Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 6
About this User guide..........................................................................6
Overview.............................................................................................6
Assembly............................................................................................ 7
Screen Protection............................................................................... 8
Starting Your Device for the First Time.................................................9
Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?................................................. 9
Device security.............................................................................11
Making Sure Your Device is Protected...............................................11
Screen Lock......................................................................................11
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................13
SIM Card Protection..........................................................................16
Using Multiple SIM Cards.................................................................. 17
Finding the Identification Number of Your Device...............................17
Finding a Lost Device ....................................................................... 18
Learning the basics...................................................................... 20
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 20
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 22
Homescreen..................................................................................... 22
Application screen.............................................................................24
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 25
Widgets............................................................................................ 26
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................27
Background and Themes.................................................................. 28
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 28
Notifications...................................................................................... 28
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................31
Applications overview........................................................................32
Battery and Maintenance............................................................. 35
Charging Your Device........................................................................35
Battery and Power Management.......................................................36
Updating Your Device........................................................................38
Maintenance Using a Computer........................................................ 39
Storage and memory........................................................................ 40
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................... 42
Downloading applications............................................................45
Downloading Applications from Google Play™..................................45
Downloading Applications from Other Sources..................................45
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Internet and networks.................................................................. 46
Browsing the web............................................................................. 46
Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................46
Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 47
Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection.............................................. 49
Controlling Data Usage..................................................................... 50
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic...................................................51
Selecting Cellular Networks...............................................................52
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................52
Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 54
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................54
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................54
Basic settings...............................................................................56
Accessing settings............................................................................ 56
Volume settings.................................................................................56
Do Not Disturb Mode........................................................................ 57
Screen settings................................................................................. 58
Application settings........................................................................... 59
Resetting Your Applications...............................................................61
Screen Saver.................................................................................... 61
Language Settings............................................................................ 62
Date and time................................................................................... 62
Super-Vivid Mode..............................................................................63
Enhancing the Sound Output............................................................ 63
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 63
Typing text....................................................................................66
On-Screen Keyboards.......................................................................66
Editing text........................................................................................67
Calling.......................................................................................... 68
Making calls...................................................................................... 68
Receiving Calls..................................................................................69
Ongoing Calls................................................................................... 70
Using the Call Log.............................................................................71
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 71
Restricting Calls................................................................................ 72
Multiple Calls.....................................................................................73
Conference calls............................................................................... 73
Voicemail...........................................................................................74
Emergency calls................................................................................74
Contacts.......................................................................................75
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................ 75
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................76
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Transferring contacts.........................................................................77
Backing up contacts......................................................................... 78
Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information........................ 78
Favorites........................................................................................... 79
Sending contact information..............................................................79
Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application...................... 80
Messaging and chat.....................................................................81
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 81
Organizing your messages................................................................ 82
Calling from Messaging..................................................................... 82
Messaging settings........................................................................... 83
Video Chat........................................................................................ 83
Email.............................................................................................84
Setting Up Email............................................................................... 84
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 84
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 85
Email account settings...................................................................... 86
Gmail™.............................................................................................86
Music and FM Radio.................................................................... 88
Transferring Music to Your Device......................................................88
Listening to Music............................................................................. 88
Music menu...................................................................................... 90
Playlists.............................................................................................90
Sharing music................................................................................... 91
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 91
Listening to the radio.........................................................................91
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 93
Radio Sound Settings....................................................................... 93
Camera.........................................................................................94
Taking Photos and Recording Videos................................................ 94
General camera settings................................................................... 95
Still camera settings.......................................................................... 99
Video camera settings.....................................................................102
Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 104
Viewing Photos and Videos.............................................................104
Album homescreen menu............................................................... 105
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos......................................106
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................106
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 107
Hiding photos and videos................................................................108
Viewing Your Photos on a Map........................................................108
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Videos.........................................................................................110
The Video Application..................................................................... 110
Transferring Video Content to Your Device.......................................111
Managing video content..................................................................111
Movie Creator................................................................................. 111
Connectivity............................................................................... 113
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV................... 113
Displaying files on another device using Cast.................................. 113
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories.................................. 114
NFC................................................................................................ 115
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.....................................................117
Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time......................... 120
Google Search & Now.....................................................................120
Using the News Suite Application....................................................120
Using your Device as a Wallet......................................................... 120
Travel and maps......................................................................... 121
Using Location Services.................................................................. 121
Google Maps™ and Navigation.......................................................121
Using Data Traffic when Traveling.................................................... 122
Airplane Mode.................................................................................122
Clock and Calendar....................................................................123
Calendar......................................................................................... 123
Clock.............................................................................................. 123
Accessibility............................................................................... 126
Magnification Gesture..................................................................... 126
Font Size.........................................................................................126
Display Size.....................................................................................126
Color Correction..............................................................................126
TalkBack......................................................................................... 127
Mono Audio.................................................................................... 127
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode............................................................... 127
Switch Access................................................................................ 127
Support and Legal......................................................................129
Support Application........................................................................ 129
Xperia™ Tips.................................................................................. 129
Help in Menus and Applications...................................................... 129
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device........................................129
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................... 129
Help Us Improve Our Software........................................................131
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.............................................131
Recycling Your Device.....................................................................131
Legal information.............................................................................131
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