Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 7
About This User Guide........................................................................ 7
Overview.............................................................................................7
Assembly............................................................................................ 8
Screen protection................................................................................9
Starting Your Device for the First Time.................................................9
Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?............................................... 10
Device security.............................................................................12
Making Sure Your Device is Protected...............................................12
Screen Lock......................................................................................12
Fingerprint Manager.......................................................................... 14
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................15
SIM Card Protection..........................................................................18
Finding the Identification Number of Your Device...............................19
Finding a Lost Device ....................................................................... 20
Learning the basics...................................................................... 22
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 22
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 24
Homescreen..................................................................................... 24
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 26
Application screen.............................................................................28
Small Apps........................................................................................29
Widgets............................................................................................ 30
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................30
Background and Themes.................................................................. 31
Taking a screenshot.......................................................................... 32
Recording your screen...................................................................... 32
Notifications...................................................................................... 33
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................35
Applications Overview....................................................................... 37
Battery and Maintenance............................................................. 39
Charging Your Device........................................................................39
Battery and Power Management.......................................................40
Updating Your Device........................................................................42
Maintenance Using a Computer........................................................ 43
Storage and Memory........................................................................ 44
Backing Up and Restoring Content................................................... 45
Downloading applications............................................................49
Downloading Applications from Google Play™..................................49
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Downloading Applications from Other Sources..................................49
Internet and networks.................................................................. 50
Browsing the web............................................................................. 50
Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................50
Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 51
Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection.............................................. 53
Controlling Data Usage..................................................................... 54
Selecting Cellular Networks...............................................................55
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................56
Synchronizing data on your device.............................................. 57
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................57
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................57
Basic settings...............................................................................59
Accessing settings............................................................................ 59
Volume settings.................................................................................59
Do Not Disturb Mode........................................................................ 60
Screen settings................................................................................. 61
Application settings........................................................................... 63
Resetting Your Applications...............................................................64
Screen Saver.................................................................................... 65
Language settings.............................................................................65
Date and time................................................................................... 65
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................66
Super-Vivid Mode..............................................................................66
Enhancing the Sound Output............................................................ 66
Noise cancellation............................................................................. 67
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 67
Typing text....................................................................................70
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 70
Phonepad......................................................................................... 71
Entering text using voice input...........................................................72
Editing text........................................................................................72
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard............................................. 72
Calling.......................................................................................... 74
Making calls...................................................................................... 74
Receiving calls.................................................................................. 75
Smart call handling............................................................................77
Ongoing calls.................................................................................... 77
Using the Call Log.............................................................................77
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 78
Restricting calls................................................................................. 78
Multiple Calls.....................................................................................79
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Conference calls............................................................................... 80
Voicemail...........................................................................................80
Emergency calls................................................................................81
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...................... 86
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................87
Messaging and chat.....................................................................88
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 88
Organizing your messages................................................................ 89
Calling from Messaging..................................................................... 89
Messaging settings........................................................................... 90
Instant Messaging and Video Chat.................................................... 90
Email.............................................................................................91
Setting Up Email............................................................................... 91
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 91
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 92
Email account settings...................................................................... 93
Gmail™.............................................................................................93
Music and FM Radio.................................................................... 95
Transferring Music to Your Device......................................................95
Listening to Music............................................................................. 95
Music Menu...................................................................................... 97
Playlists.............................................................................................97
Sharing music................................................................................... 98
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 98
Recognizing Music with TrackID™.................................................... 99
Listening to the radio.......................................................................100
Favorite radio channels................................................................... 101
Radio Sound Settings..................................................................... 101
Camera.......................................................................................102
Taking Photos and Recording Videos.............................................. 102
General camera settings................................................................. 103
Still camera settings........................................................................ 108
Video camera settings.....................................................................111
Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 114
Viewing Photos and Videos.............................................................114
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Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos......................................115
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................116
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 117
Hiding photos and videos................................................................117
Album Homescreen Menu...............................................................117
Viewing Your Photos on a Map........................................................118
Videos.........................................................................................120
The Video Application..................................................................... 120
Transferring Video Content to Your Device.......................................121
Managing video content..................................................................121
Movie Creator................................................................................. 121
Connectivity............................................................................... 123
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable............. 123
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV................... 123
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 124
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories.................................. 126
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 Wireless Controller 126
NFC................................................................................................ 126
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.....................................................129
Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 132
Overview of Smart Connect............................................................ 132
Managing Accessories.................................................................... 133
Google Search & Now.....................................................................133
Using the News Suite Application....................................................134
Using your Device as a Wallet......................................................... 134
Travel and maps......................................................................... 135
Using Location Services.................................................................. 135
Google Maps™ and Navigation.......................................................135
Using Data Traffic when Traveling.................................................... 135
Using your device with a car infotainment system............................136
Airplane Mode.................................................................................136
Clock and Calendar....................................................................138
Calendar......................................................................................... 138
Clock.............................................................................................. 139
Accessibility............................................................................... 142
Magnification Gesture..................................................................... 142
Font Size.........................................................................................142
Display Size.....................................................................................142
Color Correction..............................................................................142
TalkBack......................................................................................... 143
Mono Audio.................................................................................... 143
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode............................................................... 143
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Switch Access................................................................................ 143
Support and Legal......................................................................145
Support Application........................................................................ 145
Xperia™ Tips.................................................................................. 145
Help in menus and applications.......................................................145
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device........................................145
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................... 145
Help us improve our software..........................................................147
Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions.............................. 147
Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.............................................148
Recycling Your Device.....................................................................148
Legal information.............................................................................148
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