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    User guide Xperia™ XZ Premium G8141
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    screen 26 Navigating Applications 27 Widgets 29 Shortcuts and folders 30 Background and Themes 31 Taking a screenshot 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
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    60 Accessing settings 60 Volume settings 60 Do Not Disturb Mode 61 Screen settings 62 Application settings 64 Resetting Your Applications 65 Screen Saver 65 Language Settings 66 Date and time 66 X-Reality™ for mobile 67 Color gamut and contrast 67 Enhancing the Sound Output 67 Noise
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    Contacts 82 Searching and viewing contacts 82 Adding and editing contacts 83 Transferring contacts 84 Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information 85 Favorites 86 Sending contact information 86 Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application 87 Backing up Contacts 87 Messaging
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    125 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly 134 Xperia™ Actions 135 Travel and maps 136 Using Location Services 136 Size 141 Color Correction 141 TalkBack 141 Mono Audio 142 TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode 142 Switch Access 142 Support and Legal 143 Support Application 143 Xperia
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    Help in Menus and Applications 143 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing 143 Help Us Improve Our Software 144 Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines 145 Recycling your device 145 Legal information 145 6
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    Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ XZ Premium User Guide for the Android™ 7.1.1 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates may change how features in your device are
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    Overview 8 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    18. NFC detection area 19. Main cellular antenna area 20. Main microphone Fingerprint functionality is not available in the U.S. market. Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM card and the memory card have separate slots. Be sure you don't confuse the two. To prevent data
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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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    Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services Google™ Account on your Device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accounts create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device.
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    recommended in case of loss or theft: • Set a secure screen lock on remotely reset your device using this service, you must enter the username and use your device after the reset. Xperia™ Companion software repair You must enter mobile devices. When you have a screen lock selected, tap beside Screen
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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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    US password if prompted. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint registration. When registering you still need to unlock your device manually after restarting, and after leaving the device so its functionality may be changed or updated over time. Furthermore, the feature may
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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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    the location pin to the desired location, and then tap Select this location. To Edit a Custom Place 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. 3 Select the place that you want to edit. 4 Tap Edit address. 5 To enter another location
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    device. To Change the SIM Card PIN 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. 3 Tap Change Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service
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    using Android™ Device Manager Google™ offers a location and security web service called Android Device Manager. If you lose your device, you can add a phone number to the lock screen. For additional information about Android Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com. Android Device Manager does
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    multiple users, be sure you are logged in as the owner. 2 Be sure you have an active data connection and location services are enabled. 3 From your Home screen, tap . 4 Find and tap Settings > Google > Security > Android Device Manager. 5 Tap the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow
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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. 21 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching in and out • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you're taking photos or shooting videos. 22 This is an internet version of
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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. 23 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen or setting up Xperia™ services 2 Dots - Represents the number of Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen • Press .
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    To browse the Home screen Homescreen Panes You can add new panes to your Homescreen (up to pane, then tap . When Google Search & Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Homescreen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see Google Search & Now on page 133.
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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, see size, then select an option. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre
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    then release it. To Move an Application on the Application Screen 1 When the Application screen is open, tap . 2 Make sure Own order is 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
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    and then tap CLEAR ALL. To Open a Menu in an Application • While using the application, tap . Menus are not available in all applications. Split Screen Mode Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the
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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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    device vibrates, and then release it. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. 2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. 3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen. To Move
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    Change Your Wallpaper 1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option. You an option. To set a theme 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Themes. 3 Choose an option: • To use an
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    To View Your Screenshot 1 Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. 2 Tap the screenshot. You can also view your screenshots in the Album application. Notifications Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress
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    content in the App notifications settings menu. Hide sensitive You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order notification content for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when sensitive notifications arrive. For example
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    or a missed call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually. When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent. To Enable or Disable the Notification Light 1 From
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    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 STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Battery Care is activated Noise canceling is on Screenshot
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    Some applications may not be included on your device or may not be supported by all networks or service providers in all areas. Use the Album application to manage, view, access to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices. 36 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only
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    and multimedia messages. The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates Suite. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Organize, Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access the User guide and troubleshooting
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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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    using, see Application screen on page 26. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's or disabled in order to reduce battery consumption. These include rendering performance, animation and screen brightness, image enhancement
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    status bar. You can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update. The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to use the Xperia™ Companion software on a PC or on an
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    sure you are logged in as the owner. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. If no new software is available, it's possible that you may not have enough free memory on your device. If your Xperia™ device has less than 500 MB of free internal memory
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    update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates. If you don't have the Xperia or later Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows or Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia-companion/. Managing Files Using a
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    use the Transfer files connection mode for managing files and updating device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft® Android devices by downloading the White paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. Improving Memory Performance Your device memory tends to fill up as a result of
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    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 slider beside Smart cleaner. You can also modify, copy or delete files manually if you go to Settings > Storage & memory > > Advanced > Storage
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    are updating your device software to a newer Android version. The Xperia™ Backup Xperia™ Companion main screen. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device. If you do not have Xperia so manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically. The Xperia™
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    an online account, make sure you have signed in to your Google ™ account. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 4 Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More. 5 Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data you want to back up. 6 Tap Backup. 7 After
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    in your device. If you are restoring content from the 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™ Backup & restore, tap Restore data, then select a restore source and
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    charges. For more information, see Updating your device on page 41. To an Application from Google Play™ 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Play Store. instructions to complete the installation. Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in order
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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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    MMS Settings 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. 3 Tap Access Point Names 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
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    Fi network is detected. To Enable or Disable Wi-Fi 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 notification slider. To View Detailed Information About a Connected Wi-Fi Network 1 From the
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    not already on. 4 Tap , then tap More features > 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 screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on. 4 Tap
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    tap CONNECT. This function only works with devices that also support NFC Wi-Fi tethering. To Share Your Cellular Data Connection instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPSsupported device. To rename or secure your Mobile hotspot 1 From the Home screen
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    Saver. 3 Tap the slider to enable or disable the function. To turn data traffic on or off 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Data usage. 3 Tap the Mobile data traffic slider to turn data traffic on or off. When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish
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    Selecting cellular networks Your device supports the use of up to three different networks at the out of range of the manually selected network. To Activate Automatic Network Selection 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Service providers. 3 Tap Search
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    To connect to a virtual private network 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > VPN. 3 In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 4 Enter the required
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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 ActiveSync (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password
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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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    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 up or down until appears. To Adjust the Volume Levels 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Drag the volume sliders to
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    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 down when in vibrate mode. 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.
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    Screen settings To Adjust the Screen Brightness Manually level helps the battery last longer. To Screen Turns Off 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep. 3 Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key . To Adjust the Font Size
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    slider and select from the unlock options. Follow the instructions on your device. 5 To disable the function, tap Lock device when unpinning. 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
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    as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. To Configure Applications 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find order to avoid potentially high data transfer costs, you can disable automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi-Fi connection. You have to disable the automatic update
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    in What's New 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap , then tap Settings > Auto-update apps. 3 Select the preferred option. setting is not available for every application or service. Screen Saver Set up an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos, or
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    the menu that opens. You 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
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    it off if you want to reduce battery consumption. To enable or disable X-Reality™ for mobile 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap 3 Enable the ClearAudio+ function by tapping the slider. To adjust the sound settings manually 1 From the Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound >
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    from Sony are recommended. To Use a Noise-Canceling Headset 1 Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device. 2 From your Home screen, find noise environment type, then tap OK. Multiple User Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately
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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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    Typing text On-Screen Keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. 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/. Google Keyboard
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    to display numbers and symbols. 7 Tap to switch between lower case, upper case, and all caps. To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text • Tap a text entry field. To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation • When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways. You may
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    To Edit Text 1 Double-tap a word to make the application bar appear. 2 Select the text you want to edit, and then use the application bar to make your desired changes. To use the magnifier • When you enter text, tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified and to place the cursor where
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    calls Making calls overview You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, or use the smart dial . 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
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    your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them. To Show or Hide Your Phone Number During Outgoing Calls 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Additional settings > Caller ID, and choose an option. This option may not be provided by every operator. Receiving
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    Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. 4 Tap OK. Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function. Once activated, you can handle calls in the following way: • Answer: bring the device to your ear
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    missed a call, bar downwards. 2 Tap Missed call. appears in the status bar. Drag the status To call a number from your call log 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . The call log is displayed. 3 To call a number directly from the call log, tap the beside the number. To edit a number
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    by all network operators. Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature. To Block Calls and Messages from a Specific Number 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap > Settings > Block numbers > Add a number. 3 Enter the phone number that you
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    PIN2 and tap OK. 6 Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK. To Send Incoming Calls From a Specific Contact Directly to Voicemail 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 Select the desired contact. 4 Tap > . 5 Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail. 6 Tap SAVE. Multiple Calls If you have
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    to the conference call, tap . To Release a Participant from a Conference Call 1 During from your service provider and enter it manually. To Enter Your Voicemail Number 1 From the Home screen, tap . set a password. Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112
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    emergency call while the SIM card is locked 1 Tap Emergency. 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. Enter the emergency number and tap . 2 If your
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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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    are using, plus information about relatives and friends who can be 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
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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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    link such duplicates to create a single entry. If you link entries by mistake, you can unlink them again later. To link contacts 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap and hold the contact that you want to link with another contact. 3 Tick the checkbox beside the contact that you want
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    single message varies depending on the provider and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia 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
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    suggestions that appear. 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 a Received Message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap
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    sliders. To Enable or Disable Delivery Reports for Outgoing Messages 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap , then tap Settings > also use the application on Android™ and iOS devices. Go to https://support.google.com/duo/ to get more detailed information about how to use this
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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. 94 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for
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    video) files, download the White paper for your device at http://www.sonymobile.com/support/. Listening to Music Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music and audiobooks. 1 Minimize the full-screen player 2 Search all songs saved to your device 3 View the current play queue 4 View
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    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 not be able
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    status bar downward and tap the Music application. • Alternatively, from your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . Music Menu The Music menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application To Open the Music Menu 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
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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. 98 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    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, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. To choose a preset arrangement, tap to select an arrangement, then tap OK to confirm. To Turn
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    ™ Camera or Xperia™ Camera Photography. To launch the camera • Press the camera key fully down, swipe the Application screen. from the lock screen or tap from Capturing modes Your camera is equipped with four capturing modes. Two are for taking photos, the Superior auto mode and the Manual mode
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    screen to select from photo, video, or camera apps modes. Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually the camera screen or use the camera, swipe the screen to select . 2 Press a photo by tapping the screen 1 When using the camera . 3 Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo or record
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    Self-timer Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoid blurred photos. To use the self-timer with the main camera 1 When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap . 2 Tap Self-timer and select the delay time. 3
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    video. 2 Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. 3 Tap the screen to edit a photo or video. Your photos and videos are stored in the Album using Superior auto and Video modes, or change the exposure value when using Manual mode. To adjust the color and brightness 1 When using the camera,
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    shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode. Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to how long the shutter is open the shutter button to take the photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. ISO ISO determines how sensitive your camera is
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    and Video modes, white balance adjustments are automatic. You can adjust the white balance manually in Manual mode. To adjust the white balance 1 When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap WB and select one of the pre-defined light conditions, for example . 3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved
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    When using the main camera in Superior auto mode, you can touch the screen to set the focus to a specific area. This feature is called tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. People, selfies, and smiling faces Faces in focus are
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    Use Smile Shutter to automatically take a photo when a person smiles. If you are recording a video, a photo is taken each time a smile is detected. Taking photos and videos of people • Consider the camera orientation. Use portrait for close-up photos, to fill the frame. Use landscape for close-up
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    camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video. To record a steady video 1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . 2 Tap . 3 Tap More > SteadyShot™. 4 Select Intelligent active to compensate for all camera movement or Standard to compensate only for high-frequency
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    slow motion. The recording stops automatically. 7 Tap to exit. To record a super slow motion sequence in a video 1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . 2 Tap to enable slow motion. 3 Tap . 4 Select Slow motion mode > Super slow motion. 5 Close the settings menu. 6 Press the camera key
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    . 2 Tap . 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button. 4 Move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen. Creative effect With the Creative effect app you can preset effects and color filters before taking a photo or recording a video. To take a photo or
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    resolutions HD refers to high definition, while fps refers to frames per second. A higher fps rate provides a smoother video, at the cost of a larger file size. The aspect ratio is the relationship between the width and the height, where the width is the first number. Main camera: Full HD (30 fps
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    properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, flash, or camera key. To run Front camera, Flash or Camera button. 4 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos
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    you take a photo, a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved. Only front camera After you take a with the front camera, a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved. Off No preview appears. The photo
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    The volume key is deactivated for the camera. Shutter Use the volume key as a shutter button for photos and videos. Sound When Sound is activated, the camera makes a sound when you take a photo or when you start or stop a video recording. Additionally, when you use the self-timer the countdown is
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    the White paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. To set the screen to rotate automatically when turned sideways, tap Rotate the contents of the screen under Settings > Display > When device is rotated. To change the size of the thumbnails • When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos
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    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 controls. effects, as well as content that you have shared online via services such as Picasa™ and Facebook. Once you are logged in to
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    support 10 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 storage device in order to avoid any the file size is too large. To
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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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    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 In Album, find and tap the photo or video you want to hide. 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 3 Tap Hide > OK. To View Your Hidden
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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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    To View Geotagged Photos on a Globe 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 globe. To change the geotag of a photo 1
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    , then find and tap Video & TV Sideview. 2 Tap to open the home screen menu, then tap Add device. 3 Select the home device from the list. 4 Enter the registration number shown on the home device and follow the instructions to finish pairing. 5 When pairing is complete, appears. You can now use your
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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 and videos. You can create Highlight Movies by selecting photos and videos manually. If you log in to a Facebook account, you can create
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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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    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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    with are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 3 Tap , and then tap Home network. 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
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    and play content received from your device. A TV that supports DLNA™ or a PC running Windows® 7 or later on the client device. Refer to the user guide of the DMR device for more information. Content same Wi-Fi network as your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 3 Select a music
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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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    5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer. 6 When the transfer is done, the contact information is saved on the receiving device and displayed on its screen. To Share a Music File With Another Device Using NFC 1 Make sure both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on and
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    sure your device has the NFC function turned on and the screen is active and unlocked. 2 Place your device over the Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User Guide in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other
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    If this does not work, refer to the User guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the device passcode. 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
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    a received item, drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant notification. To View Files You Have Received Using Bluetooth® 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 3 Press and select Show received files. 132 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print
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    can also enable a feed for regular updates - for example, you can get 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
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    create a Lifelog account 1 From your Home screen, tap > . 2 Follow the instructions on your device to set up an account or sign in with your current Google™ account or Sony Entertainment Network™ account. You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your device, or
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    To keep track of your activities 1 From your Home screen, tap > . 2 Tap the activity icon you want to keep track of, then tap . 3 Enter the desired value and tap SET. Xperia™ Actions Use Xperia™ Actions to customize notifications for different circumstances. You can select and schedule separate
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    order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location services Services 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable or disable location services use this application, go to http://support.google.com. The Google Maps™
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    Enable or Disable Data Roaming 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. 3 Tap the Data roaming slider to activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To Enable or Disable Airplane Mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings
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    sound to remind you. 1 Select a view type and the calendars you want 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 a calendar entry To Learn More about Calendar • When the Calendar application is
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    1 Access the alarms tab 2 Access the world clock tab 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
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    To Delete an Alarm 1 Find and tap Clock, and then touch and hold the alarm you want to delete. 2 Tap Delete alarm, and then tap YES. To set the sound for an alarm 1 Find and tap Clock, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. 2 Tap Alarm sound and select an option, or tap and select a music file. 3
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    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 is a screen reader service for visually impaired
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    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 Xperia™ device using one or more switches. A switch is a device used to send a keystroke signal to your Android device. These can be helpful for users with mobility
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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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    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 sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics
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    us/legal/ for more information. This User Guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties. Use of such programming or services OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE OR ITS SUPPLIERS'
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