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User guide Xperia™ Z5 Premium E6853 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 2
Themes 29 Taking a screenshot 30 Recording your screen 30 Notifications 31 Icons in the status bar 33 Applications Overview 35 Battery and Maintenance 37 Charging Your Device 37 Battery and Power Management 38 Updating your device 40 Maintenance Using a Computer 41 Storage and Memory 42 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 3
the Sound Output 64 Noise cancellation 65 Multiple User Accounts 65 Typing text 68 On-Screen Keyboard 68 Phonepad 69 Entering text using voice input 70 Editing text 70 Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard 70 Calling 72 Making calls 72 Receiving calls 73 Smart call handling 75 Ongoing - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 4
Conference calls 78 Voicemail 78 Emergency calls 78 Contacts 80 Searching and viewing contacts 80 Adding and editing contacts 81 Transferring contacts 82 Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information 83 Favorites 84 Sending contact information 84 Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 5
132 Using Location Services 132 Google Maps™ and Navigation 132 Using Data Traffic when Traveling 132 Using your device with a car infotainment system 133 Airplane Mode 133 Clock and Calendar 134 Calendar 134 Clock 135 Accessibility 138 Magnification Gesture 138 Large Text 138 Display - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 6
Switch Access 139 Support and Legal 141 Support Application 141 Xperia™ Tips 141 Help in menus and applications 141 Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device 141 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing 142 Help us improve our software - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 7
phone > Android™ version. To Find the Model Number and Name of Your Device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . The device model number and name are displayed. Limitations to Services and Features Some of the services and features described in this User Guide may not be supported in all - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 8
Main microphone/Speaker 9. Charger/USB cable port 10. Strap hole 11. Main Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna 19. NFC™ detection area Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. To Insert the Nano SIM SIM and memory card tray. 2 Drag out the tray using your fingernail. 3 Place the nano SIM card in the - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 9
your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 10
using Xperia™ Companion. • Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™ Device Manager services. For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to http://support create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your device, or - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 11
To Remove a Google™ Account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Google. 3 Select the Google™ account you want to remove. 4 Tap > Remove account. 5 Tap Remove will no longer be available. 11 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 12
, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. These options are as follows: • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, • 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 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 13
then tap Continue. 4 Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap OK. To Create a Screen Lock Password 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Password. 3 Follow the instructions on your device. To Activate the Swipe Unlock Function 1 From your Home - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 14
sensor is on the power key and not on the screen of your device. Before using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and follow the on-screen instructions. To Delete a Registered Fingerprint 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 15
screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted voice. 3 Follow the instruction on your device. Keeping Your Device Unlocked while You're Carrying It Using device can take between 5 and 10 minutes to lock. • Note that sure to lock it manually if needed. • When - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 16
when you use these devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock screen instructions. Making Sure You're Secure when Using Trusted Devices Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security capabilities. There's a chance someone could keep your Xperia - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 17
tap the slider to enable location services. 3 Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode. 4 From your Home screen, tap . 5 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. 6 Tap Add trusted place. 7 To use your current location as a custom place - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 18
Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services. 3 Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode. 4 From your Home screen, tap . 5 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. 6 Select the place that you want to - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 19
Xperia™ Care support service to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some network providers can use displayed screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information. Finding a Lost Device If you have a Google™ account, the "Protection by my Xperia" web service - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 20
my Xperia service. If you lose your device, you can use Android™ Device Manager to: • Find and show where your device is located. • Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lockscreen. For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 21
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 21 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 22
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 swipe lock is already set. This means you have to swipe upward - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 23
dot shows the pane that is currently displayed. 1 Welcome to Xperia™ widget - Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services 2 Dots - Represents the number of Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen • Press . To browse the Home - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 24
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, 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 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 25
Applications • Tap and then tap CLEAR ALL. To Open a Menu in an Application • While using the application, tap . Menus are not available in all applications. Split Screen Mode Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 26
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 Screen mode are open and running in the background - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 27
on the small app window. To Download a Small App 1 To open the recently used applications screen, tap . 2 Tap SMALL APPS. 3 Tap . 4 Tap . 5 Search for the small app you want to download, then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation. To move a small app • When the small - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 28
widget you want to rename. 5 Enter the name, then tap OK. 6 Tap . Not all widgets can be renamed. To Delete a Widget 1 To open the recently used applications screen, tap . 2 Tap SMALL APPS. 3 Tap . 4 Tap Delete widget. 5 Select the icon of the widget you want to delete, then tap OK. 6 Tap . Not all - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 29
the device vibrates, and then drag it to Remove from home screen. Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. 1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To Add an Application Shortcut to - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 30
the same time. To View Your Screenshot 1 Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. 2 Tap the screenshot. You can also view your screenshots in the Album application. Recording your screen You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what's happening on your device - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 31
window, tap . To View Recent Screen Recordings 1 Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. 2 Tap the screen recording. You can also view your screen recordings in the Album application. Notifications 31 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 32
must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get . 32 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 33
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 Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 34
is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some on Screenshot captured New Hangouts™ chat message Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application A small app is running 34 This is - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 35
4 Tap the Block all slider. Applications Overview Some applications may not be included on your device or may not be supported by all networks or service providers in all areas. Use the Album application to manage, view, and edit your photos and videos. Browse, search, and buy thousands of products - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 36
by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Organize, search, or browse through all your photos and videos. Use the Google Play Movies . Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 37
this time, the screen may remain completely dark, not showing the charging icon. Also note that it can take up to 4 hours for a completely drained battery to charge fully. Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center. You should - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 38
, see Application settings on page 61. • Uninstall applications that you are not using, see Application screen on page 26. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers. • Restart your device every now and then. 38 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 39
activate or deactivate STAMINA mode. To Activate or Deactivate STAMINA Mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Battery. 3 Tap STAMINA mode and tap the slider to activate or deactivate the function. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 40
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 tap Continue, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. You can - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 41
computer 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 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 42
about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. Improving Memory Status 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory. To View the Amount of Free and Used RAM 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 43
and Services from Running 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application or service, to recover. It is recommended to use the Xperia™ Companion software to make backups which device software to a newer Android version. The Xperia™ Backup & restore application - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 44
follow the on-screen instructions to restore data to your device. If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer. Backing up Data with the Xperia™ Backup & Restore Application Using the Xperia™ Backup & restore application - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 45
an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google ™ account. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 4 Under Xperia™ 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 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 46
To Enable or Disable Automatic Restore when you Reinstall an Application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 3 Under Google™ Backup & restore, tap the Automatic restore slider. 46 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 47
Application from Google Play™ 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Play Store. 3 Find an 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 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 48
, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/ support/ for network coverage, cellular data, and MMS issues. • If 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 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 49
Wi-Fi networks are displayed. 4 Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password. is displayed in the status to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. To Add a Wi-Fi Network Manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 50
Fi network you are currently connected to. Detailed network information is displayed. To Add a Wi-Fi Sleep Policy 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 passwords. Use one of these methods to enable WPS: • Push button method - simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 51
data connection simultaneously with up to 10 other devices via WiFi, including devices that support WPS technology. To Share Your Data Connection Using a USB Cable 1 Connect your device to a computer, using the USB cable that came with it. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 52
WPS-Supported Device to Use Your Cellular Data Connection 1 Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable hotspot. 2 From your Home screen, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device. To Rename or - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 53
Data Limit 1 Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Data usage. 4 Tap the slider beside also manually set your device to use a particular cellphone network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM. Different status icons are displayed in - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 54
To Activate Automatic Network Selection 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Service providers. 3 Tap Search mode, then select Automatic. Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 55
Follow the instructions to create or sign in to an account. To Synchronize Manually With an Online Account 1 From your Home screen, tap Exchange ActiveSync® If your company uses a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 56
desired. To Set a Synchronization Interval for an EAS Account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Email, then tap . 3 Tap Settings and select an and select an interval option. To Remove an EAS Account 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. 2 Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 57
to Display on the Quick Settings Panel 1 Using two fingers, drag the status bar fully downward, then tap Edit. 2 In the section at the bottom of the screen, touch and hold the icon for the quick setting that you want to add, then drag and drop it into the upper part of the screen. To - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 58
confirm, tap Done. To Select the Notification Sound 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound. not disturb mode manually. You can also preset when your device automatically. To Activate Do Not Disturb Mode 1 Using two fingers, drag the status bar fully - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 59
Allowed in Priority only. 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 this function, if it is - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 60
function. The sensitivity depends on the size of the contact area between the screen and the gloved finger that you use to navigate the screen. Screen Pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application. For example, if you are playing a game and you - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 61
screen you want to pin. 3 Tap . 4 To display the screen pinning icon , swipe upward. 5 Tap . 6 In the window that appears, tap Got it. To Unpin a Screen • On the pinned screen, touch and hold until the screen you have used another Android version previously as intended. In such cases, a dialog will - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 62
1 From your Home screen, tap , then find 1 From your Home screen, tap , then you want to set the supported links. 5 Set the an application or service, then tap Storage services. To Clear Application Cache 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application or service - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 63
tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver. 3 Tap the slider to enable the function. 4 Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active. To Start the Screen Saver Manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen saver. 3 Tap the slider to - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 64
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 want to reduce battery consumption. To Turn On X-Reality™ for Mobile 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Image enhancement. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 65
up or down. The manual adjustment of sound output settings support High-Resolution Audio. Noise cancellation Your device supports noise canceling headsets. By using Sony are recommended. To Use a Noise-Canceling Headset 1 Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device. 2 From your Home screen - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 66
to finish setting it up. 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 status bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 67
Homescreen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Users > Guest. You can also activate the guest user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the status bar downward using two fingers and tap the user icon, then tap Add guest. To Allow the Guest User to Make Phone Calls 1 Be sure - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 68
more symbols, tap . 6 Switch between lower-case , upper-case , and caps . For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language. To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text • Tap a text entry field. To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation • When the on - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 69
screen keyboard is displayed, tap . 2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings . 3 Tap the Gesture input slider. To Use the One-Handed Keyboard 1 Open the on-screen or confirm text input. 4 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. 5 Display numbers. 6 Display symbols and smileys. 7 Enter a space. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 70
™, and is available for a number of languages and regions. You must enable voice input before you can start using it. To Enable Voice Input 1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap . 2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. 3 Drag the slider beside Google™ voice typing key to the right. 4 Tap - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 71
a Personalization guide that runs you through the most basic settings to get you started quickly. You can select to use other keyboards and switch between keyboards. For example, you can select the Xperia™ Chinese keyboard or the Xperia™ Japanese keyboard. To access the on-screen keyboard settings - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 72
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. You can also use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 73
screen is locked, the phone application opens in fullscreen format. If you receive an incoming call when the screen is active, the incoming call is displayed go to the main phone application screen by tapping the upper part of the heads-up notification window. Using this method, you get more options - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 74
Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. 3 Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions phone number or the name of the contact is displayed. 2 Tap RESPONSE OPTIONS. 3 Select a message. To edit the text message used to reject a call 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 75
the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. Using the Call Log In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls , and dialed calls . To Open the Call Log 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . To view your missed calls 1 When you have - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 76
to Your Contacts 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 Tap a number displayed in the call log, then select verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature. To Block Incoming or to activate the call barring function. You must use this same password later if you want to - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 77
Home screen, display the dialpad. 3 Enter the number of the recipient and tap . The first call is put on hold. To Switch Between Multiple Calls • To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap On hold. 77 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 78
ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. 2 To display the dialpad, tap . 3 Dial the number of the can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. To Enter Your Voicemail Number device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 79
up and tap , then tap to display the dialpad, then enter the emergency number and tap 2 If your screen is locked with a pattern, PIN, or password, swipe up and tap EMERGENCY, then enter the emergency number and tap . 79 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 80
details 6 Use the slider to jump to contacts starting with the selected letter 7 Add a contact To Search for a Contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , as you enter each character. To Select Which Contacts to Display in the Contacts Application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 81
the contact to. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. 4 Enter or select the 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 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 82
an online account or import contacts directly from another device. Transferring Contacts Using an Online Account If you sync the contacts in your old device your old device, refer to the relevant User guide. To Import Contacts From a Memory Card 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 83
medications that you are using, plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case of emergency. After setup emergency contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap , then tap CONTACTS > Add contact. 3 Tap the contact that you want to use as an emergency contact. The - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 84
. 3 Tap , then tap Share. 4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To Send All Contacts 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Import/export > Share all contacts to This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 85
are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list. 5 Tap Link to confirm. To Separate Linked Contacts 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap . 3 Tap , then tap Unlink. 4 Tap Unlink to confirm. Backing up Contacts You can use - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 86
depending on the operator and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, attachments To Create and Send a Message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap . 3 not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 4 If you want to send a group message - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 87
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 desired option. Organizing your messages To Delete a Message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the conversation containing the private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 88
for Outgoing Messages 1 From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap displayed in messages that have been successfully delivered. Instant Messaging and Video Chat You can use support.google.com/hangouts and click the "Hangouts on your Android" link for more detailed information about how to use - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 89
screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup. For some email services, you may need to contact your email service screen instructions. If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 90
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Email. 2 If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to send the email From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account with the inbox you want to - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 91
folder. Email account settings To Remove an Email Account from Your Device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 Tap , then tap Settings. 4 Select . Gmail™ If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and write email messages. 91 This is an - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 92
the Gmail application is open, tap , then find and tap Help & feedback. 92 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 93
using the computer. See Managing Files Using a Computer on page 41. • You can use the Xperia support/. Listening to Music Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music and audiobooks. 1 Minimize the full-screen the line to fast forward or rewind 10 Total length of current song 11 Repeat - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 94
the Music application 4 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 Return to the music player screen To Play a Song Using the Music Application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap . 3 Select a music category. 4 Tap a song to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 95
on another device 10 View all subscribed or downloaded files in Podcast 11 Open the settings menu for the Music application 12 Open the support menu for the Music application To Open the Music Menu 1 From your Home screen, tap , then internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 96
title, then tap Share. 3 Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists in the same way. Enhancing the sound To Improve the Sound Quality Using the Equalizer 1 Open the Music menu, and then tap Settings > Audio settings > Sound - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 97
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 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 98
or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset band to search for a channel 9 A saved favorite channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel set of headphones to your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap . The available - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 99
. and tap Play in To Identify a Song on the FM Radio Using TrackID™ 1 While the song is playing on your device's FM radio 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 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 100
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 Take the photo. To Use the Zoom Function • When the camera is open, pinch or spread on the camera screen. • You can also use the volume key, pressing - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 101
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 Swipe the screen to select the desired capturing mode or the application list. Manual Manually adjust camera settings such as resolution, white balance, and - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 102
you take them to ensure the best results. You can also use the Magic beam setting to add a spotlight pattern for eyes. To Use the Style Portrait Feature 1 Activate the camera. 2 Swipe the screen to select , and then select . 3 To display all styles, tap the style name that is currently selected, for - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 103
effects so you can play back parts or all of the video in slow motion. Face in Picture You can use the Face in Picture mode to turn . 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 Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 104
use the AR mask feature 1 Activate the camera. 2 Swipe the screen to go to , then select . 3 Point the camera towards a face, then select the mask that you want to apply. 4 To take a photo, first tap to hide all masks, then tap . 5 To display key to take the photo manually. Saving a Photo's - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 105
. 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 capture, simply tap anywhere on the camera screen to take a photo. On Only front camera Off Grid Lines You can use grid lines as a visual aid while shooting - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 106
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked. Launch only When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the color balance white balance setting icon is displayed. Auto Adjusts the color - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 107
displays. Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can take a photo without holding the device. Use use the selftimer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. 10 sec. Set a 10 skin tones slightly softened while taking selfies in Manual and Superior auto capturing modes. Object Tracking - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 108
in a very small part of the image that you want to capture. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Flash Use the flash to take photos the camera screen: Auto The camera automatically determines whether the lighting conditions require the use of a flash. Fill flash Use this setting - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 109
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, tap . 4 Select - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 110
off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds. Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. Full HD - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 111
when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is available on the video camera screen. Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor. On Off Further Camera Support Information Use the Help menu to search for camera-related tests and other - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 112
when turned sideways, tap Rotate the contents of the screen under Settings > Display > When device is rotated. 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 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 113
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, and then select an - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 114
want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all. 3 Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items. Editing Adjust the Light Settings for a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 If prompted, select Photo editor. 3 Tap , then - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 115
1 In the Album, find and tap the video you want to edit. 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 3 If prompted, select Video Editor, and then tap Trim. 4 To move the trim frame to another part of the timeline, touch and hold the edge of the trim frame and drag it - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 116
with your device's camera using special effects 6 View all 10 Open web support 11 View photos from online services To View Photos from Online Services in Album 1 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 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 117
4 Double-tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map 5 A group of photos or videos geotagged with the same location to view it in full screen To Add or Edit the Geotag of a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars. 2 Tap use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 118
of the TV program guide and the remote controller vary by market and connected Recommended shows 7 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the menu, browse content, instructions to finish pairing. 5 After the successful pairing, the icon for the remote controller function appears. You can now use - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 119
on the 41 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 View Movie Information 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. 2 Tap to open the Homescreen menu, then tap - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 120
or disable the function. To Manually Create a Highlight Movie 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and use the toolbar to edit as desired. To Create a Highlight Movie from Facebook Events 1 From your Home screen, in to Facebook yet, follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Tap , then scroll down to browse - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 121
Sony does not guarantee that all types of MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are supported by your device. To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input 1 Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable. status bar after a connection is established. 2 The TV displays the screen - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 122
OK and select a device. Your TV must support Screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the function to work. If your TV does not support Screen mirroring, you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately. Also, when using Screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 123
accessing media on your device using a DLNA™ client differ between client devices. Refer to your client device User Guide for more information. If screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server. 3 Tap and then tap Help. Displaying Files on Another Device Using Cast Using - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 124
stored on your Xperia device or game console using Remote Play. To Connect a DUALSHOCK™4 Wireless Controller to your Device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > DUALSHOCK™4. 3 Tap Pair controller, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 125
support this feature. To Enable or Disable the NFC Function 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More. 3 Tap the NFC slider. To Share a Contact with Another Device Using the receiving device and displayed on its screen. To Share a Music File With Another Device Using NFC 1 Make - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 126
done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the receiving device. 10 meters (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth® devices. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices can vary. If you are using - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 127
sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 4 Tap headset or a Bluetooth® car kit, and use these other devices to share music. Once you If this does not work, refer to the User guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the device - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 128
downward. 7 To open a received item, drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant notification. 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. 128 This is an internet version of this - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 129
you time Overview of Smart Connect 1 Tap to display available accessories 2 Tap to display available events 3 Add an event 4 View menu creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the introduction screen. 5 Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event. A condition could use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 130
Use the Smart Connect™ application to manage a range of smart accessories you can connect to your device, including Xperia™ SmartTags, a SmartWatch series watch, or a wireless headset from Sony ™ for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. 2 Tap Accessories, then tap . 3 Turn on the - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 131
in all markets. To Open the News Suite Application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . Using your Device as a Wallet You can use your device to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet and manage all payment services in one place. When making a payment, remember to turn on the - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 132
Services 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable or disable location services. Improving GPS Accuracy The first time you use get more detailed information about how to use this application, go to http://support.google.com and click the "Maps - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 133
using a USB cable. The screen of your device appears on the screen of the infotainment system. You may need to start MirrorLink™ manually are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To Enable or Disable Airplane Mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 134
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 or Xperia the screen to zoom in. 134 This is an internet version of this publication. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 135
Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To Display Birthdays in the Calendar Application 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar add. For more information about how to enable location services, see Using Location Services on the 132 page. To change weather forecast - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 136
. 2 Tap the Vibrate slider to enable or disable the function. 3 Tap Save. 136 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 137
of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. 3 Tap Save. 137 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 138
the desired font size by tapping the scale. Display Size You can use the Display size setting to increase or decrease all elements on your screen, not just text. To Set Display Size 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accessibility. 3 Tap Display size, and then set the desired - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 139
is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device. TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors, notifications, and messages. To Enable TalkBack 1 From your Home screen, tap - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 140
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. 140 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 141
and Legal Support Application Use the Support application 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 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 142
on using Xperia™ Companion, see Xperia™ Companion on page 41. 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 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 143
everything. Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android™ when you perform a factory data reset. 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 - Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | Help Guide - Page 144
review such websites' terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third-party websites or offered services METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE OR ITS SUPPLIERS' TOTAL
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