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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia XA1 Plus G3421/G3423/G3412/G3416/G3426...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide...............6 Overview................... 7 Assembly – Single SIM..............8 Assembly – Dual SIM.................9 Screen protection................9 Starting your device for the first time..........9 Why do I need a Google account?..........10 Device security................12 Ensuring your device is protected...........12 Screen lock..................12 Unlocking your device automatically..........13 Fingerprint Manager................13...
  • Page 3 Backing Up and Restoring Content..........42 Downloading applications............46 Downloading applications from Google Play........ 46 Downloading applications from other sources......46 Internet and networks..............47 Browsing the web................47 Internet and MMS settings .............47 Wi-Fi....................48 Sharing your cellular data connection........... 50 Controlling Data Usage..............
  • Page 4 Messaging and chat..............75 Reading and sending messages............ 75 Messaging settings................. 76 Video Chat..................77 Setting Up Email................77 Music and FM Radio..............78 Transferring music to your device..........78 Listening to music................78 Listening to the radio..............80 Camera..................82 Getting to know your camera............82 Exposure, color, and light conditions..........
  • Page 5 Mono audio..................111 Switch Access..................111 Support and Legal..............112 Support application................112 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing..........112 Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines........... 113 Legal information................113...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

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

  • Page 7: Overview

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

  • Page 8: Assembly - Single Sim

    1. Charging/Notification light 12. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 2. Headset jack 13. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth® antenna area 3. Front camera lens 14. Main camera lens 4. Auxiliary microphone 15. Flashlight 5. Ear speaker 16. NFC™ detection area 6. Proximity/Light sensor 17. Diversity antenna area 7.

  • Page 9: Assembly - Dual Sim

    Assembly – Dual SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Dual SIM devices support the use of one or two nano SIM cards and a memory card. Dual SIM devices are not available in all markets or from all operators. For information on how to check if your device is Single SIM or Dual SIM, see Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device on page 15.

  • Page 10: Why Do I Need A Google Account

    It may take a while for the device to shut down. Why do I need a Google account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services are available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and the...
  • Page 11 To remove a Google account Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. 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 12: Device Security

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

  • Page 13: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    • Password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device. • Fingerprint – place your registered finger on the sensor to unlock your device. Fingerprints need to be registered with Fingerprint Manager before use. To Notifications on page 29. configure the notifications on the lockscreen, see To create or change a screen lock It is very important that you remember your screen lock when using a pattern, PIN, or...

  • Page 14: Sim Card Protection

    The pattern, PIN, or password screen lock you set up serves as a backup unlock method if you enable the Fingerprint unlock option. Selecting other screen lock types will clear all fingerprint settings. To Unlock the Device Using Your Fingerprint •...

  • Page 15: Using Multiple Sim Cards

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

  • Page 16: Finding, Locking, Or Erasing A Lost Device

    To view your IMEI number(s) on the label strip Drag out the nano SIM card tray. Drag the strip outward using your fingernail. The strip displays the IMEI number(s). Finding, locking, or erasing a lost device Google offers a location and security web service called Find my device. After you have signed in to a Google account, Find my device is turned on by default.
  • Page 17 In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location services. To enable or disable location services • Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Location. Tap the slider to enable or disable location services.

  • Page 18: 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. This is an internet version of this publication.
  • Page 19 • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching in and out • Pinch in and out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping and scrolling • Scroll up or down in a list.

  • Page 20: Turning The Screen On Or Off

    Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Turning the screen on or off When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns off to save battery power.
  • Page 21 by a series of dots on the lower part of the Homescreen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that is currently displayed. If Google Assistant is enabled, the Homescreen icon appears as in the navigation bar. Homescreen overview Welcome to Xperia widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task like copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia services Dots –...
  • Page 22 To set a pane as the main Homescreen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, then tap When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Google Feed on page 105.

  • Page 23: Application Screen

    To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then Tap Icon size, then select an option. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications you download.

  • Page 24: Shortcuts For Easy Actions

    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. Shortcuts for easy actions You can access shortcuts directly from your app icons to uninstall downloaded apps or reveal more quick options.
  • Page 25 Navigating applications overview Clear all – Close all the recently used applications Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application To open the recently used applications window •...
  • Page 26 Split screen overview Application 1 2 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows 3 Application 2 4 Split screen key – Select a recently used application 5 Home key – Go back to the Home screen 6 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support split screen mode.

  • Page 27: Widgets

    To adjust the position of the screen To move the screen to the left side or to the right side, tap accordingly. To move the screen upward or downward, drag the horizontal stripes at the edge of the resized screen. To resize the screen, drag the three diagonal stripes at the edge of the resized screen.

  • Page 28: Background And Themes

    Shortcuts and folders overview Access an application 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 until the device vibrates. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list and select an application.

  • Page 29: Taking A Screenshot

    A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Homescreen and lockscreen. Live wallpapers add visual effects to your interactions with the touchscreen, letting the display change dynamically. Themes can include a wallpaper, a screensaver, title bars, and a sound scheme that all fit together to create a unique look and feel for your device.
  • Page 30 To open or close the Notification panel To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply double-tap it. To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upward. After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging the status bar down again.
  • Page 31 To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen • Drag the notification downward. Not all notifications are expandable. Notification display options on the lockscreen Don’t show You won't get any notifications on the lockscreen. notifications at all Show all Get all notifications on the lockscreen. When you have this setting turned on, notification content keep in mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chat messages) will be visible on your lockscreen unless you designate the...

  • Page 32: Icons In The Status Bar

    Icons in the status bar Status icons No SIM card Signal strength No signal Roaming Sending and downloading LTE data Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading HSPA+ data Cellular data is disabled A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection.
  • Page 33 Notification icons New text message or multimedia message Ongoing call Missed call Call on hold Single SIM device: Call forwarding is turned on Dual SIM device: Call forwarding is turned on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Cellular data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available...

  • Page 34: Applications Overview

    Applications overview Use the Album application to manage, view, and edit your photos and videos. Use the Amazon Shopping application to browse, search, and buy thousands of products right from your device. Use the Amazon Kindle application to explore, shop, and read books on your device.
  • Page 35 Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Organize, search, or browse through all your photos and videos. Use the Google Play Movies & TV application to watch movies and TV shows purchased or rented on Google Play. Discover and play thousands of songs with the Google Play Music application.

  • Page 36: Battery And Maintenance

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. Never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty.

  • Page 37: Battery And Power Management

    Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to the charger or to the USB port of a computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB Type-C port on your device. The notification light illuminates when charging begins. When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight out.
  • Page 38 Application screen on page 23. • Uninstall applications that you are not using, see • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers. • Restart your device every now and then.

  • Page 39: Updating Your Device

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

  • Page 40: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To schedule a system update If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. If a system update is available, tap CONTINUE, then tap the Schedule installation slider.

  • Page 41: Storage And Memory

    Once the two devices are connected, you can choose if you want to charge your device, transfer files, use it as a power supply, or use it for MIDI input. Your computer will detect your device when you select the Transfer files connection mode.

  • Page 42: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    Improving Memory Performance Your device memory tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following: • Always try to keep at least 500 MB of free internal storage available. •...
  • Page 43 the data stored on its internal memory may be impossible to recover. It is recommended to use the Xperia Companion software to make backups which save your data safely to an external device. This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device software to a newer Android version. The Xperia Backup &...
  • Page 44 • Email accounts • Wi-Fi accounts • Device settings • Applications • Xperia Home layout To set up the automatic backup function If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, be sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, ensure the SD card is mounted properly in your device.
  • Page 45 Backing Up Data With the Google Backup & Restore Application Using the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up data to a Google server. You can also turn on the automatic restore function to restore application data and settings when you reinstall an application. With this application you can back up the following types of data: •...

  • Page 46: Downloading Applications

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

  • Page 47: Internet And Networks

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

  • Page 48: Wi-Fi

    To view downloaded internet and MMS settings Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. Wi-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
  • Page 49 Increasing Wi-Fi Signal Strength There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception: • Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point. • Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. •...

  • Page 50: Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection

    To find the MAC address for your device Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced. MAC address is displayed in the list. The Wi-Fi Mac address is also displayed under Settings > System > About phone > Status > Wi-Fi MAC address.

  • Page 51: Controlling Data Usage

    To share your mobile connection by One-touch portable hotspot Ensure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap the Portable hotspot slider to enable the function. Tap One-touch portable hotspot.

  • Page 52: Selecting A Sim Card For Data Traffic

    To turn data traffic on or off Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage. Tap the Mobile data 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 53 • One LTE, one WCDMA, and one GSM network Your device automatically switches between cellphone networks depending on which cellphone networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular cellular network mode, like WCDMA or GSM. If you are using a Dual SIM device, this applies to each SIM card.

  • Page 54: Synchronizing Data On Your Device

    Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, and Flickr™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronize each account manually.
  • Page 55 To remove an EAS account Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. Select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 56: Basic Settings

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

  • Page 57: Silence Your Device With Do Not Disturb

    To activate vibration or Do not disturb mode Press and hold the volume key down until appears to activate vibrate mode. Release the volume key and press it down again to activate Do not disturb mode. To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 58: Screen Settings

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

  • Page 59: Screen Pinning

    Image enhancement Enhance the quality of photos and videos when viewing them on your device. For example, use Super-vivid mode to make colors appear more vibrant on screen. Screen rotation Set the screen to rotate automatically when the device is turned, or set it to stay in portrait view.
  • Page 60 Allowing or denying permissions You can choose whether to allow or deny permissions when the dialog is shown. If you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already been granted the necessary permissions. To allow a permission •...

  • Page 61: Resetting Your Applications

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

  • Page 62: Enhancing The Sound Output

    To set the time manually Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set time. Select the relevant values for the hour and minute. Tap OK. To set the time zone Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 63 To add a regular user account Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user. Tap OK.
  • Page 64 • Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 65: Typing Text

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

  • Page 66: Editing Text

    To enter a period • After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar. 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.

  • Page 67: Calling

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

  • Page 68: Receiving Calls

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

  • Page 69: Forwarding Calls

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

  • Page 70: Blocking A Number

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

  • Page 71: Contacts

    Contacts Adding and editing contacts You can add, edit or delete contacts on your device and from synchronized accounts. Add contact pictures or set individual ringtones to personalize contacts. You can also edit contact information about yourself. To add a contact Find and tap If you're adding a contact for the first time and have multiple accounts synchronized to your device, select an account.

  • Page 72: Grouping Contacts

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

  • Page 73: Backing Up Contacts

    To turn auto-sync data on or off Find and tap , then tap Settings. Tap Accounts, then tap the Automatically sync data slider to enable or disable the function. Tap OK. You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it.
  • Page 74 Find and tap > Settings > Export. Single SIM users, tap Export to SIM card. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card to export to. Tap OK. Select contacts to export, then tap Export. Select an option, then tap OK. To export all contacts to internal storage Find and tap >...

  • Page 75: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messages 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 76: Messaging Settings

    To create and send a message Find and tap Enter the recipient's name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. If you want to send a group message, tap to add more recipients.

  • Page 77: Video Chat

    To enable or disable delivery reports for outgoing messages Find and tap Tap , then tap Settings. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Advanced. Tap the Get SMS delivery reports slider to enable or disable the function. After delivery reports are turned on, the text “Delivered”...

  • Page 78: Music And Fm Radio

    Music and FM Radio Transferring music to your device There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • Connect your device to a computer using a USB Type-C cable. Select Transfer files on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the Managing files using a computer on page 40.
  • Page 79 Repeat the current song or all songs in the play queue Tap to go to the next song, touch and hold to fast-forward the current song Play or pause a song Tap to go to the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song Shuffle songs in the play queue Music homescreen to open the Music menu...

  • Page 80: Listening To The Radio

    To edit music information and download album art While a song is playing in the Music application, tap the album art in the music player screen and then tap Edit music info. Edit the information as desired. To set or download album art, tap , then select an option.
  • Page 81 Save or remove a channel as a favorite Tuning dial Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels Move up the frequency band to search for a channel A saved favorite channel Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To listen to the FM radio Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.

  • Page 82: Camera

    Camera Getting to know your camera Front camera lens Select the capturing mode Switch between the front and main camera Zoom in or out Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos, or record videos Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos and videos Save your location Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos Go back or exit the camera...
  • Page 83 To select a capturing mode • When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video, or camera apps modes. Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimized Video Record videos Camera apps...
  • Page 84 To take a photo when recording a video • When recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as you release the shutter button. Self-timer Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoid blurred photos.

  • Page 85: Exposure, Color, And Light Conditions

    Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected. To view, share, or edit photos and videos When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Tap the screen, then tap to edit a photo or video.
  • Page 86 Color, brightness, and exposure value Your camera automatically adjusts the color, brightness, and exposure value by detecting the light conditions and estimating the color temperature of ambient light. Digital cameras can only estimate the color temperature, so you may need to adjust the settings to get it correct.
  • Page 87 To adjust the ISO value When using the camera, tap Tap ISO and select an ISO value. Close the settings menu. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. Strong backlight (HDR) Strong backlight (HDR) can be adjusted manually or automatically, depending on the capturing mode.

  • Page 88: Setting The Right Focus

    Incandescent Adjust the color balance for warm lighting conditions, like under light bulbs Optimizing exposure Exposure metering measures the amount of light that strikes an object, to optimize exposure. Exposure metering is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes. You can adjust the exposure manually in Manual mode for the main camera, for example to change the exposure for a specific part of the photo.

  • Page 89: People, Selfies, And Smiling Faces

    To set the focus distance When using the camera, tap Tap Focus. Tap the slider to adjust the focus distance. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera.

  • Page 90: Moving Objects

    To take a selfie When using the camera, select a photo or video capturing mode for your selfie. to activate the front camera. if you want to use the self-timer. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a selfie. Turn on the Soft skin effect to soften skin tones when taking selfies.
  • Page 91 AR effect AR effect is the augmented reality app that lets you apply fantastical worlds to your photos or videos. You can add smileys, paper puppets, dinosaurs, and more. To take a photo or record a video with an AR effect When using the camera, swipe the screen to select and select a scene.

  • Page 92: Resolution And Memory

    Timeshift burst The camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds—one second before and after you tap the on-screen camera button. To use Timeshift burst When using the camera, swipe the screen to select Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take the photos. The photos taken appear in thumbnail view.

  • Page 93: Diagnosing Your Camera

    3264×2448 (4:3) 8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 3072×1728 (16:9) 5-megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. Video resolutions HD refers to high definition, while fps refers to frames per second.

  • Page 94: Additional Camera Settings

    To run a diagnostics test of your camera Be sure you are connected to the internet. When using the camera, tap Tap More. Tap Help and select Camera, Front camera, Flash or Camera button. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken—...
  • Page 95 Previewing settings After you take a photo, a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved. Only front After you take a photo with the front camera, a preview appears in camera the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved.

  • Page 96: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you've taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Album overview to open the Album home screen menu View menu options...

  • Page 97: Album Home Screen Menu

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

  • Page 98: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

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

  • Page 99: Hiding Photos And Videos

    To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it’s highlighted. Tap other items you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all.

  • Page 100: Connectivity

    If the USB accessory has a USB Type-C connector, a USB Type-C host adapter is not necessary. USB Type-C host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. This device has a capless USB Type-C port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that the port is completely dry before connecting a USB Type-C cable.
  • Page 101 NFC may not be available in all countries or regions. Using certain apps, some NFC functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. To enable or disable the NFC function Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 102: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Connecting to an NFC-Compatible Device You can connect your device to other NFC-compatible devices produced by Sony, such as speakers or headphones. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 103 To turn the Bluetooth function on or off Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable or disable the function. You can also turn Bluetooth on or off from the Quick settings panel. Naming your device You can give your device a name.
  • Page 104 • Web pages To send items using Bluetooth Ensure the Bluetooth function is turned on for the receiving device, and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Open the application on the sending device that contains the item that you want to send.

  • Page 105: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time Google Feed Use the Google app to search the internet. You can also enable a feed for regular updates, for example, you can get traffic information before commuting to work, find popular restaurants in your area, see your favorite team's current score, and more.
  • Page 106 To activate Focus actions Find and tap Settings > Assist > Xperia Actions. Tap Focus. Tap the time interval. Select the time interval you want to edit, or tap add a new time interval. Select the desired days and time, then tap DONE. , then tap and mark the checkboxes as desired.

  • Page 107: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, like your Google account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 108 Clock overview Access the Alarm tab Access the World clock tab Access the Stopwatch tab Access the Timer tab View option for the current tab Open date and time settings for the clock Edit an existing alarm Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 109 To turn an alarm on or off • To turn an alarm on or off, tap an existing alarm. The alarm in use is indicated by To delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete, then tap .

  • Page 110: Accessibility

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

  • Page 111: Mono Audio

    To enable TalkBack Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback, and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, , then tap the screen twice.

  • Page 112: Support And Legal

    Support and Legal Support application Use the Support app to find device and software information. You can read support topics, troubleshoot, or use helpful apps like the device test. Visit our web support directly from the app to read User guides and knowledge articles, or visit the Support forum.

  • Page 113: Warranty, Sar, And Usage Guidelines

    Legal information Sony G3421/G3423/G3412/G3416/G3426 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.
  • Page 114 Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third-party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third-party content.

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