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User guide Xperia™ M4 Aqua E2303/E2306/E2353 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 2
Contents Getting started 6 About This User Guide 6 Overview 6 Assembly 7 Screen Protection 8 Starting Your Device for the 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 35 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 3
with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync 52 Basic settings 54 Accessing settings 54 Volume settings 54 Do Not Disturb Mode 55 Screen settings 56 Application settings 58 Resetting Your Applications 59 Daydream 59 Language Settings 60 Date and time 60 Enhancing the sound output 61 Multiple - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 4
Adding medical and emergency contact information 80 Favorites and groups 81 Sending contact information 82 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application 82 Backing up Contacts 82 Messaging and chat 84 Reading and sending messages 84 Organizing your messages 85 Calling from a message - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 5
video content 117 Movie Creator 117 PlayStation™ Video Service 118 Connectivity 119 Mirroring the Screen of Your Mode 135 Support and Legal 136 Support Application 136 Xperia™ Tips 136 Help in menus and applications 136 Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device 136 Restarting, Resetting - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 6
Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ M4 Aqua User Guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you 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 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 7
. Headset jack 16. Second microphone 17. Charger/USB cable port 18. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 19. Memory card slot cover Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. 7 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 8
, 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 of third-party screen protection 8 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 9
the battery for at device, a setup guide helps you to configure 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 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 10
create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts. To remove a Google™ account - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 11
protection features and some of the required credentials: Factory Data Reset protection You must unlock 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 must enter the username and password for - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 12
Security > Screen lock > Pattern. 3 Follow the instructions on your device. If your lock pattern is rejected reset it using the Protection by my Xperia service. No content on your device is lost after you perform a screen lock reset using this service. To activate the Protection by my Xperia service - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 13
the onscreen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia. Depending on your security settings, your device may lock after a screen lock reset. You voice - Set up voice recognition to search in any screen. You have to manually unlock your device when you don't use it for 4 hours and after you - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 14
support different Bluetooth® standards and security capabilities. There's a chance someone could keep your Xperia a notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the first make sure high-accuracy location mode or battery-saving location mode is enabled on your device - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 15
pin to the desired location and tap Select this location. To Edit a Custom Place 1 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. 2 From your Homescreen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. 4 Select the - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 16
Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. 2 lock automatically, so be sure to lock it manually if needed. • When you pick up your a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your service provider. To Set up a SIM Card Lock 1 From the - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 17
number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some activated this service on your device, you can: • Locate your device on a map. • Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode. • - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 18
a device with multiple users, note that the Protection by my Xperia service is only available to the user who is logged in as 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 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 19
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. 19 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 20
Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you're taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. • Swipe left or right to reveal more options. 20 This is an internet version of - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 21
the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 22
™ 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 . To browse the Home screen Homescreen Panes You can add new - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 23
Homescreen Settings To Uninstall an Application from the Homescreen 1 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick left or right to browse the panes. All uninstallable applications are indicated by . 3 Tap the application you want to uninstall, and then tap Delete. - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 24
To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen 1 When the Application screen is open, tap . 2 Tap Sort apps, then select an option. To Uninstall an Application from the Application Screen 1 Touch and hold any area on the Application screen until the device vibrates. All applications that can be - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 25
information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Play Store™. To add a widget to the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. 2 Find and - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 26
To set a theme 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Themes. 3 Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 27
Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress, such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places: • The status bar • The Notification panel • The lockscreen To Open or Close the Notification Panel - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 28
or a missed 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 level falls below 15 percent. To Enable or Disable the Notification Light 1 From - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 29
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 The Hearing aid function is activated Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 30
To Manage Status Bar Icons 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons. 3 Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar. Notification Icons New text message or multimedia message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 31
supported by all networks or service the number manually or by Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short video collages using your existing photo and video collection. Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 32
games, apps, and media content. Enjoy music, movies, apps, and games on your device, and get exclusive access to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices. Stay connected with your gaming friends and the games you love to play, shop on the PlayStation®Store, and more. Protect your device - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 33
Battery and Maintenance Charging Your Device Always use an original Sony charger and USB 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 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 34
is a powerful and convenient built-in mode which improves your battery life significantly by reducing battery consumption when you are not using the device or certain apps. This is achieved by suspending battery draining network activities, such as location services, syncing, and Wi-Fi scanning in - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 35
preferences. You can exempt applications from being optimized by STAMINA mode in the Battery Optimization menu. To activate Ultra STAMINA mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Battery. 3 Tap Ultra STAMINA mode, and then tap Activate. 4 Confirm to activate. You cannot exempt - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 36
present the features on your device in another way than described in this User Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected after an update. For more information about software updates, go to http://support.sonymobile.com/ software/. To check for new software 1 If you are using a device with - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 37
and follow the on-screen installation instructions. Make sure you are using the USB 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 tools - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 38
® computers. Charging is enabled by default. To Change USB Connection Mode 1 Attach a USB connector to your device. 2 Drag down Android devices by downloading the White paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. Improving Memory Performance Your device memory tends to fill up as a result - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 39
To stop applications and services from running 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application or service, then tap FORCE Android version. The Xperia™ Backup & restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset. With this - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 40
backup of data. For example, you can back up data manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically. The Xperia™ Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up the following types of - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 41
manual backup function, tap More > Manual backup. 5 Under Where to store files, tap Select storage > Online account. 6 If prompted, read the relevant terms and, provided you agree, tap I agree, then follow the on-screen instructions reset. 4 Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More. 5 Tap Manual - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 42
from an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google™ account. 2 From your Homescreen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 4 Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap Restore data, and then select a restore source and the data types that you want to restore. 5 Tap Restore data - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 43
item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. 4 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in order to work properly. Only - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 44
troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/ for network coverage, cellular data, and MMS issues. If STAMINA mode connection problems, try excluding some applications and services from being paused, or deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily. For more information, see Battery and - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 45
this APN becomes the default APN for internet and MMS services. To View Downloaded internet and MMS Settings 1 From know the network name, you can add it manually to your list of available Wi-Fi networks. to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. 45 This - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 46
To Add a Wi-Fi Network Manually 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Tap > Add network. 4 Enter the Network name (SSID) information. 5 To select a security type, tap the - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 47
Tap > Advanced > WPS Push Button, and then press the WPS button on the WPS-supported device. To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS PIN 1 From your already on. 4 Tap > Advanced > WPS PIN Entry. 5 On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device. Sharing your mobile data - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 48
sure that your portable hotspot is secured by a password. 6 Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device. 48 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 49
and tap Settings > Data usage. 4 To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You can also enter the data limit manually by tapping on the number displayed beside the line. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic reaches the level you set. To - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 50
networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network. 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 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 51
detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, contact the network administrator of your company or organization. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to adjust the settings for VPN. To - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 52
Tap Settings > Accounts > Add account, then select the account you want to add. 3 Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an account. To synchronize manually with an online account 1 From your Homescreen, tap > Settings > Accounts. 2 Under Accounts, tap the name - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 53
To Change the Settings of an EAS Account 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email, and then tap . 3 Tap Settings, select an EAS account, and then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Tap - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 54
Volume Key • When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down, even when the screen is locked. To Turn on Vibrate Mode • Press the volume key up or down until appears. To Adjust the Volume Levels 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 55
. 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 also preset when your device will be in Do not disturb - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 56
To Allow Alarms to Sound in Do Not Disturb Mode 1 Press the volume key down until appears. 2 settings To Adjust the Screen Brightness Manually Regardless of Lighting Conditions 1 From the brightness. Lowering the brightness level helps the battery last longer. To Enable or Disable Vibrate on - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 57
cursor ring appears on the area of the screen where a touch is registered. To Enable Glove Mode 1 From your Home screen, tap 2 Tap the Glove mode slider. > Settings > Display. The sensitivity depends on the size of the contact area between the screen and the gloved finger that you use to navigate - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 58
To Unpin a Screen 1 On the pinned screen, touch and hold and at the same time. 2 Release both buttons. If you selected a security option when you activated the screen pinning function, you have to enter your pattern, PIN, or password to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned. - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 59
RESET APPS. Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device. To Clear Application Data 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application or service available for every application or service. Daydream Daydream is an - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 60
tapping the slider. 4 Tap Set date. 5 Flick left or right, or use the arrows to set the desired date. 6 Tap OK. To Set the Time Manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. 4 Tap Set time. 5 Select - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 61
down list, or adjust the sound settings manually by dragging the sliders up or down. The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no normalizer function by tapping the slider. Multiple User Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 62
which appears as New user. Just tap the account and follow the instructions to finish setting it up. You can also add a regular user account device temporarily, you can enable a guest account for that user. In Guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the preinstalled - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 63
on devices with multiple users: • Settings that can be 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 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 64
Typing text On-Screen Keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 65
, drag the slider beside Gesture input to the on or off position. To use the one-handed keyboard 1 Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap . 2 Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard. 3 To move the one-handed keyboard to the left or right side of the screen, tap or - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 66
input feature is enabled. 2 Tap . When appears, speak to enter text. 3 When you're finished, tap again. The suggested text appears. 4 Edit the text manually if necessary. Editing text You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing options by double-tapping the - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 67
writing style. There is also a Personalization guide that runs you through the most basic settings For example, you can select the Xperia™ Chinese keyboard or the Xperia™ Japanese keyboard. To access the on that only languages using the Latin alphabet are supported. 1 When the on-screen keyboard is - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 68
To Select a Different Keyboard 1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap the screen. 2 Select an option. at the bottom-right of To enable more keyboard options, tap More keyboards, then drag the relevant sliders to the right. 68 This is an internet version of this publication. © - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 69
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 70
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. seconds should pass before a call is answered automatically. You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to answer - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 71
From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Answering Machine > Greetings. 3 Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To Enable or Disable Automatic Answering 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Answering Machine. 3 Tap the Answering - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 72
To Edit the Text Message Used to Reject a Call 1 From your Homescreen, 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 calls 1 End a call 2 Make a second call 3 Put the current call on hold or - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 73
a different recipient, such as to another phone number, another device, or an answering service. To Forward Calls 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature. To Block Incoming or Outgoing Calls 1 From your - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 74
To Access the List of Accepted Call Recipients 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call. 3 Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers. To Change the SIM Card PIN2 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call. 3 Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2. 4 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 75
If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. To Enter Your Voicemail Number 1 From the Home service 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed. 3 Tap to display the dialpad. 4 Touch and hold 1. Emergency calls Your device supports - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 76
To Make an Emergency Call while the SIM Card is Locked 1 Tap Emergency call. 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, tap to display the dialpad, then enter the emergency number and tap . 2 If your screen - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 77
previously owned Sony devices, you can use local backups. To Transfer Contacts to Your New Device 1 Search for 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 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 78
To import contacts from a memory card 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card. 3 Select where to store your contacts. 4 Select the files that you want to import and tap OK. To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 Make sure you have the Bluetooth - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 79
then tap . 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. 4 When you are done, tap SAVE. Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details. To Associate a Picture with a Contact 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact that - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 80
To Edit Contact Information about Yourself 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap Myself, then tap . 3 Enter the new information or make the changes you want. 4 When you are done, tap SAVE. To Create a New Contact from a Text Message 1 From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap . 2 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 81
tap . 2 Tap ICE - In Case of Emergency. 3 Tap , and then tap Settings. 4 Mark the Enable call in ICE checkbox. Some networks or service providers may not support ICE calls. Favorites and groups Contacts that you mark as favorites appear under the favorites tab in the Contacts application along with - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 82
tap . 2 Tap the contact whose details you want to send. 3 Tap , then tap Share. 4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send several contacts at once 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Mark several. 3 Mark the contacts you want to send - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 83
To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. 3 Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 84
have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 4 If you want to send a group message, repeat the procedure described above to add more recipients. 5 Tap Write message and enter your message - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 85
have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 5 Edit the message, if necessary, then tap . To save a file contained in a message you receive 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 86
even when they are offline. You can also view and share photos easily. Hangouts™ requires internet access and a Google™ account. Go to http:// support.google.com/hangouts and click the "Hangouts on your Android" link for more detailed information about how to use this application. The video call - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 87
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup. For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. 5 When you are finished, tap Next. Sending and Receiving - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 88
To Read Your Email Messages 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 89
To Search for Emails 1 From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Email. 2 If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox. 3 Tap . 4 Enter your search text, and - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 90
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 , and then find and tap Help. 90 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 91
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 Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 92
-left corner to open the Music menu 2 Scroll up 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 Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap . 2 Tap . 3 Select - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 93
a shared music file stored on another device 9 View all subscribed or downloaded podcasts 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application To Open the Music Menu 1 From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap . 2 Tap . To Return to the Music - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 94
from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists in effects > Equalizer. 2 To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or Music with TrackID™ Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a song you hear playing in your - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 95
're listening to The TrackID™ application and some features of the TrackID™ service may not be supported in all countries or regions or by all networks or service providers. TrackID™ can be connected to music streaming services available in your country. To Identify Music Using TrackID™ Technology - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 96
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 97
TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Favorite 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 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 98
the camera/Take photos/Record videos 7 View photos and videos 8 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 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 99
photo or video you want to delete. 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbar. 3 Tap . 4 Tap Delete to confirm. General camera settings Capturing Modes Manual Manually adjust camera settings such as resolution, white balance, and ISO. Superior auto Optimize your settings to suit any scene. Video camera - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 100
screen. Multi-Camera Mode Multi-camera mode lets you shoot a photo or video that combines different angles from two different sources. Two camera displays appear on your device screen-one from your device's camera, the other from a connected Xperia® device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 101
Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling Turn on Face Detection 1 Swipe the screen to select Manual capturing mode. 2 Tap . 3 Tap More > Focus mode > Face detection. To Take a Photo Using Face - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 102
When appears on the camera screen, Saving location is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, Saving location is turned on and the geographical location is available, so the geographical location can be added to your photo. When neither of these two symbols appears, - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 103
holding down the camera key. Off White Balance This setting, which is only available in Manual capturing 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 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 104
Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits or group photos - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 105
want to capture. Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole subject. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The following options are available - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 106
photo increased, sharper contrast. Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their glory. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings 1 Activate the camera. 2 Swipe to . 3 To display settings, tap . 4 Select the setting - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 107
selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good to improve the video quality. Beach Use for videos - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 108
Video stabilizer When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. Flashlight Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 109
Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you've taken with your camera, or to view similar content you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. 1 Tap the icon to open the Album - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 110
. To use a photo as wallpaper 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Use as > Wallpaper. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. To rotate a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 Tap Rotate, then select - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 111
Analyzing photos with faces in Album You can analyze any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analyzed as they are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder. - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 112
To Add a Photo Frame Effect to a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, and then tap . 2 If prompted, select Photo editor. 3 Tap , and then select 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 - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 113
the Album application 10 Open web support 11 Scroll up or down to view content To View Photos from Online Services in Album 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Album, and then tap . 3 Tap the desired online service, and then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 114
, and then tap Add geotag or Edit geotag to open the map screen. 3 Tap on the map to set the location for the photo. 4 To reset the location for the photo, tap the new location on the map. 5 When you are finished, tap OK. To View Geotagged Photos on a Map 1 From - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 115
To Change the Map View • When viewing the map in Album, tap , and then switch between Classic view and Satellite view. 115 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 116
View online videos 6 Tap to play saved or downloaded video files 7 View menu options of a video 8 Scroll up or down to view content Sony Entertainment Network with PlayStation™ Video is not available in every market. Additional terms and conditions apply. To Play a Video 1 From your Homescreen, tap - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 117
on the 37 page. • If you have a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer, use Xperia™ Companion to organize content and transfer video files to your device. Managing video content To Get Movie Information Manually 1 Make sure your device has an active data connection. 2 When a video is playing, tap the - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 118
function. To Manually Create a service. Sony Entertainment Network with PlayStation™ Video is not available in every market. Additional terms and conditions apply. To Get Started with PlayStation™ Video 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap , and then follow the on-screen instructions - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 119
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 work. If your TV does not support Screen mirroring, you may need to must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers, or products that are DLNA Certified™ - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 120
connect to your device. The steps for accessing media on your device using a DLNA™ client differ between client devices. Refer to your client device User guide for more information. If your device is inaccessible to a client on the network, check if your Wi-Fi network is working. You can also access - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 121
cable. USB host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. To connect a USB accessory NFC to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device. 121 This - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 122
all countries or regions. Using certain apps, some NFC functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. To Turn on the NFC Function 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More. 3 Tap the on-off switch beside NFC. To - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 123
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 no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth® devices. Interoperability and compatibility - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 124
® device, you may need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 125
To Unpair a Bluetooth® Device 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 3 Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device you want to unpair. 4 Tap Forget. Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth® technology Use Bluetooth® technology to share items with other - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 126
paper. • The ring volume is set to vibrate. With Smart Connect™, you can also manage accessories such as SmartTags and SmartWatch. Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information. If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 127
a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch, and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect™ downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected accessories show in a list - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 128
. Using your device as a wallet Use your device as a wallet to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet. All of your installed payment services are put together to be viewed and managed. Note that when making a payment, you must first turn on the NFC function before your device touches - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 129
where you are, you need to enable location services. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your To get more detailed information about how to use this application, go to http://support.google.com and click the "Maps for mobile" link. The Google Maps™ application - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 130
also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To Turn on Airplane Mode 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More. 3 Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the right. 130 This is an internet version of this publication - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 131
signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 132
are disabled, tap Home location, then search for the city you want to add. For more information about how to enable location services, see Using Location Services on the 129 page. To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar. 2 Tap - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 133
8 Add a new alarm Alarms are always set as priority interruptions. However, if you use the Silent or Total silence settings for notifications, your alarms won't be audible. If you need to use an alarm, be sure to allow either all interruptions or priority interruptions. To Set a New Alarm 1 From - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 134
correction. 3 Tap the on-off switch. 4 Tap Correction mode, and then select the appropriate color sensitivity. Color correction is 2 Find and tap Settings > Home > Simple Home. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, then tap OK. To Switch to the Standard Homescreen • From your Homescreen, tap - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 135
speech or language disabilities to communicate using a TTY device or a relay service. To Enable TTY Mode 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call. 3 Tap Accessibility > TTY Mode. 4 Select the applicable TTY mode. 135 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 136
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 Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 137
™ Companion, see Xperia™ Companion on page 37. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to reset your device to its original factory settings. To Restart Your Device Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 138
Xperia™ software or after you performed a software repair or a factory data reset, try forcing the device to shut down then try turning it back on. If the problem .sonymobile.com/recycle/. Legal information Sony E2303/E2306/E2353 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. or its - Sony Xperia M4 Aqua | Help Guide - Page 139
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. SONY MOBILE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DELETION AND/OR DATA DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE OR ITS SUPPLIERS' TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR
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