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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia XA2 Plus H3413/H4413/H4493...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide..............Overview..................Assembly - Single SIM..............Assembly - Dual SIM................ Screen protection................Starting your device for the first time........... Why do I need a Google account?..........Device security................12 Making sure your device is protected..........Screen lock..................
  • Page 3 Downloading applications............45 Downloading applications from Google Play....... Downloading applications from other sources......Internet and networks............... 46 Browsing the web................Internet and MMS settings ............Wi-Fi ....................Sharing your mobile data connection.......... Controlling data usage..............Selecting a SIM card for data traffic..........Selecting mobile networks............
  • Page 4 Messaging and chat..............76 Reading and sending messages........... Messaging settings................ Video chat..................Setting up email................Music................... 79 Transferring music to your device ..........Listening to music................Listening to the radio..............Camera..................83 Getting to know your camera............Exposure, colour and light conditions.......... Setting the right focus..............
  • Page 5 Mono audio................... Switch Access................Support and legal..............114 Support application..............Restarting, resetting and repairing..........Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines.......... Legal information.................

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia XA2 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. Note System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Second microphone Ear speaker Proximity/Light sensor Front camera Headset jack Charging/Notification light Volume/Zoom key Power key Camera key Speaker USB port/Charger Primary microphone Internet version. For personal use only.

  • Page 8: Assembly - Single Sim

    Wi-Fi /Bluetooth®/GPS antenna Flash LED Main camera NFC™ detection area Nano SIM/Memory card slot Fingerprint sensor Main antenna Assembly - Single SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Single SIM devices allow you to use one SIM card and a memory card. The nano SIM card and the memory card have separate slots.

  • Page 9: Assembly - Dual Sim

    To insert a nano SIM card and a memory card Note Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device. Drag out the SIM card tray. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot. Place the SIM card securely in the SIM card tray. Gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place.

  • Page 10: Screen Protection

    To insert the nano SIM cards and the memory card Note Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device. Drag out the nano SIM card tray. Insert the memory card in the correct orientation into the memory card slot. Place the main SIM card (SIM1) securely in the SIM card tray.

  • Page 11: 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 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 12: Device Security

    Device security Making sure your device is protected Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. Note When using a security option to protect your device, it is crucial to remember the details provided at set up. 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: Screen Lock

    Screen lock When the screen is locked you have to unlock it with a swipe gesture or with your personal pattern, PIN, password or fingerprint. Initially, the unprotected screen swipe is set, but it is recommended to use a more secure screen lock to protect your device.

  • Page 14: Sim Card Protection

    To delete a registered fingerprint Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Confirm your pattern, PIN, or password. Tap the registered fingerprint, then tap DELETE > DELETE. To rename a registered fingerprint Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Select a registered fingerprint in the list, then enter a name and tap OK.

  • Page 15: Finding The Imei Number(S) Of Your Device

    To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM. Tap the SIM1 and SIM2 switches to enable or disable the SIM cards. To rename a SIM card Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM. Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it.

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

    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. If you lose your device, you can use Find my device to: •...
  • Page 17 Internet version. For personal use only.

  • 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. Internet version. For personal use only.
  • Page 19 Touching and holding • Move an item. • 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.

  • Page 20: Turning The Screen On Or Off

    Swiping and scrolling • Scroll up and down, or left and right. • Swipe left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 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: Home Screen

    Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It’s similar to the desktop on a computer screen. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that is currently displayed.
  • Page 22 To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Swipe left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap (Set pane icon).

  • Page 23: Application Screen

    To adjust the grid size of the screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Grid, then select a size. Tap APPLY. To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then (Home screen settings icon).

  • Page 24: Shortcuts For Easy Actions

    Enter the name of the application that you want to search for. Hint You can also search for applications by swiping right from the Application screen. To arrange applications on the Application screen When the Application screen is open, tap (Menu icon).
  • Page 25 button, and the recent apps button. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the Split screen mode, if the application supports multi- window function. Some applications get closed when you tap the home button to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background.
  • Page 26 Split screen overview Application 1 Split screen border – Drag to resize windows Application 2 Split screen button – Select a recently used application Home button – Go back to the Home screen Back button – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Note Not all applications support Split screen mode.

  • Page 27: Widgets

    (Home button), then drag your thumb from the right corner to the centre of the screen. Note Tap the Optimised apps switch to customise the options for One-handed operations. To adjust the position of the screen To move the screen to the left side or to the right side, tap (Left arrow icon) or (Right arrow icon) accordingly.
  • Page 28 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 customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list and select an application.

  • Page 29: Background And Themes

    Background and themes Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Home screen and Lock screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring different colours and patterns. A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Home screen and Lock screen.
  • Page 30 • The lock screen • The app icon To open or close the Notification panel To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards, or simply double- tap it. To close the Notification panel, drag or swipe the panel upwards. Hint After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick settings panel by dragging the status bar down again.
  • Page 31 Note Not all notifications are expandable. To clear all notifications from the Notification panel • Tap Clear all. Hint If there is a long list of notifications, scroll down to find the Clear all button. To take action on a notification from the lock screen •...

  • Page 32: Icons In The Status Bar

    Interrupts in Priority Receive notifications from this app even when Do not only disturb is set to Priority only. Note You can set notification channels to categorise notification levels. Touch and hold a notification to change the notification categories. To set the notification level for an app Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 33 The Bluetooth function is activated The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do not disturb mode is activated Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Note Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
  • Page 34 To block an application from sending notifications Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. Select the desired application, then tap App notifications. Tap the On switch to block application notifications. Internet version. For personal use only.

  • Page 35: Battery And Maintenance

    Note Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorised Sony repair centre. Never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty. Hint A wall socket charger will charge your device faster than charging via computer.

  • 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 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 outwards.
  • Page 37 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 38: Updating Your Device

    Note If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode. To activate Ultra STAMINA mode Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap Ultra STAMINA mode and then tap Activate.
  • Page 39 To check for new software If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. Note If your device has less than 500 MB of free internal memory available, you are not notified about new software.

  • Page 40: Maintenance Using A Computer

    Make sure that you are using the USB Type-C cable that came with your device and that it is properly connected to the device and computer. Maintenance using a computer Xperia Companion Xperia Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer.

  • Page 41: Storage And Memory

    You can also use your device as a Supply power, and charge the other connected device. Make sure that the other device supports USB charging. Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument apps.

  • Page 42: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    Mark the files that you want to transfer to the memory card. Tap Transfer. To stop applications and services from running Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP > OK. To format the memory card Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 43 To restore your data using a computer Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB cable. Open the Xperia Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to select Transfer files mode on your device.
  • Page 44 To restore backed up content If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure that the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into your device.

  • 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, make 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 (Chrome icon).

  • 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 Mobile 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. Hint The Wi-Fi Mac address is also displayed under Settings > System > About phone > Status > Wi‑Fi MAC address.
  • Page 50 Note You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time. 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.

  • Page 51: Controlling Data Usage

    To rename or secure your Portable Hotspot Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering. Tap Portable hotspot settings > Configure hotspot. Enter the Network name information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.

  • Page 52: Selecting A Sim Card For Data Traffic

    To check your data usage Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage. To view information about the amount of data transferred via mobile data connection, tap Mobile data usage. To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi-Fi connection, tap the Wi-Fi data usage under Data usage.
  • Page 53 To activate automatic network selection Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Tap Network operators > Automatic. Internet version. For personal use only.

  • Page 54: Synchronising Data On Your Phone

    Synchronising data on your phone Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronise each account manually.
  • Page 55 Select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. Internet version. For personal use only.

  • 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

    Hint Tap a volume icon to quickly turn the volume on or off. To activate vibration or Do not disturb mode Long press the volume key down until (Vibrate icon) 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

    To deactivate Do not disturb Press the volume key up. If Priority only is set, tap Turn off now. Hint Do not disturb can also be deactivated by tapping (Silent icon) or (Total silence icon) from the Quick settings panel. Limitation levels Total silence All vibrations and all ring, media and alarm sounds are turned off.

  • Page 59: Screen Pinning

    To change a screen setting Find and tap Settings > Display. Tap the setting you want to change. Use the sliders, checkboxes or additional menus to adjust. Brightness Adjust the brightness level with the slider. You can also enable Adaptive brightness to automatically optimise brightness based on surrounding light.

  • Page 60: Application Settings

    Tap the switch to enable or disable the function. Hint A pattern, PIN or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work. To pin a screen Make sure that screen pinning is activated on your device. Open an app and go to the screen that you want to pin. (Recent apps button).

  • Page 61: Resetting Your Applications

    Allowing or denying automatic application updates If the automatic update feature is enabled, your applications get updated without you being asked, so you may not realise that large volumes of data are being downloaded. In order to avoid potentially high data transfer costs, you can disable automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 62: Language Settings

    Note The option to clear the application default setting is not available for every application or service. Language settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You can also change the writing language for text input. To change the language Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 63: Multiple User Accounts

    To enhance the sound output automatically Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. Enable the ClearAudio+ function by tapping the switch. To adjust the sound settings manually using the Equaliser Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. If the ClearAudio+ function or the DSEE HX function is enabled, tap the switch to disable it.
  • Page 64 Tap Set up now. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top-right corner. Unlock the screen by swiping upwards. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user. Hint You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status bar fully downwards and tap the user icon, then tap Add user.
  • Page 65 • Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper. • Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings. Internet version. For personal use only.

  • Page 66: Typing Text

    Typing text On-screen keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. Note 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. SwiftKey®...

  • Page 67: Editing Text

    and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on the keyboard, drag to and select "é". To enter a full stop • 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 that you want to write.

  • Page 68: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by dialling 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 have the option to select the SIM card each time you place a call.

  • Page 69: Receiving Calls

    Dual SIM users, select a SIM card if prompted. To make an international call Find and tap (Phone icon). The call log is displayed. (Dialpad icon) 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: Forwarding Calls

    Hint Instead of rejecting the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the heads-up notification window. This way you get more options to manage the call. For example, you can decide to reject the call with a message. To mute the ringtone for an incoming call •...

  • Page 71: Blocking A Number

    To turn off call forwarding Find and tap (Phone icon). (Menu icon) > Settings. Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Calls. Tap Call forwarding > Voice. Select an option, then tap Turn off. To enable the Dual SIM reachability function Note This function only applies for Dual SIM devices.

  • Page 72: Contacts

    Contacts Adding and editing contacts You can add, edit or delete contacts on your device and from synchronised accounts. Add contact pictures or set individual ringtones to personalise contacts. You can also edit contact information about yourself. To add a contact Find and tap (Contacts icon).

  • Page 73: Grouping Contacts

    To delete contacts Find and tap (Contacts icon). Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. (Delete icon), then tap DELETE. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. (Delete icon), then tap DELETE.

  • Page 74: Backing Up Contacts

    Tap Accounts, then tap the Automatically sync data switch to enable or disable the function. Tap OK. Note You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it. Other methods for transferring contacts There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new device.
  • Page 75 (Options icon) > 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 (Contacts icon).

  • Page 76: Messaging And Chat

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

  • Page 77: Messaging Settings

    Enter your message text. If you want to add an attachment, tap (Add icon) and select the relevant attachment option. To send the message, tap (Send icon). Hint If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged with the word Draft.

  • Page 78: Video Chat

    Note After delivery reports are turned on, the text “Delivered” is displayed for messages that have been successfully delivered. Video chat You can use the Duo video chat application on your device to chat with friends who also use the application on Android and iOS devices. https://support.google.com/duo/ to get more detailed information about Go to how to use this application.

  • Page 79: 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 80 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 home screen (Options icon) to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content...

  • Page 81: Listening To The Radio

    To minimise the Music application • When a song is playing, tap (Home button) 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 •...
  • Page 82 To listen to the FM radio Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. Find and tap (FM radio icon). The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. Note When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.

  • Page 83: Camera

    Camera Getting to know your camera Front camera lens Select the capturing mode Switch between the front and main camera Use the volume keys to 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...
  • Page 84 Stop recording a video Slow motion Self-timer is activated Touch capture is activated Touch capture and Self-timer are activated To adjust the camera settings While using the camera, tap (Settings icon). Select a setting or tap More. When More is selected, swipe the list to view the available settings. Note Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.
  • Page 85 Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimised Video Record videos Camera apps Use photo and video apps To select a capturing mode • When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video or Camera apps modes.

  • Page 86: Exposure, Colour And Light Conditions

    Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo. Hint This feature can also be used for videos. To take a photo when recording a video • When recording a video, tap (Shutter button). The photo is taken as soon as you release the shutter button.
  • Page 87 Colour, brightness and exposure value Your camera automatically adjusts the colour, brightness and exposure value by detecting the light conditions and estimating the colour temperature of ambient light. Digital cameras can only estimate the colour temperature, so you may need to adjust the settings to get it correct.
  • Page 88 ISO determines how sensitive your camera is to light. A low ISO number means lower sensitivity, and a high ISO number means higher sensitivity. Higher sensitivity can add blur to your photos. Choose a higher ISO value when taking photos of moving objects or when taking photos in low light without the flash.
  • Page 89 Note This setting is only available in Manual mode. White balance settings Auto Adjust the colour balance automatically Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky Daylight Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting Incandescent Adjust the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs...

  • Page 90: Setting The Right Focus

    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. A yellow frame indicates the face or moving object that is in focus. One way to change the focus area is to move your camera around with the camera key half pressed.

  • Page 91: Portrait Selfie

    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 92: Moving Objects

    To take a selfie with Portrait selfie When using the camera, tap (Switch camera icon) to activate the front camera. (Portrait selfie icon). (Selfie icon) to select the normal angle or tap (Super wide selfie icon) to select the wide-angle. Tap the icon for the effect you want to apply, and drag the slider to adjust the effect.

  • Page 93: Using Camera Apps

    (Stop button) to stop recording. Drag the blue circles to where you want the slow motion effect to appear. (Save slow motion video icon) to save the video(s). (Exit slow motion icon) to exit. Using camera apps Use camera apps to boost creativity and modify your photos and videos, and share with friends.

  • Page 94: Resolution And Memory

    Creative effect With the Creative effect app you can preset effects and colour filters before taking a photo or recording a video. To take a photo or record a video with a creative effect When using the camera, swipe the screen to select (Camera apps menu icon).
  • Page 95 Hint You can set the resolution separately for each capturing mode. Photo resolutions Main camera: 23MP 5520×4144 (4:3). 23MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 20MP 5984×3376 (16:9).

  • Page 96: Diagnosing Your 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. 176×144 (11:9). MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) format with 11:9 aspect ratio. Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages.
  • Page 97 Geotagging status icons The geographical position is saved. The geographical position is not 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 98 To activate or deactivate sound When using the camera, tap (Settings icon). Tap More and tap the Sound switch to enable or disable. The setting is saved. Internet version. For personal use only.

  • Page 99: 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 Open the Album home screen menu Launch Cast to share media files with another device...

  • Page 100: Album Home Screen Menu

    To change the size of the thumbnails • When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, pinch out to zoom in, or pinch in to zoom out. To zoom a photo • When you are viewing a photo, pinch out to zoom in, or pinch in to zoom out. To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap (Menu icon) >...

  • Page 101: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    Return to the Album application home screen to view all content View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera View all photos and videos saved on your device in different folders View all videos saved on your device View your photos on a map or in Globe view View your favourite photos and videos View photos and videos that you have hidden from view...

  • Page 102: Hiding Photos And Videos

    Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap (Share icon). Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps to send it. To use a photo as a contact picture When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap (Menu icon) >...

  • Page 103: Connectivity

    USB mass storage devices, game controllers, USB keyboards and USB mice. If the USB accessory has a USB Type-C connector, a USB Type-C host adapter is not necessary. USB Type-C host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. Note This device has a capless USB Type-C port.
  • Page 104 you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active and unlocked. The NFC detection area is located on the back of the device. Hold your device close to another device or an NFC reader so that the NFC detection areas touch. Note NFC may not be available in all countries or regions.
  • Page 105 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 106: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Bluetooth wireless technology Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Bluetooth connections work better within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 107 Tap the Bluetooth switch to enable the function. A list of the available Bluetooth devices appears. Tap the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with. Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices. To connect your device to another Bluetooth device Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 108: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Using your device as a wallet You can use your device to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet and manage all payment services in one place. When making a payment, remember to turn on the NFC function before you touch your device to a card reader.

  • Page 109: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
  • Page 110 Clock overview Access the Alarm tab Access the World clock tab Access the Stopwatch tab Access the Timer tab View options for the current tab Open date and time settings Edit an existing alarm Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 111 Tap Edit time and select the desired values, then tap OK. Tap MORE SETTINGS to customise your alarm. Tap SAVE. To turn an alarm on or off • To turn an alarm on or off, tap an existing alarm. Hint The alarm in use is indicated by (Alarm on icon).

  • Page 112: 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 switch to enable the function. To magnify an area and pan across the screen Make sure that Magnification is enabled.

  • Page 113: Talkback

    TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device. TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors, notifications and messages. To enable TalkBack Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 114: 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 such as the device test. Visit our Web support directly from the app to read User guides, knowledge articles, or the Support forum.

  • Page 115: Warranty, Sar, And Usage Guidelines

    To perform a factory data reset Note To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not interrupt a factory data reset procedure. Back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal memory. If you have any encrypted files stored on an SD card, you should also remove the encryption to ensure you can still access them after the reset.

  • Page 116: Legal Information

    You, and not Sony, are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from your device. Prior to your use of any additional content, please verify that your intended use is properly licenced or is otherwise authorised.

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