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User guide Xperia XA2 Ultra H3213/H3223/H4213/H4233 - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 2
New features in Android™ 9.0 6 Getting started 10 About this User guide 10 Overview 11 Assembly - Single SIM 12 Assembly - Dual SIM 13 Screen protection 13 bar 35 Applications overview 37 Battery and Maintenance 39 Charging your device 39 Battery and power management 40 Updating your - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 3
ActiveSync 57 Basic settings 59 Accessing settings 59 Volume, vibration, and sound 59 Silence your device with Do not disturb 60 Screen settings 61 Screen Pinning 62 Application settings 62 Resetting Your Applications 63 Language Settings 64 Date and time 64 Enhancing the sound output 65 - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 4
95 Diagnosing your camera 97 Additional camera settings 98 Photos and videos in Album 100 Viewing photos and videos 100 Album home screen menu 101 Sharing and managing photos and videos 102 Hiding photos and videos 103 Connectivity 104 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 5
Color correction 114 TalkBack 114 Mono audio 115 Switch Access 115 Support and Legal 116 Support application 116 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing 116 Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines 117 Legal information 117 5 - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 6
Xperia XA2 Ultra User guide. Some features and screenshots might differ from the contents of this User guide after updating your device to Android 9.0. Camera Switch between photo and video mode You can switch between photo and video mode by simply swiping left or right on the camera screen. Tap - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 7
settings such as self-timer, aspect ratio, color, and brightness straight from the camera screen. Other updated features Customize the Do not disturb settings You can customize the settings for Do not disturb in an easier way than before. Options - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 8
Get easy access to frequently used Settings items You can access frequently used Settings items such as Display and System at the top of the screen. Other Settings items have been moved to Advanced. Access your user account settings You can now access the user account settings menu from a slightly - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 9
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About this User guide This is the Xperia XA2 Ultra User guide for the Android™ 8.0 software version guide may require access to the internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet with your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information. 10 - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 11
Overview 11 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 12
LED 3. Ear speaker 4. Second microphone 5. Proximity/Light sensor 6. Headset jack 7. Charging/Notification light 8. Wide-angle front camera 9. Volume/Zoom key 10. Power key 11. Camera key 12. Speaker 13. Charger/USB Type-C™cable port 14. Primary microphone 15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®/GPS antenna 16. Flash - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 13
your Xperia device. The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones, and can invalidate the warranty. Starting Your Device for the First Time It is recommended that you charge the battery for - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 14
charging your device, since other types of USB cables can damage your device. It is recommended to charge the battery Xperia device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google guide when - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 15
To remove a Google account 1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. 2 Select the Google account that you want to remove. 3 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT. 4 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. If you remove your Google account, any security features that are linked to your Google account will no longer be - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 16
reasons using your Google account. Find my device Use the Find my device service to remotely locate, lock, unlock, or erase the content on a lost your device in case your device is damaged, lost, or stolen. See Backing Up and Restoring Content on page 46. Screen lock When the screen is locked you - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 17
and messages. See troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com. 1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. 2 If requested, confirm your current screen lock. 3 Choose an option and follow the on-screen instructions. 4 When a secure screen lock is used - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 18
screen instructions. To delete a registered fingerprint 1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen by your service provider. To set up a SIM card lock 1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security . Dual SIM devices work with either one or must enable it manually. See Forwarding calls on the 72 page - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 19
for data traffic. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest cellular network, for example, LTE. Finding the IMEI number(s) of this. You may require it if your device is stolen or when contacting support. Dual SIM devices only: Your device has two IMEI numbers, one for - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 20
to https://www.support.google.com/ and search for "Find my device." To verify that your device can be found • Go to https://www.google.com/android/find and sign in using your Google account. Using Location Services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 21
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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. 22 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 23
• Activate an item-specific menu. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching in and out • Pinch in and out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you' - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 24
or off When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns off to save battery power. You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns off. When your screen is turned off, your device can be locked or unlocked, depending on your - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 25
like copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia services 2 Dots - Represents the number of Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen • Press . To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and delete panes. You - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 26
When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Homescreen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see Google vibrates, then tap . 2 Tap Icon size, then select an option. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 27
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, then tap . 2 Tap the App recommendations slider. To Open an Application from the Application Screen • When the Application screen is open, flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application. To search for an application from the - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 28
are 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 - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 29
key - Select a recently used application 5 Home key - Go back to the Home screen 6 Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support split screen mode. 29 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 30
the split screen windows, drag the split screen border in the center. 5 To exit Split Screen mode, tap and hold while the split screen windows dots to shrink or expand the widget. 4 To confirm the new size, tap anywhere on the Home screen. To Move a Widget • Touch and hold the widget until the - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 31
device vibrates. 2 In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. 3 Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen. To Move an Item on the Homescreen • Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to the new - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 32
press the folder name and tap Rename. Background and Themes Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Home screen and Lock screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring different colors and patterns. A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 33
as well as activities in progress like file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places: • The status bar • The notification panel • The lock screen • The app icon To open or close the Notification panel 1 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply double-tap - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 34
notifications > Notifications. 2 Tap On the lock screen. 3 Select an option. You can keep Keep notifications on lock screen slider under Notifications. screen Show or hide all notification content on the lock screen The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 35
in your area, the cross mark may appear even when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and there is a working internet connection. Battery status The battery is charging Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth function is activated The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do Not Disturb - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 36
Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Battery Care is activated Screenshot captured - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 37
application. Send and receive emails through both personal and work accounts. Use the Facebook™ application for social networking with your device, and get exclusive access to unique content available only with Xperia devices. View your current location, find other locations, and plan routes using - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 38
dialing the number manually or by using the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access the User guide and troubleshooting information on your device or may not be supported by all carriers or service providers in all areas. 38 This is an internet version - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 39
to the charging. During this time, the screen may remain completely dark, not showing the charging icon. It can take up to 4 hours for a completely drained battery to be fully charged. Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorized Sony repair center - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 40
application and review its battery consumption under Battery. General usage tips to improve battery performance The following tips can help you improve battery performance: • Lower the screen brightness level, see Screen settings on page 61. • Turn off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and location services when you - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 41
screen is changed and appears in the status bar. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode. To activate Ultra STAMINA mode 1 Find and tap Settings > Battery. 2 Tap Ultra STAMINA mode - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 42
to access the Notification panel. 2 Tap the notification Ultra STAMINA mode active. 3 Tap OK. Deactivating Ultra STAMINA mode will restart your device. Battery Care Use Battery Care to increase the lifespan of your battery. This feature detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 43
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 - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 44
select the Transfer files connection mode. The default connection mode is set to Charge this device. With Xperia Companion, you can access the supports USB charging. Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument apps. To change USB connection mode - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 45
. To stop applications and services from running 1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. 2 Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP the function. You can also modify, copy or delete files manually if you find and tap the Files application. 45 This is an internet version - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 46
Android version. The Xperia Backup mode on your device. 3 Click Restore on the Xperia Companion main screen. 4 Select a backup file from the backup records, then click Next and follow the on-screen instructions manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically. The Xperia - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 47
to your Google account. 2 Find and tap Settings > System > Xperia Backup & restore. 3 Tap More. 4 Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data that you If you are restoring content from Xperia Backup & Restore service, make sure you have signed in to your Google account. 2 Find - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 48
Backing Up Data With the Google Backup & Restore Application Using the Google Backup & restore application, you can back up data to a Google server. You can also turn on the automatic restore function to restore application data and settings when you reinstall an application. With this application - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 49
Play, be sure that you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges. For more information, see Updating your the item to view its details. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Some applications may need to access data, settings, - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 50
again. • Refer to troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com 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 - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 51
refreshes automatically. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com. To add a Wi-Fi network manually 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 2 Scroll down and tap Add network - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 52
reception: • Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point. • Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. • Don't cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration). Wi-Fi Settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 53
Setup™ Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. Wi-Fi Protected Setup makes it your cellular data connection with up to 10 other devices simultaneously, including devices that support WPS technology. • One-touch portable - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 54
. This function only works with devices that also support NFC Wi-Fi tethering relevant instructions to complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android operating system screen instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 55
data usage settings. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. To help reduce data usage 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Data usage > Data saver. 2 Tap the slider to enable or disable the - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 56
data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest cellular network, for example, 4G. Selecting cellular networks Your device supports the use of up to three different where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular cellular network mode, like WCDMA or GSM. If you - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 57
that you want to add. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create or sign in to an account. To synchronize manually with an online account 1 Find and tap Settings > set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) account on your Xperia device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 58
To remove an EAS account 1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. 2 Select the EAS account that you want to remove. 3 Tap Remove account. 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm. 58 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 59
add a setting to the Quick settings panel, drag and drop the icon into the upper part of the screen. To remove a setting, drag and drop the icon into the lower part of the screen. To Rearrange the Quick Settings Panel 1 Drag the status bar fully downward, then tap . 2 Touch and hold an - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 60
key and press it down again to activate Do not disturb mode. To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls 1 Find and disturb can also be activated by pressing the volume key down when your device is in vibrate mode . To deactivate Do not disturb 1 Press the volume key up. 2 If Priority only - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 61
Automatic rules You can set automatic rules to activate Do not disturb mode for specific times or events. To set an automatic rule 1 Find screen instructions. Screen settings You can change the screen's brightness, quality, viewing size, and behavior. For example, select a bigger font or display size - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 62
-vivid mode to make colors appear more vibrant on screen. Screen rotation Set the screen to rotate automatically when the device is turned, or set it to stay in portrait view. Screen saver Set up a screen saver that displays colors or a photo slideshow when your device is charging or the screen is - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 63
permissions when the dialog is shown. If you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already been granted the necessary . Critical permissions Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. To configure applications - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 64
the application default setting is not available for every application or service. Language Settings You can select a default language for your time You can change the date and time on your device. To set the date manually 1 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. 2 Disable the Automatic - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 65
the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings like Equalizer and Surround sound. You can enable device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to the device and use it. Multiple user accounts work well - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 66
The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top-right corner. 5 Unlock the screen by swiping upwards. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to you can enable a guest account for that user. In Guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 67
• Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings. 67 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 68
, upper case, and all caps 3 Access smileys 4 Enter a comma 5 Enter a space 6 Enter punctuation 7 Delete 8 Enter a carriage return 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 use the on-screen keyboard - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 69
bar. To Enter Text Using the Gesture Input Function 1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word save time when filling out forms. When you enable an Autofill service, information like names, phone numbers, addresses, credit card information, - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 70
Calling Making calls You can make a call by dialing a phone number manually, or use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 71
number to your Homescreen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. 2 In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. 3 Scroll through the incoming call when the device is in sleep mode or the screen is locked, the phone application opens in full-screen format. For Dual SIM devices, a - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 72
name of the contact is displayed. 2 Drag to the center of the screen. 3 Select a predefined message or tap Write your own.... To reject a , and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. To forward calls 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings. 3 Dual SIM - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 73
SIM reachability. 2 Under Dual SIM reachability, tap the slider to enable the function. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it, check you have entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card. In - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 74
1 Find and tap . 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. 4 When you are done, tap Save. Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details. To add or remove a contact picture 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 75
card. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at http:// support.sonymobile.com/. Transferring Contacts Using an Online Account If you sync the contacts in your old device or - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 76
card, or use Bluetooth technology. 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 Find and tap . 2 Tap , then tap Settings > Import > SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). 3 Select - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 77
1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings > Export. 3 Single SIM users, tap Export to SIM card. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card to export to. 4 Tap OK. 5 Select contacts to export, then tap Export. 6 Select an option, then tap OK. To export all contacts to internal storage 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 78
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. Messaging overview 1 Go back to the list of conversations - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 79
the recipient's name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 4 If you want to send a group message, tap to add more recipients. 5 Dual SIM users, tap to select the SIM card you wish to use - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 80
to chat with friends who 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 application. The video call function only works on devices with a front camera. To use the Duo application • To use the video - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 81
your media files between the computer and your device. Learn more and download Xperia Companion for Windows or Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiacompanion/. The Music application may not support all music file formats. Listening to music Use the Music application to listen - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 82
playing a song in the play queue 4 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 Go to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application 1 Find and tap . in the Music application, tap the album art in the music player screen and then tap Edit music info. 2 Edit the information as desired. - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 83
tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application keeps running . Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and frequency band to search for a channel 9 A saved favorite channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel 83 - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 84
To listen to the FM radio 1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. 2 Find and tap . The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information, it appears a few - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 85
about 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. 85 - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 86
capturing mode selected. Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimized Video Record videos Camera apps Use photo and video apps To select a capturing mode • When using the camera, swipe the screen to - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 87
, tap , then tap More > Touch capture > On or Only front camera. 2 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes. 3 Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo or record a video. This feature can also be used for videos. To take a photo when recording a video • When recording - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 88
, tap the flash icon displayed on the screen, for example . 2 If required, change the flash setting. 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video. Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected. When the background is brighter than the object, use - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 89
in Superior auto and Video modes. When using the camera, you can also adjust the color and brightness by simply tapping the screen. To enable this function photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. ISO ISO determines how sensitive your camera is to light. A low ISO - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 90
a photo. This setting is only available in Manual and Video modes. White balance In Superior auto 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 - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 91
in Superior auto and Video modes. You can adjust the exposure manually in Manual mode for the main camera, for example to change the screen to focus on a specific area, or set a specific focus distance. These options are only available for the main camera and depend on the capturing mode selected. - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 92
adjust the focus distance. 4 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. 5 Press the camera key or 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 indicated with a colored frame. Tap - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 93
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 > More. 3 If you're using the main or wide camera, tap SteadyShot™. If you're using the front camera, tap Optical video stabilizer. 4 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 94
. 2 Tap . 3 Swipe to browse filters, or tap a filter to preview the effect. 4 Tap to apply the filter and return to the camera screen. 5 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video. 6 Tap to switch filters. 94 This is an internet version of this publication - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 95
you tap the on-screen camera button. To use Timeshift burst 1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . 2 Tap . 3 Press the camera key or tap the for the selected capturing mode. You can set the resolution separately for each capturing mode. Photo resolutions Main camera: 95 This is an - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 96
for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. Wide-angle front camera 8MP 3264×2448 (4:3). 8 MP resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable 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 - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 97
is a problem with the main camera, front camera, flash, or camera key. To run a diagnostics test of your camera 1 Be sure you are connected to the internet. When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap More. 3 Tap Help and select Camera, Front camera, Flash or Camera button. 4 Follow the instructions that - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 98
photos and videos requires a wireless network and that the GPS function is enabled. To turn on geotagging 1 When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap the screen for three seconds before it is saved. After you take a photo with the front camera, a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 99
recording. Additionally, when you use the self-timer the countdown is indicated by a series of beeps. To activate or deactivate sound 1 When using the camera, tap . 2 Tap More and tap the Sound slider to enable or disable. The setting is saved. 99 This is an internet version of this publication - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 100
that you've taken with your camera, or to view similar content may not support all file formats. You can set the screen to rotate automatically when your device is turned sideways. To enable or disable this feature, find and tap Settings > Display > Device rotation. To change the size - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 101
basic editing tasks, and use methods like Bluetooth wireless technology and email to share content. Album menu overview 1 Return to the Album application home screen to view all content 2 View all photos and videos taken with your device's camera 101 This is an internet version of this publication - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 102
10 Open web support To view photos from online services in Album 1 Find and tap Album, then tap . 2 Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions copyright-protected items. Some items may not send if the file size is too large. To Share a Photo or Video 1 In Album, find - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 103
an item until it's highlighted. 2 Tap other items you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then 1 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 Photos and - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 104
select a device. Your TV must support Screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the function to work. If your TV does not support Screen mirroring, you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately. Also, when using Screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 105
enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. To enable or disable the NFC function 1 Find and tap 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 - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 106
to work. Bluetooth wireless technology Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth-compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Bluetooth connections work better within 33 feet (10 meters), with no solid objects in between. In some cases, you have to manually pair - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 107
for the first time, you may need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 108
• Web pages To send items using Bluetooth 1 Ensure the Bluetooth function is turned on for the receiving device, and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. 2 Open the application on the sending device that contains the item that you want to send. Scroll to the item. 3 Depending on - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 109
commuting to work, find on your Home screen for quick access supported for an NFC-enabled SIM card inserted in SIM card slot 1. To manage payment services services appears. 3 Manage the payment services as desired. For example, you can change your default payment service. Xperia Actions Use Xperia - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 110
enable or disable the functions. You can also add your location for a more accurate experience. To activate Focus actions 1 Find and tap Settings > Assist > Xperia™ Actions. 2 Tap Focus. 3 Tap the time interval. Select the time interval you want to edit, or tap to add a new time interval. Select the - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 111
Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, like your Google account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 112
alarm sounds, tap SNOOZE. To turn off an alarm when it sounds • Drag the slider to turn off the alarm, or tap Dismiss if the screen is active. To turn off a snoozed alarm, you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tap Dismiss. To edit - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 113
To turn an alarm on or off • To turn an alarm on or off, tap an existing alarm. The alarm in use is indicated by . To delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete, then tap . To set the sound for an alarm 1 Find and tap Clock, then tap for the alarm - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 114
an experimental feature and may affect device performance. TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device. TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 115
can interact with your Xperia device using one or more switches. A switch is a device used to send a keystroke signal to your Android device. These can or disable the function, then tap OK. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, then tap Finish. 115 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 116
find device and software information. You can read support topics, troubleshoot, or use helpful apps like the device test. Visit our web support directly from the app to read User guides and knowledge articles, or visit the Support forum. Support contact information is available from the Contact us - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 117
the Xperia software or after you've performed a software repair or a factory data reset, try forcing the device to shut down then try turning it back on. If the problem still exists, force the device to shut down, then perform a software repair. To find out the recovery time, visit Google's support - Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 118
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Xperia XA2 Ultra
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