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    User guide Xperia™ Z5 E6603/E6653
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    folders 29 Background and Themes 30 Taking a screenshot 31 Recording your screen 31 Notifications 32 Icons in the status bar 34 Applications Overview 36 Battery and Maintenance 38 Charging Your Device 38 Battery and Power Management 39 Updating your device 41 Maintenance Using a Computer
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    with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync 56 Basic settings 58 Accessing settings 58 Volume settings 58 Do Not Disturb Mode 59 Screen settings 60 Application settings 62 Resetting Your Applications 63 Screen Saver 64 Language settings 64 Date and time 64 X-Reality™ for mobile 65 Super-Vivid
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    Conference calls 79 Voicemail 79 Emergency calls 79 Contacts 81 Searching and viewing contacts 81 Adding and editing contacts 82 Transferring contacts 83 Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information 84 Favorites 85 Sending contact information 85 Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the
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    Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable 122 Mirroring the Screen of Your a Wallet 133 Travel and maps 134 Using Location Services 134 Google Maps™ and Navigation 134 Using Data with a car infotainment system 135 Airplane Mode 135 Clock and Calendar 137 Calendar 137
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    Switch Access 142 Support and Legal 144 Support Application 144 Xperia™ Tips 144 Help in menus and applications 144 Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device 144 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing 144 Help us improve our software
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    Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ Z5 User Guide for the Android™ 7.0 software 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
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    microphone 16. Headset jack 17. Second Wi-Fi antenna area 18. Nano SIM/Memory card tray cover 19. NFC™ detection area Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. To Insert the Nano SIM Card 1 With the device facing down, open the cover for the nano SIM and memory card tray
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    by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect 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 your device from working by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones
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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 using the setup guide when you first start your
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    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 account again to confirm. If you
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    of the required credentials: Factory Data Reset protection You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset. Protection by my Xperia If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for a Google™ account associated
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    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
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    Manager. 3 Confirm your pattern, PIN, or password. 4 Tap , then 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 Manager. 3 Tap the registered fingerprint, then tap DELETE > DELETE. To
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    when you're carrying your device with you. You have to manually unlock your device if you don't use it for 4 instructions on your device. To Set Up Trusted Voice 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted voice. 3 Follow the instruction
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    cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device 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
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    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 your home location. 7 Tap Edit
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    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
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    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 service on your device, you can: • Locate your device on a map. • Sound an alert even if the device is in Do not disturb mode
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    an active data connection, and enable location services on your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia > ACTIVATE. 4 Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the service, then tap ACCEPT. 5 If prompted, sign
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    • 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 list. 21 This is an internet version of this
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    Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you're taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. • Swipe left or right to reveal more options. 22 This is an internet version of
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    or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when
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    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 panes to your Homescreen (up to a maximum of twenty
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    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
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    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
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    on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap . 2 Tap the App recommendations slider. To Open an Application from the Application Screen • When the Application screen is open, flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application. To Search for an Application from the
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    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
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    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 widgets
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    , 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 Your Homescreen Wallpaper 1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option. You can
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    GET MORE THEMES. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. 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
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    4 To close the front camera viewfinder 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 Notifications inform you of events such as
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    set up as your screen lock in order for screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Notifications. 3 Tap , and then tap On the lock screen notifications on lock screen slider. Setting the for an App 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap light informs you about battery status and some other
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    area, the exclamation point may appear even when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and there is a working internet connection. Battery status The battery is charging Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do Not Disturb
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    Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Noise canceling is on Screenshot
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    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, device, and get exclusive access to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices. View your current location, find other locations, and calculate
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    View news stories from News Suite. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Organize, search, or browse through Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus
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    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
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    services that have consumed battery power since the last charging cycle. Tap an item to get information on how to reduce its battery consumption. To View Battery Consumption For Applications 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application and review its battery
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    Application screen on page 27. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your 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
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    mode. To activate Ultra STAMINA mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Battery. 3 Tap Ultra STAMINA mode updates manually, or the Xperia™ Companion Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected after an update. For more information about software updates, go to http://support
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    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
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    when you select the Transfer files connection mode. The default connection mode is set to Charge this device. With Xperia™ Companion you can access the file downloading the White paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. Improving Memory Performance Your device memory tends to fill up as
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    . To 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 tap FORCE may be impossible to recover. It is recommended to use the Xperia™ Companion software to make backups which save your data safely to
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    mode on your device. 3 Click on Backup 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 You can do so manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically. The Xperia™ Backup & restore
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    Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 4 Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More. 5 Tap Manual backup, 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 Xperia
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    can back up the following types of data: • Applications • Bookmarks • Wi-Fi networks • Other settings To Back Up Data to a Google™ Account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 3 Under Google™ Backup & restore, tap Back up my data, then tap the slider. To Enable or
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    all countries or regions. To Download an Application from Google Play™ 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Play Store. 3 Find an item you wish to . 4 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Some applications may need to access data,
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    , 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
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    tap , then tap Refresh. If you cannot connect to a WiFi network successfully, refer 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 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Scroll down and tap at the end of
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    Network Notifications 1 Turn on Wi-Fi, if it is not on already. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 4 Tap , then tap the Network enable WPS: • Push button method - simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router. • PIN method - your device creates a
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    then press the WPS button on the WPS-supported device. To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS PIN 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth®. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to complete setup. If the device runs on the Android™ operating
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    , then follow the relevant instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device. To Rename or the prevention of additional charges. To Help Reduce Data Usage 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Data usage > Data Saver.
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    network type, then select a network mode. To Select Another Network Manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network operators. 3 Tap Search mode, then select Manual. 4 Select a network. If you select a network manually, your device will not search
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    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
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    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 > Settings > Accounts up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type
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    an EAS account, and then change the settings of the EAS account as 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 EAS account. 4 Tap Check frequency. 5 Under Off-peak time settings, tap Check frequency
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    Playing Volume with the Volume Key • When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down, even when the screen is locked. To Turn On Vibrate Mode • Press the volume key down or up until appears. 58 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private
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    device. 4 To confirm, tap Done. To Select the Notification Sound 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound. 3 Select an 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
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    To Schedule Do Not Disturb Mode Time Intervals 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb> Automatic rules. 3 Select the time or event to schedule Do Not Disturb mode for, or add a new rule. 4 Enter the desired name for the rule, then tap OK 5 Find and tap Days
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    , you can wear gloves and still navigate the screen on your device. When you use glove mode, a cursor ring appears on the area of the screen where a touch is registered. To Enable Glove Mode 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Display > Glove mode. 2 Tap the slider to enable this function. The
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    pinning function, you have to enter your pattern, PIN, or password to unlock the device before the screen can be unpinned. Application settings Some apps will ask for permissions once you start using them. You can allow or deny permissions individually for each
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    app any time you want. To Manage App Links from the Settings Menu 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Tap and find Opening links. . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA. When you clear application data, data
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    can then select the language you want. Date and time You can change the date and time on your device. To Set the Date Manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. 4 Tap Set date. 5 Flick left or
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    From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement. 3 Tap the Super-vivid mode radio button if it is not already selected. Enhancing the Sound Output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equalizer and Surround
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    up or down. The manual adjustment of sound output Sony are recommended. To Use a Noise-Canceling Headset 1 Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device. 2 From your Home screen when the screen is active, tap the Power save mode slider to Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts
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    The screen 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 you can enable a guest account for that user. In Guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only
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    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 are only visible to the
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    and select "é." To enter a period • After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar. 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 that you want to write. 2 After you finish entering a word, lift
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    Tap the Gesture input slider. To Use the One-Handed Keyboard 1 Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait orientation, then tap . 2 Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard from the list. • When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep tapping this button until
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    appears on your keyboard. To Enter Text Using Voice Input 1 Open the on-screen keyboard and make sure that the voice input feature is enabled. 2 Tap . 're finished, tap again. The suggested text appears. 4 Edit the text manually if necessary. Editing text You can select, cut, copy and paste text
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    applications to learn your writing style. There is also a Personalization guide that runs you through the most basic settings to get you started the Xperia™ Chinese keyboard or the Xperia™ Japanese keyboard. To access the on-screen keyboard settings 1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard
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    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number 2 Find and tap . 3 If the dialpad does not appear, tap . To Dial a Phone Number 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 If the call log appears, tap to display the dialpad. 4 Enter the phone
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    receive an incoming call when the device is in sleep mode or the screen is locked, the phone application opens in fullscreen format. If you receive seconds to wait before the calls get answered automatically. You can also manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to
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    Message for the Answering Machine 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. 3 Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To Enable or Disable Automatic Answering 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings
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    the device face down. To Enable or Disable Smart Call Handling 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call. 3 Tap Smart call handling. 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
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    Number from the Call Log to Your Contacts 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 Tap a number displayed access general call settings using the instruction above. Forwarding Calls You can direct calls to if your SIM card or network service supports this feature. To Block Incoming or
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    email, internet, and social networking will work if you connect to a Wi-Fi network. To Activate or Deactivate Call Waiting 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Additional settings. 3 To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting. To Answer a Second Call and Put
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    card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. To Enter Your Voicemail Number 1 From the Homescreen, tap to record a greeting and set a password. Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally
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    the emergency number and tap . To Make an Emergency Call While the Screen is Locked 1 If the active screen lock type is Swipe, swipe 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
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    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 Contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap and enter a phone number, name or other information in the Find contacts field. The results list is filtered as you
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    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 to edit, then tap . 3 Tap , then select
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    card. 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 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Import/export > Import from SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). 3 Select
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    contacted in case of emergency. After setup, your emergency information can be accessed from the security lockscreen. This means that even if the screen is locked, for example, by a PIN, pattern, or password, emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information. 1 Go back to the main Contacts
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    contacts that you want to share. 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 start exporting all your contacts. 3 Drag the
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    contact, and the linked contacts 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
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    completed message 6 Add attachments To Create and Send a Message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap . 3 Enter the recipient's the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 4 If you want to send a group message, repeat the procedure described
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    If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 5 Edit the message if necessary, then tap . To Save a the 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 message
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    the sliders. To Enable or Disable Delivery Reports for Outgoing Messages 1 From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . 2 Tap , and then tap Hangouts™ requires internet access and a Google™ account. Go to http:// support.google.com/hangouts and click the "Hangouts on your Android" link for
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    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
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    To Read Your Email Messages 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox. 4 In the email inbox, scroll up or down
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    want to move to the left. 2 Tap Move, then select a 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 the account you want to remove. 5 Tap Delete account > OK. To Change the Inbox Check
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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. 93 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for
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    your device. Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion/ or Xperia™ Companion for Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac/. The Music application may not support all music file formats. For more information
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    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 find and tap . 2 Tap . 3 Select a music category. 4 Tap a song to play it. You might
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    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 find and tap . 2 Tap . To Return to the Music Homescreen • When the Music menu is open
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    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 effects > Equalizer. 2 To adjust the sound manually
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    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
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    frequency band to search for a channel To Listen to the FM Radio 1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap . The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. When you start the FM radio, available channels appear
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    ™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries or regions, nor by all networks or service providers. Favorite radio channels To and stereo sound mode 1 When the radio is open, press . 2 Tap Enable stereo sound. 3 To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press
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    and videos 7 Save location 8 Take photos or record videos 9 Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings To Take a Photo From the Lockscreen 1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . 2 To activate the camera, touch and hold , then swipe it anywhere
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    Capturing Modes Swipe the screen to select the desired capturing mode or the application list. Manual Manually adjust camera Manually adjust video settings such as resolution and focus mode. Camera apps Select camera applications manually. To learn more about how to take better photos, go to support
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    select . 3 To select a shooting direction, tap . 4 Press the camera key and move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen. Style Portrait You can use the Style Portrait feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as you take them to ensure the best
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    tap . Multi-Camera Mode Multi-camera mode lets you shoot a photo or video that combines different angles from two different sources. Two camera displays appear on your device screen: one from your device's camera, the other from a connected Xperia® device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi-Fi
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    Swipe the screen to select , and then tap . 3 Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to complete smile is detected, you can press the camera key to take the photo manually. Saving a Photo's Geographic Location Enable the Saving location function to geotag your
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    . 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 slider composition for your photo. Grid lines are only shown on the camera screen while shooting and do not appear in the final photo. Auto photo preview
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    activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Launch and record Superior auto and Video camera modes. White Balance This setting, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the color balance
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    for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. ISO You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Also, if you want to
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    to capture. 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 when you tap the flash icon on the camera screen
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    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 the setting you want to adjust, then
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    Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds. 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
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    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
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    to rotate automatically 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
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    Use a Photo as Wallpaper 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Use as > Wallpaper. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. To Rotate a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 Tap Rotate, and then select
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    an option. 4 Edit the photo as desired, and then tap SAVE. To Add a Photo Frame Effect to 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 select an option. 4 To save a copy of the edited photo, tap SAVE
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    1 In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play. 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, and then tap . 3 If prompted, select Video Editor, and then 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
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    the Album application 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 to get started. All available online
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    geotagging in the camera, you can tag your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage. To View Geotagged Photos on a Map 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Album. 3 Tap , then tap Places. 4 Tap the photo that you want to view on a map. If several photos were taken at
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    application also serves as a TV program guide with the option to show detailed program and Recommended shows 7 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the menu, browse content, number shown on the home device and follow the instructions to finish pairing. 5 After the successful pairing,
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    want to use to share the selected video, then follow the instructions provided. Transferring Video Content to Your Device Before you start 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
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    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 Movie Creator. 3 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 Choose
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    a compatible TV set using an MHL cable and mirror the screen of your device on the TV screen. MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are sold separately. 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
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    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 your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring. 4 Tap Start. 5 Tap OK and select a device. Your TV must support Screen mirroring
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    devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client devices. Your device works to a Wi-Fi network. 2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Settings > Device connection client devices. Refer to your client device User Guide for more information. If your device is inaccessible
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    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
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    apps, some NFC functions can be enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. To Enable or Disable the NFC Function 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More. 3 Tap the NFC slider. To Share a Contact with Another Device Using NFC
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    a thumbnail of the web page appears. 6 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer. 7 When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the receiving device. Scanning NFC Tags Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags to receive additional information, such as a web address. For
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    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® devices Turn the Bluetooth® Function On or Off 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 3
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    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 function. A list of the available Bluetooth® devices appears. 5 Tap
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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. 130 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    3 On the Events tab, tap . 4 If you are 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 be the connection with an accessory, a specific time interval, or both. 6 Tap to
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    to your device, including Xperia™ SmartTags, a SmartWatch series watch, or a wireless headset from Sony. Smart Connect™ downloads any If you are opening Smart Connect™ for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. 2 Tap Accessories, then tap . 3 Turn on the Bluetooth® function if it is
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    NFC, see NFC on page 125. Mobile payment services may not be available in all regions. To Manage Payment Services 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Tap & pay. A list of payment services appears. 3 Manage the payment services as desired, for example, you can change your
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    Location Services 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable or disable location services. more detailed information about how to use this application, go to http://support.google.com and click the "Maps for mobile" link. The Google Maps
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    USB cable. The screen of your device appears on the screen of the infotainment system. You may need to start MirrorLink™ manually if the connection between alarms are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. 135 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only
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    To Enable or Disable Airplane Mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More. 3 Tap the Airplane mode slider. 136 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. 137 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private
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    are disabled, tap Home location, then search for the city you want to add. For more information about how to enable location services, see Using Location Services on the 134 page. To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application 1 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar. 2 Tap
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    To Set a New Alarm 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Clock. 3 Tap . 4 Tap Time and select the desired value. 5 Tap OK. 6 If desired, edit other alarm settings. 7 Tap Save. To snooze an alarm when it sounds • Tap Snooze. To Turn Off an Alarm When It Sounds • Drag to the right. To turn off
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    To Set the Side Keys Behavior 1 Find and tap Clock, and then select the alarm you want to edit. 2 Tap Side keys behavior, and then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. 3 Tap Save. 140 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for
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    the area by dragging it with two or more fingers. 4 To exit zoom mode, tap the area three times again. With certain applications, you can also zoom size of text displayed on your device. To Set Font Size 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accessibility. 3 Tap Font size, and
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    using a TTY device or a relay service. To enable TTY mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call. 3 Tap Accessibility > TTY mode. 4 Select the applicable TTY mode. Switch Access With Switch Access, you can interact with your Xperia™ device using one or more switches
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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. 143 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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    battery screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock screen unlock password, PIN, or pattern, you can use the device repair feature in Xperia Device Software Using Xperia™ Companion Before performing after you updated the Xperia™ software or after
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    ™ Companion is installed on your PC or Mac®. 2 Open 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
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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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User guide
Xperia
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Z5
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