Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra User Guide
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- Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 1
User guide Xperia™ XA1 Ultra G3221/G3223 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 2
Icons in the status bar 29 Applications overview 31 Battery and Maintenance 33 Charging Your Device 33 Battery and Power Management 34 Updating your device 36 Maintenance Using a Computer 37 Storage and memory 38 Backing Up and Restoring Content 40 Downloading applications 43 Downloading - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 3
Settings 59 Date and time 59 Super-Vivid Mode 59 Enhancing the Sound Output 59 Multiple User Accounts 60 Typing text 62 On-Screen Keyboards 62 Editing text 63 Calling 64 Making calls 64 Receiving Calls 65 Ongoing Calls 66 Using the Call Log 66 Forwarding Calls 67 Restricting Calls 67 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 4
75 Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application 76 Messaging and chat 77 Reading and sending messages 77 Organizing your messages 78 Calling from Messaging 78 Messaging settings 79 Video Chat 79 Email 80 Setting Up Email 80 Sending and Receiving Email Messages 80 Organizing - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 5
Movie Creator 107 Connectivity 109 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV 109 Displaying files on another device using Cast 109 Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories 110 NFC 111 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 113 Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time 116 Google - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 6
About phone > Android™ version. To Find the Model Number and Name of Your Device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . The device model number and name are displayed. Limitations to Services and Features Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 7
key 11. Main microphone 12. Loudspeaker 13. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 14. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 15. Main camera lens 16. Main flash 17. NFC™ detection area 18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 19. Main antenna area Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM card - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 8
push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place. Screen Protection Before using your device, remove the protective 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 9
Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services Xperia™ or Android™ Device Manager services. For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to http://support 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find the setup guide the first - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 10
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 your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset. Protection by my Xperia If you remotely reset your device using this service, you - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 11
Screen Lock Password 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Password. 3 Choose an option and follow the instructions Bluetooth® device or when you're carrying it with you. With Smart Lock enabled, you still need to unlock your device manually - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 12
screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents. 4 Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function. 5 Tap the back screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted voice. 3 Follow the instructions lock it manually if needed. - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 13
-screen instructions. 5 To remove a paired device, select it from the list and tap REMOVE TRUSTED DEVICE Making Sure You're Secure when Using Trusted Devices Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security capabilities. There's a chance someone could keep your Xperia - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 14
location. To Edit a Custom Place 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. 3 Select address, tap the address. 6 To fine-tune the location, tap the back arrow next to the address, drag the location pin to the desired location, - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 15
device. To Change the SIM Card PIN 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. 3 Tap Change Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 16
View Your IMEI Number via the Device Settings 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information. 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 17
it, or add a phone number to the lockscreen. For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com. Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 18
• 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. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. 18 This is an internet version of this - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 19
right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. 19 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 20
shows the pane that is currently displayed. 1 Welcome to Xperia™ widget - Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services 2 Dots - Represents the number of Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen • Press . 20 This is an internet - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 21
To browse the Home screen Homescreen Panes You can add new panes to your Homescreen ( pane, then tap . When Google Search & Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Homescreen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see Google Search & Now on page 116. - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 22
1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap . 2 Tap Icon size, then select an option. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 23
screen. The Homescreen opens. 2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen, then release it. To Move an Application on the Application Screen 1 When the Application screen applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function. - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 24
key - Select a recently used application 5 Home key - Go back to the Homescreen 6 Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support split screen mode. To Use Split-Screen Mode 1 Make sure the two applications that you want to use in - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 25
a Widget 1 Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, and then release it. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then 3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen. To Move a Widget • Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 26
of the other elements of your Homescreen and Lockscreen. Live wallpapers add visual effects to your interactions with the touch screen, letting the display change dynamically. Themes can include a wallpaper, a screensaver, title bars, and a sound scheme that all fit together to create a unique look - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 27
Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are key at the same time. To View Your Screenshot 1 Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. 2 Tap the screenshot. You can also view your screenshots in the Album - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 28
menu. Hide sensitive notification content You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an incoming - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 29
From your Home screen, tap . 2 call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually. When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery Battery status The battery is charging 29 This is an internet - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 30
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 Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, or region - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 31
or may not be supported by all networks or service providers in all areas . Use the Album application to manage, view, and edit your photos and videos. Browse, search, and buy application to manage phone numbers, email application to make video calls. Save your documents - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 32
messages. The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short video collages using your existing photo and video collection. Use the Music application to organize and play music and audio books. View news stories from News Suite. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 33
Battery and Maintenance Charging Your Device Always use an original Sony charger and USB Type-C™ cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model. Other chargers and cables may increase charging time, not charge at all, or may even damage your device. Make sure all USB ports and connectors are - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 34
and review its battery consumption under Battery usage. General Usage Tips to Improve Battery Performance The following tips can help you improve battery performance: • Lower the screen brightness level, see Screen settings on page 55. • Turn off Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and location services when - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 35
applications from being optimized by STAMINA mode in the Battery Optimization menu. Ultra STAMINA Mode Your battery time is extensively prolonged, but available apps are limited, and mobile data and Wi-Fi are disabled. Calling and SMS are still available. Your Home screen is changed and appears in - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 36
User Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected after an update. For more information about software updates, go to http://support. you are logged in as the owner. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. 4 If a system update is available, - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 37
and follow the on-screen installation instructions. Make sure you are using the USB Type-C cable that came with your device and it is properly connected to the device and computer. Maintenance Using a Computer Xperia™ Companion Xperia™ Companion is a software service which provides a collection of - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 38
USB cable type intended for your Xperia™ model and make sure it is completely dry. USB Connection Mode You can use the Transfer files connection mode for managing files and updating device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft® Windows® computers. Charging is enabled by default. Using the - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 39
Stop Applications and Services from Running 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application or service, and then tap slider beside Smart cleaner. You can also modify, copy or delete files manually if you go to Settings > Storage & memory > > Advanced > Storage - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 40
computer detects your device. Make sure to select Transfer files mode on your device. 3 Click on Backup on the Xperia™ Companion main screen. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device. If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 41
Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 4 Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap Automatic backup. 5 To enable the automatic backup function, tap the on-off switch. 6 Select where to save backup files. 7 If desired, select a backup frequency, when to back up, and the specific data - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 42
Xperia Backup & Restore service, make sure you have signed in to your Google™ account. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 4 Under Xperia . Backing Up Data With the Google Backup & Restore Application Using the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 43
preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges. To use Google Play™, you need to To Download an Application from Google Play™ 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Play Store. 3 Find an to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Some applications may - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 44
.com/ support/ for network coverage, cellular data, and MMS issues. • If the Battery time preferred setting of STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all cellular data traffic gets paused when the screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services from - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 45
screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile displayed. 4 Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password. is displayed troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. To add a Wi-Fi network manually 1 From your Home screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 46
MAC Address for Your Device 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Tap . The MAC address is displayed in the list. WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a wireless networking standard that helps you to establish secure wireless network connections. WPS makes it easy for you - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 47
then press the WPS button on the WPS-supported device. To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS PIN 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > using Bluetooth®. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to complete setup. If the device runs on the Android™ - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 48
instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device. To rename or secure your Mobile hotspot 1 From the Home screen also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 49
network type, then select a network mode. To Select Another Network Manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators. 3 Tap Search mode, then select Manual. 4 Select a network. If you select a network manually, your device will not search - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 50
To Activate Automatic Network Selection 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Service providers. 3 Tap Search mode, then select Automatic. Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 51
to add. 3 Follow the instructions to create or sign in to an account. To Synchronize Manually With an Online Account 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 52
To Remove an EAS Account 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. 2 Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account you want to remove. 3 Tap , then tap Remove account. 4 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 53
screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone. To Access the Quick Settings Panel • Drag the status bar downward using two fingers. To select settings to display for Incoming Calls 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Tap the Also vibrate for calls slider to enable - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 54
your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Other sounds. 3 Tap the sliders to enable or disable the different touch tones as desired. Do Not Disturb Mode You can set your device to Do not disturb mode and decide how long your device will be in Do not disturb mode manually. You can - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 55
> Sound > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. 3 Tap Calls or Messages. 4 Select an option. Screen settings To Adjust the Screen Brightness Manually Regardless of Lighting Conditions 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display and tap the Adaptive brightness slider to disable - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 56
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 is shown. If you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 57
apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. To Configure Applications 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap app any time you want. To Manage App Links from the Settings Menu 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Tap and find Opening links. - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 58
tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver. 3 Tap the slider to enable the function. 4 Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active. To Start the Screen Saver Manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver. 3 Tap the slider to - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 59
1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Disable screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Image enhancement. 3 Tap the Super-vivid mode radio button if it is not already selected. Enhancing the Sound Output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 60
buttons up or down. The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality. To minimize volume differences using the Dynamic normalizer 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 61
changed by any user and affect all users. Examples include language, Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, NFC, and Bluetooth®. • Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper. • Settings that are only visible to the - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 62
in your region. SwiftKey® keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwiftKey space. 5 Tap to enter a comma. 6 Display numbers and symbols. 7 Switch between lower case, upper case, and all caps. For more information about SwiftKey - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 63
"é." To enter a period • After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar. To Enter Text Using the Gesture Input Function 1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write. 2 After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 64
To Open the Dialpad 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 If the dialpad does not appear, tap . To Dial a Phone Number 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 If the call log appears, tap to display the dialpad. 4 Enter the phone number, and tap . To delete a number entered - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 65
by every operator. Receiving Calls If you receive an incoming call when the device is in sleep mode or the screen is locked, the phone application opens in fullscreen format. If you receive an incoming call when the screen is active, the incoming call is displayed as a floating notification, that - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 66
RESPONSE OPTIONS. 2 Select a predefined message or tap Write new message. To edit the text message used to reject a call 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Reject call with message. 3 Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. 4 Tap OK. Ongoing - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 67
If your subscription includes a voicemail service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail. FDN is not supported by all service providers. Contact your service provider to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature. 67 This is an internet - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 68
To block calls and messages from a specific number 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap > Settings > Block numbers > Add a number. 3 Enter the phone number that you want to block calls and texts from, then tap BLOCK. To Enable or Disable Fixed Dialing 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 69
conference call, contact your network operator. To Make a Conference Call 1 During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. 2 To display the from your service provider and enter it manually. To Enter Your Voicemail Number 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Voicemail - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 70
2 Enter the emergency number and tap . To make an emergency call while the screen is locked 1 If the active screen lock type is Swipe, swipe up and tap , then tap to display the dialpad. Enter the emergency number, then tap . 2 If your screen is locked with a pattern, PIN, or password, swipe up and - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 71
tap , then tap . 2 Tap and enter a phone number, name or other information in the Find contacts field. The results list is filtered as you enter each character. To Select Which Contacts to Display in the Contacts Application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Select Groups - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 72
a contact's phone number, you do not have to edit the number again when you make calls from abroad. To Edit a Contact 1 From your Home screen, tap tap SAVE. Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details. To Add a Picture to a Contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 73
to a memory card, use Bluetooth® technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at www.sonymobile.com/support/. To Synchronize Contacts on - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 74
tapping them. To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your Backing up contacts You can use internal storage, a memory card, or a SIM card to back up contacts. To Export All Contacts to Internal Storage 1 From your Home screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 75
a phone number that emergency personnel can call. If your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency personnel can only see the phone number your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap ME. 3 Tap , then tap Share. 4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. 75 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 76
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To Send All Contacts 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list. 5 Tap Link to confirm. To Separate Linked Contacts 1 From your Home screen, tap , - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 77
. 1 Go back to the list of conversations 2 Call the message sender 3 View more options 4 Sent and received messages 5 Send a completed message 6 Add attachments To create and send a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . 2 Tap . 3 Enter the recipient's name or phone number - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 78
from Messaging To Call a Message Sender 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap a conversation, tap , and then tap . To Save a Sender's Number as a Contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap SAVE. 3 Select an existing - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 79
reports for outgoing messages 1 From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap on, a check mark is displayed for messages that have been successfully Android™ and iOS devices. Go to https://support.google.com/duo/ to get more detailed information about how to use this application. The video call - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 80
screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup. For some email services, you may need to contact your email service screen instructions. If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 81
, or tap Create new contact. 4 Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap SAVE. Organizing your email messages To Sort Your Email 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap and select the account with the inbox you want to - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 82
in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message you want to open. To View All Folders for One Email Account 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find . Email account settings To Remove an Email Account from Your Device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 Tap , then tap Settings. 4 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 83
1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To Learn More about Gmail™ • When the Gmail application is open, tap , then find and tap Help & feedback. 83 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 84
your device. Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion/ or Xperia™ Companion for Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac/. The Music application may not support all music file formats. For more information - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 85
or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 Return to the music player screen To Play a Song Using the Music Application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap . 3 Select a music category. 4 Tap a song to play it. You might - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 86
all songs 7 Browse all genres 8 Browse all folders 9 Open the settings menu for the Music application 10 Open the support menu for the Music application To Open the Music Menu 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap . To Return to the Music Homescreen • When the Music menu is open - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 87
album that you want to share. 2 Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share. 3 Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists in the same way. Enhancing the sound To improve the sound quality using the Equalizer 1 Open the Music - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 88
Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap . The available channels appear as you scroll radio is open, press . 2 Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. 88 This - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 89
to remove. 2 Tap , then tap DELETE. Radio Sound Settings To switch between mono and stereo sound mode 1 When the radio is open, press . 2 Tap Enable stereo sound. 3 To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press and tap Force mono sound. To select the radio region 1 When the radio is - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 90
and videos 7 Save location 8 Shutter button - Take photos or record videos 9 Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings To Take a Photo From the Lockscreen 1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . 2 To activate the camera, touch and hold , then - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 91
as you release the camera button screen to display the toolbar. 3 Tap . 4 Tap DELETE to confirm. General camera settings Capturing Modes Overview You can choose from a range of capturing modes and camera apps. Simply swipe left or right on the camera screen to switch between them. Manual Manually - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 92
photos. Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images in the direction of movement indicated on the screen. Auto Face Detection The camera automatically detects faces self-timer and take self-portraits in Manual and Superior auto capturing modes. Smile Shutter Use Smile Shutter™ - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 93
wireless networks and GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen , you are prompted to enable Location services if they are not already enabled. Tap screen to choose an area to focus on while taking pictures. Focus only Focus and brightness This function is available in Superior auto mode - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 94
mode, adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. You can also adjust the exposure manually in the -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV range. For example, you can increase the image brightness or decrease the overall exposure by tapping the plus or minus controls accordingly when is displayed - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 95
color balance for a cloudy sky. Adjust focus automatically. Adjust focus manually. Adjust shutter speed automatically. Adjust shutter speed manually. Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings 1 Activate the camera. 2 To display all settings, tap . 3 Select the setting that you want - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 96
:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can take a photo without to make skin tones slightly softened while taking selfies in Manual and Superior auto capturing modes. Object Tracking When you select an object by touching - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 97
when you touch the screen. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Flash Use the flash even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand Activate the camera. 2 Swipe the screen to select . 3 To display settings, tap . 4 Select the - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 98
lighting for videos when ambient lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is available on the video camera screen. Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor. 98 This is an internet version of - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 99
On Off 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. 1 Open the camera application. 2 Tap , then tap More > Help 99 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 100
added to favorites 4 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album Homescreen menu 5 The date of items in the group 6 Tap a photo or screen under Settings > Display > When device is rotated. The Album application may not support all file formats. For more information about supported - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 101
displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To Pause a Video 1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display , and use methods like Bluetooth® wireless technology and email to share support 9 View photos from online services 101 This is an internet - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 102
the desired online service, and then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed. 4 Tap any you have lots of photos saved on your device, it's a good idea to routinely transfer them to a computer or to an external - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 103
an option. 4 To save a copy of the edited photo, tap SAVE. To Adjust the Light Settings for a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 If prompted, select Photo editor. 3 Tap , then select an option and edit as desired. 4 To save a copy of the edited - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 104
or video. To Unhide a Photo or Video 1 In Album, tap , then tap Hidden. 2 Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. 3 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 4 Tap Don't hide. Viewing Your Photos on a Map Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging. You can view - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 105
view it in full screen To Add or Edit the Geotag of a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars. 2 the group, tap the cover photo, then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. To View Geotagged Photos on a Globe 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 106
application also serves as a TV program guide with the option to show detailed program and Recommended shows 7 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the menu, browse content, number shown on the home device and follow the instructions to finish pairing. 5 After the successful pairing, - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 107
is Playing 1 While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Tap > Audio settings, then change the instructions provided. Transferring Video Content to Your Device Before you start using the Video application, it's a good . Movie Creator The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 108
Auto creating slider to enable or disable the function. To Manually Create a Highlight Movie 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Movie Creator. 3 Tap If you are not logged in to Facebook yet, follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Tap , then scroll down to browse your Facebook events. 6 Choose - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 109
select a device. Your TV must support Screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the function to work. If your TV does not support Screen mirroring, you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately. Also, when using Screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 110
your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap , and then find and Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. This device has a capless USB Type-C port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that the port the drop-down arrow beside Android System. 3 Tap EJECT in - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 111
screen , tap . 3 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 or service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device. NFC is a wireless technology - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 112
it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused. 5 Make sure the track is displayed on full screen. 6 Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so the NFC detection areas of each device touch. When the devices connect - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 113
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. You may need to have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® activated on both devices for the connection to work. Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Use - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 114
screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 3 Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device that you want to unpair. 4 Tap FORGET. Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth® technology Use Bluetooth® technology to share items with other Bluetooth® compatible devices such as phones - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 115
To view files you have received using Bluetooth® 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 3 Press and select Show received files. 115 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 116
about NFC, see NFC on page 111. Mobile payment services may not be available in all regions. To Manage Payment Services 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Tap & pay. A list of payment services appears. 3 Manage the payment services as desired, for example, you can change - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 117
information about how to use this application, go to http://support.google.com and click the "Maps for mobile" link. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every market, country, or region. To Use Google Maps™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Google > Maps. 117 This is an - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 118
also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To Enable or Disable Airplane Mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More. 3 Tap the Airplane mode slider. 118 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 119
to view 2 Access an overview of the current month 3 Return to the current date 4 Access other options 5 Scroll up or down to browse the calendar 6 Add does not sound if your device is turned off. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 120
3 Access the stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function 5 View option for the current tab 6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm To Set a New Alarm 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 121
To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm 1 Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. 2 Tap the Vibrate slider to enable or disable the function. 3 Tap SAVE. To Set the Side Keys Behavior 1 Find and tap Clock, and then select the alarm you want to edit. 2 Tap Side keys - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 122
the area by dragging it with two or more fingers. 4 To exit zoom mode, tap the area three times again. With certain applications, you can also zoom size option to increase the default size of text displayed on your device. To Set Font Size 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 123
using a TTY device or a relay service. To enable TTY mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call. 3 Tap Accessibility > TTY mode. 4 Select the applicable TTY mode. Switch Access With Switch Access, you can interact with your Xperia™ device using one or more switches - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 124
To Enable or Disable Switch Access 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access. 3 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap OK. 124 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 125
on your device to browse User Guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find information about software updates and other product-related information. To Access the Support Application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap , then select the required support item. Connect to the internet when - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 126
Companion is installed on your PC or Mac®. 2 Open the Xperia™ Companion software on the computer and click on Software repair on the main screen. 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall the software and complete the repair. 126 This is an internet version of this publication - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra | User Guide - Page 127
from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data. To Allow the Sending of Usage Info 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Usage info settings
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