Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 7
About This User Guide........................................................................ 7
Overview.............................................................................................7
Assembly............................................................................................ 8
Screen protection................................................................................9
Starting Your Device for the First Time.................................................9
Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?............................................... 10
Device security.............................................................................12
Making Sure Your Device is Protected...............................................12
Screen Lock......................................................................................12
Fingerprint Manager.......................................................................... 14
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................15
SIM Card Protection..........................................................................18
Using Multiple SIM Cards.................................................................. 19
Finding the Identification Number of Your Device...............................19
Finding a Lost Device ....................................................................... 20
Learning the basics...................................................................... 22
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 22
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 24
Homescreen..................................................................................... 24
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 26
Application screen.............................................................................28
Small Apps........................................................................................29
Widgets............................................................................................ 30
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................30
Background and Themes.................................................................. 31
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 32
Recording your screen...................................................................... 32
Notifications...................................................................................... 33
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................35
Applications Overview....................................................................... 37
Battery and Maintenance............................................................. 39
Charging Your Device........................................................................39
Battery and Power Management.......................................................40
Updating Your Device........................................................................42
Maintenance Using a Computer........................................................ 43
Storage and Memory........................................................................ 44
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................... 45
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Downloading applications............................................................49
Downloading Applications from Google Play™..................................49
Downloading Applications from Other Sources..................................49
Internet and networks.................................................................. 50
Browsing the web............................................................................. 50
Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................50
Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 51
Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection.............................................. 53
Controlling Data Usage..................................................................... 54
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic...................................................55
Selecting Cellular Networks...............................................................55
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................56
Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 58
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................58
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................58
Basic settings...............................................................................60
Accessing settings............................................................................ 60
Volume settings.................................................................................60
Do Not Disturb Mode........................................................................ 61
Screen settings................................................................................. 62
Application settings........................................................................... 64
Resetting Your Applications...............................................................65
Screen Saver.................................................................................... 66
Language settings.............................................................................66
Date and time................................................................................... 66
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................67
Super-Vivid Mode..............................................................................67
Enhancing the Sound Output............................................................ 67
Noise cancellation............................................................................. 68
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 68
Typing text....................................................................................71
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 71
Phonepad......................................................................................... 72
Entering text using voice input...........................................................73
Editing text........................................................................................73
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard............................................. 73
Calling.......................................................................................... 75
Making calls...................................................................................... 75
Receiving calls.................................................................................. 76
Smart call handling............................................................................78
Ongoing calls.................................................................................... 78
Using the Call Log.............................................................................78
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Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 79
Restricting calls................................................................................. 80
Multiple Calls.....................................................................................81
Conference calls............................................................................... 81
Voicemail...........................................................................................82
Emergency calls................................................................................82
Contacts.......................................................................................83
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................ 83
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................84
Transferring contacts.........................................................................85
Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information........................ 86
Favorites........................................................................................... 87
Sending contact information..............................................................87
Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application...................... 87
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................88
Messaging and chat.....................................................................89
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 89
Organizing your messages................................................................ 90
Calling from Messaging..................................................................... 90
Messaging settings........................................................................... 91
Instant Messaging and Video Chat.................................................... 91
Email.............................................................................................92
Setting Up Email............................................................................... 92
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 92
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 93
Email account settings...................................................................... 94
Gmail™.............................................................................................94
Music and FM Radio.................................................................... 96
Transferring Music to Your Device......................................................96
Listening to Music............................................................................. 96
Music Menu...................................................................................... 98
Playlists.............................................................................................98
Sharing music................................................................................... 99
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 99
Recognizing Music with TrackID™.................................................. 100
Listening to the radio.......................................................................101
Favorite radio channels................................................................... 102
Radio Sound Settings..................................................................... 102
Camera.......................................................................................103
Taking Photos and Recording Videos.............................................. 103
General camera settings................................................................. 104
Still camera settings........................................................................ 109
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Video camera settings.....................................................................112
Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 115
Viewing Photos and Videos.............................................................115
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos......................................116
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................117
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 118
Hiding photos and videos................................................................118
Album Homescreen Menu...............................................................118
Viewing Your Photos on a Map........................................................119
Videos.........................................................................................121
The Video Application..................................................................... 121
Transferring Video Content to Your Device.......................................122
Managing video content..................................................................122
Movie Creator................................................................................. 122
Connectivity............................................................................... 124
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable............. 124
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV................... 124
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 125
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories.................................. 127
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 Wireless Controller 127
NFC................................................................................................ 127
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.....................................................130
Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 133
Overview of Smart Connect............................................................ 133
Managing Accessories.................................................................... 134
Google Search & Now.....................................................................134
Using the News Suite Application....................................................135
Using your Device as a Wallet......................................................... 135
Travel and maps......................................................................... 136
Using Location Services.................................................................. 136
Google Maps™ and Navigation.......................................................136
Using Data Traffic when Traveling.................................................... 136
Using your device with a car infotainment system............................137
Airplane Mode.................................................................................137
Clock and Calendar....................................................................139
Calendar......................................................................................... 139
Clock.............................................................................................. 140
Accessibility............................................................................... 143
Magnification Gesture..................................................................... 143
Large Text....................................................................................... 143
Display Size.....................................................................................143
Color Correction..............................................................................143
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TalkBack......................................................................................... 144
Mono Audio.................................................................................... 144
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode............................................................... 144
Switch Access................................................................................ 144
Support and Legal......................................................................145
Support Application........................................................................ 145
Xperia™ Tips.................................................................................. 145
Help in menus and applications.......................................................145
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device........................................145
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................... 146
Help us improve our software..........................................................147
Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions.............................. 147
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.............................................148
Recycling Your Device.....................................................................148
Legal information.............................................................................149
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