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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia XZ Premium ™ G8142...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents G G etting started................7 About this User guide............... 7 Overview................... 8 Assembly...................9 Screen protection................11 Starting your device for the first time..........11 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........12 Device security................13 Making sure your device is protected..........13 Screen lock..................13 Fingerprint Manager................15 Unlocking your device automatically..........16...
  • Page 3 I I nternet and networks..............57 Browsing the web................57 Internet and MMS settings .............57 Wi-Fi....................58 Sharing your mobile data connection..........60 Controlling data usage..............62 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic..........63 Selecting mobile networks............. 63 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............63 Synchronising data on your device..........
  • Page 4 C C ontacts..................89 Searching and viewing contacts............ 89 Adding and editing contacts............90 Transferring contacts...............91 Adding medical and emergency contact information....92 Favourites..................93 Sending contact information............93 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....94 Backing up contacts............... 94 Messaging and chat..............96 Reading and sending messages............ 96 Organising your messages.............
  • Page 5 Editing photos with the Photo editor application......126 Editing videos with the Video editor application......127 Hiding photos and videos............. 128 Viewing your photos on a map.............128 V V ideos..................131 The Video & TV SideView application........... 131 Transferring video content to your device........132 Managing video content...............
  • Page 6 Restarting, resetting and repairing..........152 Help us improve our software............153 Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines..........154 Recycling your device..............154 Legal information................154...

  • Page 7: G G Etting Started

    Getting started A A bout this User guide This is the Xperia™ XZ Premium User guide for the Android™ 7.1.1 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 may change how features in your device are presented.

  • Page 8: Overview

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

  • Page 9: Assembly

    1. Charging/Notification light 11. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 2. Headset jack 12. Main camera lens 3. Front camera lens 13. Laser AF sensor 4. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 14. RGBC-IR sensor 5. Second microphone 15. Flashlight 6. Proximity/Light sensor 16. Wi-Fi™/Bluetooth™ antenna area 7.
  • Page 10 To insert two nano SIM cards or a nano SIM card and a memory card Using two SIM cards and a memory card at the same time is not possible. Tray 2 allows you to use either a second SIM card or an additional memory card. Do not cut your SIM cards, as this may damage your device.

  • Page 11: Screen Protection

    Before using your device, remove the protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. 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.

  • Page 12: Why Do I Need A Google™ Account

    It may take a while for the device to shut down. W W hy 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 is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™...

  • Page 13: Device Security

    Device security M M aking sure your device is protected Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft: • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.
  • Page 14 To change your screen lock type From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. Confirm your current screen lock, choose an option and follow the instructions on your device. To create a screen lock pattern From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 15: Fingerprint Manager

    Resetting a forgotten screen lock If you’ve forgotten your screen lock PIN, password or pattern, you may be able to reset it using the. Android™ Device Manager or Xperia™ Companion to erase security layer or content from your device. Finding a lost device using Android™ To activate Android Device Manager, see Device Manager on page 21.

  • Page 16: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    U U nlocking your device automatically The Smart Lock feature lets you set your device to unlock automatically in certain situations, for example, when connected to a Bluetooth® device or when carrying it with you. When Smart Lock is enabled you still need to unlock your device manually after restarting, and after leaving the device inactive for 4 hours.
  • Page 17 • Note that when you get on an airplane or a boat (or another non-land based vehicle), your device may not lock automatically, so make sure to lock it manually if needed. • When you pick up your device again or get out of the vehicle, just unlock it once and your device then stays unlocked for as long as you have it on you.
  • Page 18 When your device can't determine whether you're using a secure connection, you'll get a notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the trusted device can keep it unlocked. Bluetooth® connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your device, the connected Bluetooth®...

  • Page 19: Sim Card Protection

    To add a custom place From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Tap Add trusted place. To use your current location as a custom place, tap Select this location. Alternatively, to enter another location, tap and type the address.

  • Page 20: Using Multiple Sim Cards

    To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code Enter the PUK code and tap Enter a new PIN code and tap Re-enter the new PIN code and tap If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card.

  • Page 21: Finding A Lost Device Using Android™ Device Manager

    To view your IMEI numbers on the label strip Open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover. Remove the Memory card tray. Drag the strip outwards using your fingernail. The IMEI numbers are displayed on the strip. You can also view the IMEI numbers by opening the phone dialler and entering *#06#. To view your IMEI numbers via the device settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 22 To activate Android™ Device Manager If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner. Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 23: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics U U sing the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 24 Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 25 Pinching in and out • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 26 Swiping Scroll up or down a list. • • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. • Swipe left or right to reveal more options. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 27: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. L L ocking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.

  • Page 28: Home Screen

    To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key To lock the screen • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key H H ome screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen.
  • Page 29 To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.

  • Page 30: Home Screen Settings

    To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap When Google Search &...

  • Page 31: Application Screen

    Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse the panes. All applications that can be disabled or uninstalled are indicated by Tap the relevant application, then tap DISABLE if the app came pre-installed on your device or OK if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it.

  • Page 32: Navigating Applications

    To search for an application from the Application screen When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications. Enter the name of the application that you want to search for. To arrange applications on the Application screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Tap Sort apps, then select an option.
  • Page 33 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 favourites bar Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen Back key –...

  • Page 34: Widgets

    Application 1 in upper window 2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows 3 Application 2 in lower window 4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application 5 Home key – Go back to the Home screen 6 Back key –...

  • Page 35: Shortcuts And Folders

    To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, then release it. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.

  • Page 36: Background And Themes

    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 on the top of the screen. To create a folder on the Home screen •...

  • Page 37: Notifications

    To view your screenshot Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. Tap the screenshot. You can also view your screenshots in the Album application. N N otifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads.
  • Page 38 To take action on a notification in the Notification panel • Tap the notification. You can directly reply to chat or email messages in the Notification panel. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel • Swipe the notification left or right. Not all notifications can be dismissed.

  • Page 39: Icons In The Status Bar

    Setting the notification level for an app Block all Never receive notifications from the selected app. Sounds and vibrations off Receive notifications but without sound, vibration or peeking into view. Interrupts in Priority only Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to Priority only.
  • Page 40 A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection. This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network. After a successful login, the exclamation mark disappears. If Google™ is blocked in your area, the exclamation mark may appear even when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and there is a working internet connection.

  • Page 41: Applications Overview

    Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Battery Care is activated Noise cancelling is on Screenshot captured Video chat with friends using the Duo™ application A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full —...
  • Page 42 Create, edit and collaborate with others on documents. Save your documents and files for easy access from any device, share them with your friends, and collaborate with colleagues. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both personal and work accounts.
  • Page 43 Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends. Search content on the web using your voice. Use the Weather application to view weather forecasts. Use the What’s New application to discover new games, apps and media content.

  • Page 44: Battery And Maintenance

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.
  • Page 45 To charge your device Connect one end of the USB Type-C™ cable to the port on your device. 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.

  • Page 46: Battery And Power Management

    • Uninstall applications that you are not using, see page 31. • 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. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 47 To make exceptions to power saving features for apps From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap and select Battery optimisation. You will see a list of applications that are not optimised. To add or remove applications from this list, tap APPS and select or de- select an application from the list to edit its optimisation settings.

  • Page 48: Updating Your Device

    Battery Care Use Battery Care to increase the lifespan of your battery. This feature detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end time of your regular charging period. The rate of charging is controlled so that your battery reaches 100% just before you disconnect the charger.

  • Page 49: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To install a system update If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. If a system update is available, tap CONTINUE, then tap INSTALL NOW. To schedule a system update If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner.
  • Page 50 • ® ® Microsoft Windows 7 or later • ® Mac OS X 10.11 or later Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows or Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia-companion/. Managing files using a computer ® Use a USB Type-C™ cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to transfer and manage your files.

  • Page 51: Storage And Memory

    S S torage and memory Your device has several different storage and memory options: • The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data. • You can use a removable memory card to get more storage space. Media files and some apps, along with their associated data, can be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage.

  • Page 52: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    To stop applications and services from running From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP > OK. To format the memory card From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , then tap Advanced >...
  • Page 53 To back up your data using a computer Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB Type-C™ cable. Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.
  • Page 54 To back up content manually If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted into your device.
  • Page 55 To enable or disable automatic restore when you reinstall an application From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Google™ Backup & Restore, tap the Automatic restore slider. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 56: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications D D ownloading 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, make sure that you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges.

  • Page 57: I I Nternet And Networks

    Internet and networks B B rowsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To browse the web From your Home screen, tap Find and tap...

  • Page 58: Wi-Fi

    To view downloaded internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. W W i-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
  • Page 59 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 60: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To enable auto network switch From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. > Auto network switch > ENABLE. To find the MAC address for your device From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. .
  • Page 61 To share your mobile connection by One-touch tethering Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap the Portable hotspot slider to enable the function.

  • Page 62: Controlling Data Usage

    C C ontrolling 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 63: Selecting A Sim Card For Data Traffic

    S S electing a SIM card for data traffic Either of the two SIM cards inserted in your device can handle data traffic, but only one SIM card can be selected to handle data at any given time. You can select the SIM card to use for data traffic during the initial setup of your device, or you can select or change it later via the Settings menu.
  • Page 64 example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling. VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device.

  • Page 65: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device S S ynchronising with online accounts Synchronise 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 synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronise each account manually.
  • Page 66 To remove an EAS account From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap , then tap Remove account. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. This is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 67: Basic Settings

    Basic settings A A ccessing 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings.

  • Page 68: Do Not Disturb Mode

    To set your device to vibrate for incoming calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Tap the Also vibrate for calls slider to enable the function. To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 69: Screen Settings

    Setting exceptions for Do not disturb mode You can select which types of notifications are allowed to sound in Do not disturb mode and you can filter exceptions based on who the notifications come from. The most common types of exceptions include: •...
  • Page 70 Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting. To enable or disable the Smart backlight control function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 71: Application Settings

    To unpin a screen • On the pinned screen, touch and hold until the screen is unpinned. 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.

  • Page 72: Resetting Your Applications

    To enable or disable automatic updates for all applications in the Play Store From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap , then tap Settings > Auto-update apps. Select the preferred option. To enable or disable automatic updates for all applications in What’s New From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap , then tap Settings >...

  • Page 73: Screen Saver

    S S creen saver Set up an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle. On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual Screen saver settings. To enable or disable the screen saver From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 74: X-Reality™ For Mobile

    Select an option. X X -Reality™ for mobile Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of videos, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. X-Reality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.

  • Page 75: Noise Cancellation

    You can also use this feature to create a silent environment in which to study, work or read. To ensure optimal performance, noise cancelling headsets from Sony are recommended. To use a noise cancelling headset Connect the noise cancelling headset to your device.
  • Page 76 About the Regular User account By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different home screens, wallpapers and general settings. They also get separate access to applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add up to seven regular user accounts on your device.
  • Page 77 Switching between multiple user accounts To switch between multiple user accounts To view the list of users, drag the status bar downwards, then tap the user icon at the top right of the screen. Tap the icon representing the user account that you want to switch to. The lock screen for that user account appears.

  • Page 78: Typing Text

    Typing text O O n-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 79: Editing Text

    1 Tap to delete a character before the cursor. 2 Tap to enter a hard return, access smileys, or search the content. Functionality may depend on text field type. 3 Tap to enter punctuation. 4 Tap to insert space. 5 Tap to enter a comma. 6 Tap to display numbers and symbols.
  • Page 80 Text editing bar After selecting text by double-tapping on a word, an editing bar appears with several tools available: • • Copy • Paste • Share • Select all • Assist The Paste option only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard. To select text Double-tap a word to highlight it.

  • Page 81: Calling

    Calling M M aking calls Making calls overview You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, 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. Back to call log Delete Dialpad...

  • Page 82: Receiving Calls

    To make a call using smart dial From your Home screen, tap Find and tap If the call log appears, tap to display the dialpad. Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches appears.

  • Page 83: Smart Call Handling

    To reject a call when the screen is inactive • When a call comes in, drag to the left. To reject a call when the screen is active • When a call comes in, in the heads-up notification that appears at the top of the screen, tap DECLINE.

  • Page 84: Ongoing Calls

    O O ngoing calls End a call Make a second call Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold Enter DTMF digits during a call Mute the microphone Turn on the loudspeaker To change the volume during a call •...

  • Page 85: Forwarding Calls

    To call a number from your call log From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The call log is displayed. To call a number directly from the call log, tap the beside the number, and select a SIM card. To edit a number before calling, touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.

  • Page 86: Multiple Calls

    voicemail. If you want to block a certain number, you can go to Google Play™ and download applications that support this function. FDN is not supported by all network operators. Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature. To block calls and messages from a specific number From your Home screen, tap Find and tap >...

  • Page 87: Conference Calls

    To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right. Tap Hold call. To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left.

  • Page 88: Emergency Calls

    To call your voicemail service Open the dialpad. Touch and hold 1, then select a SIM card. The first time you call your voicemail number, your network operator’s voicemail system normally prompts you to set up your voicemail. For example, you may be asked to record a greeting and set a password.

  • Page 89: C C Ontacts

    Contacts S S earching and viewing contacts Search for contacts Edit and view medical and emergency contact information View more options Favourites and All contacts tabs View contact details Use the slider to jump to contacts starting with the selected letter Add a contact To search for a contact From your Home screen, tap...

  • Page 90: Adding And Editing Contacts

    A A dding and editing contacts To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account that you want to add the contact to.

  • Page 91: Transferring Contacts

    To delete contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. Tap , then tap Delete contact. Tap DELETE to confirm.

  • Page 92: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    ® To import contacts using Bluetooth technology ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible. 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.

  • Page 93: Favourites

    Medical and personal information To enter your medical information From your Home screen, tap , then tap Edit the desired information. To add a new emergency contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap , then tap CONTACTS > Add contact. Tap the contact that you want to use as an emergency contact.

  • Page 94: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To send all contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import/export > Share all contacts to start exporting all your contacts. Drag the status bar downwards. When the export is complete, tap the notification. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 95 To export all contacts to internal storage From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import/export > Export to SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). Tap > Show internal storage. , then tap your device’s model number beside . Select a destination folder or simply tap SAVE.

  • Page 96: Messaging And Chat

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

  • Page 97: Organising Your Messages

    To create and send a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient’s number manually.

  • Page 98: Calling From Messaging

    To search for messages From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list. C C alling from Messaging To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation and tap , then select a SIM card.

  • Page 99: Email

    Email S S etting up email Use the email application 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. To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 100: Organising Your Email Messages

    To download new email messages • When the email inbox is open, swipe downwards on the message list. Before trying to download new email messages, make sure that you have a working data Internet connection. For more information about ensuring successful data connections, see and MMS settings on page 57.

  • Page 101: Email Account Settings

    To search for emails From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap and select Combined inbox.
  • Page 102 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages List of email messages Write an email message To learn more about Gmail™ • When the Gmail application is open, tap , then find and tap Help & feedback.

  • Page 103: Music

    Music T T ransferring 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 50.

  • Page 104: Music Home Screen

    Add a song to a playlist Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast-forward or rewind Total time length of current song Repeat all songs in the current play queue Tap to go to the next song in the play queue, touch and hold to fast-forward within the current song Play or pause a song Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue, touch and hold to rewind within the current...

  • Page 105: Music Menu

    To find song-related information online • While a song is playing in the Music application, tap the Album art and then tap More about this. Online resources related to the song can include videos on YouTube™, song lyrics, and artist information on Wikipedia. To edit music information and download album art From the Music application, tap the Album art and then tap Edit music info.

  • Page 106: Playlists

    Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse all genres Browse all folders Play a shared music file on another device Open the settings menu for the Music application Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music menu From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap To return to the Music home screen...

  • Page 107: Sharing Music

    To delete a playlist Open the Music menu, then tap Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete. Tap Delete from storage. Tap DELETE to confirm. You cannot delete smart playlists. S S haring music To share a song From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to share.

  • Page 108: Camera

    Camera G G etting 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 109 Superior auto optimises settings automatically for many different scenarios. Manual mode is useful when you want more creative control. Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected. To select a capturing mode • When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video or Camera apps modes.
  • Page 110 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 111: Exposure, Colour And Light Conditions

    Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected. 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 to edit a photo or video. Viewing photos and Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application.
  • Page 112 Colour, brightness and exposure value Your camera automatically adjusts the colour, brightness and exposure value by detecting the light conditions and estimating the colour temperature of ambient light. Digital cameras can only estimate the colour temperature, so you may need to adjust the settings to get it correct.
  • Page 113 To adjust the ISO value When using the camera, tap Tap ISO and select an ISO value. Close the settings menu. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. Strong backlight (HDR) In Superior auto and Video modes, strong backlight is automatically adjusted and indicated with...

  • Page 114: Setting The Right Focus

    To adjust the exposure with metering When using the camera, tap Tap More > Metering. Select an exposure option and close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take your photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode.

  • Page 115: People, Selfies And Smiling Faces

    You can choose to change Focus only or to change Focus and brightness. The default setting is Focus only. To change the focus area If you want to change focus and brightness at the same, tap then tap More > Touch to adjust > Focus and brightness. Tap an area on the screen.

  • Page 116: Moving Objects

    To take a selfie When using the camera, select a photo or video capturing mode for your selfie. to activate the front camera. if you want to use the self-timer. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a selfie. Turn on the Soft Skin Effect to soften skin tones when taking selfies.
  • Page 117 To track an object When using the 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. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video.

  • Page 118: Using Camera Apps

    To add slow motion effect after recording a video When using the camera, swipe the screen to select to enable slow motion. Select Slow motion mode > Slow motion. Close the settings menu. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to record a video. to stop recording.

  • Page 119: 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 120: Diagnosing Your Camera

    Front camera: 13MP 4160×3120 (4:3). 13MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 10MP 4192×2358 (16:9). 10MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. Video resolutions HD refers to High Definition, while fps refers to Frames Per Second.

  • Page 121: Additional Camera Settings

    To run a diagnostics test of your camera Make sure you are connected to the internet. When using the camera, tap Tap More. Tap Help and select Camera, Front camera, Flash or Camera button. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. A A dditional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken, this...
  • Page 122 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. Previewing photos 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 123: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album V V iewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos taken with your camera, or saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. to open the Album home screen menu Launch Cast to share media files with another device Select items...

  • Page 124: Album Home Screen Menu

    To change the size of the thumbnails • When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. To zoom a photo • When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.

  • Page 125: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    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 photos on a map or in Globe view View your favourite photos and videos View photos and videos on other devices in the same network...

  • Page 126: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    To share a photo or video In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps to send it.

  • Page 127: Editing Videos With The Video Editor Application

    To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then If prompted, select Photo editor. > Crop. Tap Crop to select an option. To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the circles at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.

  • Page 128: Hiding Photos And Videos

    To adjust the speed of a video In the Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Video Editor then tap Speed. Select an option, then touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to the desired position and tap Apply.
  • Page 129 Tap to view geotagged photos in Globe view Search a location on the map Tap to view menu options Double-tap or pinch to zoom in, or drag to scroll through the map A group of photos with the same geotag Tap a thumbnail to view in full screen To add or edit the geotag of a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars.
  • Page 130 To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album. , then tap Places > Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe. To change the geotag of a photo When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map.

  • Page 131: Ideos

    Videos T T he Video & TV SideView application Use the Video & TV SideView application to play movies and other video content that is saved on or downloaded to your device. You can use the application as a fully functioning remote controller with your compatible home device. You can also play your movies which are stored on other devices if they are connected to the same network or saved in the cloud.

  • Page 132: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    To change settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video & TV Sideview. to open the home screen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To play a video From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video &...
  • Page 133 change the music or add more photos and videos. You can create Highlight Movies by selecting photos and videos manually. If you log in to a Facebook account, you can create Highlight Movies from your Facebook events, featuring photos from the event, friends’...

  • Page 134: Connectivity

    TV or a computer. These devices must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers, or products that are DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™...
  • Page 135 To play a shared video on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap , then tap Home network. Select a device from the list of connected devices.

  • Page 136: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server. Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name. Enter a new name for the device, then tap OK. To change the access level of a registered device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 137: Connecting Your Device To A Dualshock™ 4 Wireless Controller

    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.
  • Page 138 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 139 To share a music file with another device using NFC Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active and unlocked. To open the Music application, tap , then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.

  • Page 140: 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 141 ® To pair your device with another Bluetooth device ® Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function ® activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. From your device’s Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable the function.
  • Page 142 ® To receive items using Bluetooth ® Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other ® Bluetooth devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 143: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time G G oogle Search & Now 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 favourite team's current score, and more.

  • Page 144: Lifelog

    Follow the instructions on your device to set up an account or sign in with your current Google™ account or Sony Entertainment Network™ account. You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your device, or go online later and create an account at www.google.com/accounts .

  • Page 145: Travel And Maps

    Travel and maps U U sing 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 Global Positioning System (GPS) 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 146: Using Data Traffic When Travelling

    The Google Maps™ application requires an internet connection when used online. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your device. To get more detailed information about how to use this application, go to http://support.google.com. The Google Maps™...

  • Page 147: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar C C alendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronised 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.
  • Page 148 Access the alarms tab Access the world clock tab Access the stopwatch tab Access the timer tab View options for the current tab Open date and time settings Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 149 To turn an alarm on or off • Find and tap Clock, then tap the slider for the alarm you want to turn on or off. To delete an alarm Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete. Tap Delete alarm, then tap YES.

  • Page 150: Accessibility

    Accessibility M M agnification gesture Magnification gesture 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 gesture From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gesture. Tap the slider under Magnification gesture.

  • Page 151: Mono Audio

    To enable TalkBack From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider under TalkBack 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.

  • Page 152: Support And Legal

    Support and legal S S upport application Use the Support application on your device to browse User guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find information about software updates and other product-related information. To access the Support application From your Home screen, tap Find and tap , then select the required support item.

  • Page 153: Help Us Improve Our Software

    H H elp us improve our software You can allow the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

  • Page 154: Warranty, Sar And Usage Guidelines

    Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.

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