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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia C4 dual ™ E5333/E5363...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide................ 6 Overview.................... 6 Assembly................... 7 Screen protection................8 Starting your device for the first time..........8 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........9 Device security................11 Making sure your device is protected..........11 Screen lock..................11 Unlocking your device automatically..........
  • Page 3 Internet and networks..............44 Browsing the web................44 Internet and MMS settings ............. 44 Wi-Fi....................45 Sharing your mobile data connection..........47 Controlling data usage..............49 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic..........50 Selecting mobile networks...............50 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............51 Synchronising data on your device..........52 Synchronising with online accounts..........
  • Page 4 Emergency calls................76 Contacts..................77 Transferring contacts............... 77 Searching and viewing contacts............78 Adding and editing contacts............79 Adding medical and emergency contact information...... 80 Favourites and groups..............81 Sending contact information............82 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....82 Backing up contacts................ 82 Messaging and chat..............84 Reading and sending messages............84 Organising your messages..............
  • Page 5 Editing photos with the Photo editor application......110 Editing videos with the Movie Creator application......111 Hiding photos and videos.............. 111 Album home screen menu............. 112 Viewing your photos on a map............113 Videos..................115 Watching videos in the Video application........115 Transferring video content to your device........

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ C4 dual User guide for the Android™ 6.0 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: Assembly

    1. Proximity/Light sensor 9. Camera key 2. Charging/Notification light 10. Microphone 3. Ear speaker 11. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area 4. Front camera lens 12. Main camera lens 5. Front camera flash 13. Main camera light 6. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 14.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Why Do I Need A Googleâ„¢ 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 is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™...
  • Page 10 To remove a Google™ account From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts > Google. Select the Google™ account that you want to remove. Tap > Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. If you remove your Google™ account, any security features that are linked to your Google™ account will no longer be available.

  • Page 11: Device Security

    Device security Making sure your device is protected Your device includes several security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. These options are as follows: • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.
  • Page 12 • Password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device. It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages.

  • Page 13: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    To reset the screen lock using Protection by my Xperia Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. Go to myxperia.sonymobile.com using any internet-connected device. Sign in using the same Google™...
  • Page 14 Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices that you connect to regularly, for example, a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth®...
  • Page 15 location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialised equipment could unlock your device. To add your home location Make sure Location services are turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 16: Sim Card Protection

    To edit a custom place Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place that you want to edit.

  • Page 17: Using Multiple Sim Cards

    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. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator.

  • Page 18: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. In your device, this number is referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service and need to register your device.
  • Page 19 • Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort. If you’ve cleared the internal memory of the device using the “Protection by my Xperia” web service, you must sign in to a Google™ account that was previously synced on this device the next time you turn on the device.

  • Page 20: 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 21 Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. •...

  • Page 22: 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. Locking 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 23 Introduction to Xperia™ widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services Dots — Represents the number of Home screen panes To go to the Home screen •...

  • Page 24: Application Screen

    To delete a pane from your Home screen 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 delete, then tap the top right corner of the pane. Home screen settings You can use the Settings shortcut to adjust some basic Home screen settings.

  • Page 25: Navigating Applications

    To move an application on the Application screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Make sure that Own order is selected under Sort apps. Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.

  • Page 26: Widgets

    To close all the recently used applications • and then tap To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts.

  • Page 27: Background And Themes

    Shortcuts and folders overview Access an application by using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application.

  • Page 28: Taking A Screenshot

    To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
  • Page 29 To expand a notification on the Notification panel • Drag the notification downwards. Not all notifications are expandable. To clear all notifications from the Notification panel • Scroll to the bottom of the list of applications, then tap To take action on a notification from the lock screen •...

  • Page 30: Icons In The Status Bar

    Allow peeking Let the selected app emphasise certain notifications by sliding them briefly into view on the current screen. Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
  • Page 31 SIM card 1 is inserted SIM card 2 is inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do not disturb mode is activated Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation The Hearing aid function is activated Depending on your service provider, network or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.

  • Page 32: Applications Overview

    A song is playing The radio is on The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to a memory card Warning More (undisplayed) notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
  • Page 33 Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends. Use the Music application to organise and play music and audio books. View news stories from News Suite. Use the Weather application to view weather forecasts. Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function.

  • Page 34: 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 35 Application screen on Uninstall applications that you are not using, see page 24. • 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

    To make specific applications exempt from battery optimisation 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 37 The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to ® ® use the Xperia™ Companion software on a PC or on an Apple computer to update your device.

  • Page 38: Maintenance Using A Computer

    you are using the USB cable that came with your device and that it is properly connected to the device and computer. Maintenance using a computer Xperia™ Companion Xperia™ Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer.
  • Page 39 internal storage are alarm, volume and language settings, emails, bookmarks, calendar events, photos, videos and music. • You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of up to 128 GB 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 40: 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. Tap SD Card, then tap , then tap Settings >...
  • Page 41 To restore your data using a computer Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB 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 42 To restore backed up content If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device.

  • 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™, make 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 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 with Google Chrome™...

  • Page 45: Wi-Fi

    To add internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required.
  • Page 46 To add a Wi-Fi network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced options and then edit the options as desired.

  • Page 47: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To add a Wi-Fi sleep policy From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap , then tap Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. To find the MAC address for your device From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 48 To share your data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device. Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Drag the slider beside USB tethering to the right, then tap OK if prompted.

  • Page 49: Controlling Data Usage

    To rename or secure your portable hotspot From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.

  • Page 50: Selecting A Sim Card For Data Traffic

    To check your data usage From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap , then tap Show Wi‑Fi. To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi-Fi, tap the Wi- Fi tab. To view the information about the amount of data transferred via mobile data connection, tap the Mobile data traffic.

  • Page 51: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To activate automatic network selection From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Network operators. Tap Search mode, then select Automatic. Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network.

  • Page 52: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device Synchronising 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.
  • Page 53 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Home screen, tap Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Home screen, tap Tap Email, then tap .

  • Page 54: 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings.

  • Page 55: Do Not Disturb Mode

    To set your device to vibrate for incoming calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the slider beside Also vibrate for calls to the right. To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 56: 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 57: Application Settings

    Screen pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being minimised.

  • Page 58: Resetting Your Applications

    To deny a permission • To deny a permission, tap Deny when the dialog is shown. Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions. Critical permissions Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you.

  • Page 59: Daydream

    To reset application preferences From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Tap , then tap Reset app preferences > Reset apps. Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device. To clear application data From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 60: Language Settings

    Tap Select time zone. Select an option. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. To reduce battery consumption, Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned off by default.

  • Page 61: Enhancing The Sound Output

    To turn on Super-vivid mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Image enhancement. Tap the Super-vivid mode radio button if it is not already selected. Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equaliser and Surround sound.
  • Page 62 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. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users > Add user. Tap OK.
  • Page 63 To clear the guest session data Make sure you are logged in to the guest account. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users. Find and tap Remove guest. Tap Remove. You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are logged in to the guest account.

  • Page 64: Typing Text

    Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed keyboard instead.

  • Page 65: Phonepad

    To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced.

  • Page 66: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    To enter text using the Phonepad • When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. •...

  • Page 67: Personalising The On-Screen Keyboard

    To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to make your desired changes. Personalising the on-screen keyboard When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and other text input settings that help you, for example, to set options for writing languages, text prediction and correction.
  • Page 68 To select a keyboard When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap at the bottom right of the screen. Select an option. To enable more keyboard options, tap More keyboards, then drag the relevant sliders to the right. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 69: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs.

  • Page 70: Receiving Calls

    To make an international call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The call log is displayed. 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 71 To mute the ringtone for an incoming call • When you receive the call, press the volume key. Using the answering machine You can use the answering machine application on your device to answer calls when you are busy or miss a call. You can enable the automatic answering function and specify how many seconds should pass before a call is answered automatically.

  • Page 72: Ongoing Calls

    To reject a call with a text message when the screen is inactive When an incoming call arrives, tap Response options. Select a predefined message or tap Write new message. To reject a call with a text message when the screen is active When an incoming call arrives, tap the upper part of the floating notification window where the phone number or the name of the contact appears.

  • Page 73: Forwarding Calls

    To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards. Tap Missed call. To call a number from your call log From your Home screen, tap Find and tap .

  • Page 74: Multiple Calls

    voicemail service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail. If you want to block a certain number, you can go to Google Play™ and download applications that support this function. FDN is not supported by all network operators. Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature.

  • Page 75: 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 76: Emergency Calls

    To call your voicemail service From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 1. Select a SIM card. Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.

  • Page 77: Contacts

    A USB cable for your old device. You may not need your old device. For iOS devices, you can connect directly to iCloud or use a local backup. For previously owned Sony devices you can use local backups. To transfer contacts to your new device Search and download Xperia™...

  • Page 78: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    To import contacts from a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card. Select where to store your contacts. Select the files that you want to import and tap OK. ®...

  • Page 79: Adding And Editing Contacts

    To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list.

  • Page 80: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap Myself, then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are finished, tap SAVE. To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save.

  • Page 81: Favourites And Groups

    To add a new ICE contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, 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 to which you want to add this contact.

  • Page 82: Sending Contact Information

    To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. Tap SAVE.
  • Page 83 To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card. Tap OK. To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards.

  • Page 84: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat Reading 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 85: Organising Your Messages

    To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap either of the buttons according to which SIM card you wish to use. To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward.

  • Page 86: Calling From A Message

    Calling from a message To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation and tap , then select a SIM card. To save a sender's number as a contact From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save.

  • Page 87: Email

    Email Setting up email Use the email application in 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 88: Organising Your Email Messages

    To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap then tap Combined inbox.

  • Page 89: Email Account Settings

    To search for emails , then find and tap Email. From your Home screen, tap If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap then tap Combined inbox.
  • Page 90 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™ • , then find and tap Help. When the Gmail application is open, tap This is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 91: Music

    Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB cable. After connecting, select Transfer files (MTP) on your device and then Managing simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.
  • Page 92 Music home screen in the top left corner to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Music application Play all songs in shuffle mode Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Select a music category.

  • Page 93: Music Menu

    Music menu The Music menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device. From here you can manage your albums and playlists. Return to the Music home screen View the current play queue Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse all folders Browse all playlists...

  • Page 94: Sharing Music

    To play your own playlists Open the Music menu, then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, select the playlist that you want to open. If you want to play all songs, tap any song or Shuffle all. To add songs to a playlist From the Music home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist.
  • Page 95 Search for tracks, albums and artists Create an online TrackID™ profile View current music charts View TrackID™ options View the history of your previous searches Check out what others are tracking Identify the music that you are listening to The TrackID™ application and some features of the TrackID™ service may not be supported in all countries or regions or by all networks or service providers.

  • Page 96: Fm Radio

    FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna.

  • Page 97: Favourite Radio Channels

    To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™.

  • Page 98: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Front camera flash Front camera lens Switch between the front and main camera Select capturing mode Zoom in or out Main camera screen Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Shutter button - touch and release to take photos or record video clips 10 Close current menu or exit the camera 11 Access camera settings and shortcuts...

  • Page 99: General Camera Settings

    then tap More > Use Volume key as To enable this function, tap Select Zoom To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again.
  • Page 100 You see two images in the camera viewfinder of your device – one from your own camera and one from a connected Xperia™ device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. You can then edit what you see in the viewfinder before taking a photo.
  • Page 101 To use Multi camera mode Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect. Activate the camera on your device. Swipe the screen to go to , then select On the screens of both devices, tap Touch the NFC detection areas of each device to one other.
  • Page 102 To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically.

  • Page 103: Still Camera Settings

    When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Launch and record video When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
  • Page 104 3840×2160(16:9) 8 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. 2048×1536(4:3) 3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non- widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 1920×1088(16:9) 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 105 Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight.

  • Page 106: Video Camera Settings

    Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
  • Page 107 HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 (1280×720) aspect ratio. VGA format with 4:3 (640×480) 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. These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode.

  • Page 108: 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. Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favourites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu...

  • Page 109: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. To adjust the volume of a video •...

  • Page 110: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    Analysing photos with faces in Album You can analyse any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analysed as they are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder.

  • Page 111: Editing Videos With The Movie Creator Application

    To add a photo frame effect to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. To adjust the light settings for a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor.

  • Page 112: Album Home Screen Menu

    To hide a photo or video In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to hide. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . Tap Hide > OK. To view your hidden photos and videos , then tap Hidden.

  • Page 113: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album, then tap Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed.
  • Page 114 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 115: Videos

    Tap to play saved or downloaded video files View menu options of a video Scroll up or down to view content Sony Entertainment Network with PS Video is not available in every market. Additional terms and conditions apply. To play a video , then find and tap Video.

  • Page 116: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls. Tap > Throw. Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no external device available, follow the on-screen instructions to add one. To change settings , then find and tap Video.

  • Page 117: Ps Video Service

    Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories. You need to create a Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent movies through the PS Video service. If you already have a PlayStation® network account, then you can use that account instead.

  • Page 118: Connectivity

    Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct® technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch.
  • Page 119 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. , then find and tap Video. From your Home screen, tap , then tap Home network.

  • Page 120: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure the USB port is completely dry before inserting a USB cable. USB Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.

  • Page 121: Nfc

    Use Near Field Communication (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as videos, photos, web page addresses, music files or contacts. You can also use NFC to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device.
  • Page 122 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 123: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Bluetooth® wireless technology Use the Bluetooth® function to send files to other Bluetooth® compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Bluetooth® connections work better within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth®...
  • Page 124 ® 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. Drag the slider beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 125 ® 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 126: Travel And Maps

    Travel and maps 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 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 127: Airplane Mode

    To enable or disable data roaming From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap the Data roaming slider to enable or disable the function. You can’t activate data roaming while mobile data traffic is turned off. Airplane mode In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment.

  • Page 128: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar 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 or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.

  • Page 129: Alarm And Clock

    To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Home screen, tap Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To display birthdays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar.
  • Page 130 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap SAVE. To snooze an alarm when it sounds •...
  • Page 131 To set the side keys behaviour Open the Alarm & clock application, then select the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Side keys behaviour, then select the desired behaviour of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap SAVE.

  • Page 132: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification gestures Magnification gestures allow 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 gestures From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch.

  • Page 133: Hearing Aid Compatibility

    Hearing aid compatibility The hearing aid compatibility option ensures that audio from your device works with standard hearing aids. To enable hearing aid compatibility From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > General > Accessibility. Mark the checkbox beside Hearing aids. TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users.

  • Page 134: Support And Legal

    • Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device. The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings > About phone, you can download a light version using the Play Store™ application.

  • Page 135: Restarting, Resetting And Repairing

    Restarting, resetting and repairing You can force your device to restart or shut down if it stops responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. You can also reset your device to its original factory settings. This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly, but note that if you want to keep any important data, you should first back up this data to a memory card Backing up and restoring...

  • Page 136: 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.
  • Page 137 MUSIC TRACKS AND PICTURES) ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE’S OR ITS SUPPLIERS’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE.

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