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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia ™ G3312...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide................6 Overview..................... 6 Assembly.................... 7 Screen Protection................8 Starting Your Device for the First Time..........8 Why do I need a Google account?............9 Device security................10 Ensuring your device is protected............10 Screen Lock..................10 Unlocking your device automatically..........
  • Page 3 Internet and networks..............43 Browsing the web................43 Internet and MMS settings ............... 43 Wi-Fi....................44 Sharing your cellular data connection..........46 Controlling Data Usage..............47 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic...........48 Selecting Cellular Networks...............49 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............49 Synchronizing data on your device..........
  • Page 4 Backing up contacts................. 76 Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information......76 Favorites................... 77 Sending contact information..............77 Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application...... 78 Messaging and chat..............79 Reading and sending messages............79 Organizing your messages..............80 Calling from Messaging..............80 Messaging settings................
  • Page 5 Transferring Video Content to Your Device........107 Managing video content..............107 Connectivity................108 Displaying files on another device using Cast........108 NFC....................108 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.............110 Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time......113 Google Search & Now..............113 Using your Device as a Wallet............113 Travel and maps.................

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ L1 User Guide for the Android™ 7.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User Guide.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    1. Charging/Notification light 10. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 2. Headset jack 11. Speaker 3. Front camera lens 12. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 4. Auxiliary microphone 13. Main camera lens 5. Ear speaker 14. Flashlight 6. Proximity/Light sensor 15. Nano SIM/memory card slot cover 7.

  • Page 8: Screen Protection

    Using your fingernail, drag out the nano SIM card tray. Firmly place the primary SIM card (SIM 1) in the correct orientation in position (1) as shown in the illustration. Firmly place the additional SIM card (SIM 2) in the correct orientation in position (2) as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 9: 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 is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and the Play Store™.

  • Page 10: 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 to prevent others from using your device without permission.

  • Page 11: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    network administrator of your company or organization to check what network security policies are implemented for cellular devices. beside Screen lock. For more settings for each screen lock type, tap To Change Your Screen Lock Type From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 12 • Trusted voice: Use voice recognition to unlock your device from the lockscreen or while it’s charging, and activate Google™. The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™, so its functionality may be changed or updated over time. Furthermore, the feature may not be available in every market, country, or region.
  • Page 13 Connecting to Trusted Devices You can designate a connected device as trusted and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while connected. If you have a device that you connect to regularly using Bluetooth® or NFC, for example, a home entertainment system or a fitness tracker, you can add it as a trusted device and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time.
  • Page 14 can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters. Also be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialized equipment could unlock your device. To Add Your Home Location From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 15: Sim Card Protection

    SIM Card Protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device.

  • Page 16: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    To select which SIM card handles data traffic From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > SIM cards > Mobile data traffic. Select the SIM card you want to use for data traffic. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, such as Finding the Identification Number of Your Device Your device has a unique identification number.
  • Page 17 • Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode. • Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact details to anyone who finds it. • Remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device as a last resort. If you’ve cleared the internal memory of the device using the “Protection by my Xperia”...

  • 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. •...

  • Page 19: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    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 20: Homescreen

    To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key To lock the screen • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key • Alternately, double-tap any empty area on the Homescreen. To enable this function, touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap tap the slider beside Double-tap to sleep.

  • Page 21: Application Screen

    To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, then tap in the upper-left corner of the screen.
  • Page 22 To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap Flick left or right on the Application screen. To Enable or Disable the Recommended Apps Listings The first time you access the application screen, you get the option to enable or disable recommended apps listings.

  • Page 23: Navigating Applications

    Navigating Applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function.

  • Page 24: Widgets

    Application 1 in upper window Split screen border – Drag to resize windows Application 2 in lower window Split screen key – Select a recently used application Home key – Go back to the Homescreen Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support split screen mode.

  • Page 25: Shortcuts And Folders

    Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets >...

  • Page 26: Taking A Screenshot

    To Change Your Wallpaper Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. You can also change your Lockscreen wallpaper or set the same image for both your Homescreen and Lockscreen. Follow the steps above, then tap Album. Tap the desired image and choose an option.
  • Page 27 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 28: Icons In The Status Bar

    To Select the Notifications to Display on the Lockscreen From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Notifications. , and then tap On the lock screen. Select an option. You can keep notifications on the lockscreen until you swipe to dismiss them. To enable this feature, tap the Keep notifications on lock screen slider.
  • Page 29 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. This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 30: Applications Overview

    Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Screenshot captured Video chat with friends using the Duo™ application A song is playing The radio is on The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable...
  • Page 31 Use the Duo™ application to make video calls. Create, edit, and collaborate with others on documents. Save your documents and files for easy access from any device, share them with your friends, and collaborate with coworkers. Create, edit, and collaborate with others on spreadsheets. Create, edit, and collaborate with others on presentations.

  • Page 32: Battery And Maintenance

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

  • Page 33: Battery And Power Management

    Application screen on page 21. 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 34: Updating Your Device

    To Make Exceptions to Power Saving Features for Apps From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap and select Battery optimization. You will see a list of applications that are not optimized. To add or remove applications from this list, tap APPS and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its optimization settings.
  • Page 35 update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update. The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to use ®...

  • Page 36: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To Enable or Disable Automatic Updates for Applications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. Tap , then tap Settings > Auto update apps. Select the preferred option. To Update Your Device Using a Computer Using a USB Type-C™...

  • Page 37: Storage And Memory

    USB Connection Mode You can use the Transfer files connection mode for managing files and updating device ® ® software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft Windows computers. Charging is enabled by default. Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument apps.

  • Page 38: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    To View the Memory Status From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. To View the Amount of Free and Used RAM From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. Tap , then tap Advanced >...
  • Page 39 device. This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device software to a newer Android version. The Xperia Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up data to an online account, an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected to your device using a USB host adapter: With the Google Backup &...
  • Page 40 • Device settings • Applications • Xperia™ Home layout To Set Up the Automatic Backup Function If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device.
  • Page 41 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 42: Downloading Applications

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

  • Page 43: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To Browse the Web From your Home screen, tap Find and tap...

  • Page 44: Wi-Fi

    To View Downloaded internet and MMS Settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. 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 45 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 46: Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection

    To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS Button From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on. Tap , then tap Advanced > WPS Push Button, then press the WPS button on the WPS-supported device.

  • Page 47: Controlling Data Usage

    To Share Your Cellular Data Connection With Another Bluetooth® Device Make sure your device and the other Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and cellular data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 48: Selecting A Sim Card For Data Traffic

    To help reduce data usage From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage > Data Saver. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. To Turn Data Traffic On or Off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 49: Selecting Cellular Networks

    Selecting Cellular Networks Your device supports the use of two different networks at the same time. You can select from the following network mode combinations when two SIM cards are inserted in your device: • One WCDMA network • One GSM network •...
  • Page 50 To Add a Virtual Private Network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > VPN. Select the type of VPN to add. Enter your VPN settings. Tap Save. To Connect to a Virtual Private Network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 51: Synchronizing Data On Your Device

    Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, and Flickr™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronize each account manually.
  • Page 52 To Remove an EAS Account From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account you want to remove. Tap , then tap Remove account. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. This is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 53: Basic Settings

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

  • Page 54: Do Not Disturb Mode

    To Set Your Device to Vibrate for Incoming Calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Tap the Also vibrate for calls slider to enable the function. To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 55: Screen Settings

    Setting Exceptions for Do Not Disturb Mode You can select which types of notifications are allowed to sound in Do not disturb mode and you can filter exceptions based on who the notifications come from. The most common types of exceptions include: •...

  • Page 56: Application Settings

    Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting. To Enable or Disable the Smart Backlight Control Function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 57 To allow a permission To allow a permission, tap Allow. When the confirm dialog appears for the second time, you can choose the Don't ask again option if you wish. A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses them for specifically.

  • Page 58: Resetting Your Applications

    To manage app links from the Settings menu From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. and find 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 59: Language Settings

    To Select Content for the Screen Saver From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver. Tap the slider to enable the function. Select what the screen saver should display. To Start the Screen Saver Manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 60: Enhancing The Sound Output

    Enhancing the Sound Output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equalizer and Surround sound. You can enable the Dynamic normalizer to minimize volume differences between songs or videos. You can also improve the quality of compressed music files to near high-resolution audio quality when you are using wired headphones.
  • Page 61 To add a regular user account Log in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Homescreen, tap Tap Settings > Users > Add user. Tap OK. The new account is now created. Choose from the following options: Tap SET UP NOW to create the new user now.
  • Page 62 Settings for Multiple User Accounts There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users: • Settings that can be changed by any user and affect all users. Examples include language, Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, NFC, and Bluetooth®. • Settings that only affect an individual user account.

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65: Calling

    Calling Making calls Making calls overview You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number or using the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that appear.

  • Page 66: Receiving Calls

    To Make an International Call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code and the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number.

  • Page 67: Ongoing Calls

    To Reject a Call When the Screen is Active • When a call comes in, in the heads-up notification that appears at the top of the screen, tap DECLINE. Instead of rejecting the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the heads-up notification window.

  • Page 68: Using The Call Log

    End a call Make a second call Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold Enter DTMF digits during a call Mute the microphone during a call Turn on the loudspeaker during a call To change the volume during a call •...

  • Page 69: Restricting Calls

    To Forward Calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Call forwarding > Voice and select an option. Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on. To Turn Off Call Forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 70: Multiple Calls

    To Change the SIM Card PIN2 From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2. Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.

  • Page 71: Voicemail

    To Make a Conference Call During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. To display the dialpad, tap Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on hold temporarily. To add the second participant to the call and start the conference call, tap . To add more participants to the call, repeat the relevant steps as described above.
  • Page 72 To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Tap EMERGENCY. Enter the emergency number and tap To make an emergency call while the screen is locked If the active screen lock type is Swipe, swipe up and tap , then tap to display the dialpad.

  • Page 73: Contacts

    Contacts Searching and viewing contacts Search for contacts Edit and view medical and emergency contact information View more options Favorites and All contacts tabs View contact details Use the slider to jump to contacts starting with the selected letter Add a contact To Search for a Contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap...
  • Page 74 To Add a Contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap If you synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add the contact to.

  • Page 75: Transferring Contacts

    To Delete Contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. Tap , then tap Delete contact. Tap DELETE to confirm.

  • Page 76: Backing Up Contacts

    To Import Contacts From a Memory Card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import/export > Import from SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). Select where to store your contacts. Tap SD card. Select the files that you want to import by tapping them. ®...

  • Page 77: Favorites

    Go back to the main Contacts screen View more options Medical and personal information and emergency contacts tab Medical and personal information To Enter Your Medical Information From your Home screen, tap , then tap Edit the desired information. To add a new emergency contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap , then tap CONTACTS >...

  • Page 78: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To Send a Contact From your Home screen, tap , and then tap Tap the contact whose details you want to send. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To Send Several Contacts at Once From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold a contact then mark or unmark the checkboxes beside the...

  • Page 79: Messaging And Chat

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

  • Page 80: Organizing Your Messages

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

  • Page 81: Messaging Settings

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

  • Page 82: Email

    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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 83: Organizing Your Email Messages

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

  • Page 84: Email Account Settings

    To Search for Emails From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, and select Combined inbox.
  • Page 85 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages List of email messages Write an email message To Learn More about Gmail™ • , then find and tap Help & feedback. When the Gmail application is open, tap This is an internet version of this publication.

  • Page 86: 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: • You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB Type-C™ cable. After connecting, select Transfer files on your device and then simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.
  • Page 87 Music Homescreen in the upper-left corner to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Music application Play all songs in shuffle mode Return to the music player screen To Play a Song Using the Music Application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Select a music category.

  • Page 88: Music Menu

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

  • Page 89: Sharing Music

    To Play Your Own Playlists Open the Music menu, and then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, select the playlist you want to open. If you want to play all songs, tap any song or Shuffle all. To Add Songs to a Playlist From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist.
  • Page 90 Favorites list Radio on/off button View menu options Tuned frequency 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 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To Listen to the FM Radio...

  • Page 91: Favorite Radio Channels

    Favorite radio channels To save a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that want to save as a favorite. Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press Save. To Listen to a Favorite Radio Channel Select an option.

  • Page 92: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Front camera lens Select capturing mode Switch between the front and main camera Zoom in or out View photos and videos Save location Shutter button—take photos or record videos Go back a step or exit the camera Capturing mode settings 10 Flash settings To Take a Photo From the Lockscreen...

  • Page 93: General Camera Settings

    To Record a Video Activate the camera. If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select Point the camera toward the subject. To start recording, tap To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap To stop recording, tap To Take a Photo when Recording a Video •...
  • Page 94 To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ Activate the camera. Find and tap Auto capturing > Smile Shutter. Point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically as soon as a smile is detected.
  • Page 95 Zoom Use the volume key to zoom in or out. Volume Use the volume key to adjust the volume of notifications, ringtones and music. Shutter Use the volume key to take photos. Sound When you take a photo or start recording a video, the camera makes a shutter sound. If you use the self-timer, it will make a series of beeps to mark the countdown.

  • Page 96: Still Camera Settings

    White balance Auto Adjust the color balance automatically. Incandescent Adjust the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky.
  • Page 97 2560×1440 (16:9) 3-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits or group photos with everyone in the photo. You can also use the self- timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.

  • Page 98: Video Camera Settings

    Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon on the camera screen: Auto The camera automatically determines whether the lighting conditions require the use of a flash. Fill flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject.
  • Page 99 Full HD 1920×1080 (16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 (16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 640×480 (4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this format is limited so the video file can fit in a multimedia message.

  • Page 100: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. to open the Album Homescreen menu View menu options A slideshow of all your photos and videos, or the ones you added to favorites...

  • Page 101: Album Homescreen Menu

    To Play a Video In Album, find and tap the video you want to play. If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To Pause a Video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.

  • Page 102: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To View Photos from Online Services in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album, then tap Tap the desired online service, and then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed.

  • Page 103: Editing Videos With The Video Editor Application

    To edit a photo • When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap To Crop a Photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. >...

  • Page 104: Hiding Photos And Videos

    To Adjust the Speed of a Video In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Video Editor, and then tap Speed. Select an option, touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to the desired position, and then tap Apply.
  • Page 105 View geotagged photos in Globe view Search a location on the map View menu options Double-tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map A group of photos or videos geotagged with the same location Thumbnails of the selected group of photos or videos.

  • Page 106: Videos

    Videos The Video Application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The application also serves as a TV program guide with the option to show detailed program information and related content, including social media posts about the program you are interested in.

  • Page 107: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    To Change Settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. to open the Homescreen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To Play a Video From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Find and tap the video you want to play.

  • Page 108: Connectivity

    Connectivity Displaying files on another device using Cast You can push media content from your device to another device connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The receiving device must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device and play content received from your device. A TV or a PC running Windows®...
  • Page 109 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 110: 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 111 ® To Turn the Bluetooth Function On or Off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable or disable the function. Naming your device You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible.
  • Page 112 ® To Unpair a Bluetooth Device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device that you want to unpair. Tap FORGET. ® Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology ®...

  • Page 113: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time Google Search & Now 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 favourite team's current score, and more.

  • Page 114: Travel And Maps

    Travel and maps Using Location Services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your cellphone or Wi-Fi network as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function.

  • Page 115: Using Data Traffic When Traveling

    Using Data Traffic when Traveling When you travel outside of your home cellphone network, you may need to access the internet using cellular data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your device. You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance.

  • Page 116: 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, for example, your Google™ account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 117 Access the stopwatch function Access the timer function View option for the current tab Open date and time settings for the clock Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To Set a New Alarm From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 118 To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap the Vibrate slider to enable or disable the function. Tap Save. To Set the Side Keys Behavior Find and tap Clock, and then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, and then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm.

  • Page 119: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification Gesture Magnification gesture 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 Gesture From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gesture. Tap the slider under Magnification gesture.

  • Page 120: 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 121 To Enable or Disable Switch Access From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap OK. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 122: Support And Legal

    • Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device. The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings > About phone or from the TOOLS menu in the Support application, you can download a light version using the Play Store™...
  • Page 123 To Restart Your Device Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again. Press and hold down the power key In the menu that opens, tap Restart. The device restarts automatically. To Force the Device to Restart or Shutdown Press and hold down the power key and the volume up key at the same time...

  • Page 124: Help Us Improve Our Software

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