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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia ™ E5303/E5353/E5306 Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...

  • 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 MMS settings ............... 44 Wi-Fi....................45 Sharing your mobile data connection..........47 Controlling data usage..............48 Selecting mobile networks..............49 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............50 Synchronizing data on your device..........51 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..........51 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....51 Basic settings................53 Accessing settings................
  • Page 4 Searching and viewing contacts............77 Adding and editing contacts..............78 Adding medical and emergency contact information......79 Favorites and groups.................80 Sending contact information..............81 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....... 81 Backing up Contacts.................81 Messaging and chat..............83 Reading and sending messages............83 Organizing your messages..............
  • Page 5 Album Homescreen Menu...............111 Viewing your photos on a map............112 Videos..................114 Watching videos in the Video application.........114 Transferring Video Content to Your Device........115 Managing video content..............115 Movie Creator................. 115 PS Video Service................116 Connectivity................117 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV....117 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ C4 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 protective 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™, and the Play Store™...
  • Page 10 To remove a Google™ account From your Homescreen, 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 – 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 Be 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, such as a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth®...
  • Page 15 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 > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.

  • Page 16: Sim Card Protection

    To Remove a Custom Place Make sure location mode is turned on and 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 you want to remove.

  • Page 17: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    To Change the SIM Card PIN From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Tap Change SIM PIN. Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.

  • Page 18: Finding A Lost Device

    Finding a Lost Device If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your device, you can: •...
  • Page 19 To Activate Android™ Device Manager If you are using a device with multiple users, be sure you are logged in as the owner. Make sure you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • 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 Homescreen 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 Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen •...

  • Page 24: Application Screen

    To Delete a Pane from your Homescreen Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to delete, then tap in the top- right corner of the pane. Homescreen Settings You can use the Settings shortcut to adjust some basic Homescreen settings.

  • Page 25: Navigating Applications

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

  • Page 26: Widgets

    To Close All the Recently Used Applications • , 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 Homescreen. 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 Homescreen. In the customization 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 Homescreen 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 downward. 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 Lockscreen •...

  • Page 30: Icons In The Status Bar

    Allow peeking Let the selected app emphasis 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 The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do Not Disturb mode is activated Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization 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

    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 View news stories from News Suite. Use the Weather application to view weather forecasts. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Optimize settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online. Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album, and other information.

  • Page 34: Battery And Maintenance

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.
  • Page 35 Uninstall applications that you are not using, see Application screen on 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 Optimization From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap and select Battery optimization. You will see a list of applications that are not optimized. To add or remove applications from this list, tap Apps and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its optimization 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

    To Update Your Device Using a Computer Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer. Make sure the screen of your device is unlocked, and the USB connection mode on the device is set to Transfer files (MTP). Open Xperia™...

  • Page 39: Storage And Memory

    To Change USB Connection Mode Attach a USB connector to your device. Drag down the Status bar, and then tap Charging only. Tap either Transfer files (MTP) or MIDI as desired. Storage and Memory Your device has several different storage and memory options. •...

  • Page 40: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    To Transfer Media Files to the Memory Card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card. Mark the file types you want to transfer to the memory card. Tap Transfer.
  • Page 41 To Back Up 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. Make sure to select Transfer files (MTP) mode on your device.
  • Page 42 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 in your device. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 43: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications Downloading Applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure 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 Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. 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 Homescreen, 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 Find the MAC Address for Your Device From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. . The MAC address is displayed in the list. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections.

  • Page 48: Controlling Data Usage

    To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 49: Selecting Mobile Networks

    To Turn Data Traffic On or Off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap the Mobile data traffic slider to turn data traffic on or off. When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connections.

  • Page 50: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To select another network manually From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators. Tap Search mode, then select Manual. Select a network. If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network.

  • Page 51: Synchronizing Data On Your Device

    Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function.
  • Page 52 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Homescreen, 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 Homescreen, tap Tap Email, then tap .

  • Page 53: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To Open the Device Settings Menu from the Application Screen From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings.

  • Page 54: Do Not Disturb Mode

    To Set Your Device to Vibrate for Incoming Calls From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the slider beside Also vibrate for calls to the right. To Set a Ringtone From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 55: Screen Settings

    • Events and reminders • Calls • Messages • Alarms To Allow Exceptions in Do Not Disturb Mode From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions > Allowed in Priority only. Drag the slider beside the desired option. To Associate Exceptions with Specific Contact Types From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 56: Application Settings

    make it harder for them to access more than one screen or application. For example, you can lend your phone to somebody to make a phone call and pin the screen to the Phone application so that the person can't easily use other apps such as Messaging or Email. Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from unpinning a screen and accessing your device.

  • Page 57: Resetting Your Applications

    Critical permissions Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. To configure applications From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps > Select a configuration option, for example App permissions, then choose an application that you want to configure.

  • Page 58: Daydream

    To Clear Application Data From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA > OK. When you clear application data, data for the selected application is deleted from your device permanently.

  • Page 59: Date And Time

    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 60: Enhancing The Sound Output

    Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equalizer and Surround sound. You can also enable the Dynamic normalizer to minimize volume differences between songs or videos. To Enhance the Sound Output Manually From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 61 Users under Settings and see the new account, which appears as New user. Just tap the account and follow the instructions to finish setting it up. You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status bar downward and tap the user icon, and then tap Add user.
  • Page 62 Switching between Multiple User Accounts To Switch Between Multiple User Accounts To view the list of users, drag the status bar downward using two fingers, 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 63: 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 64: 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 you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters you have traced.

  • Page 65: 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 and hold the candidates row to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. •...

  • Page 66: Personalizing The On-Screen Keyboard

    To Edit Text Double-tap a word to make the application bar appear. Select the text you want to edit, and then use the application bar to make your desired changes. Personalizing 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 67 To Select a Different 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. Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...

  • Page 68: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing 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. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™...

  • Page 69: 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 70 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. You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to answer them.

  • Page 71: Ongoing Calls

    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. Tap Response options. Select a predefined message or tap Write new message.

  • Page 72: 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 number. To edit a number before calling, touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call. To add a number from the call log to your contacts Touch and hold a number displayed in the call log, then tap Add to a contact.

  • Page 73: Multiple Calls

    To Access the List of Accepted Call Recipients From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers. To Change the SIM Card PIN2 From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 74: Voicemail

    To Make a Conference Call During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. To display the dialpad, tap Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on hold temporarily. To add the second participant to the call and start the conference, tap . To add more participants to the call, repeat the relevant steps as described above.
  • Page 75 To Make an Emergency Call while the SIM Card is Locked Tap Emergency call. Enter the emergency number and tap To Make an Emergency Call while the Screen Is Locked From the lock screen, drag the phone icon to the right. If the active screen lock type is Swipe, tap to display the dialpad, then enter the emergency number and tap...

  • Page 76: 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 for and download Xperia™...

  • Page 77: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    To import contacts from a memory card From your Homescreen, 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 78: Adding And Editing Contacts

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

  • Page 79: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    To Edit Contact Information about Yourself From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Tap Myself, then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap SAVE. To Create a New Contact from a Text Message From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save.

  • Page 80: Favorites And Groups

    To Add a New ICE Contact From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to.

  • Page 81: 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 you want to add the contact to. Tap SAVE.
  • Page 82 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. From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts.

  • Page 83: Messaging And Chat

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

  • Page 84: Organizing Your Messages

    To Reply to a Message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap To Forward a Message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward. Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.

  • Page 85: Messaging Settings

    To Save a Sender's Number as a Contact From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. Messaging settings To Change your Message Notification Settings From your Homescreen, tap...

  • Page 86: 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 Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 87: Organizing Your Email Messages

    To Read Your Email Messages From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox.

  • Page 88: Email Account Settings

    To Search for Emails , and then find and tap Email. From your Homescreen, tap If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox.
  • Page 89 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™ • , and then find and tap Help. When the Gmail application is open, tap This is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 90: 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 simply Managing Files copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.
  • Page 91 Music Homescreen 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 Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Select a music category.

  • Page 92: 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 homescreen View the current play queue Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse all folders Browse all playlists...

  • Page 93: Sharing Music

    To Play Your Own Playlists Open the Music menu, and then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, select the playlist 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 homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist.
  • Page 94 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 you’re 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 95: 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 favorites. 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 96: Favorite 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 97: 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 –...

  • Page 98: General Camera Settings

    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. To Record a Video Activate the camera. If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select Point the camera toward the subject.
  • Page 99 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 100 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 101 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 colored frame and the photo is taken automatically.

  • Page 102: 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 103 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 104 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 105: 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 106 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 107: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Tap the icon to open the Album homescreen menu View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favorites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album homescreen menu...

  • Page 108: 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 109: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    Analyzing photos with faces in Album You can analyze any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analyzed as they are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder. To Turn on the Photo Analysis Feature From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Album.

  • Page 110: 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, and then If prompted, select Photo editor. , and 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 111: Album Homescreen Menu

    To View Your Hidden Photos and Videos , and then tap Hidden. In Album, tap Tap a photo or video to view it. Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video.

  • Page 112: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    Viewing your photos on a map Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging. You can view and tag your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you took a Adding Geographical Positions To Your Photos on page 100 for particular photo.
  • Page 113 To Change the Map View • When viewing the map in Album, tap , and then switch between Classic view and Satellite view. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...

  • Page 114: 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 , and then find and tap Video.

  • Page 115: 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 , and then find and tap Video.

  • Page 116: Ps Video Service

    Vita. Choose from the latest 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 117: 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 118 To Play a Shared Video on Your Device Make sure the devices you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi- Fi network as your device. , and then find and tap Video. From your Homescreen, tap , and then tap Home network.

  • Page 119: Connecting Your Device To Usb Peripherals

    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 120 NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active. The NFC detection area is located on the back of the device.

  • Page 121: 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 122 ® To Turn on the Bluetooth Function From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth so the Bluetooth ® function is turned on. ® Your device is now visible to nearby devices and a list of available Bluetooth devices appears.
  • Page 123 ® To Unpair a Bluetooth Device From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device you want to unpair. Tap Forget. ® Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology ®...

  • Page 124: Travel And Maps

    Travel and maps Using Location Services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your cellphone 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 of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function.

  • Page 125: Airplane Mode

    To Enable or Disable Data Roaming From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. 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 126: 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 synchronized 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 127: Alarm And Clock

    To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Homescreen, 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 , and then tap Calendar.
  • Page 128 Add a new alarm To Set a New Alarm From your Homescreen, 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 129 To Set the Side Keys Behavior Open the Alarm & clock application, then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. This is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 130: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification Gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in on parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To Enable or Disable Magnification Gestures From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch.

  • Page 131: Hearing Aid Compatibility

    Hearing Aid Compatibility The hearing aid compatibility option ensures that audio from your device works with standard hearing aids. To Enable or Disable Hearing Aid Compatibility From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Accessibility. Drag the slider beside Hearing aids to the desired setting. TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users.

  • Page 132: 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 133: 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 or other non-internal Backing Up and Restoring Content on page 40.

  • Page 134: 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 135 MPEG LA, L.L.C. See Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. SONY MOBILE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DELETION AND/OR DATA OVERWRITING OF PERSONAL DATA OR FILES STORED ON YOUR DEVICE (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONTACTS, MUSIC TRACKS, AND PICTURES) ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION.

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