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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia XZ1 G8341/G8342/G8343...

  • 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........... 10 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............45 Downloading applications from Google Play........ 45 Downloading applications from other sources......45 Internet and networks..............46 Browsing the web................46 Internet and MMS settings ............46 Wi-Fi....................47 Sharing your cellular data connection........... 49 Controlling Data Usage..............
  • Page 4 Backing up Contacts............... 73 Messaging and chat..............75 Reading and sending messages............ 75 Messaging settings................. 76 Video Chat..................76 Setting Up Email................77 Music....................78 Transferring music to your device..........78 Listening to music................78 Camera..................81 Getting to know your camera............81 Exposure, color, and light conditions..........84 Setting the right focus..............
  • Page 5 TalkBack..................110 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 XZ1 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 13. Camera lens 2. Headset jack 14. Laser AF sensor 3. Front camera lens 15. RGBC-IR sensor 4. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 16. Flash LED 5. Second microphone 17. NFC detection area 6. Proximity/Light sensor 18. GPS antenna 7.

  • Page 9: Assembly - Dual Sim

    Drag out the nano SIM and memory card trays. Place the memory card securely in the memory card tray, in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. Place the SIM card securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the illustration. Gently push the trays back into the slots until they fit into place.

  • Page 10: Starting Your Device For The First Time

    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 set up a Google account on your device Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account > Google. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your https://myaccount.google.com/ .

  • 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 from 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

    To register a fingerprint for the first time Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Tap NEXT. If prompted confirm your pattern, PIN, or password. Tap NEXT and follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint registration.

  • Page 15: Using Multiple Sim Cards

    Using multiple SIM cards This function only applies for Dual SIM devices. Dual SIM devices work with either one or two SIM cards inserted. You can get incoming communication to both SIM cards and select which number to place outgoing communication from. Before using multiple SIM cards, you need to enable them and select a SIM card which will handle data traffic.

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

    To view your IMEI number(s) on the label strip Drag out the SIM/Memory 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. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your device. To enable or disable location services • Find and tap Settings >...

  • 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. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 19 Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching in and out • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you're taking photos or shooting videos.
  • Page 20 Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. • Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

  • Page 21: Turning The Screen On Or Off

    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. You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns off. When your screen is turned off, your device can be locked or unlocked, depending on your screen lock setting.
  • Page 22 To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.

  • Page 23: Application Screen

    To add a pane to your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and additional Google Feed on page 105.

  • Page 24: Shortcuts For Easy Actions

    To Open an Application from the Application Screen • When the Application screen is open, flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application. To search for an application from the Application screen When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications. Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
  • Page 25 paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or running in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application. Navigating applications overview Clear all – Close all the recently used applications Recently used applications window –...

  • Page 26: Widgets

    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 Homescreen 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: Shortcuts And Folders

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

  • Page 28: Background And Themes

    To Create a Folder on the Homescreen • Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until the device vibrates, and then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut. To Add Items to a Folder on the Homescreen •...

  • Page 29: Notifications

    To view your screenshot Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. Tap the screenshot. Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications, as well as activities in progress like file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places: •...
  • Page 30 To expand a notification on the Notification panel • to expand and view more information about the notification without opening the app. Not all notifications are expandable. To clear all notifications from the Notification panel • Tap Clear all. If there is a long list of notifications, scroll down to find the Clear all button. To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen •...

  • Page 31: Icons In The Status Bar

    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. When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent.
  • Page 32 An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To manage status bar icons Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 33: Applications Overview

    More undisplayed notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. This list is for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. To block an application from sending notifications Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications > Notifications.
  • Page 34 Search for information on your device and on the web. Enjoy music, movies, apps, and games on your device, and get exclusive access to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices. View your current location, find other locations, and plan routes using Google Maps.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Battery And Power Management

    Connect one end of the USB 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 37 • Uninstall applications that you are not using, see page 23. • 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. To make specific applications exempt from optimization Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 38: Updating Your Device

    To activate Ultra STAMINA mode Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap Ultra STAMINA mode and then tap Activate. Tap OK You cannot exempt applications from being optimized by Ultra STAMINA mode. To deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode Drag down the status bar to access the Notification panel. Tap the notification Ultra STAMINA mode active.

  • Page 39: Maintenance Using A Computer

    "Storage space running out. Some system functions may not work." If you receive this notification, free up internal memory to get notifications about new available software. Updating Your Device Wirelessly Use the Software update application to update your device software wirelessly. The updates you can download over a cellphone network depend on your service provider.
  • Page 40 • Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia Transfer. • Back up and restore content on your computer. • Sync multimedia content—photos, videos, music, and playlists—between your device and computer. • Browse files on your device. To use Xperia Companion, you need an internet-connected computer running one of the following operating systems: •...

  • Page 41: Storage And Memory

    To change USB connection mode Attach a USB Type-C connector to your device. Drag down the Status bar, and then tap Charge this device. Tap Transfer files, Supply power or Use device as MIDI to enable the desired mode. Storage and memory Your device has several different storage and memory options: •...

  • Page 42: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    To format the memory card Find and tap Settings > Storage. Tap SD card > , then tap Storage settings > Format > Erase & format. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Be sure you first make backups of all data you want to save.
  • Page 43 To restore your data using a computer Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB Type-C cable. Open the Xperia Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.
  • Page 44 To edit a backup file Find and tap Settings > System. Under Xperia Backup & restore, tap More. Tap Edit backup file, then select a backup source and the data types that you want to delete. Tap Delete data. Tap OK to confirm. After the data is deleted, tap Finish.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48 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 49: 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. The 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 50 To share your mobile connection by One-touch portable hotspot Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering. Tap One-touch portable hotspot. Hold the devices together so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch, then tap CONNECT.

  • Page 51: Controlling Data Usage

    Controlling Data Usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your cellular data or Wi-Fi connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your cellular data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.

  • Page 52: Selecting Cellular Networks

    To change the SIM card used for data traffic Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Mobile data. Select the SIM card you want to use for data traffic. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest cellular network, for example, 4G.

  • Page 53: 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 54 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: Screen Pinning

    White balance Use the sliders to adjust the white balance of your display. To revert to the default setting, tap 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 59: Application Settings

    Application settings Some apps will ask for permissions once you start using them. You can allow or deny permissions individually for each app, either from the Settings menu or from the Permission confirm dialog. Permission requirements depend on the app’s design.

  • Page 60: Resetting Your Applications

    To manage app links from the Settings menu Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. Tap Advanced > Default apps > Opening links. Select an app, and adjust the settings as desired. Resetting Your Applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device.

  • Page 61: Enhancing The Sound Output

    To set the date manually Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set date. Flick left or right, or use the arrows to set the desired date. Tap OK.

  • Page 62: Noise Cancellation

    To ensure optimal performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended. To use a noise-canceling headset Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device.
  • 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 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 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: Smart Call Handling

    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 Calls And Messages

    To forward calls Find and tap > Settings. Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Calls. Tap Call forwarding > Voice, then select an option. Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on. To turn off call forwarding Find and tap >...

  • Page 71: Contacts

    Contacts Adding and editing contacts 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. This becomes the default account for saving your contacts. Later, you can select where to save the contact by tapping >...

  • Page 72: Grouping Contacts

    To edit contact information about yourself Find and tap > My info. , then 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 Find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap ADD CONTACT.

  • Page 73: Backing Up Contacts

    Other methods for transferring contacts There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, or use Bluetooth technology. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.
  • Page 74 To export all contacts to internal storage Find and tap > Settings > Export > to SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). > Show internal storage. , then tap your device's model number beside . Select a destination folder or simply tap Save. This is an internet version of this publication.

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

  • Page 77: Setting Up Email

    Setting Up Email Use the email application on your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account Find and tap Email.

  • Page 78: Music

    Music 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 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 Scroll up or down to view content...
  • Page 80 To Minimize the Music Application • When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application keeps running in the background. To open the Music application when it is playing in the background • While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downward and tap the Music notification.

  • Page 81: 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 82 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 83 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. To use the self-timer with the main camera When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap Tap Self-timer and select the delay time.

  • Page 84: Exposure, Color, And Light Conditions

    To view, share, or edit photos and videos When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Tap the screen to edit a photo or video. Viewing photos and Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application.
  • Page 85 To adjust the exposure value When using the camera, tap Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust the exposure value. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode.
  • Page 86 White balance In Superior auto and Video modes, white balance adjustments are automatic. You can adjust the white balance manually in Manual mode. To adjust the white balance When using the camera, tap Tap WB and select one of the pre-defined light conditions, for example Close the settings menu.

  • Page 87: Setting The Right Focus

    Spot Adjusts the exposure for a very small part of the object Touch Allows you to touch the screen to determine the object or area where exposure should be optimized Setting the right focus The camera automatically sets the focus and detects faces in all capturing modes. It can also detect and track a moving object.

  • Page 88: Moving Objects

    Taking photos and videos of people • Consider the camera orientation. Use portrait for close-up photos, to fill the frame. Use landscape for close-up group photos, or to capture an object in the background. • Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer to prevent blurred photos.
  • Page 89 To predict a photo When using the main camera, tap Tap More > Predictive Capture > Auto. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. Tap the thumbnail to view the result. Two to four photos are saved depending on the movement of the object.

  • Page 90: Using Camera Apps

    videos in Super slow motion, or short sequences embedded within a video recorded at normal speed. The Slow motion effect is added after a video is recorded at normal speed. To record a super slow motion video When using the camera, swipe the screen to select to enable slow motion.

  • Page 91: Resolution And Memory

    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. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video.
  • Page 92 To change the resolution When using the camera, tap Tap Resolution or Video resolution. Select the resolution and close the settings menu. The setting is saved. When using the main camera, the resolution can be set separately for each of the capturing modes.

  • Page 93: Diagnosing Your Camera

    640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio. Front camera: Full HD 1920×1080 (16:9). Full HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 (16:9). HD format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 640×480 (4:3). VGA (Video Graphics Array) format with 4:3 aspect ratio. Diagnosing your camera If your camera isn't working properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, flash, or camera key.
  • Page 94 The geographical position is saved. The geographical position has not been found. Grid lines With Grid lines, you can apply the "Rule of Thirds" and place important objects along the grid lines or their intersections. By not always having the object in the middle of the frame, you can make your photos and videos more interesting.
  • Page 95 Volume The volume key is deactivated for the camera. Shutter Use the volume key as a shutter button for photos and videos. Sound When Sound is activated, the camera makes a sound when you take a photo or when you start or stop a video recording. Additionally, when you use the self-timer the countdown is indicated by a series of beeps.

  • 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 > 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 View photos and videos on other devices in the same network 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...

  • 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 a speaker or a headphone. 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 Good night actions Find and tap Settings > Assist > Xperia™ Actions. Tap Good night. Tap the time span to edit it. Select the desired values for the days and time span. Tap and mark the checkboxes as desired. Tap Save.

  • Page 107: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, such as your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 108 Access the alarms tab Access the world clock tab Access the stopwatch function Access the timer function 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 delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete, then tap . To set the sound for an alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap for the alarm that you want to edit. Tap MORE SETTINGS >...

  • 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 G8341/G8342/G8343 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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