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- Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 1
User guide Xperia™ XA F3111/F3113/F3115 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 2
Contents Getting started 7 About this User Guide 7 Overview 7 Assembly 8 Screen Protection 9 Starting Your Device for The First Time 9 Why do I need a Google™ account 9 Charging Your Device 10 Device security 12 Making sure - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 3
50 Daydream 51 Language settings 51 Date and time 51 Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 52 Super-Vivid Mode 52 Enhancing the Sound Output 52 Multiple User Accounts 53 Typing text 56 On-Screen Keyboard 56 Phonepad 57 Entering text using voice input 58 Editing text 58 Personalizing the On-Screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 4
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application 73 Backing up Contacts 73 Messaging and chat 75 Reading and sending messages 75 Organizing your messages 76 Calling from a message 76 Messaging settings 77 Instant messaging and video chat 77 Email 78 Setting up email 78 Sending and - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 5
124 TalkBack 124 TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode 125 Support and maintenance 126 Support for your device 126 Computer Tools 126 Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device 132 Restarting and resetting your device 132 Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines 133 Limitations to services and features - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 6
Legal information 134 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 7
Getting started About this User Guide This is the Xperia™ XA User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on the 126 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 8
camera lens 14. Main camera light 15. Second microphone 16. Nano SIM/memory card slot cover 17. NFC™ detection area Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. To insert the nano SIM card Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Make sure you use the nano SIM card holder and don't confuse - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 9
. It may take a while for the device to shut down. Why do I need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you 9 This is an Internet version of this publication - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 10
user after a software repair 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 Sony or an authorized Sony battery performance, see Battery and - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 11
discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears. Xperia XA supports the Quick charging function, but please note this is enabled only by Sony's designated charger (model: UCH12). The USB to Micro USB cable (model: UCB11) can only be used - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 12
required credentials: Factory Data Reset protection Protection by my Xperia Android™ Device Manager Software repair You must unlock your screen before you are allowed to perform a Factory Data Reset. If you remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and password for - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 13
your screen unlock pattern. 4 Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device. To Create a Screen Lock PIN 1 From Xperia service. No content on your device is lost after you perform a screen lock reset using the Protection by my Xperia service. To activate the Protection by my Xperia service - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 14
Protection by my Xperia service on your device. 2 Go to myxperia.sonymobile. the on-screen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia. Depending on automatically, you first need to perform the following steps in the order device with you. You have to manually unlock your device when you don't - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 15
use these devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a support different Bluetooth® standards and security capabilities. There's a chance someone could keep your Xperia get a notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before the - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 16
To Add Your Home Location 1 Make sure location is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home. 4 Tap Turn on this location. To Edit Your Home - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 17
's unlocked using On-body detection, your device may stay unlocked for the other user. Keep in mind that On-body detection as a security feature is less secure vehicles), your device may not lock automatically, so be sure to lock it manually if needed. • When you pick up your device again or get out - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 18
access the Xperia™ Care support service and need to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country. To View Your IMEI Number on the Label Tray 1 Open the cover - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 19
, go to myxperia.sonymobile.com and sign in using the Google™ account you are using on your device. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, note that the Protection by my Xperia service is only available to the user who is logged in as the owner. Finding a lost device using Android™ Device - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 20
For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com. Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the Internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all countries or regions. To - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 21
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 22
Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 23
™ widget - Tap to open the widget and select a task, such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services 2 Dots - Represents the number of Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen • Press . To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 24
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap . To add a pane to your Homescreen 1 Touch and hold any area on your - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 25
2 Recent apps key - Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar 3 Home key - Exit an application and go back to the homescreen 4 Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application To open the recently used applications window • Press . To - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 26
To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 27
1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. 2 In the customization menu, tap Apps. 3 Scroll - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 28
Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you left and adjust your settings to improve performance and make your battery last longer. Apps. 3 Select an application and review its battery consumption via App info activities, such as location services, syncing and Wi-Fi® - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 29
12 hours. This feature is enabled by default and is recommended for best performance. However, if you wish to make exceptions for certain applications, see To by reducing battery draining services, like vibration, location services and most background data. You can turn it on manually, or set it to - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 30
To view your screenshot • Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view. You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application. Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 31
For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually. When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 32
in Do not disturb mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. 32 This is an - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 33
is turned on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Cellular data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates Tap to install the downloaded system updates Screenshot - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 34
manage bookmarks, text, and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of events news stories from Xperia™ News. Use the Weather application to view weather forecasts. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually, or by using - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 35
Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. 35 This is an Internet version of this - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 36
function. 4 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Some applications may need to access data, settings and If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can allow downloads from sources other than Google - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 37
for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google. problems, try excluding some applications and services from being paused, or deactivate Battery saver mode temporarily. • If you are using a device with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 38
tap , then tap Refresh. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi 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 Tap > Add network. 4 Enter the - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 39
access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. • Don't cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in WPS: • Push button method - simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a router. 39 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 40
4 Tap > Settings > WPS Push Button, 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 on. 4 Tap > Settings > WPS PIN Entry. 5 On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device. Sharing your mobile data - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 41
computer, refer to the relevant instructions to complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android™ operating system, tap the settings the slider beside Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to the left. To Alow a WPS-Supported Device to Use Your Cellular Data Connection 1 Ensure your device is functioning as a - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 42
application (if available), tap App settings and make the desired changes. The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage mobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode, - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 43
. 3 Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode. To select another network manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 44
. 2 Tap Settings > Account sync > Add account, then select the account you want to add. 3 Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an account. To Synchronize Manually with an Online Account 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Account sync . 2 Tap the name of - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 45
To change the settings of an EAS account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Email, then tap . 3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Email, then tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 46
Basic settings Accessing Settings You can view and change settings for your device from the Settings menu, which is accessible from both the Homescreen and the Notification panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings. To view - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 47
mode and decide how long your device will be in Do not disturb mode manually. You can also preset when your device will be in Do not disturb mode automatically. No time limit Keep the device silent until you manually turn the sound back on. For one hour Keep the device silent for - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 48
slider to adjust the brightness. Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance. To Set the Screen to Vibrate on Touch 1 From your Homescreen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from unpinning a screen and accessing your device. To protect your data - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 49
sure screen pinning is activated on your device. 2 Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin. 3 Tap . 4 To display the dialog is shown. If you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already been intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. 49 This is - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 50
Tap and find App links. 4 Select the app for which you want to set the supported links. 5 Set the App links property to Open in this app option. Resetting Your tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA > OK. When you clear application data - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 51
application default setting is not available for all applications or services. Daydream Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically charging and the screen is idle. On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual Daydream settings. To Activate the Daydream Screen Saver - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 52
right, or use the arrows to set the desired date. 6 Tap OK. To Set the Time Manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Select time zone. 5 Select an option. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® ENGINE technology improves the viewing quality of photos and - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 53
settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down. The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication user appears in the top-right corner. 6 Unlock the screen by swiping upward. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user. In cases - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 54
guest account. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Users. 4 Find and tap Remove guest. 5 Tap Remove. You can also clear the guest previous session, or tap Yes, continue to continue the previous session. Each user can set their own lockscreen. See Screen Lock on the 12 page. 54 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 55
different types of settings on devices with multiple users: • Settings that can be changed by any user but 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 56
your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized. 5 Display numbers and symbols. For even 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 57
the key until the desired character is selected. 2 Delete a character before the cursor. 3 Enter a carriage return 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. To open the Phonepad for the first time - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 58
Tap . When appears, speak to enter text. 3 When you're done, tap again. The suggested text appears. 4 Edit the text manually if necessary. To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually, tap . Editing text You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing options - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 59
writing style. There is also a Personalization guide that runs you through the most basic For example, you can select the Xperia™ Chinese keyboard or the Xperia™ Japanese keyboard. To access the on- that only languages using the Latin alphabet are supported. 1 When the on-screen keyboard is - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 60
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . 2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. 3 Tap Writing languages, then tap beside a writing language. 4 Select a keyboard layout variant. 5 Tap OK to confirm. 60 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 61
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 62
of the screen, tap DECLINE. Instead of rejecting the call, you can go to the main phone application screen by tapping the upper part of the floating 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 answer - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 63
Message for the Answering Machine 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. 3 Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To Enable Automatic Answering 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 64
To Edit the Text Message Used to Reject a Call 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Quick Responses. 3 Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. 4 Tap OK. Ongoing calls 1 End a call 2 Make a second call 3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 65
you want to block a certain number, you can go to Google Play™ and download applications that support this function. FDN is not supported by all network operators. Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature. To Block Incoming or Outgoing Calls - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 66
To Send Incoming Calls from a Specific Contact Directly to Voicemail 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 Select the contact which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to voicemail for. 4 Tap > . 5 Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail. 6 Tap SAVE. Multiple - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 67
SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. To Enter Your Voicemail Number 1 From the Home screen, to record a greeting and set a password. Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 68
support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/xperia-companion if the software is not already installed. 2 After successful installation, open the Xperia™ Companion software, then click Xperia™ Transfer and follow the relevant instructions device, refer to the relevant User guide. To import contacts from a - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 69
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. 2 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. 3 Tap Accept to - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 70
then tap . 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. 4 When you are done, tap SAVE. Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details. To Associate a Picture with a Contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact that - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 71
using, plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case of an emergency. After setup, your ICE information can be accessed pattern, or password, emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information. 1 Go back to the main Contacts screen 2 View more options 3 Show your - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 72
from the security lock screen 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap ICE - In Case of Emergency. 3 Tap , then tap Settings. 4 Mark the Enable call in ICE checkbox. Some service providers may not support ICE calls. Favorites and groups You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 73
tap . 2 Tap the contact whose details you want to send. 3 Tap , then tap Share. 4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send several contacts at once 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Mark several. 3 Mark the contacts you want to - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 74
To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. 3 Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 75
is also operator dependent. Contact your network operator for more information. 1 Go back to the list of conversations 2 Call the message sender 3 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 76
have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 5 Edit the message, if necessary, then tap . To Save a File Contained in Received Message 1 From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 77
are offline. You can also view and share photos easily. Hangouts™ requires Internet access and a Google™ account. Go to http:// support.google.com/hangouts and click the "Hangouts on your Android" link to get more detailed information about how to use this application. The video call function only - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 78
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup. For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. 5 When you are finished, tap Next. Sending and Receiving - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 79
To Read Your Email Messages 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 80
To Search for Email 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. 2 If you are using several email accounts, drag the left edge of the screen to the right and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, drag the left edge of the screen to - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 81
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, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, and then find and tap Help. 81 This is an Internet version of - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 82
http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. • You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device. To learn more and to download Xperia™ Companion, go to www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/xperia-companion. The Music application may not support all - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 83
artist information on Wikipedia. To adjust the audio volume • Press the volume key. To minimize the Music application • When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application stays playing in the background. To open the Music application when it is playing in the background - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 84
, album, or song name 7 Browse all playlists 8 Play a shared music file on another device 9 Open the settings menu for the Music application 10 Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music homescreen menu 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Drag the left edge of - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 85
list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and . 2 To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons TrackID™ Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a song you hear TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for. - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 86
the music you're listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers. TrackID™ can be connected to music streaming services available in your country. To Identify Music Using TrackID™ Technology 1 From - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 87
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 88
or a list of possible results. 3 To return to the FM Radio, tap . The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Favorite radio channels To save a channel as a favorite 1 When the radio is open - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 89
main camera 4 Zoom in or out 5 Camera key - Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 6 View photos and videos 7 Take photos or record videos 8 Go back a step or exit the camera 9 Capturing mode settings icon 10 Flash settings To Take a Photo from the Lockscreen 1 To activate the screen, briefly - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 90
appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically. 3 If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually. Adding Geographical Positions To Your Photos Enable the Save location function to add the approximate geographical location to photos when you take them - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 91
with background sound. To learn more about how to take better photos, go to support.sonymobile.com. To switch between capturing modes 1 Press and hold down ensure you take the best photos possible. Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for photos and videos - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 92
photo. To use the Magic beam feature 1 Activate the camera. 2 Swipe screen to go to , then tap > . 3 To apply an inside eye spotlight effect, select device-one from your own camera and one from a connected Xperia™ device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. You can then - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 93
charges. To download camera applications 1 Open the camera application. 2 Swipe the screen to go to , then tap . 3 Select the application that you want to download, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Save location Add geographical location (geotag) information to your photos - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 94
capturing video when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Off Color and brightness You can adjust color and brightness manually when the color and brightness settings icon is display. This setting is only available in Superior auto capturing mode and in Video mode. White - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 95
1080(16:9) 2-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self-Timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits, or - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 96
compensates 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 97
for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo. Off The Scene Selection feature is off and you can take photos manually. Soft skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect. Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background. Landscape Use for landscape - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 98
The Scene Selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds. Landscape fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good to improve the video - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 99
Object Tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. Smile Shutter™(video) Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video. SteadyShot™ When recording a video, it can be difficult to - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 100
Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you've taken with your camera, or to view similar content you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. 1 Tap the icon to open the Album - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 101
. To use a photo as wallpaper 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Use as > Wallpaper. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. To rotate a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 Tap Rotate, then select - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 102
Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you've taken with your camera. For example, you can change the light effects. After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device. To edit a photo • - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 103
such as PlayMemories Online, Picasa™, and Facebook. Once you are logged in to such services, you can manage content and view online images. From the Album application, you can also add geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods such as Bluetooth® wireless technology and email to - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 104
Open web support The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries and regions. To view photos from online services in Album desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 105
on the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, . To view all photos in the group, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. To Add a Geotag to a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 106
to the same network. Some video files may not be playable in the Video application. 1 Open the homescreen menu 2 View the program guide 3 Refresh content 4 Remote controller 5 Search content 6 Switch between viewing the contents of your library, Popular programs, On Air programs, TV Series, Movies - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 107
a computer on page 129. • If you have a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer, use Xperia™ Companion to organize content and transfer video files to your device. Managing video content To Get Movie Information Manually 1 Make sure your device has an active data connection. 2 When a video is playing, tap the - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 108
that is, the primary user, to use the PS Video service. Sony Entertainment Network with PS Video is not available in every market. Additional terms and conditions apply. To Get Started with PS Video 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap , then follow the on-screen instructions to get started - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 109
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 which supports MHL input 1 Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 110
screen 1 TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide of your TV to turn on support screen mirroring, you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately. Also, when using screen mirroring, do not cover on the same wireless network and can be Sony TVs or speakers, or products that are DLNA - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 111
to connect to your device. The steps for accessing media on your device using a DLNA™ client differ between client devices. Refer to your client device User guide for more information. If your device is inaccessible to a client on the network, check if your Wi-Fi® network is working. You can also - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 112
> Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. Additional steps or software may be required to set up game controllers, USB audio and USB Ethernet accessories. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. To access content on a USB mass storage device - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 113
NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. 2 To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . 3 Tap the contact that you want and that both screens are active. 2 To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Album. 3 Tap the photo - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 114
compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device ), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth® devices. Interoperability - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 115
Bluetooth® device, you may need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 116
To receive items using Bluetooth® 1 Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. 2 The sending device now starts sending data to your device. 3 If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. 4 When you are notified - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 117
Smart apps and features that save you time Using your device as a wallet Use your device as a wallet to pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet. All of your installed payment services are put together to be viewed and managed. Note that when making a payment, you must first turn on the - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 118
services in step 2, tap Agree to confirm. Improving GPS Accuracy The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take a few minutes for your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the sky. Stand still and don't cover , go to http://support.google - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 119
users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, Xperia™ Connectivity > MirrorLink™. 4 Tap Start MirrorLink™, then tap OK. 5 If the connection still fails, tap Network address to change to another network address in case the same network address is being used by other services - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 120
To Turn on Airplane Mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Airplane mode. 3 Drag the Airplane mode slider to the right. 120 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 121
you have signed into and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 122
1 Access the alarm homescreen 2 View a world clock and adjust settings 3 Access the stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function 5 View options 6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm To Set a New Alarm 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 123
To Set a Recurring Alarm 1 Open the Alarm & Clock application, then tap the alarm you want to edit. 2 Tap Repeat. 3 Mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap OK. 4 Tap Save. To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm 1 Open the Alarm & Clock application, then tap the alarm you want to - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 124
desired setting. TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device. TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors, notifications, and messages. 124 This is - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 125
your device allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate using a TTY device or a relay service. To enable TTY mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings >Call > Accessibility >TTY mode. 3 Select the applicable TTY mode. 125 - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 126
in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and 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. For the best available - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 127
users, make sure you are logged in as the owner. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. 4 If a system update is available, tap Download to download it to your device. 5 When the download is finished, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 128
memory in Android™ devices by downloading the white paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support. Improving Memory Performance The memory in stop applications and services from running 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application or service, then tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 129
is especially recommended if you are updating your device software to a newer Android version. Using the Backup & Restore application, you can Xperia™ Companion software. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. 4 Select Backup on the main screen. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 130
the Xperia™ Companion software. 4 Click Restore. 5 Select a backup file from the backup records, then tap Restore and follow the on- screen instructions to , then tap the onoff switch. 4 To enable the manual backup function, tap More > Manual backup. 5 Under Where to store files, tap Select storage - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 131
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 types that you want to back up. 6 Tap Backup. 7 After the data is - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 132
Analyze how well applications perform on your device. • Log the number of dropped calls during the previous 10 days. • Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device. The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If the Diagnostics - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 133
. Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android™ when you perform a factory data reset. If you forget your services and features Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service - Sony Ericsson Xperia XA | User Guide - Page 134
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 THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE OR ITS SUPPLIERS'
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