Folders

    To Remove a Widget • Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, and then drag it to Remove from home screen. Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. Shortcuts and folders overview Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications...

  • Page 26: Background And Themes

    Background and themes Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Homescreen and lockscreen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring different colors and patterns. A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Homescreen and lockscreen.
  • Page 27 To open or close the Notification panel To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply double-tap it. To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upward. After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging the status bar down again.
  • Page 28 To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen • Drag the notification downward. Not all notifications are expandable. Notification display options on the lockscreen Don’t show You won't get any notifications on the lockscreen. notifications at all Show all Get all notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, notification content keep in mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chat messages) will be visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the...

  • Page 29: Icons In The Status Bar

    To enable or disable the notification light Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications. Tap the slider beside Blink light to enable or disable the function. Icons in the status bar Status icons No SIM card Signal strength No signal Roaming...
  • Page 30 To manage status bar icons Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar. Notification icons New text message or multimedia message Ongoing call Missed call Call on hold Single SIM device: Call forwarding is turned on...

  • Page 31: Applications Overview

    Applications overview Use the Album application to manage, view, and edit your photos and videos. Use the Amazon Shopping application to browse, search, and buy thousands of products right from your device. Use the AVG Protection PRO application to protect your device against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing attempts, and online exploitation.
  • Page 32 Organize, search, or browse through all your photos and videos. Use the Google Play Movies & TV application to watch movies and TV shows purchased or rented on Google Play. Discover and play thousands of songs with the Google Play Music application.

  • Page 33: Battery And Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 34: Battery And Power Management

    Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to the charger or to the USB port of a computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB Type-C port on your device. The notification light illuminates when charging begins. When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight out.
  • Page 35 Application screen on page 21. • 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 36: 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, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update.

  • Page 37: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To enable or disable automatic updates for applications Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. Tap , then tap Settings > Auto update apps. Select the preferred option. To update your device using a computer Using a USB Type-C cable, connect your device to the computer. Make sure that the screen of your device is unlocked, and that the USB connection mode on the device is set to Transfer files.

  • Page 38: Storage And Memory

    USB Connection Mode You can use the Transfer files connection mode for managing files and updating ® ® device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft Windows computers. Charging is enabled by default. Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument apps.

  • Page 39: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    • If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the card. Note that all content on the card gets erased when you format it. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to be able to perform certain actions, such as transferring data to the memory card and formatting the memory card.
  • Page 40 Backing up Data to a Computer Use the Xperia™ Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or ® ® an Apple computer. You can back up the following types of data: • Call logs • Text messages •...
  • Page 41 To set up the automatic backup function If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, be sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, ensure the SD card is mounted properly in your device.
  • Page 42 • Wi-Fi networks • Other settings To back up data to a Google account Find and tap Settings > System > Backup. Under Back up to Google Drive, tap Account and choose an account to back up your files to. To enable or disable automatic restore when you reinstall an application Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 43: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications Downloading applications from 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 from Google Play, be sure that you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges.

  • Page 44: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome web browser for Android devices comes pre-installed in most http://support.google.com/chrome to get more detailed markets. Go to information about how to use this web browser. To browse the web Find and tap If you are using Google Chrome for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously.

  • Page 45: Wi-Fi

    To view downloaded internet and MMS settings Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. Wi-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
  • Page 46 Increasing Wi-Fi Signal Strength There are a number 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. •...

  • Page 47: Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. Wi-Fi Protected Setup makes it easy for you to set up WPA™ (Wi-Fi Protected Access®) encryption to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without entering long passwords.

  • Page 48: Controlling Data Usage

    To share your cellular data connection with another Bluetooth device Make sure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are paired with each other and that cellular data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Tethering & portable hotspot.

  • Page 49: Selecting A Sim Card For Data Traffic

    your cellular data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. If you are using a device that has multiple users, only the owner (that is, the primary user) can adjust data usage settings. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.

  • Page 50: Selecting Cellular Networks

    To change the SIM card used for data traffic Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Mobile data. Select the SIM card that you want to use for data traffic. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest cellular network, like Selecting cellular networks Your device supports the use of up to three different networks at the same time.

  • Page 51: Synchronizing Data On Your Device

    Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, and Flickr™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronize each account manually.
  • Page 52 To remove an EAS account Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. Select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 53: 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 54: Silence Your Device With Do Not Disturb

    To activate vibration or Do not disturb mode Press and hold the volume key down until 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 55: Screen Settings

    Limitation levels Total silence All vibrations and all ring, media, and alarm sounds are turned off. Alarms only The ring sound is turned off. Alarm and media sounds are still on. Priority only You only receive the notifications and calls you have selected. Alarm and media sounds are still on.

  • Page 56: Screen Pinning

    Image enhancement Enhance the quality of photos and videos when viewing them on your device. For example, use Super-vivid mode to make colors appear more vibrant on screen. Screen rotation Set the screen to rotate automatically when the device is turned, or set it to stay in portrait view.
  • Page 57 Allowing or denying permissions You can choose whether to allow or deny permissions when the dialog is shown. If you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already been granted the necessary permissions. To allow a permission •...

  • Page 58: Resetting Your Applications

    Resetting Your Applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device. To reset application preferences Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. Tap App info > > Reset app preferences, then tap Reset apps. Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device.

  • Page 59: Enhancing The Sound Output

    To set the time manually Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set time. Select the relevant values for the hour and minute. Tap OK. To set the time zone Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 60 To add a regular user account Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user. Tap OK.
  • Page 61 • Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 62: Typing Text

    Typing text On-Screen Keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. 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. ®...

  • Page 63: Editing Text

    To enter text character by character To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character. To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é,"...

  • Page 64: 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 you can choose to select the SIM card each time you place a call.

  • Page 65: Receiving Calls

    To make an international call Find and tap . The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a "+" sign appears. Enter the country code and the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number.

  • Page 66: Forwarding Calls

    Rejecting a Call with a Text Message You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact. You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you can create a new message.

  • Page 67: Blocking A Number

    Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Dual SIM reachability. Tap the slider to enable the function. Tap CONTINUE and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it, check you have entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card.

  • Page 68: 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 If you're adding a contact for the first time and have multiple accounts synchronized to your device, select an account.

  • Page 69: Grouping Contacts

    To delete contacts Find and tap Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. Tap , then tap DELETE. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. Tap , then tap DELETE. To edit contact information about yourself Find and tap >...

  • Page 70: Backing Up Contacts

    To turn auto-sync data on or off Find and tap , then tap Settings. Tap Accounts, then tap the Automatically sync data slider to enable or disable the function. Tap OK. You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it.
  • Page 71 Find and tap > 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 >...

  • Page 72: Messaging And Chat

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

  • Page 73: Messaging Settings

    To read a received message Find and tap Tap the desired conversation. If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap it. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. To reply to a message Find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message.

  • Page 74: Setting Up Email

    https://support.google.com/duo/ to get more detailed information about Go to how to use this application. The video call function only works on devices with a front camera. To use the Duo application • To use the video chat application, find and tap Setting Up Email Use the email application on your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts.

  • Page 75: Music And Fm Radio

    Music and FM Radio Transferring music 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 Managing files using a computer on page 37.
  • Page 76 Play or pause a song Tap to go to the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song Shuffle songs in the play queue Music homescreen to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content Tap to start playing a song in the play queue Play all songs in shuffle mode Go to the music player screen...

  • Page 77: Listening To The Radio

    To Minimize the Music Application • When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application keeps running in the background. To open the Music application when it is playing in the background • While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downward and tap the Music notification.
  • Page 78 To listen to the FM radio Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. Find and tap . The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. 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.

  • Page 79: Camera

    Camera Getting to know your camera Front camera lens Select the capturing mode Switch between the front and main camera Zoom in or out Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos, or record videos Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos and videos Save your location Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos Go back or exit the camera...
  • Page 80 To select a capturing mode • When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video, or camera apps modes. Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimized Video Record videos Camera apps...
  • Page 81 To take a photo when recording a video • When recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as you release the shutter button. Self-timer Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoid blurred photos.

  • Page 82: Exposure, Color, And Light Conditions

    To view, share, or edit photos and videos When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Tap the screen, then tap to edit a photo or video. to share a photo or a video.
  • Page 83 To adjust the exposure value When using the camera, tap Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust the exposure value. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode.
  • Page 84 To adjust toward a strong backlight When using the camera, tap Tap the HDR slider to enable the function. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode.

  • Page 85: Setting The Right Focus

    Metering settings Face Measures the amount of light on a face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark nor too bright Center Determines the center of the image, and sets the exposure based on the brightness of the object Spot Adjusts the exposure for a very small part of the object...

  • Page 86: Moving Objects

    Taking photos and videos of people • Consider the camera orientation. Use portrait for close-up photos, to fill the frame. Use landscape for close-up group photos, or to capture an object in the background. • Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer to prevent blurred photos.

  • Page 87: Using Camera Apps

    • Consider changing the exposure to a faster shutter speed or a higher ISO to freeze motion. To track an object When using the main camera, tap Tap More and tap the Object tracking slider to enable. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Select an object to track by touching it in the viewfinder.

  • Page 88: Resolution And Memory

    To take a photo or record a video with a creative effect When using the camera, swipe the screen to select Swipe to browse filters, or tap a filter to preview the effect. to apply the filter and return to the camera screen. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video.
  • Page 89 23MP 5520×4144 (4:3) 23 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 20MP 5984×3376 (16:9) 20 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.

  • Page 90: Diagnosing Your Camera

    1280×720 (16:9). HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio. Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message. Diagnosing your camera If your camera isn't working properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, flash, or camera key.
  • Page 91 To activate or deactivate the grid lines When using the camera, tap Tap More and tap the Grid lines slider to enable or disable. The setting is saved. Photo preview settings You can choose to preview photos as soon as you take them. To activate or deactivate previewing When using the camera, tap Tap More >...

  • Page 92: 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 to open the Album home screen menu View menu options...

  • Page 93: Album Home Screen Menu

    To Watch a Slideshow of Your Photos When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. To Play a Video In Album, find and tap the video you want to play.

  • Page 94: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    Open the Settings menu for the Album application Open web support View photos from online services To view photos from online services in Album Find and tap Album, then tap Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started.

  • Page 95: Hiding Photos And Videos

    Hiding photos and videos You can hide any photos and videos from the Album homescreen. Once photos and videos are hidden from the Album homescreen, they can only be viewed from the Hidden folder. To Hide a Photo or Video In Album, find and tap the photo or video you want to hide.

  • Page 96: Connectivity

    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. This device has a capless USB Type-C port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that the port is completely dry before connecting a USB Type-C cable.
  • Page 97 NFC may not be available in all countries or regions. Using certain apps, some NFC functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. To enable or disable the NFC function Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 98: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Connecting to an NFC-Compatible Device You can connect your device to other NFC-compatible devices produced by Sony, such as speakers or headphones. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 99 To turn the Bluetooth function on or off Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable or disable the function. You can also turn Bluetooth on or off from the Quick settings panel. Naming your device You can give your device a name.
  • Page 100 • Web pages To send items using Bluetooth Ensure the Bluetooth function is turned on for the receiving device, and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Open the application on the sending device that contains the item that you want to send.

  • Page 101: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time Google Feed Use the Google app to search the internet. You can also enable a feed for regular updates, for example, you can get traffic information before commuting to work, find popular restaurants in your area, see your favorite team's current score, and more.
  • Page 102 To activate Good night actions Find and tap Settings > Assist > Xperia Actions. Tap Good night. Tap the time interval. Select the time interval you want to edit, or tap add a new time interval. Select the desired days and time, then tap DONE. , then tap and mark the checkboxes as desired.

  • Page 103: 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, like your Google account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 104 Clock overview Access the Alarm tab Access the World clock tab Access the Stopwatch tab Access the Timer tab View option for the current tab Open date and time settings for the clock Edit an existing alarm Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 105 To turn an alarm on or off • To turn an alarm on or off, tap an existing alarm. The alarm in use is indicated by To delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete, then tap .

  • Page 106: 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 slider to enable the function. To magnify an area and pan across the screen Ensure Magnification is enabled.

  • Page 107: Mono Audio

    To enable TalkBack Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback, and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, , then tap the screen twice.
  • Page 108 Support and Legal Support application Use the Support app to find device and software information. You can read support topics, troubleshoot, or use helpful apps like the device test. Visit our web support directly from the app to read User guides and knowledge articles, or visit the Support forum.
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