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    User guide Xperia 10 I3113/I3123/I4113/I4193
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    Changes after updating the software to Android 10 6 Getting started 9 About this User guide 9 Overview 10 Assembly - Single SIM 11 Assembly - device 18 Finding, locking or erasing a lost device 18 Using location services 19 Learning the basics 20 Using the touchscreen 20 Using Side sense
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    Improving memory performance 43 Backing up and synchronizing data 45 Backing up and synchronizing with a Google account 45 Backing up and transferring data using a computer 46 Backing up and transferring data using a memory card 46 Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 46
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    Messaging and chat 73 Reading and sending messages 73 Messaging settings 74 Setting up email 75 Music and FM radio 76 Transferring music from a computer to your device 76 Listening to music 76 Listening to the radio 78 Camera 80 Getting to know your camera 80 Exposure, color and light
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    Support application 108 About the Support app 108 Legal information 109 General 109 Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines 109 5
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    made to the existing functions. The following are some of the major changes after updating your device to Android 10. This Xperia 10 User guide does not describe all Android 10 features and functions. Some features, functions, settings, and elements of the screen design may differ from the content
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    • To edit the text message used to reject a call, tap (Menu icon) > Settings > Reject call with message. Tap the message that you want to edit, and then make the necessary changes. Contacts app • To edit or view contact information about yourself, tap > My info. (Options icon) > Settings 7
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    Other updated features Updated STAMINA mode • When you turn on the STAMINA mode, the display switches to the Dark theme mode. Ultra STAMINA mode is no longer available. Elimination of some functions using NFC • One-touch portable hotspot and Android Beam (function for sharing content using the NFC
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    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia 10 User guide for the Android™ 9.0 software version. If you're to services and features Some of the services and features described in this User guide may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks or service providers.
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    Overview 1 Headset jack 2 Charging/Notification light 3 Second microphone 4 Ear speaker 5 Proximity/Light sensor 6 Front camera 7 Power key 8 Fingerprint sensor 9 Volume/Zoom key 10 Speaker 11 USB port/Charger 12 Primary microphone 10 Internet version. For personal use only.
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    14 Flash LED 15 Dual camera 16 NFC™ detection area 17 Nano SIM/Memory card slot 18 Main antenna Assembly - Single SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Single SIM devices allow you to use one SIM card and a memory card. The nano SIM card and the memory card have
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    memory card tray. 4 Gently push the trays back into the slots until they fit into place. Assembly - Dual SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Dual SIM devices support the use of either two nano SIM cards or a nano SIM card and a memory card. Dual SIM devices are not available in
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    screen covers intended for your Xperia device. The use of third first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings, personalize your device device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services is available
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    support.google.com. To set up a Google account on your device 1 Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions Google account on your new device. • Music and other document files: Manually back up your media files from the old device using Google Drive.
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    screen or erase the content via a Erase all data (factory reset) without providing the screen lock information. Find my device Use the Find my device service to remotely locate, lock, unlock, or erase the content on a lost device. After you have signed in to your Google account, Find my device is
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    Bluetooth device or carrying your device with you. Go to http://www.support.google.com/ and search "smart lock" for more information. To create , confirm your current screen lock. 3 Choose an option and follow the on-screen instructions. 4 When a secure screen lock is used, you can set the power key
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    that come in on SIM 1 to SIM 2 when SIM 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. See Forwarding calls on page 67. To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & internet > Advanced > Dual SIM
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    be turned on, have an internet connection, and have the location service activated. The Find my device service may not be available in all countries or regions. For additional information about Find my device, go to https:// support.google.com/ and search for "Find my device." 18 Internet version
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    To verify that your device can be found • Go to https://www.google.com/android/find and sign in using your Google account. Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your mobile or Wi-Fi network as well as GPS (Global Positioning
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    Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. 20 Internet version. For personal use only.
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    Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching in and out • Pinch in and out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you're taking photos or shooting videos. 21 Internet version. For personal use only.
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    Swiping and scrolling • Scroll up and down, or left and right. • Swipe left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. Using Side sense The Side sense bar makes it easier to use your device with one hand. You can display the Side sense menu by double-tapping the Side sense bar on the edge of
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    Note Side sense is unavailable in certain situations, such as when Ultra STAMINA mode is activated, or when the screen view is in landscape orientation. To display the Side sense menu • To activate the Side sense menu, double-tap the Side sense bar. Hint To exit the Side sense menu, double-tap the
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    To return to the previous screen using the side sensor • Slide your finger up or down along the Side sense bar to return to the previous screen. To turn Side sense on or off 1 Find and tap Settings > Display > Advanced. 2 Tap Side sense. 3 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function. Side
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    Turning the screen on or off When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns off to save battery power. You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns off. When your screen is turned off, your device can be locked or unlocked, depending on
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    To browse the Home screen To allow Home screen rotation 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the options menu opens. 2 Tap Home settings. 3 Tap the Allow Home screen rotation switch. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the
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    To view all applications on the Application screen • Swipe the Home screen upwards and then scroll up or down the Application screen to view all applications. To open an application from the Application screen • When the Application screen is open, swipe upwards to find the application, and then tap
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    home button. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the Split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function. Navigating applications overview 1 Clear all - Close all the recently used applications 2 Recently used applications window - Open a recently used
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    - Drag to resize windows 3 Application 2 4 Home button - Go back to the Home screen 5 Back button - Go back to the previous screen Note Not all applications support Split screen mode. To use Split screen mode 1 Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in Split screen mode are open
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    To enable or disable One-handed mode 1 Find and tap Settings > Display > Advanced > One-handed mode. 2 Tap the One-handed mode switch to enable or disable the function. 3 To shrink the screen, double-tap (Home button). 4 To exit One-handed mode, double-tap (Home button) or tap an empty area on the
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    Shortcuts and folders overview 1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To move an item on the Home screen • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the new location. When you drag the item all the way to the right, a new
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    A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Home screen and Lock screen. Live wallpapers add visual effects to your interactions with the touchscreen, letting the display change dynamically. To change your wallpaper 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen
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    To open or close the Notification panel 1 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards, or simply doubletap it. 2 To close the Notification panel, drag or swipe the panel upwards. Hint After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick settings panel by dragging the
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    events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually. 34 Internet version. For personal use only.
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    Mute mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Note Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. Notification icons New
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    Downloading data Uploading data Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device System updates are available Downloading system updates Install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Battery Care is activated Screenshot captured Video
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    your device Always use an original Sony charger and USB Type-C™ cable intended for your specific Xperia model. Other chargers and cables may has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. Never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing
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    may change the power-saving features available on your device. To review your battery consumption 1 Find and tap Settings > Battery to view see Screen settings on page 57. • Turn off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and location services when you don't need these features. • Turn off your device or use Airplane
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    application, see Application settings on page 59. • Uninstall applications that you are not using, see Application screen on page 26. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers. • Restart your device every now and
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    status bar. You can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update. The easiest way to install for wireless download. You then need to use the Xperia Companion software on a PC or on an Apple in another way than described in this User guide. The Android version might not be affected after
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    . Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates. Note If you don't have the Xperia Companion software installed on the Xperia Companion to repair your device. For more information on using Xperia Companion, see Xperia Companion web site https://support.sonymobile.com/ xperia
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    , restarts repeatedly or doesn't start at all after you've updated the Xperia software or after you've performed a software repair or a factory data forcing the device to shut down then try turning it back on. If the problem still exists, force the device to shut down then perform a software repair.
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    infrequently used apps or old files to delete, and then follow the on-screen instructions. To stop applications and services from running 1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. 2 Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP > OK. To format the memory card 1 Find and tap Settings
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    To enable or disable Smart cleaner 1 Find and tap Settings > Xperia Assist. 2 Tap Smart cleaner, then tap the switch to enable or disable the function. Note You can also modify, copy or delete files manually if you find and tap the Files application. 44 Internet version. For personal use only.
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    on your old device. For more information about Google Photos, go to http://support.google.com. To back up and synchronize apps, phone settings, and call in to the Google account and follow the on-screen instructions. To back up and synchronize files manually 1 Find and tap (Music icon) or (Files icon
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    Tap for more options. Your computer will detect your device once you tap File Transfer. Note Always use a USB Type-C cable intended for your specific Xperia model and make sure it is completely dry. To back up your data using a computer 1 Unlock the screen of your device and connect your device
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    address and password. 3 Tap Next. If a failure occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then tap Next. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. 5 Tap Show more sync options to select a synchronization method, a synchronization interval, and the
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    you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. 3 Tap the item to view its details. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Downloading applications from other sources When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play
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    using the internet and sending multimedia messages right away. • You can manually check for updates to the internet and MMS settings. If you change the screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services from being paused, or deactivate STAMINA mode
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    their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually to your list of available Wi-Fi networks. To turn Wi-Fi on or off displayed in the status bar once you are connected. To add a Wi-Fi network manually 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Scroll down
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    your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways. • Portable hotspot: share your mobile data connection via Wi-Fi with up to 10 other devices simultaneously. • One-touch portable hotspot: touch devices to start sharing your mobile connection over Wi-Fi. • USB tethering: share your
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    tap CONNECT. Note This function only works with devices that also support NFC Wi-Fi tethering. To share your mobile data connection with using Bluetooth. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android operating system
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    Controlling data usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection,
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    card. Selecting mobile networks Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode. If you are using a Dual SIM device, this applies to each SIM card
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    Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen • Find and tap Settings. To view information
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    To activate the vibrating mode 1 Press the volume key up or down. 2 Tap the icon displayed above the slider one or more times until appears. (Vibrate icon) To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls 1 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 2 Tap the Also vibrate for calls switch to enable the
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    rule name, tap (Edit icon). 4 Tap the switch to activate the rule. Hint To create a new rule, tap Add rule and follow the on-screen instructions. To set the notification sound when Do not disturb mode is activated 1 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb. 2 Tap Notifications. 3 Select an
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    is turned, or set it to stay in portrait view. Hint Even if the Auto-rotate screen function is disabled, you can rotate the screen manually by tapping (Rotate icon) in the navigation bar. Night Light Night Light switches the color of the screen to amber. This makes it easier to
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    3 Swipe up on (Home button) to open the recently used applications window. 4 Tap the application icon at the top of the applications window, and then tap Pin. 5 In the window that appears, tap GOT IT. To unpin a screen • On the pinned screen, touch and hold until the screen is unpinned. (Back
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    does not delete any application data from your device. To clear application data 1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications. 2 Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA > OK. Note When you clear application data, data for the selected application is deleted from your device
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    and time You can change the date and time on your device. To set the date manually 1 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. 2 Disable the Automatic date DSEE HX function by tapping the switch. Note Wired headphones that support High-Resolution Audio are needed to play back sound in a quality
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    it. 3 Tap Sound effects > Equalizer. 4 To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons. To choose a preset arrangement, tap ( Dynamic normalizer function by tapping the switch. Multiple user accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts. The user who sets up the device for the
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    Typing text On-screen keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. Note The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. SwiftKey® keyboard You can
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    Editing text You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing options by double-tapping the entered text. The editing options then become available via an application bar. Application bar The following actions are available on the selected text: • Cut • Copy • Paste
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    Calling Making calls You can make a call by dialing a phone number manually, or use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the
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    5 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card if prompted. To make an international call 1 Find and tap (Phone icon). The call log is displayed. 2 Tap (Dialpad icon) to display the dialpad. 3 Touch and hold 0 until a "+" sign appears. 4 Enter the country code, the area code without the initial zeros, followed
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    SIM card 1 to SIM card 2 when SIM card 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. To forward calls 1 Find and tap (Phone icon). 2 Tap (Menu icon) > Settings. 3 Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM
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    , tap the switch to enable the function. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. Hint If the Dual SIM reachability function does not automatically during setup. Otherwise, you are prompted to enter them manually. Blocking a number You can block numbers from calling you and
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    contact again and save it to the new account. Hint If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact's phone number, you do not . 4 When you are finished, tap SAVE. (Edit icon). Note Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details. To add or remove a contact
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    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. Transferring contacts using an online account If you synchronize the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account, for example
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    memory card, or use Bluetooth technology. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide. To import contacts from a memory card 1 Find and tap (Contacts icon). 2 Tap (Options icon), then tap Settings > Import > SD card or internal
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    2 Tap (Options icon) > Settings > Export. 3 Single SIM users, tap Export to SIM card. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card to export to. 4 Tap OK. 5 Select contacts to export, then tap Export. 6 Select an option, then tap OK. To export all contacts to internal storage 1 Find and tap (Contacts icon). 2
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    the recipient's name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 4 If you want to send a group message, tap (Add recipient icon) to add more recipients. 73 Internet version. For personal use only.
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    's name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 6 Edit the message if necessary, then tap (Send icon). To save a file contained in a received message 1 Find and tap (Messages icon). 2 If the
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    Note After delivery reports are turned on, the text "Delivered" is displayed for messages that have been successfully delivered. Setting up email Use the email application (Email icon) on your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email
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    files using Google Drive. Then, synchronize the data on your device by logging in to the Google account. Note The Music application may not support all music file formats. Listening to music Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music. Music player overview 1 Minimize the full screen
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    9 Progress indicator - drag or tap along the line to fast-forward or rewind 10 Length of current song 11 Repeat the current song or all songs in the play queue 12 Tap to go to the next song, touch
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    a favorite 6 Tuning dial 7 Frequency band - drag left or right to move between channels 8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 9 A saved favorite channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel 78 Internet version. For personal use only.
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    To listen to the FM radio 1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. 2 Find and tap (FM radio icon). The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. Note When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information,
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    photos and videos 7 Switch between taking photos and videos 8 Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos 9 Go back or exit the camera 10 Select a capturing mode 11 Shortcut to the capturing mode last selected 12 Self-timer 13 Flash settings 14 Select an aspect ratio 15 Color and
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    Shutter button overview Take a photo Record a video/Resume recording Pause a video Stop recording a video Self-timer is activated Touch capture is activated Touch capture and Self-timer are activated To change the aspect ratio 1 While using the camera, tap 2 Select a setting. (Aspect ratio icon).
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    blurred effect Slow motion Add a slow-motion effect after recording a video AR effect Take photos with virtual scenes and characters Manual Take photos with manually adjusted camera settings Creative effect Take photos with effects and color filters Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos To
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    To take a photo by tapping the screen 1 When using the camera, tap (Settings icon), then tap Touch capture > On or Only front camera. 2 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes. 3 Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo. Hint This feature can also be used for videos.
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    photo or record a video. 4 Tap (Cancel icon) to reset and close the color setting. To adjust the exposure value 1 When using the camera, tap Mode > (Manual mode icon). 2 Tap EV and drag the slider to adjust the exposure value. 3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. 4 Tap the shutter button
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    Strong backlight (HDR) is automatically adjusted when taking photos. You can also adjust for strong backlight manually in Manual mode. To adjust towards a strong backlight 1 When using the camera, tap Mode > (Manual mode icon). 2 Tap (HDR icon) and select On. 3 Tap the shutter button to take a photo
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    only available for the main camera and depend on the capturing mode selected. To set the focus distance 1 When using the main camera, tap Mode > (Manual mode icon). 2 Tap (Set focus icon). 3 Drag the slider to adjust the focus distance. 4 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. 5 Tap the
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    People, selfies and smiling faces Faces in focus are indicated with a colored frame. Tap any frame to select a face to focus on. Use Smile Shutter to automatically take a photo when a person smiles. If you are recording a video, a photo is taken each time a smile is detected. Taking photos and
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    Portrait selfie Portrait selfie allows you to take better-looking selfies. Portrait selfie overview Bokeh Applies a blurring effect around the person Soft skin Softens skin tones Skin brightness Brightens skin tones Eye enlargement Enlarges eyes Slender face Makes your face look slimmer To take a
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    3 Tap the SteadyShot™ switch to enable. 4 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. 5 Tap the shutter button to record a video. Bokeh effect You can take pictures with the Bokeh effect when using the dual camera on your device. The Bokeh effect decreases focus in the background of a photo to
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    2 To adjust the background defocus strength, tap (Dual camera effect icon) > (Bokeh icon). Drag the slider to adjust. 3 To adjust the brightness, tap (Brightness icon). Drag the slider to adjust. 4 Tap the shutter button to take a photo. Hint If you get too close to or too far to an object while
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    separately for each capturing mode. Diagnosing your camera If your camera isn't working properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, or flash. To run a diagnostics test of your camera 1 Make sure you are connected to the internet
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    3 Select a category, then follow the on-screen instructions. Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken, this is called geotagging. The option to
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    Volume key settings Zoom Volume Shutter Use the volume key to zoom in or out. The volume key is deactivated for the camera. Use the volume key as a shutter button for photos and videos. Sound When Sound is activated, the camera makes a sound when you take a photo or when you start or stop a video
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    Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you've taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Album overview 1 Open
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    you have hidden from view 7 Launch Movie Creator to view short movies of your photos 8 Open the Settings menu for the Album application 9 Open web support 95 Internet version. For personal use only.
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    of your device on a TV screen 1 TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on the Screen mirroring function. 2 necessary. USB Type-C host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. Note This device has a capless
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    USB Preferences USB controlled by You can choose which device controls the other, your device or the USB-connected device. Use USB for You can choose the purpose of the USB connection. File Transfer Manage files or update the device software. This option is used with Microsoft® Windows®
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    more information about a product or service, and tags that activate certain functions on your device. NFC functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. To enable or disable the NFC function 1 Find and tap Settings > Device connection
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    NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for work better within 10 meters (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device
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    Note Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices can vary. Hint If you are using a device with multiple users, each user can change the Bluetooth settings, and the changes affect all users. To turn the Bluetooth function on or off 1 Find and tap Settings > Device connection >
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    Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers. You can send and receive the following kinds of items: • Photos and videos • Music and other audio files • Web pages To send items using
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    may not be available in your region. For Dual SIM devices, NFCinitiated payments are only supported for an NFC-enabled SIM card inserted in SIM card slot 1. To manage payment services 1 Make sure NFC is enabled on your device. 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Default apps > Tap
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    Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the
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    Clock overview 1 Access the Alarm tab 2 Access the Clock tab 3 Access the Timer tab 4 Access the Stopwatch tab 5 View menu options for the current tab 6 Add a world clock To set a new alarm 1 Find and tap Clock > Alarm. 2 Tap (Add item icon). 3 Select the desired value. 4 Tap OK. Hint Tap (More
  • Sony Xperia 10 | Help Guide - Page 105
    To turn an alarm on or off • Find and tap Clock > Alarm, tap the switch. To delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock > Alarm, then tap want to delete, then tap Delete. (More options icon) for the alarm that you To edit alarms 1 Find and tap Clock > Alarm. 2 Tap (Menu icon), then tap Settings. 3
  • Sony Xperia 10 | Help Guide - Page 106
    Accessibility Magnification Magnification allows you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification 1 Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification. 2 Select an option and tap the switch to enable the
  • Sony Xperia 10 | Help Guide - Page 107
    TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or . 2 Tap the switch to enable or disable the function, then tap OK. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, then tap FINISH. 107 Internet version. For personal use only.
  • Sony Xperia 10 | Help Guide - Page 108
    topics, troubleshoot, or use helpful applications such as the device test. Visit our Web support directly from the app to read User guides, knowledge articles, or the Support forum. Note Support contact information is available from the Contact us menu even without a network connection. To access
  • Sony Xperia 10 | Help Guide - Page 109
    us/ legal/ for more information. This User guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties. Use of such programming or services licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Note: Sony Mobile advises users to backup their personal data and information. SONY MOBILE WILL NOT
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User guide
Xperia 10
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