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
Finding the Identification Number of Your Device...............................19
Finding a Lost Device ....................................................................... 19
Learning the basics...................................................................... 21
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 21
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 23
Homescreen..................................................................................... 23
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 25
Application screen.............................................................................27
Small Apps........................................................................................28
Widgets............................................................................................ 29
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................29
Background and Themes.................................................................. 30
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 31
Recording your screen...................................................................... 31
Notifications...................................................................................... 32
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................34
Applications Overview....................................................................... 36
Battery and Maintenance............................................................. 38
Charging Your Device........................................................................38
Battery and Power Management.......................................................39
Updating Your Device........................................................................41
Maintenance Using a Computer........................................................ 42
Storage and Memory........................................................................ 43
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................... 44
Downloading applications............................................................48
Downloading Applications from Google Play™..................................48
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Downloading Applications from Other Sources..................................48
Internet and networks.................................................................. 49
Browsing the web............................................................................. 49
Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................49
Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 50
Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection.............................................. 52
Controlling Data Usage..................................................................... 53
Selecting Cellular Networks...............................................................54
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................55
Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 56
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................56
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................56
Basic settings...............................................................................58
Accessing settings............................................................................ 58
Volume settings.................................................................................58
Do Not Disturb Mode........................................................................ 59
Screen settings................................................................................. 60
Application settings........................................................................... 62
Resetting Your Applications...............................................................63
Screen Saver.................................................................................... 64
Language settings.............................................................................64
Date and time................................................................................... 64
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................65
Super-Vivid Mode..............................................................................65
Enhancing the Sound Output............................................................ 65
Noise cancellation............................................................................. 66
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 66
Typing text....................................................................................69
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 69
Phonepad......................................................................................... 70
Entering text using voice input...........................................................71
Editing text........................................................................................71
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard............................................. 71
Calling.......................................................................................... 73
Making calls...................................................................................... 73
Receiving calls.................................................................................. 74
Smart call handling............................................................................76
Ongoing calls.................................................................................... 76
Using the Call Log.............................................................................76
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 77
Restricting calls................................................................................. 77
Multiple Calls.....................................................................................78
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Conference calls............................................................................... 79
Voicemail...........................................................................................79
Emergency calls................................................................................79
Contacts.......................................................................................81
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................ 81
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................82
Transferring contacts.........................................................................83
Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information........................ 84
Favorites........................................................................................... 85
Sending contact information..............................................................85
Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application...................... 85
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................86
Messaging and chat.....................................................................87
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 87
Organizing your messages................................................................ 88
Calling from Messaging..................................................................... 88
Messaging settings........................................................................... 89
Instant Messaging and Video Chat.................................................... 89
Email.............................................................................................90
Setting Up Email............................................................................... 90
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 90
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 91
Email account settings...................................................................... 92
Gmail™.............................................................................................92
Music and FM Radio.................................................................... 94
Transferring Music to Your Device......................................................94
Listening to Music............................................................................. 94
Music Menu...................................................................................... 96
Playlists.............................................................................................96
Sharing music................................................................................... 97
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 97
Recognizing Music with TrackID™.................................................... 98
Listening to the radio.........................................................................99
Favorite radio channels................................................................... 100
Radio Sound Settings..................................................................... 100
Camera.......................................................................................101
Taking Photos and Recording Videos.............................................. 101
General camera settings................................................................. 102
Still camera settings........................................................................ 107
Video camera settings.....................................................................110
Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 113
Viewing Photos and Videos.............................................................113
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Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos......................................114
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................115
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 116
Hiding photos and videos................................................................116
Album Homescreen Menu...............................................................116
Viewing Your Photos on a Map........................................................117
Videos.........................................................................................119
The Video Application..................................................................... 119
Transferring Video Content to Your Device.......................................120
Managing video content..................................................................120
Movie Creator................................................................................. 120
Connectivity............................................................................... 122
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable............. 122
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV................... 122
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 123
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories.................................. 125
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 Wireless Controller 125
NFC................................................................................................ 125
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.....................................................128
Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 131
Overview of Smart Connect............................................................ 131
Managing Accessories.................................................................... 132
Google Search & Now.....................................................................132
Using the News Suite Application....................................................133
Using your Device as a Wallet......................................................... 133
Travel and maps......................................................................... 134
Using Location Services.................................................................. 134
Google Maps™ and Navigation.......................................................134
Using Data Traffic when Traveling.................................................... 134
Using your device with a car infotainment system............................135
Airplane Mode.................................................................................135
Clock and Calendar....................................................................137
Calendar......................................................................................... 137
Clock.............................................................................................. 138
Accessibility............................................................................... 141
Magnification Gesture..................................................................... 141
Font Size.........................................................................................141
Display Size.....................................................................................141
Color Correction..............................................................................141
TalkBack......................................................................................... 142
Mono Audio.................................................................................... 142
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode............................................................... 142
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Switch Access................................................................................ 142
Support and Legal......................................................................144
Support Application........................................................................ 144
Xperia™ Tips.................................................................................. 144
Help in menus and applications.......................................................144
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device........................................144
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................... 144
Help us improve our software..........................................................146
Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions.............................. 146
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.............................................147
Recycling Your Device.....................................................................147
Legal information.............................................................................147
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