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    User guide Xperia™ XA1 G3121/G3123/G3125
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    Unlocking the Screen 21 Homescreen 21 Application screen 23 Navigating Applications 24 Widgets 25 Shortcuts and folders 26 Background and Themes 27 Taking a screenshot 27 Notifications 27 Icons in the status bar 30 Applications overview 31 Battery and Maintenance 34 Charging Your Device
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    Settings 60 Date and time 60 Super-Vivid Mode 61 Enhancing the Sound Output 61 Multiple User Accounts 61 Typing text 64 On-Screen Keyboards 64 Editing text 65 Calling 66 Making calls 66 Receiving Calls 67 Ongoing Calls 68 Using the Call Log 69 Forwarding Calls 69 Restricting Calls 69
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    77 Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application 78 Messaging and chat 79 Reading and sending messages 79 Organizing your messages 80 Calling from Messaging 80 Messaging settings 81 Video Chat 81 Email 82 Setting Up Email 82 Sending and Receiving Email Messages 82 Organizing
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    Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV 111 Displaying and maps 119 Using Location Services 119 Google Maps™ and Navigation Display Size 124 Color Correction 124 TalkBack 125 Mono Audio 125 TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode 125 Switch Access 125 Support and Legal 127 Support Application 127 Xperia
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    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ XA1 User Guide for the Android™ 7.0 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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    11. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 12. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 13. Main camera lens 14. Flashlight 15. Diversity antenna 16. Nano SIM/memory card slot cover 17. NFC™ detection area 18. Main antenna area 19. Main loudspeaker Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM
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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 a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or
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    may take a while for the device to shut down. Why Do I Need a Google™ Account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube
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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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    security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. These options are as follows: • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a 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
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    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 Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device. To Activate the Swipe Unlock Function 1 From your Home
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    1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted voice. 3 Follow the instructions on your device. Keeping vehicle), your device may not lock automatically, so be sure to lock it manually if needed. • When you pick up your device again or get out
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    -screen instructions. 5 To remove a paired device, select it from the list and tap REMOVE TRUSTED DEVICE 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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    places feature is set up, the lockscreen security on your Xperia™ device gets disabled when you are in a designated trusted 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
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    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 & You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen,
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    Drag the strip outward using your fingernail. The IMEI number is displayed on the strip. You can also view the IMEI number by 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
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    security web service called Android™ Device Manager. You can use it in parallel with, or as an alternative to, the Protection by my Xperia service. If 2 Make sure you have an active data connection and location services are enabled. 3 From your Home screen, tap . 4 Find and tap Settings > Google >
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    Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a
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    right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. 20 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    shows the pane that is currently displayed. 1 Welcome to Xperia™ widget - Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services 2 Dots - Represents the number of Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen • Press . 21 This is an internet
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    upper-left corner of the screen. When Google Search & Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Homescreen pane 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, see
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    Shortcut to the Homescreen 1 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, and then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Homescreen opens. 2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen, then release it. 23 This is an internet version of
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    the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key to exit while others are paused or continue
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    Select 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 the two applications that you want to use in split
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    Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, and then release it. If the widget can be resized, for example, the expand the widget. 3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen. To Move a Widget • Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, and then drag
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    of the other elements of your Homescreen and Lockscreen. Live wallpapers add visual effects to your interactions with the touch screen, letting the display change dynamically. Themes can include a wallpaper, a screensaver, title bars, and a sound scheme that all fit together to create a unique look
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    • The lockscreen To Open or Close the Notification Panel 1 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply doubletap it. 2 To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upward. After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick Settings panel by
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    your screen lock in order for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on 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
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    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 mode is activated Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending
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    message Ongoing call Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Screenshot captured Video chat be included on your device or may not be supported by all networks or service providers in all areas. 31 This is an
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    device, and get exclusive access to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices. View your current location, find other locations, and calculate books. View news stories from News Suite. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Organize, search,
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    with your friends. Create, edit, and collaborate with others on presentations. 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. Use the Video application to play videos on your device and
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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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    from being optimized by STAMINA mode in the Battery Optimization menu. Ultra STAMINA Mode Your battery time is extensively prolonged, but available apps are limited, and mobile data and Wi-Fi are disabled. Calling and SMS are still available. Your Home screen is changed and appears in the status bar
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    manually Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected after an update. For more information about software updates, go to http://support Xperia™ device has less than 500 MB of free internal memory available, you do not receive any information about new software. In this case service Home screen,
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    and follow the on-screen installation instructions. Make sure you are using the USB Type-C cable that came with your device and it is properly connected to the device and computer. Maintenance Using a Computer Xperia™ Companion Xperia™ Companion is a software service which provides a collection of
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    use the USB cable type intended for your Xperia™ model and make sure it is completely mode is used with Microsoft® Windows® computers. Charging is enabled by default. Using the Use device paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. Improving Memory Performance Your device memory tends to
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    . 4 Mark the files that you want to transfer to the memory card. 5 Tap Transfer. 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 STOP > OK. To format the memory card 1 From your Home
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    Call logs • Text messages • Calendar • Settings • Media files such as music and videos • Photos and images To Back Up Your Data Using a Computer 1 Unlock the screen the Xperia™ Companion main screen. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device. If you do not have Xperia™
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    Contacts • Conversations • Call Log • Calendar • Email Accounts • Wi-Fi Accounts • Device Settings • Applications • Xperia™ Home layout To Set . 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
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    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 settings To Back Up Data to a Google™ Account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 3 Under
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    preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges. To use Google Play™, you need to To Download an Application from Google Play™ 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Play Store. 3 Find an to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Some applications may
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    .com/ support/ for network coverage, cellular data, and MMS issues. • If the Battery time preferred setting of STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all cellular data traffic gets paused when the screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services from
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    -Fi networks are displayed. 4 Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password. is displayed in the status to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. To add a Wi-Fi network manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2
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    , tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Tap the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to. Detailed network information is displayed. To Add a Wi-Fi Sleep Policy 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Tap , then tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. 4 Select an option. To
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    supported device. To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS PIN 1 From your Home screen WiFi, including devices that support screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. 4 Tap the USB tethering slider, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed the relevant instructions to
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    instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device. To Rename or Secure Your Portable Hotspot 1 From the Home screen also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater
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    Data Limit 1 Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Data usage. 4 Tap the slider beside also manually set your device to use a particular cellphone network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM. Different status icons are displayed in
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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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    To Remove an EAS Account 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. 2 Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account you want to remove. 3 Tap , then tap Remove account. 4 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again
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    Display on the Quick Settings Panel 1 Using two fingers, drag the status bar fully downward, then tap Edit. 2 In the section at the bottom of the screen position. Volume settings You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback. To
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    Calls 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Tap the Also vibrate for calls slider to enable the function. To Set a Ringtone 1 From your Home screen 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
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    > Do not disturb > Allowed in Priority only. 3 Tap Calls or Messages. 4 Select an option. Screen settings To Adjust the Screen Brightness Manually Regardless of Lighting Conditions 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display and tap the Adaptive brightness slider to disable this
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    as desired. A pattern, PIN, or password is not mandatory for screen pinning to work. To Pin a Screen 1 Make 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 screen pinning icon , swipe upward. 5 Tap . 6 In the pop-up window
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    permissions. Critical permissions Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. To Configure Applications 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps > . 3 Select a configuration option, such as App permissions, and then
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    application default setting is not available for every application or service. Screen Saver Set up an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos, or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle. On a device with multiple users, each user can
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    Display > Screen saver. 3 Tap the slider to enable the function. 4 Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active. To Start the Screen Saver Manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date &
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    Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality. To minimize volume differences using the Dynamic normalizer 1 From your Home screen
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    4 Tap OK. The new account is now created. 5 Tap SET UP NOW. 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 set up the account for the user. You can also add a regular user
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    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 owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings
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    smileys. 3 Enter punctuation. 4 Enter a space. 5 Tap to enter a comma. 6 Display numbers and symbols. 7 Switch between lower case, upper case, and all caps. For more information about SwiftKey®, go to https://swiftkey.com/ To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text • Tap a text entry field. To
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    To Enter Text Using the Gesture Input Function 1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write. 2 After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word
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    Enter the phone number, and tap . To delete a number entered by mistake, tap . To Make a Call Using Smart Dial 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 If the call log appears, tap to display the dialpad. 4 Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you want
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    phone application opens in fullscreen format. If you receive an incoming call when the screen is active, the incoming call is displayed as a floating notification, that is, in a minimized window that floats at the top of whatever screen is open. When such a notification arrives, you can choose to
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    message or tap Write new message. To Reject a Call With a Text Message When the Screen is Active 1 When an incoming call arrives, tap the heads-up notification window where the phone number or the name of the contact is displayed. 2 Tap RESPONSE OPTIONS. 3 Select a predefined message or tap
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    If your subscription includes a voicemail service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail. FDN is not supported by all service providers. Contact your service provider to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature. 69 This is an internet
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    When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right. 2 Tap Hold call. To Reject a Second Call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left. To Make a Second Call 1 During an ongoing call, tap . The call log is displayed. 2 Tap to display the dialpad. 3 Enter the number of
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    conference call, contact your network operator. To Make a Conference Call 1 During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. 2 To display the from your service provider and enter it manually. To Enter Your Voicemail Number 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Voicemail
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    2 Enter 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
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    in the Find contacts field. The results list is filtered as you enter each character. To Select Which Contacts to Display in the Contacts Application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Select Groups/Accounts. 3 In the list that appears, select the desired option. If you
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    to edit the number again when you make calls from abroad. To Edit a Contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. 4 When you are done, tap SAVE. Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details
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    To Create a New Contact from a Text Message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the icon next to guide. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at www.sonymobile.com/support/. To Synchronize Contacts on Your New Device With a Synchronization Account 1 From your Home screen
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    a SIM card to back up contacts. To Export All Contacts to Internal Storage 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Import/export > Export to SD card or that you are using, plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case of emergency. After setup,
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    least a phone number that emergency personnel can call. If your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency personnel can only see the phone your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap ME. 3 Tap , then tap Share. 4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. 77
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    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 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 ,
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    message, which includes the size of added media files, is also provider-dependent. Contact your service provider for more information. 1 Go back to the list of conversations 2 Call the message sender 3 View more options 4 Sent and received messages 5 Send a completed message 6 Add attachments
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    number manually. 5 Edit the message if necessary, then tap . To Save a File Contained in a Received Message 1 From your Home screen, tap search keywords. The search results appear in a list. Calling from Messaging To Call a Message Sender 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap a
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    delivery reports for outgoing messages 1 From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . 2 are turned on, a check mark is displayed for messages that have been successfully delivered. support.google.com/duo/ to get more detailed information about how to use this application. The video call
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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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    , or tap Create new contact. 4 Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap SAVE. Organizing your email messages To Sort Your Email 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap and select the account with the inbox you want to
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    in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message you want to open. To View All Folders for One Email Account 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find . 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
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    1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To Learn More about Gmail™ • When the Gmail application is open, tap , then find and tap Help & feedback. 85 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for
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    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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    the Audio Volume • Press the volume key up or down. To Minimize the Music Application • When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application keeps running in the background. To Open the Music Application when it is Playing in the Background • While a song is playing in
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    all songs 7 Browse all genres 8 Browse all folders 9 Open the settings menu for the Music application 10 Open the support menu for the Music application To Open the Music Menu 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap . To Return to the Music Homescreen • When the Music menu is open
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    album that you want to share. 2 Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share. 3 Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists in the same way. Enhancing the sound To improve the sound quality using the Equalizer 1 Open the Music
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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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    Favorite radio channels To save a channel as a favorite 1 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that want to save as a favorite. 2 Tap . 3 Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press SAVE. To Listen to a Favorite Radio Channel 1 Tap . 2 Select an option. To Remove a Channel
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    power key . 2 To activate the camera, touch and hold , then swipe it anywhere. 3 After the camera opens, tap . You can activate the camera when the screen is locked and inactive. To do this, press the camera key fully. Press again to take a photo. To take a photo using the camera key 1 Activate
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    as soon as you release the camera button. To display the toolbar. 3 Tap . 4 Tap DELETE to confirm. General camera settings Capturing Modes Overview You can choose from a range of capturing modes and camera apps. Simply swipe left or right on the camera screen to switch between them. Manual Manually
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    slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen. Auto Face Detection The camera automatically detects faces and indicates If no smile is detected, you can press the camera key to take the photo manually. To Turn On Hand Shutter 1 Activate the camera. 2 Switch to the front
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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 a photo, a preview of it appears in the lower-right corner of the screen for 3 seconds. Only front camera After you shoot a photo with the front camera
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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 video tapping the plus or minus controls accordingly when is displayed. Focus and shutter speed can be set for either manual or automatic
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    . 3MP 2048×1536 (4:3) 3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. 97 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    mode. 2MP 1920×1088 (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
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    of the subject that you want to capture. Touch Adjusts the exposure to the desired part of the subject when you touch the screen. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The following
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    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 make your changes. Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different
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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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    added to favorites 4 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album Homescreen menu 5 The date of items in the group 6 Tap a photo or screen under Settings > Display > When device is rotated. The Album application may not support all file formats. For more information about supported
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    are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To Pause a Video 1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the the Album application 8 Open web support 9 View photos from online services 103 This is an internet version of this publication. ©
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    , tap . 2 Find and tap Album, then tap . 3 Tap the desired online service, and then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed. 4 Tap any album to view its content, and then tap a photo in the album. 5 Flick left
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    an option. 4 To save a copy of the edited photo, tap SAVE. To Adjust the Light Settings for a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 2 If prompted, select Photo editor. 3 Tap , then select an option and edit as desired. 4 To save a copy of the edited
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    or video. To Unhide a Photo or Video 1 In Album, tap , then tap Hidden. 2 Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. 3 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 4 Tap Don't hide. Viewing Your Photos on a Map Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging. You can view
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    the same location 6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen To Add or Edit the Geotag of a Photo 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars. 2 Tap , then tap Add geotag or Edit geotag to open the map
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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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    screen to display the controls. 2 Tap , and then tap Share. 3 Tap the application you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the instructions provided . 5 Tap Delete again to confirm. Movie Creator The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short videos using existing photos and
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    and videos. You can create Highlight Movies by selecting photos and videos manually. If you log in to a Facebook account, you can create Highlight . • 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 an
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    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 display
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    to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . 3 Select a music Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. This device has a capless USB Type-C port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that the port
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    screen , tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity. Sony does not guarantee that all USB Type-C accessories with a USB Type-C connector are supported is saved on the receiving device and displayed on its screen. 113 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only
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    it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused. 5 Make sure the track is displayed on full screen. 6 Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so the NFC detection areas of each device touch. When the devices connect
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    Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User Guide objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other 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. 117 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    NFC, see NFC on page 113. 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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    services. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet from your device. To Enable or Disable Location Services 1 From your Home screen, more detailed information about how to use this application, go to http://support.google.com and click the "Maps for mobile" link. The
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    charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in . However, you can still make emergency calls, play games, listen to music, and Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To Enable or Disable Airplane Mode 1 From your Home screen, tap .
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    to view 2 Access an overview of the current month 3 Return to the current date 4 Access other options 5 Scroll up or down to browse the calendar 6 Add does not sound if your device is turned off. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings,
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    3 Access the stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function 5 View option for the current tab 6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm To Set a New Alarm 1 From your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and
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    To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm 1 Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. 2 Tap the Vibrate slider to enable or disable the function. 3 Tap SAVE. To Set the Side Keys Behavior 1 Find and tap Clock, and then select the alarm you want to edit. 2 Tap Side keys
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    by pinching an area. Font Size You can enable the Font size option to increase the default 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 then set the desired font size by tapping the scale
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    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
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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. 126 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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    to restart if the battery level is low. follows. • If you wish to force restart the device: Release the keys at this point. The device restarts. • If Xperia™ Companion software on the computer and click on Software repair on the main screen. 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen
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    Usage Info 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and 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 USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY
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