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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia XA1 Ultra ™ G3212/G3226...

  • 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 Making sure your device is protected..........10 Screen lock..................10 Unlocking your device automatically..........
  • Page 3 Internet and networks..............45 Browsing the web................45 Internet and MMS settings ............. 45 Wi-Fi....................46 Sharing your mobile data connection..........48 Controlling data usage..............49 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic..........50 Selecting mobile networks...............51 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............51 Synchronising data on your device..........53 Synchronising with online accounts..........
  • Page 4 Transferring contacts............... 75 Backing up contacts................ 76 Adding medical and emergency contact information...... 76 Favourites..................77 Sending contact information............77 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....78 Messaging and chat..............79 Reading and sending messages............79 Organising your messages.............. 80 Calling from Messaging..............81 Messaging settings................
  • Page 5 Videos..................108 The Video application..............108 Transferring video content to your device........109 Managing video content..............109 Movie Creator................109 Connectivity................111 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV....111 Displaying files on another device using Cast....... 111 Connecting your device to USB accessories........

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ XA1 Ultra 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 11. Main microphone 2. Headset jack 12. Loudspeaker 3. Front camera lens 13. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 4. Second microphone 14. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 5. Ear speaker 15. Main camera lens 6. Proximity/Light sensor 16. Main flash 7.

  • Page 8: Screen Protection

    Before using your device, remove the protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 9: Why Do I Need A Googleâ„¢ Account

    It may take a while for the device to shut down. Why do I need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™...

  • Page 10: Device Security

    Device security Making sure your device is protected Your device includes several security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. These options are as follows: • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device.

  • Page 11: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    Contact the network administrator of your company or organisation to check what network security policies are implemented for mobile 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: Set up voice recognition to search in any screen. The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and its exact functionality may change over time due to updates from Google™. 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 lock screen to save time.
  • Page 14 To set up trusted places, first make sure that high accuracy location mode or battery- saving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom locations. The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the physical walls of your home or other areas that you have added as a trusted locations.

  • Page 15: Sim Card Protection

    To remove a custom place From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place that you want to remove. Tap Delete. SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identification Number).

  • Page 16: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device

    To rename a SIM card From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > SIM cards. Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it. Tap OK. To select which SIM card handles data traffic From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 17: Finding A Lost Device

    Finding a lost device If you have a Google™ account, the “Protection by my Xperia” web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. If you have activated this service on your device, you can: •...
  • Page 18 To activate Android™ Device Manager If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure that you are logged in as the owner. Make sure that you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 19: 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 20 Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping and scrolling • Scroll up or down a list. • Swipe left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. •...

  • Page 21: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Locking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set.
  • 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

    Home screen settings To disable or uninstall an application from the Home screen Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from Settings > Apps. Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled. Touch and hold any area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse the panes.

  • Page 24: Navigating Applications

    To arrange applications on the Application screen When the Application screen is open, tap . Tap Sort apps, then select an option. To add an application shortcut to the Home screen On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen.
  • Page 25 To open the recently used applications window • Press To quickly switch between recently used applications • Quickly press twice. To close all the recently used applications • and then tap CLEAR ALL. To open a menu in an application •...

  • Page 26: Widgets

    To enable one-handed operations > Settings > One-handed operations. From your Home screen, tap Tap Resize screen. , then drag your thumb from the right corner to the center of the screen. To adjust the position of the screen To move the screen to the left side or to the right side, tap accordingly.

  • Page 27: Background And Themes

    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. In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.

  • Page 28: Taking A Screenshot

    Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album. To take a screenshot Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time.
  • Page 29 To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel • Swipe the notification left or right. Not all notifications can be dismissed. To change settings for notifications, simply drag the notification slowly to the left or right, then To expand a notification on the Notification panel •...

  • Page 30: Icons In The Status Bar

    Interrupts in Priority only Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to Priority only. To set the notification level for an app From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Notifications. Select the desired app. Tap the sliders to adjust notification settings as desired.
  • Page 31 Airplane mode is activated 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 Depending on your service provider, network or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.

  • Page 32: Applications Overview

    A song is playing The radio is on The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full — tap to transfer data to a memory card Warning More undisplayed notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. This list is for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
  • Page 33 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 34: Battery And Maintenance

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

  • Page 35: Battery And Power Management

    Application screen on 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.
  • Page 36 To make exceptions to power saving features for apps From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap and select Battery optimisation. You will see a list of applications that are not optimised. To add or remove applications from this list, tap APPS and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its optimisation settings.

  • Page 37: Updating Your Device

    Updating your device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update.

  • Page 38: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To set up automatic download of system updates From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. Tap , then tap Settings > Auto download system updates. Select an option. To enable or disable automatic updates for applications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 39: Storage And Memory

    With Xperia™ Companion you can access the file system of your device. If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer. Always use the USB cable type intended for your Xperia™ model and make sure it is completely dry.
  • Page 40 • If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the card. Note that all content on the card gets erased when you format it. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to be able to perform certain actions, such as transferring data to the memory card and formatting the memory card.

  • Page 41: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    Backing up and restoring content Generally, you should not save photos, videos and other personal content solely on the internal memory of your device. If your device is damaged, lost or stolen, the data stored on its internal memory may be impossible to recover. It is recommended to use the Xperia™...
  • Page 42 • Contacts • Conversations • Call log • Calendar • Email accounts • Wi-Fi networks • 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.
  • Page 43 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 44: 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 45: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for most markets. Go to 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 46: Wi-Fi

    To add internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name of your choice, then tap OK. Tap APN and enter the access point name, then tap OK.
  • Page 47 To add a Wi-Fi network manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Scroll down and tap at the end of the listed items. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.

  • Page 48: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To find the MAC address for your device From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. . The MAC address is displayed in the list. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections.

  • Page 49: Controlling Data Usage

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

  • Page 50: 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 51: Selecting Mobile Networks

    Selecting mobile 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 52 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 53: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device 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 Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™ and Flickr™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronise each account manually.
  • Page 54 To remove an EAS account From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap , then tap Remove account. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. This is an internet version of this publication.

  • 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings.

  • Page 56: Do Not Disturb Mode

    To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done. To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 57: Screen Settings

    • Alarms To allow priority notifications in Do not disturb mode From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option. Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness manually regardless of lighting condition From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 58: Application Settings

    Screen pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being minimised.

  • Page 59: Resetting Your Applications

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

  • Page 60: Screen Saver

    To reset application preferences From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Tap , then tap Reset app preferences > Reset apps. Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device. To clear application data From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 61: Language Settings

    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 From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Languages & input > Languages > Add a language.

  • Page 62: Multiple User Accounts

    improve the quality of compressed music files to near High-resolution Audio quality when you are using a wired headphone. To enhance the sound output automatically From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. Enable the ClearAudio+ function by tapping the slider. To adjust the sound settings manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 63 To delete a regular user account from your device Make sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users. beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap Remove user >...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Editing Text

    To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text • Tap a text entry field. To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation • When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways. You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation. To enter text character by character To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.

  • Page 66: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log. You can also use 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 67: Receiving Calls

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

  • Page 68: 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 69: Using The Call Log

    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 • Press the volume key up or down. Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls with indicating which SIM card the call was for, received calls...

  • Page 70: Restricting Calls

    To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call. Select a SIM card. Tap Call forwarding > Voice. Select an option, then tap Turn off. To enable the Dual SIM reachability function From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 71: Multiple Calls

    To send incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Select the desired contact. > . Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail. Tap SAVE. Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.

  • Page 72: Voicemail

    To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference. Tap the separate button of the participant with whom you want to have a private conversation. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap . To release a participant from a conference call During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.

  • Page 73: Contacts

    Contacts Searching and viewing contacts Search for contacts Edit and view medical and emergency contact information View more options Favourites 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: Adding And Editing Contacts

    Adding and editing contacts To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account that 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: Favourites

    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 , 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 that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 80: Organising 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 , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward.

  • Page 81: Calling From Messaging

    Calling from Messaging To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation and tap , then select a SIM card. 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.

  • 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: Organising 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 that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at 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 that you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts 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 Managing simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer.
  • Page 87 Music home screen in the top left corner to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Music application Play all songs in shuffle mode Return to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application From your 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 home screen 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, then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, select the playlist that 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 home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist.
  • Page 90 Favourites list Radio on/off button View menu options Tuned frequency Save or remove a channel as a favourite Tuning dial Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels Move up the frequency band to search for a channel A saved favourite channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To listen to the FM radio...

  • Page 91: Favourite Radio Channels

    Favourite radio channels To save a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite. Enter a name and select a colour for the channel, then press SAVE. To listen to a favourite 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 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Save location Shutter button – Take photos or record videos Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings...

  • Page 93: General Camera Settings

    To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video Activate the camera. If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select Point the camera towards the subject.
  • Page 94 Sound Photo Take photos with background sound. Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos. Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images. Panorama You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos with an easy press-and-sweep motion. To take a panoramic photo Activate the camera.
  • Page 95 Saving a photo's geographic location Enable the Save location function to geotag your photos - saving the approximate geographical location as you shoot. The geographical location is determined by wireless networks and GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, Saving location is turned on but the geographical position has not been found.
  • Page 96 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. You can choose to turn these sounds on or off. Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage.

  • Page 97: Still Camera Settings

    Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. Focus AF Adjust focus automatically. Focus MF Adjust focus manually. SS auto Adjust shutter speed automatically. SS 1/8 Adjust shutter speed manually.
  • Page 98 16MP 5344×3008 (16:9) 16 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. 12MP 3968×2976 (4:3) 12 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 12MP 4608×2592 (16:9) 12 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.

  • Page 99: Video Camera Settings

    Centre Determines the centre of the image, and sets the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there. Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the subject that you want to capture. Touch Adjusts the exposure to the desired part of the subject when you touch the screen. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
  • Page 100 Full HD (30 fps) 1920×1080 (16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 30 FPS and 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 that the video file can fit in a multimedia message.
  • Page 101 Further Camera support information Use the Help menu to search for camera-related tests and other useful information. To access support, follow the steps below. Open the camera application. then tap More > Help This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 102: 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. to open the Album home screen menu View menu options A slideshow of all your photos and videos, or of those added to favourites...

  • Page 103: Album Home Screen Menu

    To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that 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 104: 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, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed.

  • Page 105: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera. For example, you can change the light effects. After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device. To edit a photo •...

  • Page 106: Hiding Photos And Videos

    To trim a video In the Album, find and tap the video that you want to edit. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Video Editor then tap Trim. To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline, touch and hold the edge of the trim frame and drag it to the desired position, then tap Apply.
  • Page 107 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 108: 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 programme guide with the option to show detailed programme information and related content, including social media posts about the programme you are interested in.

  • Page 109: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    To change settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. to open the home screen 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 that you want to play.
  • Page 110 more photos and videos. You can create Highlight Movies by selecting photos and videos manually. If you log in to a Facebook account, you can create Highlight Movies from your Facebook events, featuring photos from the event, friends’ names, and more. To open Movie Creator From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator.

  • Page 111: Connectivity

    Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch.

  • Page 112: Connecting Your Device To Usb Accessories

    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.

  • Page 113: Nfc

    Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. Sony does not guarantee that all USB Type-C accessories with a USB Type-C connector are supported by your device. Use Near Field Communication (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as videos, photos, web page addresses, music files or contacts.
  • Page 114 To share a music file with another device using NFC Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active and unlocked. To open the Music application, tap , then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.

  • Page 115: 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 116 ® To pair your device with another Bluetooth device ® Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function ® activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. From your device’s Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable the function.
  • Page 117 To view files you have received using Bluetooth® From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Press and select Show files received. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 118: 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 119: Travel And Maps

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

  • Page 120: Using Data Traffic When Travelling

    Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you may need to access the internet using mobile 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 121: 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.
  • Page 122 Access the stopwatch tab Access the timer tab View options for the current tab Open date and time settings Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Time and select the desired value.
  • Page 123 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 behaviour Find and tap Clock, then select the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Side keys behaviour, then select the desired behaviour of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm.

  • Page 124: 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 125: Mono Audio

    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 > 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.
  • Page 126 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 127: 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 128 If your device fails to turn on or you want to reset your device’s software, you can use Xperia™ Companion to repair your device. For more information on using Xperia™ Xperia™ Companion on page 38. Companion, see If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to reset your device to its original factory settings.

  • Page 129: Help Us Improve Our Software

    Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.
  • Page 130 MUSIC TRACKS AND PICTURES) ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE’S OR ITS SUPPLIERS’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE.

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