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    User guide Xperia™ XA F3112/F3116
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    Contents Getting started 6 About this User guide 6 Overview 6 Assembly 7 Screen Protection 8 Starting Your Device for the First Time 8 Why Do I Need a Google™ Account 9 Device security 10 Making Sure Your Device is Protected
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    Internet and networks 43 Browsing the web 43 Internet and MMS settings 43 Wi-Fi 44 Sharing your cellular data connection 46 Controlling Data Usage 48 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic 49 Selecting cellular networks 49 Virtual private networks (VPNs 49 Synchronizing data on your device
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    Transferring contacts 75 Backing up contacts 76 Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information 76 Favorites 77 Sending contact information 77 Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application 78 Messaging and chat 79 Reading and sending messages 79 Organizing your messages 80 Calling
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    your Device as a Wallet 121 Travel and maps 122 Using Location Services 122 Google Maps™ and navigation 122 Using Data Traffic when Traveling 123 TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode 128 Switch Access 128 Support and Legal 130 Support Application 130 Xperia™ Tips 130 Help in Menus and Applications
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    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ XA User Guide for the Android™ 7.0 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.
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    area 13. Main camera lens 14. Torch 15. Secondary microphone 16. Nano SIM/memory card slot cover 17. NFC™ detection area Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM cards and the memory card have separate slots. Be sure you don't confuse the two. To prevent data loss
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    recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third-party Your Device on page 32. The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings, personalize your device, and sign in to your
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    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 Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start
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    prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or wiped. • Activate either the "Protection by my Xperia" or the Android™ Device Manager web service. Using one of these services, you can remotely locate, lock, or clear a lost device. Verifying the ownership of your device Certain protection
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    & security > Screen lock > Pattern. 3 Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device. If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a When Smart Lock is enabled you still need to unlock your device manually after restarting, and after leaving the device inactive for 4 hours
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    > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted voice. 3 Follow the instructions on your device. Keeping Your Device Unlocked while You're Carrying It Using the vehicle), your device may not lock automatically, so be sure to lock it manually if needed. • When you pick up your device again or get out
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    TRUSTED DEVICE > NFC. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 To remove a paired device, select it from 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
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    signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialized equipment could unlock your device. To Add Your Home Location 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home. 3 To enter the desired location type the
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    Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your service provider. To Set Up a SIM Card Lock 1 From the Homescreen, tap . 2 unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. See Forwarding Calls on the 69 page. To
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    > Dual SIM > Cellular data. 3 Select the SIM card you want to use for data traffic. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the 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,
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    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
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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. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a
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    Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. • Swipe left or 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. Locking and Unlocking the
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    ™ 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
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    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 is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and additional panes cannot be added to the left. For more information,
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    , and the Recent apps key. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the
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    1 Clear all - Close all the recently used applications 2 Recently used applications window - Open a recently used application 3 Recent apps key - Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar 4 Home key - Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen 5 Back key - Go back to
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    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 split screen mode are open and
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    1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. 2 In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. 3 Scroll through the list and select an application. The
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    Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album. To Take a Screenshot 1 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. 2 Tap . You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding
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    To Dismiss a Notification from the Notification Panel • Swipe the notification left or right. Not all notifications can be dismissed. To change settings for notifications, simply drag the notification slowly to the left or right, then tap . To expand a notification on the Notification panel • Drag
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    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. 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
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    is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Screenshot captured 29 This is an
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    Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application A song is playing The radio is on The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full-tap to transfer data to a memory card Warning More undisplayed notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are
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    to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices. View your current location, calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial Use the Support application to access the User guide and troubleshooting information, be supported by all networks or service providers in all areas.
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    Your Device Always use an original Sony charger and USB cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model. Other chargers and cables device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart the device yourself
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    see Screen settings on page 55. • Turn off Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and location services when you don't need these features. • Turn off your device or use Airplane not using, see Application screen on page 21. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less
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    the Auto-start percentage according to your preferences. You can exempt 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
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    also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update. The Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected after an update. For more information about software updates, go to http://support memory on your device. If your Xperia™ device has less than 500 MB depend on your service provider. It
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    the on-screen installation instructions. Be sure that you are using the micro USB cable that came with your device and that 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
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    device to the computer. Always use the USB cable type intended for your Xperia™ model and be sure it is completely dry. USB Connection Mode You 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
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    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 the slider beside Smart cleaner. You can also modify, copy or delete files manually if you go to Settings > Storage & memory > > Advanced > Storage
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    on Next and follow the on-screen instructions to restore data to your device. If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install backup. You can do so manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically. The Xperia™ Backup & restore application is
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    be 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™ Backup & restore, tap More. 5 Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data you want to back up. 6 Tap Backup. 7 After the data is backed up
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    restoring content from an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted into your device. If you are restoring content from 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
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    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
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    away. • You can manually check for updates to the internet and MMS settings. If you change or delete an internet or MMS setting by mistake, download the internet and MMS settings again. • Refer to troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/ for network coverage, cellular
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    you don't know what information is required, contact your service provider for more details. 8 When you're done, know the network name, you can add it manually to your list of available Wi-Fi networks. To to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. 44 This is
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    To add a Wi-Fi network manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Scroll down and tap at the end of the listed items. 4 Enter the Network
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    . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on. 4 Tap > More features > WPS PIN Entry. 5 On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device. Sharing your cellular data connection You can share your cellular data connection with other devices in
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    a password. 5 Enable Discoverable, if it was disabled. 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. To rename or secure your Mobile hotspot 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap
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    Controlling Data Usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your cellular 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 cellular data connection
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    your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM > Cellular data. 3 Select the SIM card that you want to manually selected network. To activate automatic network selection 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Service
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    who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are traveling. VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on
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    the account that you want 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 a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type
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    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 to confirm. 52 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for
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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 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and
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    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 mode automatically. To Activate Do Not Disturb Mode 1 Using two fingers, drag
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    > 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
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    Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting. To Enable or Disable the Smart Backlight Control Function 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and
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    To allow a permission 1 To allow a permission, tap Allow. 2 When the confirm dialog appears for the second time, you can choose the Don't ask again option if you wish. 3 A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses them for specifically. To dismiss this dialog, tap
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    , and then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS. The option to clear the application default setting is not available for every application or service. Screen Saver Set up an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos, or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging
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    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
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    Output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equalizer and Surround sound. Dynamic normalizer function by tapping the slider. Multiple User Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to
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    locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top-right corner. 6 Unlock the screen by swiping upwards. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user. You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
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    • 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, and wallpaper. • Settings that
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    Typing text On-Screen Keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. 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 enter
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    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. A word suggestion appears based on the letters you have traced. 3 If the
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    Calling Making calls Making calls overview 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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    To Make an International Call 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . The call log is displayed. 3 Tap to display the dialpad. 4 Touch and hold 0 until a "+" sign appears. 5 Enter the country code and the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number. Then tap . 6 Select
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    should pass before a call is answered automatically. You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. 5 Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To Enable Automatic Answering 1 From
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    Rejecting a Call with a Text Message You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact. You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you can create a new message. You can also
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    recipient, such as another phone number, another device, or an answering service. You can also forward calls that come in on SIM card card 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. To Forward Calls 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2
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    Dual SIM > Dual SIM reachability. 3 Under Dual SIM reachability, tap the slider to enable the function. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. If the Dual supported by all service providers. Contact your service provider to verify if your SIM card or network service supports
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    Multiple Calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call. Cellular data is unavailable during calls. Applications like email, internet, and social networking will work if you
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    SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. To enter your voicemail number 1 From the Home screen, tap record a greeting and set a password. Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can
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    Contacts Searching and viewing contacts 1 Search for contacts 2 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information 3 View more options 4 Favorites and All contacts tabs 5 View contact details 6 Use the slider to jump to contacts starting with the selected letter 7 Add a contact To Search for a
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    , tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact 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 Add a Picture to a Contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact you want
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    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 Your New Device With a Synchronization Account 1 From your Home screen, tap
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    To Import Contacts From a Memory Card 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Import/export > Import from SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). 3 Select where to store your contacts. 4 Tap SD card. 5 Select the files that you want to import by tapping them. To import contacts
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    Business Card 1 From 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. 77 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    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 Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Touch and hold a contact then mark or unmark the checkboxes beside
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    the size of added media files, is also provider-dependent. Contact your service provider for more information. 1 Go back to the list of conversations 2 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
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    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. 5 Edit the message if necessary, then tap either of the buttons according to which SIM card you wish to use. To Save a File Contained
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    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
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    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 Follow the on-screen instructions. If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. 5 When you
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    To Read Your Email Messages 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 you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap and select Combined inbox. 4 In the email inbox,
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    To Search for Emails 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. 2 If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap and select Combined inbox. 3 Tap . 4 Enter your
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    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. 85 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for
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    the computer and your device. Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows or Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia-companion/. The Music application may not support all music file formats. For more information about supported file formats and the use of multimedia (audio
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    Music Homescreen 1 Tap in the upper-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 Home screen, tap , then
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    all artists 5 Browse all albums 6 Browse 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
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    from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists in Drag the frequency band buttons to adjust the sound manually. To choose a preset arrangement, tap , Music with TrackID™ Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a song you hear playing in
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    '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
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    1 Favorites list 2 Radio on/off button 3 View menu options 4 Tuned frequency 5 Save or remove a channel as 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
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    a list of possible results. 3 To return to the FM radio, tap . The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries or regions, nor by all networks or service providers. Favorite radio channels To save a channel as a favorite 1 When the radio is open, navigate to the
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    Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Front camera lens 2 Select capturing mode 3 Switch between the front and main camera 4 Zoom in or out 5 Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos and record videos 6 View photos and videos 7 Save location 8 Use the shutter button to take
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    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 adjust camera settings such as resolution, white balance, and ISO. Superior auto Optimize your settings to suit any scene. Video camera
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    Sound Photo Take photos with background sound. Sticker creator Create unique stickers from your favorite photos or from your camera viewfinder. Style Portrait Take photos with real-time portrait styles. Face in picture Take photos using the front and rear cameras at the same time. Timeshift burst
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    no smile is detected, press the camera key to take a photo manually. Saving a Photo's Geographic Location Enable the Saving location function to geotag . 4 If you are enabling geotagging, you are prompted to enable Location services if they are not already enabled. Tap OK, then tap the Location
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    Only front camera Off Touch to adjust Touch the screen to choose an area to focus on while taking pictures. Focus only Focus and brightness This function is available in Superior auto mode only. Auto Photo/Video Preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them. On After
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    the overall exposure by tapping the plus or minus controls accordingly when is displayed. Focus and shutter speed can be set for either manual or automatic adjustment. White balance Focus AF Focus MF SS auto SS 1/8 Auto Adjust the color balance automatically. Incandescent Adjust the color balance
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    ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. 2MP 1920×1080 (16:9) 2-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. This
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    want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self-timer With the self-timer, you can take a on your device to make skin tones slightly softened while taking selfies in Manual and Superior auto capturing modes. Object Tracking When you select an object
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    want to capture. Touch Adjusts the exposure to the desired part of the subject when you touch the screen. 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
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    . Gives the photo sharper contrast. Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their glory. These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode. Video camera settings To Adjust the Video Camera Settings 1 Activate the camera. 2 Swipe the screen to select . 3 To display settings
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    Front camera: Full HD 1920×1080 (16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. HD 1280×720 (16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. VGA 640×480 (4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. MMS Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording
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    on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of 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 of seaside or lakeside scenes. Snow
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    left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video. The Album application may not support all file formats. For more information about supported file formats and the use of multimedia (audio, image and video) files, download the White paper for your device at www
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    using special effects, as well as content that you have shared online via services such as Picasa™ and Facebook. Once you are logged in to such platforms for the Album application 9 Open web support 10 View photos from online services 106 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only
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    From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Album, then tap . 3 Tap 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 album to view its content, and then tap a photo in the
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    To edit a photo • When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . To Crop 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 > Crop. 4 Tap Crop to select an option. 5 To adjust the crop
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    To Adjust the Speed of a Video 1 In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play. 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 3 If prompted, select Video Editor, and then tap Speed. 4 Select an option, touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to the desired position, and
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    1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 Search a location on the map 3 View menu options 4 Double-tap or pinch in or out to zoom, and drag to navigate the map 5 A group of photos or videos geotagged with the same location 6 Tap a thumbnail to view groups of photos or videos in full screen To Add or
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    & TV SideView application. The availability of the TV program guide and the remote controller varies by market and connected device. 1 Tap 4 Enter the registration number shown on the home device and follow the instructions to finish pairing. 5 When pairing is complete, appears. You can now
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    to share the selected video, then follow the instructions provided. Transferring video content to your device Before PC or an Apple® Mac® computer, use Xperia™ Companion to organize content and transfer video files Highlight Movies by selecting photos and videos manually. If you log in to a Facebook
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    Settings, and tap the 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 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
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    Mirror the Screen 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 Your device: From ™ for the function to work. If your TV does not support Screen mirroring, you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter
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    If the USB accessory has a micro USB connector, a USB host adapter is not necessary. USB host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that the port is
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    to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service, as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device. functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off. Not all devices support this feature. To Enable or Disable the NFC Function 1 From your Home screen
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    To Share a Music File With Another Device Using NFC 1 Make sure both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on and both screens are active and unlocked. 2 To open the Music application, tap , then find and tap . 3 Select a music category and browse to the track you want to
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    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 solid objects in between. In some cases, you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth devices. Interoperability and compatibility
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    To pair your device with another Bluetooth® device 1 Be sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth® function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. 2 From your device's Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 4 Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable the
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    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. 120 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    about NFC, see NFC on page 116. NFC-initiated payments are only supported when an NFC-enabled SIM card is inserted in SIM card slot 1. Also, mobile payment services may not be available in your region. To Manage Payment Services 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Tap
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    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. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every market,
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    Using Data Traffic when Traveling When you travel outside of your home cellphone network, you may need to access the internet using cellular data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your device. You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to
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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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    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 tap Clock. 3 Tap . 4 Tap Time and select the
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    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
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    Accessibility Magnification Gesture Magnification gesture 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 Gesture 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification
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    who have speech or language disabilities to communicate using a TTY device or a relay service. To enable TTY mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and TTY mode. Switch Access With Switch Access, you can interact with your Xperia™ device using one or more switches. A switch is a device used to
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    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. 129 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    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
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    data reset. Repairing the Device Software If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN, or pattern, you can use the device repair feature in Xperia™ Companion to erase the security layer. You need to provide your Google account login details to perform this operation. By running the repair feature
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    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. Help Us Improve Our Software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony
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    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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