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User guide Xperia XZs G8231/G8232 - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 2
services 15 Learning the basics 17 Using the touchscreen 17 Turning the screen on or off 18 Smart backlight control 19 Homescreen 19 Application screen status bar 28 Applications overview 30 Battery and Maintenance 32 Charging your device 32 Battery and power management 33 Updating your - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 3
57 Language Settings 57 Date and time 57 Enhancing the Sound Output 58 Noise cancellation 59 Multiple User Accounts 59 Typing text 62 On-Screen Keyboards 62 Editing text 63 Auto-fill 63 Calling 64 Making calls 64 Receiving calls 65 Smart call handling 66 Forwarding calls 66 Blocking - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 4
videos 94 Hiding photos and videos 95 Connectivity 96 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV 96 Connecting Your Device Time 101 Google Feed 101 Using your device as a wallet 101 Xperia Actions 101 Clock and Calendar 103 Calendar 103 Clock 103 Accessibility 106 - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 5
TalkBack 106 Mono audio 107 Switch Access 107 Support and Legal 108 Support application 108 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing 108 Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines 109 Legal information 109 5 - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 6
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia XZs User guide for the Android™ 8.0 software version. If you're to Services and Features Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks or service providers. - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 7
19. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 20. Main microphone Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market. Assembly - Single SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Single SIM devices allow you to use one SIM card and a memory card. The nano SIM card and the memory card have - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 8
illustration. 4 Gently push the SIM card tray back into the slot until it fits into place. Assembly - Dual SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Dual SIM devices support the use of one or two nano SIM cards and a memory card. Dual SIM devices are not available in all markets or - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 9
may take a while for the device to shut down. Why do I need a Google account? Your Xperia device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 10
my device services. For more information about Android and Google, go to http://support.google.com. accounts > Add account > Google. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google account, or sign in if also create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your device, or go - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 11
screen lock, for example your email, this information can be used to get your device back if you lose it. Google account Add a Google account so that you can use the Find my device service Google account. Find my device Use the Find my device service to remotely locate, lock, unlock, or erase the - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 12
and messages. See troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com. 1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. 2 If requested, confirm your current screen lock. 3 Choose an option and follow the on-screen instructions. 4 When a secure screen lock is used - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 13
PIN, or password. 3 Tap Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint registration. When registering a fingerprint for the Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your service provider. To set up a SIM card lock 1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > SIM card lock. 2 Dual - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 14
and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. See Forwarding calls on the 66 page. To enable or disable the use of . You may require it if your device is stolen or when contacting support. Dual SIM devices only: Your device has two IMEI numbers, one for - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 15
must be turned on, have an internet connection, and have the location service activated. The Find my device service may not be available in all countries or regions. For additional information about Find my device, go to https://www.support.google.com/ and search for "Find my device." If you erased - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 16
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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 - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 18
or off When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns off to save battery power. You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns off. When your screen is turned off, your device can be locked or unlocked, depending on your - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 19
to enable or disable the function. Homescreen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. The number of Homescreen panes is represented by a series of dots on the lower part of the Homescreen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 20
When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Homescreen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see corner of the pane. Homescreen Settings To adjust the grid size of the screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 21
is open, flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application. To search for an application from the Application screen 1 When the Application screen is open, tap Search. 2 Enter the name of the application you want to search for. You can also search for applications by swiping - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 22
the Back key, the Home key, 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 - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 23
a recently used application 5 Home key - Go back to the Homescreen 6 Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support Split Screen mode. To use split-screen mode 1 Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 24
Widget to the Homescreen 1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. 2 Find and tap the widget you . 3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen. To Move a Widget • Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 25
and then drag the item to the folder. To rename a folder on the Home screen 1 Tap the folder to open it. 2 Tap the folder's title bar to show comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Home screen and Lock screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring different colors - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 26
, as well as activities in progress like file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places: • The status bar • The notification panel • The lock screen • The app icon To open or close the Notification panel 1 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply double - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 27
sensitive content in the Notifications settings menu. Hide sensitive notification content You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when sensitive notifications arrive. For example - Sony Xperia XZs | 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 Find - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 29
Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Battery Care is activated Noise canceling is on Screenshot captured - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 30
device and on the web. Enjoy music, movies, apps, and games on your device, and get exclusive access to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices. View your current location, find other locations, and plan routes using Google Maps. Use the Duo™ application to chat with friends online. 30 - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 31
messages. The Xperia™ Movie Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access the User guide and troubleshooting be supported by all networks or service providers in all areas. - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 32
. During this time, the screen may remain completely dark, not showing the charging icon. It can take up to 4 hours for a completely drained battery to be fully charged. Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. Never try to - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 33
application and review its battery consumption under Battery. General Usage Tips to Improve Battery Performance The following tips can help you improve battery performance: • Lower the screen brightness level, see Screen settings on page 54. • Turn off Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and location services when - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 34
Depending on the STAMINA level, different features will be restricted or disabled in order to reduce battery consumption. These include rendering performance, animation, and screen brightness, video image enhancement, background app data syncing, vibration except for incoming calls, streaming, and - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 35
can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update. The then need to use the Xperia Companion software on a PC Guide. The Android version might not be affected after an update. For more information about software updates, go to http:// support depend on your service provider. It is - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 36
and follow the on-screen installation instructions. Make sure you are using the USB Type-C cable that came with your device and it is properly connected to the device and computer. Maintenance Using a Computer Xperia Companion Xperia Companion is a software service which provides a collection of - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 37
to the computer. Always use a USB cable intended for your specific Xperia model and make 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 - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 38
services from running 1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. 2 Select an application or service, You can also modify, copy or delete files manually if you find and tap the Files application. recover. It is recommended to use the Xperia Companion software to make backups which save - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 39
on the Xperia Companion main screen. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device. If you do not have Xperia Companion installed backup. You can do so manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically. The Xperia Backup & Restore application is - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 40
Google account. 2 Find and tap Settings > System. 3 Under Xperia Backup & restore, tap More. 4 Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data that you want If you are restoring content from Xperia Backup & Restore service, make sure you have signed in to your Google account. 2 - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 41
• Applications • Bookmarks • Wi-Fi networks • Other settings To back up data to a Google account 1 Find and tap Settings > System > Backup. 2 Under Back up to Google Drive tap Backup account to choose which account you want to back up your files to. To enable or disable automatic restore when you - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 42
you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. 3 Tap the item to view its details. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in order to work properly. Only - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 43
data, and MMS issues. • If the Battery time preferred setting of STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all cellular data traffic gets paused when the screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services from being paused, or deactivate STAMINA mode - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 44
refreshes automatically. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com. To add a Wi-Fi network manually 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Scroll down and tap Add network - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 45
Increasing Wi-Fi Signal Strength There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception: • Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point. • Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. • Don't cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device (the - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 46
Push Button, then press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device. To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. 2 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 47
hotspot is secured by a password. 4 Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the on-screen instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device. To rename or secure your Portable Hotspot 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 48
> Dual SIM > Mobile data. 2 Select the SIM card that you want to use for data traffic. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest cellular network, like 3G. 48 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 49
Selecting cellular networks Your device supports the use of up to three different networks at the between cellphone networks depending on which cellphone networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular cellular network mode, like WCDMA or GSM. If you - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 50
that you want to add. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create or sign in to an account. To synchronize manually with an online account 1 Find and tap Settings > up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) account on your Xperia device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 51
To remove an EAS account 1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. 2 Select the EAS account that you want to remove. 3 Tap Remove account. 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm. 51 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 52
add a setting to the Quick settings panel, drag and drop the icon into the upper part of the screen. To remove a setting, drag and drop the icon into the lower part of the screen. To Rearrange the Quick Settings Panel 1 Drag the status bar fully downward, then tap . 2 Touch and hold an - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 53
To activate vibration or Do not disturb mode 1 Press and hold the volume key down until appears to activate vibrate mode. 2 Release the volume key and press it down again to activate Do not disturb mode. To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls 1 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 2 Tap the - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 54
as desired. 4 Tap the slider to activate the rule. To create a new rule, tap Add more, and follow the on-screen instructions. Screen settings You can change the screen's behavior, brightness, viewing size, and quality. For example, select a bigger font or display size for easier reading, change the - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 55
for a specific application. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being minimized. You can also use this feature when you lend your device to another person to make it harder for - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 56
Application settings Some apps will ask for permissions once you start using them. You can allow or deny permissions individually for each app, either from the Settings menu or from the Permission confirm dialog. Permission requirements depend on the app's design. Allowing or denying permissions You - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 57
, then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS. The option to clear the application default setting is not available for every application or service. Language Settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You can also change the writing language for - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 58
, or use the arrows to set the desired date. 5 Tap OK. To set the time manually 1 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. 2 Disable the Automatic date & time This setting is only available for wired headphones that support High-Resolution Audio. 58 This is an internet version of this publication. - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 59
ensure optimal performance, noise canceling headsets from Sony are recommended. To use a noise-canceling only during music or video playback or when the screen is active, tap the Power save mode slider to OK. Multiple User Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 60
3 Tap OK. The new account is now created. 4 Tap Set up now. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top-right corner. 5 Unlock the screen by swiping upwards. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user. You can also add a regular user - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 61
• Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings. 61 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 62
settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. SwiftKey® keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwiftKey flow feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 63
Using the Gesture Input Function 1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to fill Autofill helps you save time when filling out forms. When you enable an Autofill service, information like names, phone numbers, addresses, credit card information, and more is saved - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 64
Calling Making calls You can make a call by dialing a phone number manually, or use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. Dual SIM users can set a default SIM card - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 65
, followed by the phone number. Then tap . 5 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card if prompted. To add a direct dial number to your Home screen 1 In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. 2 Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. 3 Select the contact and the number that - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 66
. 6 Tap OK. Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function. Once activated, you can handle calls reachability. You must enable it manually. 66 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 67
slider to enable the function. 3 Tap CONTINUE. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. If the Dual SIM reachability function does not automatically during setup. Otherwise, you are prompted to enter them manually. Blocking a number You can block certain numbers from calling - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 68
1 Find and 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 add or remove a contact picture 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 69
card. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at http:// support.sonymobile.com/. Transferring Contacts Using an Online Account If you sync the contacts in your old device or - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 70
card, or use Bluetooth technology. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide. To import contacts from a memory card 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap , then tap Settings > Import > SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). 3 Select - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 71
1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings > Export. 3 Select a SIM card, then tap OK. 4 Select contacts to export, then tap Export. 5 Select an option, then tap OK. To export all contacts to internal storage 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings > Export > to SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). 3 Tap > - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 72
size of added media files, is also provider-dependent. Contact your service provider for more information. Messaging overview 1 Go back to the appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 4 If you want to send a group message, tap to add more recipients - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 73
. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 5 Edit the message if necessary, then tap . Dual SIM users, tap one also use the application on Android™ and iOS devices. Go to https://support.google.com/duo/ to get more detailed information about how to use this - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 74
the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup. For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider . 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. 4 When you are - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 75
files, download the White paper for your device at http://www.sonymobile.com/support/. Listening to music Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music and audio books. Music player overview 1 Minimize the full screen player 2 Search all songs saved to your device 3 View the play queue - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 76
Wikipedia. To edit music information and download album art 1 While a song is playing in the Music application, tap the album art in the music player screen and then tap Edit music info. 2 Edit the information as desired. 3 To set or download album art, tap , then select an option. 4 When you are - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 77
To open the Music application when it is playing in the background • While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downward and tap the Music notification. • Alternatively, find and tap . 77 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 78
™ Camera or Xperia™ Camera Photography. To launch the camera • Press the camera key fully down, swipe the Application screen. from the lock screen or tap from Capturing modes Your camera is equipped with four capturing modes. Two are for taking photos, the Superior auto mode and the Manual mode - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 79
Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimized Video Record videos Camera apps Use photo and video apps To select a capturing mode • When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video, - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 80
To take a photo when recording a video • When recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as you release the shutter button. Self-timer Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoid blurred photos. To use the self-timer with - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 81
Superior auto and Video modes, or change the exposure value when using Manual mode. To adjust the color and brightness 1 When using the camera, camera, you can also adjust the color and brightness by simply tapping the screen. To enable this function, make sure Object tracking is turned off. 81 - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 82
shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode. Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to how long the shutter is open the shutter button to take the photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. ISO ISO determines how sensitive your camera is - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 83
settings menu. The setting is saved. 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take your photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode. Metering settings Face Measures the amount of light on a face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark nor too - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 84
who is at the side of a group photo. You can also tap the screen to focus on a specific area, or set a specific focus distance. These tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. People, selfies, and smiling faces Faces in focus are - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 85
Taking photos and videos of people • Consider the camera orientation. Use portrait for close-up photos, to fill the frame. Use landscape for close-up group photos, or to capture an object in the background. • Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer to prevent blurred photos. To - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 86
Slow motion effect is added after a video is recorded at normal speed. To record a super slow motion video 1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . 2 Tap to enable slow motion. 3 Tap . 4 Select Slow motion mode > Super slow (one-shot). 5 Close the settings menu. 6 Press the camera key - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 87
. You can add smileys, paper puppets, dinosaurs, and more. To take a photo or record a video with an AR effect 1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . 2 Tap and select a scene. 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video. Panorama Use the Panorama - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 88
sound and take a photo at the same time with the Sound Photo app. To record a background sound with a photo 1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . 2 Tap . 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to start recording and take a photo. The recording stops automatically. 4K video - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 89
) format with 4:3 aspect ratio. Diagnosing your camera If your camera isn't working properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, flash, or camera key. 89 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 90
. When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap More. 3 Tap Help and select Camera, Front camera, Flash or Camera button. 4 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken- this is called - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 91
for three seconds before it is saved. After you take a photo with the front camera, a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved. No preview appears. The photo is saved directly. Correction for image distortion You can enable this enhanced anti - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 92
, and video) files, download the White paper for your device at http://www.sonymobile.com/support/. To set the screen to rotate automatically when turned sideways, tap Rotate the contents of the screen under Settings > Display > When device is rotated. To change the size of the thumbnails • When - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 93
menu From the Album home screen menu, you can browse your photo albums, including photos and videos taken 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, you can manage content and view online - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 94
Settings menu for the Album application 10 Open web support 11 View photos from online services To view photos from online services in Album 1 Find and tap Album, then tap . 2 Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 95
In Album, find and tap the photo or video you want to hide. 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 3 Tap Hide > OK. To View Your Hidden Photos . 2 Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. 3 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 4 Tap Don't hide. 95 This is an internet - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 96
screen 1 TV: Follow the instructions in the User Guide of your TV to turn on the Screen mirroring function. 2 Your device: Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring. 3 Tap Start. 4 Tap OK and select a device. Your TV must support Screen about a product or service, and tags that - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 97
enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. To enable or disable the NFC function 1 Find and tap , the contact information is saved on the receiving device and displayed on its screen. To share a music file with another device using NFC 1 Make sure - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 98
transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the receiving device. Scanning NFC Tags Your device can Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User Guide In some cases, you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 99
time, 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 XZs | Help Guide - Page 100
• Web pages To send items using Bluetooth 1 Ensure the Bluetooth function is turned on for the receiving device, and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. 2 Open the application on the sending device that contains the item that you want to send. Scroll to the item. 3 Depending on - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 101
reserve a pane on your Home screen for quick access and easy supported for an NFC-enabled SIM card inserted in SIM card slot 1. To manage payment services services appears. 3 Manage the payment services as desired. For example, you can change your default payment service. Xperia Actions Use Xperia - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 102
enable or disable the functions. You can also add your location for a more accurate experience. To activate Focus actions 1 Find and tap Settings > Assist > Xperia™ Actions. 2 Tap Focus. 3 Tap the time interval. Select the time interval you want to edit, or tap to add a new time interval. Select the - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 103
you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, such as 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 XZs | Help Guide - Page 104
1 Access the Alarm tab 2 Access the World clock tab 3 Access the Stopwatch tab 4 Access the Timer tab 5 View option for the current tab 6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Edit an existing alarm 8 Turn an alarm on or off 9 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm 1 Find and tap Clock. - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 105
To delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete, then tap . To set the sound for an alarm 1 Find and tap Clock, then tap for the alarm that you want to edit. 2 Tap MORE SETTINGS > Alarm sound and select an option, or tap and select a music file. 3 Tap - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 106
the appropriate color sensitivity. Color correction is currently an experimental feature and may affect device performance. TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 107
disable this function. Switch Access With Switch Access, you can interact with your Xperia device using one or more switches. A switch is a device used to disable the function, then tap OK. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, then tap Finish. 107 This is an internet version of this publication. © - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 108
find device and software information. You can read support topics, troubleshoot, or use helpful apps like the device test. Visit our web support directly from the app to read User guides and knowledge articles, or visit the Support forum. Support contact information is available from the Contact us - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 109
problem still exists, force the device to shut down, then perform a software repair. To find out the recovery time, visit Google's support page http://support Xperia Companion software on the computer and click Software repair on the main screen. 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen - Sony Xperia XZs | Help Guide - Page 110
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User guide
Xperia XZs
G8231/G8232